The sky’s the limit
August 1, 2011
Sharifah Julina Afaf Syed Jalaludin, Group General Counsel at Malaysia Airlines (MAS), tells us about her high-flying role and the improving relationship between her legal team and the business
Life Sciences Special Report
June 17, 2011
Offering huge potential for expansion and returns, almost every active economy in Asia is making efforts to actively develop a niche in the life sciences industry. In ‘Asia’s winning formula’ Asian-Counsel discusses how countries are positioning themselves to carve out niches in this area of living jurisprudence. The report also features expert articles focussing on particular developments in China, Japan, India and Singapore.
Cross-border challenges
June 17, 2011
Stephen Swanson, Chief Legal Officer with Invest AD – Abu Dhabi Investment Company, discusses the challenges of advising on fund launches in countries like Iraq, and the merits of adapting to different cultural requirements.
Rules of engagement
June 17, 2011
Gang Xu, director and associate general counsel of Walmart (China) Investment Co Ltd, tells us what qualities he looks for when recruiting staff and appointing external counsel
Shooting the breeze
June 17, 2011
Asian-Counsel sits down with Carlo van den Akker, General Counsel for Asia with NXP Semiconductors Singapore Pty Ltd, to discuss everything from hidden microphones and toasting moutai to why, when it comes to obtaining legal services, he would rather be a big fish in a smaller pond.
The right fit
June 17, 2011
Adaptable, bright, energetic and possessing a sense of humour? You might just fit the bill of one of the world’s preeminent financial advisors, according to Brett Graham, Deputy Head of Legal for Asia at Morgan Stanley.
A shift in direction
June 17, 2011
Once viewed as the poor cousin to private practice, attitudes towards in-house lawyers have shifted markedly in Australia in recent years, according to Group General Counsel Will Irving of Telstra, Australia’s leading telecommunications and information services provider. He tells us why the winds of change continue to blow in respect of the in-house role.
Covering all bases
June 17, 2011
A remarkable career has seen General Counsel Chua Lee Ming of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation Pte Ltd spend time as a coroner, magistrate, public prosecutor, and private practitioner. We speak to him about his decision to move in-house twelve years ago.
The challenges that lie ahead
June 17, 2011
With in-house counsel facing more competition than ever before, Ahmad Rizwan, legal advisor with the Government of Dubai, shares the core competencies that both he and his employer rely on for success.
International aspirations
June 17, 2011
From London to Cyprus, New Delhi to Singapore. We speak to Evangelos Apostolou, Vice President and Chief Counsel with BT Global Services, about his path to the top and the realities on the in-house role in today’s climate.
A seat at the table
June 17, 2011
Mitchell Stocks, General Counsel – Asia Pacific with US$3.5 billion technology company NetApp, shares his secrets to building a legal team in APAC from scratch, and how to ensure a seat at the table.
Conquering the divide
June 17, 2011
Thavakumar Kandiahpillai, General Counsel for the Shell Group of Companies in Malaysia discusses his transition from private practice to life as an in-house lawyer, and shares why Shell’s extensive recruitment process helps retain the cream of the crop.
Windows of opportunity
June 17, 2011
Fengming Liu, Chief Legal Officer of Microsoft’s Greater China Region, shares the challenges facing his in-house team and reveals how the software giant will use the downturn to hire and develop legal talent.
Ready for action
June 17, 2011
Peter Zhang, general counsel for Greater China with Sony Ericsson, discusses the ever-increasing importance of the in-house team.
Life in the think tank
June 17, 2011
Roberta Calarese Julfar, director of policy and legal services for the Dubai Financial Services Authority discusses the expertise of the institution’s in-house team.
Just deserts
June 17, 2011
Director of legal for the Arabian Real Estate Investment Trust, Adam Malouf discusses his career path and the challenges of his current role.
On solid ground
June 17, 2011
HSBC Japan head of legal Michael Hancock on his international career and the transition to in-house practice.
Restructuring & Insolvency Special Report
June 17, 2011
In this month’s cover feature, we take a look at the reasons why in-house counsel need to stay alert to restructuring and insolvency trends, and talk to experts from around the region about the practical considerations which should be taken into account when advising clients in the current climate.
Mergers & Acquisitions Special Report
June 17, 2011
The June issue of Asian-Counsel takes a look at M&A activity levels and trends across Asia Pacific and investigates factors which in-house counsel should consider in light of the downturn, whilst leading firms discuss how newly-enacted legislation and other issues will impact the M&A arena in Japan, Korea and China.
Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources
June 17, 2011
In the March issue of Asian-Counsel, our Focus on Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources presents the highlights of developments in these areas from the PRC by leading practitioners in the region. Recent government proposals are examined with an eye towards China’s potential to weather the current economic climate in the coming months.
Restructuring & Insolvency
June 17, 2011
In the aftermath of September’s unprecedented financial collapses, the buzz surrounding restructuring and insolvency is at its hottest since the IMF crisis. As practitioners speculate on the direction and manner of R&Is set to hit the region, the Restructuring & Insolvency Special Report takes a look at the rescue regimes of Hong Kong and the PRC and discusses the features and shortcomings of each jurisdiction.
Asian M&A
June 17, 2011
In the Asian M&A Special Report, the complex, multi-directional transactions which have marked the region of late are examined in detail. The simple days of inbound Western investment are clearly a thing of the past.
A technological crime scene? Welcome to the digital age.
June 17, 2011
Ben Pasco, managing director of Legal Technologies Asia Pacific with Kroll Ontrack, divulges a few secrets behind computer forensics.