February 24, 2016
As well as noting key recent patent sales, Ronald Yu, General Counsel of Gilkron Ltd, discusses why it is important for in-house counsel to beware of IP laws, how with use of modern technology and specialised search engines this is now easier than ever and how a company's trademarks can be worth more than its book value.February 24, 2016
Lawyers On Demand (LOD) and AdventBalance announced that they will merge in a deal which will see the creation of one of the world's largest New Law businesses ...February 24, 2016
February 17, 2016
Thailand passed two amendments to make the country's copyright law more relevant and more practical in the age of digital technology. February 17, 2016
The Indonesian Minister of Trade issued two new regulations which amended importation guidelines effective 1 January 2016. February 4, 2016
The In-House Community's search for the top In-House Legal Team and Counsel has got off to a flying start...February 3, 2016
Last week's update suggested that the standard explanations for the current financial volatility seem misdirected. This week's lays out the mechanics of an alternative ...February 3, 2016
It's common to hear that the most dangerous words in economics are 'it's different this time'. But 'it's just the same as last time' ...January 27, 2016
It’s common to hear that the most dangerous words in economics are ‘it’s different this time’. But ‘it’s just the same as last time’ ...January 22, 2016
Last week, law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) announced it would be opening an office in Myanmar. ...January 20, 2016
Indonesia issued Government Regulation No. 103 of 2015 regarding the Ownership of Homes or Residences by Foreigners Residing in Indonesia ...January 19, 2016
Managing Director and Head, Group Legal and Secretariat at DBS Bank Sue Lynn Koo discusses her career trajectory, the importance of out-of-the-box thinking and how technology is both a blessing and a curse for her role. She also gives advice to external counsel she wishes she'd heard when she was one, and reveals the best advice she's ever been given.January 19, 2016
As well as highlighting the importance of teamwork within an in-house team and between the legal team and others within the business, Michele Kythe Lim, Group Head, Legal & Secretarial/Company Secretary at IHH Healthcare discusses what she feels is essential to in-house success, as well as revealing how she motivates and inspires her team and herself. She also points out how now, legal departments need "to work hand-in-hand with the client".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.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'.