In-House Community Magazine: April 2023 issue including Focus on Data Protection

April 26, 2023
The interactive edition of the April 2023 issue of In-House Community (IHC) Magazine is now live (below). In this issue, we delve into updates on data protection and cybersecurity in the region. We consider recent developments in laws and regulations in China, India, Vietnam and Thailand, with valuable input from Debevoise & Plimpton and Tilleke & Gibbins. We further hear about cross-border data transfer in Indonesia after the introduction of its new law on personal data protection, covering both electronic and non-electronic forms of data (SSEK). We additionally garner insights on factors shaping data privacy and protection environments for businesses today, and what important questions boards should be asking to manage their risk (Praxonomy). In keeping with this digital theme, we take a look at the use of artificial intelligence in legal practice, including magic circle firm, Allen & Overy’s, introduction of Harvey. Our regular column updates for the issue include: A Q&A with a stalwart of the dispute resolution/arbitration field, Peter Godwin. He generously shares some insights on leading an auspicious career, being open to opportunities and embracing diversity. We also cover last month’s top deals, partner level moves, and latest legal industry news. For any feedback, Q&A opportunities, article or advert booking in our upcoming issues, please email me directly at...

In-House Community Magazine: Feb 2023 issue including Firms of the Year 2022 Results

March 1, 2023
The interactive edition of the Feb 2023 issue of In-House Community (IHC) Magazine is now live (below). In this issue, we share the results of our IHC survey for 2022. We heard from in-house counsel hailing from 18 different jurisdictions on their current management of legal work and key concerns for the coming year. Most importantly, however, we share our respondents’ picks for Firms of the Year, 2022! Moving on to our usual fare, we are reminded that there are few certainties in life – evolving regulatory frameworks seemingly one of them! We take a look at a revamp of Vietnam’s financial markets to protect investors and simplify administrative processes (VILAF). The antitrust landscape in China is likewise facing a shake-up. We hear about the first revisions to the jurisdiction’s Anti-Monopoly Law since its implementation 14 years ago (Tian Yuan Law Firm). Over in Philippines, further ‘landscape-changing’ legislative and regulatory reforms were passed in 2022, promising renewed investment opportunities (Villaraza & Angangco). Staying in Southeast Asia, we delve into rapidly developing intellectual property laws reflective of the region’s importance as a growing ‘hub for innovation and creativity’ (LindaWang Su & Boo). SPECIAL FEATURE We chat with Ira Eddymurthy of SSEK Law Firm on their 30th anniversary of operation. We hear a little about where they’ve been as well as about their brand refresh as they set their sights on the next 30 years and beyond! We also cover last month’s top deals, partner level moves, and latest legal industry news. We hope you enjoy the issue. For any feedback, Q&A opportunities, article or advert booking in our upcoming issues,...

In-House Community Magazine: Dec 2022 issue including Legal Innovation & Technology

December 12, 2022
The interactive edition of the Dec 2022 issue of In-House Community (IHC) Magazine is now live (below). In this issue, we dive into legal tech and innovation. We take a look at developments in the region as law firms and in-house teams alike have adopted innovative solutions to challenges both new (pandemic-induced) and old. Travel restrictions may have killed business travel in the preceding years but we here hear about whether it may yet be brought back to life (Maxwell Chambers). Changes such as these are never easy. This month we also learn a thing or two about harnessing an agile and innovative mindset during periods of uncertainty (Peerpoint). We further hear from the Simmons & Simmons Adaptive team on their new alternative legal service offering in HK in a bid to solve their clients’ resourcing challenges. Lastly, we take a moment to reflect on the Hong Kong In-House Community Congress held on 15 November 2022 where we were once again able to meet in person for a fruitful day of discussion and learning. Our regular column updates for the issue include: SPECIAL FEATURES We speak to Francesca Gori of Accenture Legal on cultivating purpose-driven values in-house that transcend the old fashioned 9-5 mindset to create meaningful change for clients and communities. We also cover last month’s top deals, partner level moves, and latest legal industry...

In-House Community Magazine: October 2022 Issue including Dispute Resolution Report

November 3, 2022
The interactive edition of the Sep 2022 issue of In-House Community (IHC) Magazine is now live (below). This issue of In-House Community Magazine, we consider dispute resolution – specifically arbitration. We hear about the new “Shenzhen & Hong Kong” Arbitration Model, established with the mission of building an international arbitration hub in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in mind (SCIA). We also hear about Hong Kong’s new Outcome Related Fee Structure Arrangement for Arbitration, predicted to be a win for both legal practitioners and clients alike (Hill Dickinson). There are many touted benefits of arbitration, not least of which is party autonomy, including a look at the psychological benefits of arbitration and the status of arbitration in Thailand (Kudun & Partners). And we also look deeper into the new ‘Competence-Competence’ doctrine in arbitration law in China (Llinks Law Office). INCLUDING SPECIAL FEATURES We are further taught a lesson on the benefits of board portal communication over traditional email and PDFs (Praxonomy). Ban Jiun Ean talks to us about rejoining Maxwell Chambers, Singapore, after leaving in 2015. Far from spending his days away steeped only in legal work, he ran a theatre and arts centre and wrote a children’s book! This creative mindset illuminates his ideas on ADR. We further get to know Joe Liu formerly of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, now forging a new path as an independent arbitrator. His global career journey gives him much-needed worldly insight into the field of arbitration. As usual, we also cover last month’s top deals, partner level moves, and latest legal industry news. We hope you enjoy the issue....

IHC Magazine: Sanctions & Investigations Report, plus more. June, 2022 issue.

June 2, 2022
The interactive edition of the June 2022 issue of In-House Community magazine is now live (below): Click here to download and read, or read below: Sanctions and Investigations take the spotlight in June 22 issue of the IHC Magazine. Eugene Thuraisingam walks us through how best to prepare for and manage corporate investigations. We also get some jurisdiction-specific insights from Alsuwaidi & Company, providing an update on legislative amendments in the UAE on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism, and Russin & Vecchi, outlining the laws relating to gift-giving, hospitality and entertainment of public officials in Vietnam. Our regular column updates for this issue of IHC Magazine: JURISDICTION UPDATES Fake news is ubiquitous on social media platforms and this is particularly a concern in Philippines were an estimated 72% of citizens receive their news via social media. We hear about the dangers of this, current laws which might apply to libellous posts, and legislative developments that are needed (ACCRALAW). In this issue of IHC Magazine, we also cover orders from the British Virgin Islands Commercial Court on enforcement of judgments originally delivered by the Court of the People’s Republic of China, demonstrating the jurisdiction’s pro-enforcement approach (Carey Olsen). SPECIAL FEATURES On M&A, we take a look at the consequences of structuring share deals and asset deals interchangeably in Vietnam (Global Vietnam Lawyers). We also learn more about the special purpose acquisition company, its role in raising capital and the jurisdictions in which it might best be based, including Hong Kong and Singapore (Maples Group). Chung Jin Chung of KOGAS talks to us about building an inspiring career,...