SUPPLEMENT : GUIDE TO THE BVI 2017 The updated ALB Guide to the British Virgin Islands 2017 provides readers the latest on the laws and regulations from the BVI, including the new beneficial ownership regime that took effect in early August, considerations for shareholder activism when it comes to BVI companies, key points to consider when taking security, and more. Contact amantha.chia@thomsonreuters.com to advertise. |
COVER STORY: 40 UNDER 40 2017 In its annual list of Asia’s brightest young legal minds, ALB names 40 lawyers under 40 years of age who are making waves. Private practice lawyers and in-house counsel are both eligible. |
FEATURE: ARBITRATION We look at the latest trends in international arbitration globally, including new approaches to addressing issues of speed and cost, how arbitration is moving into new sectors and diversity in arbitrator appointments.
Also: We look at the proliferation of cross-border disputes, and the trends that law firms are seeing. |
FEATURE: LEGAL NETWORKS Today, there are an estimated 200 law firm networks, whose members annually provide more than $250 billion of professional services. In this time of soul-searching for the legal industry, can networks provide a sustainable model going forward? |
FEATURE: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY According to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), only 10 percent of registered businesses in the country have secured patents, trademarks and copyrights. We look at how the government is driving the registration of IP, and how lawyers are getting involved. |
FEATURE: INFRASTRUCTURE China’s One Belt One Road Initiative has the potential to push the ASEAN region up the global economic chain given the Chinese government's commitment of investments of well over $900 billion to build infrastructure networks in this region. We speak to lawyers about the potential of this.
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