IN-HOUSE AGENDA
Nominations open for JILA’s inaugural in-house legal awards
The Japan In-house Lawyers Association (JILA) has officially opened nominations for the inaugural JILA In-house Legal Award to acknowledge the outstanding in-house lawyers and the companies that hire them
ACC Singapore’s annual summer party full house
The ACC Singapore celebrated its annual summer party at Bayswater Kitchen in Keppel Bay, with a full house of members and sponsors
Law students rise to Legal Eagle cybersecurity challenge
Young talent rose to the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) Legal Eagle Challenge on 29 July for the fourth year
ACC Hong Kong welcomes four new board members
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Hong Kong has welcomed four new additions to its board of directors after an annual general meeting on 17 June
Lawyers and students discuss AI at inaugural SCCA event
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association’s (SCCA) student chapter has kicked off a new series of events called GenA2Z
THAI-CCA officially launches, joins APCCA at Bangkok event
The Thai Corporate Counsel Association (THAI-CCA) officially launched on 22 June during the inaugural GC Powerlist Thailand 2023 at Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel in Bangkok
ACC survey finds importance of legaltech for general counsel
Most in-house counsel say legal technology is a “must have”, an ACC survey, entitled the 2023 Legal Technology Report for In-house Professionals, found
ACC Australia to host 29th national conference and awards
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Australia to host its 29th In-house Legal National Conference and Awards at the National Convention Centre in Canberra on 29-31 October
ACC Australia releases 2023 Trends Survey Report
The role and reach of in-house counsel and their work-life balance were among the topics more than 200 lawyers shared in the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Australia and Wolters Kluwer 2023 Trends Survey Report
FEATURES
Singapore swing
The harmonious blend of common law traditions and bustling commerce is transforming the Lion City into a beacon of legal excellence
Counsel in command
The role of Japanese in-house lawyers has undergone a remarkable shift in recent times, says the president of the Japan In-House Lawyers Association
Expansive counsel
Regional in-house counsel reveal top tips on managing legal teams, networking, and assisting foreign investment
Pursuit of parity
With a South Korean committee for women arbitrators firmly in place, we seek expert views on the way forward for arbitration in the country
Tiger’s eye
Malaysia has shown inner strength to overcome multiple recent trials, emerging as a contender for global investment and learning to prosper despite troubles in regional and global theatres
Japan’s top 100 lawyers 2023
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the top performers of Japan’s legal profession
All eyes on foreign investment in the Philippines
Long denied access to full business ownership in the Philippines, foreign investors are poised as new laws are now effective
Legal AI’d
Artificial intelligence will inevitably transform legal practice, but it will take time to realise its full potential. Enormous benefits, and dangerous pitfalls, await the tentative legal user. And careful regulation is also required
EXPERT BRIEFINGS
Driving ESG compliance in the Philippines
Learn how ESG compliance in the Philippines and foreign supply chain due diligence laws impact businesses, and why it's crucial to navigate this landscape in the global marketplace
Privy Council clarifies proper purpose rule to Bermuda trustee’s powers
In an eagerly anticipated judgment, the privy council voids the decision of the trustee of Bermuda trust, clarifying the boundaries of the trustee's exercise of its powers
REGIONAL COMPARISONS
A regional comparison of ESG regulations
Growing awareness of the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards is pushing companies around the globe
A comparison of M&A laws
Asia M&A booms with government incentives and global investor interest. To compete, dealmakers must keep current on trends and regulations
Navigating business opportunities in Thailand
The country’s strong economic performance and regional partnerships have attracted many foreign businesses
A comparison of trademark law
Trademark laws are rapidly evolving to ensure businesses can maintain a competitive edge
A comparison of capital markets regulations
As China and India accelerate their ambitions to be dominant economies in the next decade, their financial market regimes have evolved to encourage company expansions and fundraisings
A comparison of renewable energy laws
In a race to achieve net zero, asian countries have set policies for wind and solar energy deployment and generation
