Asia gears up for international arbitration
May 24, 2017
Developments across the region are supporting the development of alternate dispute resolution mechanisms that will promote further investment into Asia’s …
Third-party funding in Asia
May 24, 2017
Asian-mena Counsel speaks to Tom Glasgow, investment manager for Asia at IMF Bentham, about the environment for third-party funding in the region…
Asia in-house legal and compliance hiring trends and salaries, 2017
May 24, 2017
Asian-mena Counsel is delighted to partner again with Taylor Root on their 2017 market update and salary survey report for in-house legal and compliance in Hong Kong, China and Singapore …
Hot Topics
July 14, 2016
We discuss Brexit with insight from various private practice lawyers; Richard Bell of Clyde & Co writes about his Journey along the Silk Road; JunHe delve into issues regarding provisions to China’s network publishing services; and Trowers inform us about Doing business in Iran in this Hot Topics Special Feature.
What Brexit might mean for the In-House Community
July 12, 2016
Aided by thoughts from lawyers throughout Asia and Australia, we delve into what Brexit may mean for In-House Community members, giving insight on employment, taxation, insurance, finance, investment and more.
Global economic weather – 11th May 2016
May 11, 2016
Asia: The economic news from Asia is currently conforming pretty much to trend, with occasional unexpected strengths, such as Japan’s industrial production last week or Australia’s exports this week …
Market update and salary survey for the legal in-house sector in Asia
April 19, 2016
TAYLOR ROOT – ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL – 2015 market review and 2016 preview ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL is delighted to present Taylor Root’s tenth annual survey for the in-house legal sector in Asia. The findings offer valuable insights into the hiring trends and salary fluctuations in key sectors of the in-house legal market, and follow the rise and fall of job prospects around the region.
The importance of communication
January 19, 2016
Robert Southgate, Head of Corporate Governance, Compliance & Contentious Legal for the Asia, Middle East & Africa region for British Telecommunications (BT), reveals to the In-House Community his methods of motivation, what makes external counsel stand out to him and why ‘phoning it in’ is never the answer.
M&A
January 19, 2016
Our M&A Report includes SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan’s article ‘Further liberalisation and consolidation of the banking sector’ and Phoenix Legal’s contribution ‘M&A Booster – New Companies Act has it all easy and clean’. You’ll also find a Cover Story compiling thoughts from numerous sources throughout the region entitled ‘M&A Report: a year opened with expectation’.
M&A
January 19, 2016
Our M&A Report includes SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan’s article ‘Further liberalisation and consolidation of the banking sector’ and Phoenix Legal’s contribution ‘M&A Booster – New Companies Act has it all easy and clean’. You’ll also find a Cover Story compiling thoughts from numerous sources throughout the region entitled ‘M&A Report: a year opened with expectation’.
Asia-Australia – counseling for success
July 21, 2015
Sitting in a coffee shop in downtown Sydney on a recent trip to Australia, a look around at the diversity of faces discussing business, the price of coffee (and last weekend’s ‘footie’), it was clear that Australians of Asian descent are very much part of the fabric of the country. But whilst Asia has come to Australia, is Australia investing in Asia, and are Australian businesses taking full advantage of their geographical proximity to either the region’s mature or fast-emerging markets?
Paper planes: the financing of aircraft pre-delivery payments
April 17, 2015
If executed right, aircraft pre-delivery payment financing can actually be less risky than traditional aircraft finance.
Avoiding data breaches and managing them if they happen
April 8, 2015
As the risk of a data breach has rapidly increased with constantly changing technology, businesses have to address the issue now.
Market update and salary survey for the legal in-house sector in Asia
May 28, 2014
TAYLOR ROOT – ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL – 2013 market review and 2014 preview ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL is delighted to present Taylor Root’s eighth annual survey for the in-house legal sector in Asia. The findings offer valuable insights into the hiring trends and salary fluctuations in key sectors of the in-house legal market, and follow the rise and fall of job prospects around the region.
Investigating procurement fraud in South and Southeast Asia
April 8, 2014
Markets in Asia can pose unexpected challenges for companies that rely on fraud mitigation and investigation practices applicable to developed markets. Quite simply, these practices do not work in Asia …
Shipping & Insurance
November 26, 2013
Turning the lens on the plight of ship owners on what can only be described as despondent times in the industry, our inaugural Shipping & Insurance issue features a cover story which carves out four of the biggest concerns currently affecting them. In addition, an industry expert from Tilleke & Gibbins helpfully guides us through the issue of limitation of liability for ship owners in Thailand in our Special Report. Additionally, we bring you the highlights from a key-note speech delivered to the In-House Community in Singapore by the Attorney-General, who called for the serious discussion of greater regulation of the in-house counsel role at InHouse Community’ 13th In-House Congress in the Lion City.
Shipping & Insurance
November 26, 2013
Turning the lens on the plight of ship owners on what can only be described as despondent times in the industry, our inaugural Shipping & Insurance issue features a cover story which carves out four of the biggest concerns currently affecting them. In addition, an industry expert from Tilleke & Gibbins helpfully guides us through the issue of limitation of liability for ship owners in Thailand in our Special Report. Additionally, we bring you the highlights from a key-note speech delivered to the In-House Community in Singapore by the Attorney-General, who called for the serious discussion of greater regulation of the in-house counsel role at InHouse Community’ 13th In-House Congress in the Lion City.
Capital Raising Special Report
July 8, 2013
Our latest edition of Asian-Counsel takes a look at the various happenings in the region’s capital markets sector. Whilst change is abreast with money flows shifting directions and new industries gaining momentum, we uncover why Hong Kong and Singapore regulators are still setting the pace. Leading law firms also reveal the latest capital markets trends in Malaysia, India, Japan, Thailand and South Korea.
Cross-Border M&A
July 8, 2013
Last year’s strong M&A activity in Asia has continued in the first half of 2011. In our Special Report, senior lawyers practising in the field share their insights into the factors driving activity, from Asia’s thirst for overseas acquisitions to foreign companies trying to gain a foothold in emerging markets. Find out why Japan’s March 11 earthquake and tsunami could stimulate outbound investment, and how the UAE’s distinct business culture can present challenges for the unwary investor. Features articles contributed by Hogan Lovells, K&L Gates, Melli Darsa & Co, Phoenix Legal, Tilleke & Gibbins, DFDL Mekong and Indochine Counsel.
Cross-Border M&A
July 8, 2013
Last year’s strong M&A activity in Asia has continued in the first half of 2011. In our Special Report, senior lawyers practising in the field share their insights into the factors driving activity, from Asia’s thirst for overseas acquisitions to foreign companies trying to gain a foothold in emerging markets. Find out why Japan’s March 11 earthquake and tsunami could stimulate outbound investment, and how the UAE’s distinct business culture can present challenges for the unwary investor. Features articles contributed by Hogan Lovells, K&L Gates, Melli Darsa & Co, Phoenix Legal, Tilleke & Gibbins, DFDL Mekong and Indochine Counsel.
US fears over Asian “soft regulation” unfounded, says departing watchdog boss
August 4, 2011
Fears in the US…
Lawyers Without Borders to benefit from former Shearman partner’s years of experience
August 4, 2011
International n…
A question mark over AIG’s US$35.5 billion sale of Asian Life Insurance Unit to Prudential
August 4, 2011
Debevoise &…
3rd annual Representing Corporate Asia survey, including Firms of the Year, 2009
August 1, 2009
The issues affecting in-house counsel’s choice of external counsel, and a full list of the winning firms as voted by our in-house counsel community …