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 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.
Competition Law with Hong Kong Characteristics
June 17, 2011
Peter J Macmillan, Head of the Competition Group at Johnson Stokes & Master highlights some of the issues executives and industry bodies are most concerned about.
Employment Special Report
June 17, 2011
Throughout Asia, 2007 may be remembered as a year of significant labour law reform. While amendments may be symptomatic of the strength of the region’s economy as a whole, the changes are unique to the realities of the nations who have enacted them.
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.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
June 17, 2011
This month in Asian-Counsel, our most comprehensive survey of ADR across Asia to date, with contributions from leading practitioners in four jurisdictions. In the current economic climate, avoiding lengthy and costly legal proceedings is as important as ever . . .
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.
The shape of things to come
June 17, 2011
Melinda Finch considers what 2007, the year of the pig, holds in store for in-house counsel, private practice lawyers and their firms in the region. Where will the areas of opportunity be and what challenges can they expect to face?
Competition and Antitrust Special Report
June 17, 2011
In the latest issue of Asian-Counsel, we are provided with an in-depth look at the competition regimes in South Korea, Singapore, China and India from leading legal practitioners in those jurisdictions, and investigate whether there is any merit in the possibility of a pan-Asian competition framework.
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.
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.
Breaking new ground
July 26, 2010
Partner Katsumasa Suzuki of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto reveals why Japan’s first ever rights issue, launched in March 2010, should fuel further development of the country’s capital markets industry.
Navigating a shifting landscape
July 26, 2010
In the ongoing transformation of Asian capital markets, money flows are changing direction and new industries are rising across the region. But Hong Kong and Singapore regulators still set the pace, reports Eric J. Brooks.