The 56,000 sq. km Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is home to more than 69 million people, and an increasing number of law firms. Here’s what 2019 could look like for the region’s legal industry.
Compared to other industries, financial institutions have always assumed higher responsibilities and obligations in terms of cybersecurity and data protection.
Shanghai positions itself as an international financial center in 2020, this new standing will undoubtedly bring many development opportunities to the city. Those law firms in tune with the rhythm of economic development are also adjusting and…
A newly announced agreement between Hong Kong and mainland China is set to formalize the reciprocal enforcement of interim measures supporting arbitration carried out in the two markets. Lawyers say this is a game-changer cross-border disputes…
As one of Japan’s Big Four law firms, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has made it its mission to improve diversity and inclusion, or D&I, across the firm and Japan’s legal industry. ALB talks to Mari Itoh, a partner at AMT and a founding member of the firm’s D&I committee, about AMT’s D&I initiatives, goals, and challenges.
ALB Asia's Fastest Growing Firms: One Asia Lawyers Group
One Asia Lawyers Group has been recognised by Asian Legal Business as one of Asia’s fastest-growing firms this year. In this interview with ALB, OAL Managing Partner Tetsuo Kurita shares some of his firm's growth highlights and development strategies.
Kingfisher ALB Hong Kong Law Awards: Hear From Our Partners
After two years of virtual events, the Kingfisher ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2022 made an epic in-person comeback on Sept. 9, bringing around 200 legal professionals and leaders together for the prestigious celebration held concurrently at the Island Shangri-La and the Ritz-Carlton, and connected via livestream.
Before the event, ALB chatted with our event partners to hear their tho…