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Episodes

  1. 01/25/2022 ·  Bonus

    Upclose: Women leadership and mentoring with Gabriela Kennedy, Partner at Mayer Brown and Head of the Asia IP and TMT group

    On this episode, we speak with Gabriela Kennedy on Women leadership and mentoring. Gabriela is Partner at Mayer Brown and Head of the Asia IP and TMT group. She is also co-leader of Mayer Brown’s global Intellectual Property practice and a member of the firm’s global Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice. She is based in Hong Kong, and through her leadership roles within the firm and outside organisations, Gabriela has realised her strong commitment to developing an inclusive and supportive work environment, advancing gender equality and women leadership, and giving back to the community. As a leader, Gabriela champions many of Mayer Brown’s diversity initiatives and provides mentorship to lawyers on professional development. We hope you enjoy the Podcast episode. This episode is also made available on iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. ALB is owned by Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. Visit www.legalbusinessonline.com to find out more about us.

    Upclose: Women leadership and mentoring with Gabriela Kennedy, Partner at Mayer Brown and Head of the Asia IP and TMT group

  2. 10/27/2021 ·  Bonus

    ALB Conversations: K Shanmugam SC, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law, Singapore

    In the past few years, Singapore has been building itself as a key dispute resolution hub for the region. Parties from around the world can now resolve their disputes in Singapore via a variety of methods and forums, including litigation at the SICC, arbitration at the SIAC, and mediation at the SIMC. To find out more about some of the key initiatives in this regard, Ranajit Dam, managing editor of Thomson Reuters’ Asian Legal Business, chats with K. Shanmugam SC, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law. In a wide-ranging interview, Shanmugam describes the growing need for mediation in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, how the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) is helping both providers and users of legal services overcome challenges, and what developments we can expect in the coming years. The video interview is available on ALB Conversations on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4INQQm1bNQs

  3. 09/10/2021

    Managing Competition Risks In Asia And Thailand with Kobkit Thienpreecha and Nutavit Sirikan of Tilleke & Gibbins

    Kobkit Thienpreecha is a director of Tilleke & Gibbins’ corporate and commercial group. He has been leading the firm’s corporate lawyers for over two decades. He is currently the partner leading the Antitrust and Trade Competition practice group. Nutavit Sirikan is an associate in Tilleke & Gibbins’ corporate and commercial group in Bangkok. He advises both Thai and international clients on a range of transactional matters including M&A transactions, Technology and competition law. In this episode, they share insights on: Key competition developments and trends in Asia and Thailand.How Covid-19 has impacted competition enforcement in Thailand. And how companies have responded to such changes.How recent competition law and digital technology developments has impacted supply chains in Asia and Thailand today.Major developments for merger controls in Asia and ideas on how to coordinate multi-jurisdictional reviews, example where to file and remedies negotiations, etc.How to spot and manage multi-jurisdiction competition risk in Asia? Both Kobkit and Nutavit will also be speaking in greater detail about “Competition Law: Practical Guidance for the Prevention of Anti-Competitive Conduct” in the upcoming ALB Virtual Thailand In-House Legal Summit happening on 22 September 2021. Links for complimentary tickets for Inhouse counsels can be found in the link below. https://www.gevme.com/alb-thailand-in-house-legal-summit-2021

    Managing Competition Risks In Asia And Thailand with Kobkit Thienpreecha and Nutavit Sirikan of Tilleke & Gibbins

  4. 09/03/2021

    Enhancing Corporate Governance Practices for Hong Kong Listed Companies with Danny Kan, Chief Counsel (Overseas) cum Joint Company Secretary of Ping An Group

    In this episode, Danny Kan, Chief Counsel (Overseas) cum Joint Company Secretary of Ping An Group, shares about: Post-listing continuing obligations for Hong Kong-listed companiesBest practices in corporate governance for Boards and Directors Setting the gold standards for corporate governance for companies planning or already listed, and more Danny Kan is currently Chief Counsel (Overseas) cum Joint Company Secretary of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (“Ping An Group”), a company listed on both the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock exchanges. Before joining Ping An Group, Danny was Counsel at Linklaters, specializing in corporate and securities laws with a focus in the telecommunications, media & technology (TMT) sector. He has advised some of the most high-profile, complex and award-winning transactions in Asia. We hope you enjoy the Podcast episode. This episode is also made available on iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. The video podcast is also available on our YouTube channel. ALB is owned by Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. Visit www.legalbusinessonline.com to find out more about us.

    Enhancing Corporate Governance Practices for Hong Kong Listed Companies with Danny Kan, Chief Counsel (Overseas) cum Joint Company Secretary of Ping An Group

  5. 08/27/2021

    Upclose: Francis Xavier, Regional Head of Disputes Resolution Group at Rajah & Tann Singapore on Life Hacks, Finding Your Passion and Leading a Multi-Dimensional Life

    Francis Xavier is the Regional Head of Disputes Resolution Group at Rajah & Tann Singapore and was appointed Senior Counsel in January 2009. He practices international commercial and treaty arbitration and litigation. Francis is recognised as a leading disputes lawyer in many rankings including ALB Asia’s Top 15 Litigators 2021. He is a Chartered Arbitrator and is on the arbitrator panels of a number of leading arbitral institutions. He is the immediate past President of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association, and the immediate past global President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK). Francis is also the General Editor of two publications, “Civil Litigation in Singapore” and “Arbitration in Singapore: A Practical Guide”, both published by Sweet & Maxwell in 2017 and 2018 respectively. He is currently the Chairman of the Listings Appeal Committee, Singapore Stock Exchange, and also the Chairman of the Inquiry Panel of the Law Society of Singapore. He is a member of the Rules Committee, Singapore Academy of Law. In this episode, Francis Xavier, the Regional Head of Disputes Resolution Group at Rajah & Tann Singapore, shares about life hacks, finding your passion, leading a multi-dimensional life and more. We hope you enjoy the Podcast episode. This episode is also made available on iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. The video podcast is also available on our YouTube channel. ALB is owned by Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. Visit www.legalbusinessonline.com to find out more about us.

    Upclose: Francis Xavier, Regional Head of Disputes Resolution Group at Rajah & Tann Singapore on Life Hacks, Finding Your Passion and Leading a Multi-Dimensional Life

  6. 08/01/2021

    Driving Digital Transformation in the Modern In-House Legal Department with Vincent Ng, General Counsel of Klook

    Vincent Ng is the General Counsel at Klook, a world leading travel activities and services booking platform founded in Hong Kong. As the first lawyer at Klook, Vincent established the legal and compliance team, which supports the rapid growth and localisation of Klook globally and provided advice on 3 rounds of fundraising. This effort saw Klook achieving unicorn status during the same period, further empowering the company’s global expansion and strengthening its pioneer role in the in-destination travel industry. In this episode, Vincent Ng, General Counsel of Klook talks about: Creating a workplace that foster digital collaboration and communication both internally and externally especially in the midst of Covid-19 Technologies and solutions that in-house teams can leverage on Best practices and case examples of how he has led and driven digital transformation within in-house legal teams We hope you enjoy the Podcast episode. This episode is also made available on iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. The video podcast is also available on our YouTube channel. ALB is owned by Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. Visit www.legalbusinessonline.com to find out more about us.

    Driving Digital Transformation in the Modern In-House Legal Department with Vincent Ng, General Counsel of Klook

  7. 08/01/2021

    "Accelerating The Due Diligence Assessment In An M&A". A conversation with James Liu, Managing Director & Beijing Director of the BGR Group

    James Liu is the Managing Director & Beijing Director of the BGR Group. During the course of his professional career, James has advised on venture investments both in the United States and China, represented multinational clients in their foreign direct investments in China, advised on mergers and acquisition deals, joint venture set-ups and restructurings and all aspects of investments. In recent years, James’ practice has extended to representing clients in the Peoples Republic of China (both state-owned and private clients) on outbound investments in Europe and in the United States. James has been involved in all phases of investment and M&A transactions in China, from the initial planning and structuring through the approval and implementation. In this episode, James Liu, Managing Director & Beijing Director of the BGR Group talks about: How a due diligence team can prepare for M&A successHow listeners can identify critically important deal issues specific to their business.How did the pandemic affect the M&A work, especially for cross-border deals?  We hope you enjoy the episode. This episode is also made available on iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. The video podcast is also available on our YouTube channel. ALB is owned by Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. Visit www.legalbusinessonline.com to find out more about us.

    "Accelerating The Due Diligence Assessment In An M&A". A conversation with James Liu, Managing Director & Beijing Director of the BGR Group

  8. 08/01/2021

    Upclose: Huen Wong, Principal of Huen Wong & Co., on his childhood, career journey in public / private sectors and time management tips

    Huen Wong is the Principal of Huen Wong & Co. and former Greater China Managing Partner at both Simmons & Simmons and Fried Frank. Huen spent 18 years at Simmons & Simmons from 1988 and then 15 years at Fried Frank. He is a Senior Crown Counsel at Attorney General’s Chambers and an ex-president of the Law Society of Hong Kong. Wong also has decades of public service experience, including stints with the Department of Justice, the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong SAR government, and the Competition Commission. Huen is additionally a former chairman of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre and former president of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association. In this episode, Huen Wong, the Principal of Huen Wong & Co., shares about his childhood and career journey in both the private and public sectors, time management tips, his thoughts on the essential quality to become a good lawyer and more. We hope you enjoy the episode. This episode is also made available on iTunes, Spotify and Google Podcast. The video podcast is also available on our YouTube channel. ALB is owned by Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. Visit www.legalbusinessonline.com to find out more about us.

    Upclose: Huen Wong, Principal of Huen Wong & Co., on his childhood, career journey in public / private sectors and time management tips

  9. 08/01/2021

    Radical Rethinking Of Legal Solutions Post Covid-19 with Michael Moradzadeh, Founding Partner and the CEO of Rimon Law

    Michael Moradzadeh is the Founding Partner and the CEO of Rimon Law. His practice focuses on technology company representation and international transactions. He represents both companies and investors in investment rounds and stock sales. He has worked on deals ranging from small angel investments to representing a private equity firm in a $6 billion acquisition. His innovations with Rimon Law have won awards from the Financial Times and the American Bar Association Journal and have appeared in a wide array of international publications, including the Economist, the Atlantic, the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review and more. He was awarded Law Firm CEO of the Year 2021 at the Global CEO Excellence Awards by CEO Monthly. He was also recognised by the American Bar Association Journal as a top innovator in the law and awarded the Legal Rebel distinction. In this episode, Michael Moradzadeh, Founding Partner and the CEO of Rimon Law, talks about: The market drivers for the legal sector 2021 and beyondThe new criteria Chief Legal Officers are using to evaluate outside counselWhat else can law firms do today to ensure that they survive the new era of rapid disruption? We hope you enjoy the episode. This episode is also made available on iTunes, Spotify and Google Podcast. ALB is owned by Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. Visit www.legalbusinessonline.com to find out more about us.

    Radical Rethinking Of Legal Solutions Post Covid-19 with Michael Moradzadeh, Founding Partner and the CEO of Rimon Law

  10. Season 1 Trailer

    Introduction to new podcast: Ask ALB

    Ask ALB features interviews with prominent lawyers and thought leaders. We discuss legal trends, create usable takeaways that tackle pressing legal issues and hear inspiring stories from senior lawyers. In the first segment of the podcast, our hosts, Julian Chiew, Senior Events Manager, and Marianne Tocmo, Conference Manager at Thomson Reuters, interview senior lawyers and general counsels to discuss technical topics and legal trends. In the second segment of the podcast hosted by Amantha Chia, Head of Legal Media Group at Thomson Reuters, we present up-close interviews with senior lawyers where we hear their life stories, career journeys and personal tips. We hope you enjoy the Podcast episodes. This Podcast is also made available on iTunes, Spotify and Google Podcast. Video podcasts are also available on our YouTube Channel. ALB is owned by Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. Visit www.legalbusinessonline.com to find out more about us.

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  • Creator
    Asian Legal Business
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
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