Over the past few decades, global events such as de-globalization, the COVID-19 pandemic, and geopolitical conflicts have significantly transformed the world. These events have caused shifts in global investments, supply chains, and various industries. Despite conflicts in military power, international trade, and values, one common theme has emerged: ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). This Hot Topic from Legal 500 Comparative Guides looks at China’s ESG development, motivations for improvement, and challenges faced by Chinese companies, emphasizing positive contributions to society and the environment. Read the full article within the ESG Comparative Guide - https://ow.ly/lP9350Sr1QW All Country Comparative Guides can be found here - https://ow.ly/HPq550Sr1QX #ESG #China #Legislation

Will Tolcher, Global Bar Editor of The Legal 500, speaks with Tana Adkin KC, chair of the Criminal Bar Association and a King's Counsel at 15NBS. In this episode, Tana and Will discuss the state of the criminal justice system in England and Wales from courts to prisons, the health of the criminal Bar, English criminal law's adjustment to a post-COVID and higher-technology world, private prosecutions, and the interaction of the criminal law and the media. Tune in now at https://lnkd.in/dC7nHGd Thank you Tana Adkin KC for your invaluable insights. #legal500 #legal500podcast

JUST LAUNCHED: The M&A Yearbook 2024 is now live. Bringing together analysis of the M&A market from the Legal Business Magazine and Legal 500 team, as well as country-specific focuses from firms. We speak to leading corporate partners at UK and US firms to find out their thoughts on the year ahead and the way the prolonged slowdown in activity has changed the way deals have to be done in order to go ahead. We also explore a deal that will create the biggest mobile network in the UK if it gets competition clearance; speak to practitioners from all corners of the market in our trio of Perspectives interviews; reflect on how the Legal 500 UK M&A rankings have changed over the past ten years; and take an in-depth look at the world’s busiest M&A market – the US. In addition, our partner firms in locations including the UK, Argentina, Belgium and the Philippines provide a guide to what’s happening in the wider world of M&A. Many thanks to our headline sponsor Taylor Wessing and our other contributing firms Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra | GorricetaLaw, SyLS and Tetra Law. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eyr4jmN2 #legal500 #law #lawyers #manda #MandAYearbook #mergers #acquisitions

Legal 500 is excited to announce the 7th edition of the Construction Comparative Guide is now live. The purpose of this guide is to offer readers a practical overview of construction law across various jurisdictions. The topics covered include requirements and obligations, permits and licenses, procurement, financing and security, and disputes. Additionally, the guide provides insight and opinions on the challenges and opportunities related to construction in each respective country To view the complete guide, please visit - https://lnkd.in/g3UvD57 #construction #law #lawyers

Legal 500 was delighted to launch the second edition of GC Powerlist: Thailand on Thursday 20th June. Over 150 individuals attended including general counsel from Thailand’s top companies and senior and managing partners from our law firm sponsors: Chandler MHM Limited, Herbert Smith Freehills, Kudun and Partners, and Tilleke & Gibbins. The event opened with a welcome video from senior partners at Chandler MHM Limited, Herbert Smith Freehills, Kudun and Partners and Tilleke & Gibbins. This followed by keynote speeches from Wallaya Kaewrungruang, chief legal and compliance officer of SCBX and Visitsak Arunsuratpakdee of True Corporation. Following the speeches, awards were presented by Dean Pareena Srivanit of the Faculty of Law at Chulalongkorn University and Dean Pokpong Srisanit of Thammasat University. We would like to thank everyone who attended and congratulate those included in the publication. We also extend our gratitude to our partners Chandler MHM Limited, Herbert Smith Freehills, Kudun and Partners, Tilleke & Gibbins, and Robert Walters and to the THAI-CCA | Thai Corporate Counsel Alliance for their support. We hope that everyone enjoyed the celebrations which continued long into the night. To learn more about the event and view our event photos, please visit https://lnkd.in/efTaQfAK To view the GC Powerlist: Thailand 2024 publication, please visit https://lnkd.in/euc5s3cP #legal500 #legal500events #gcpowerlist #thailand  

Legal 500 was excited to return to Santiago for the GC Summit Chile, which took place at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The summit gathered over 120 in-house lawyers, five partner firms and 23 esteemed guest speakers, unveiling the top level of legal expertise in the country. The afternoon was overseen by Francisco Faria e Castro, Legal 500’s editorial lead for the conference alongside our prestigious event partners Gutiérrez, Waugh, Jimeno & Asenjo Abogados, Magliona Abogados, Munita & Olavarría Abogados, Perez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen (PAGBAM), and Aninat Abogados. We would like to thank our event partners and expert speakers for making this event such a success. To find out more and view our event gallery, please visit https://lnkd.in/gb3GuR-T #legal500 #generalcounsel #chile 

The Legal 500 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) comparative guide provides an overview of ESG law across various jurisdictions. Looking at topics such as climate, biodiversity, water, EDI and statutory responsibility, as well as insight and opinion on the most common issues. To view the compete guide, please go to - https://ow.ly/eJBs50RMTU4 With thanks to Dentons for providing the Q&A template. #esg #environment #socialgovernance #law

Save the date! Legal 500 is proud to announce that the inaugural GC Corporate Governance & Compliance Forum Philippines 2024 will be taking place on Tuesday 24 September 2024 at Manila House Private Club, Taguig City, Philippines. For this forum event, Legal 500 have partnered with Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra | GorricetaLaw to bring together the top in-house and private practitioners to explore the best way of establishing effective and diligent frameworks across the Philippines. Topics include: • Strengthening Governance Foundations: Corporate Governance Compliance, ESG Standards, and M&A Best Practices • Optimising Governance Foundations: Navigating Anti-Money Laundering, Taxation, and Financial Consumer Protection Best Compliance Practices • Ensuring Data Privacy Leadership in a Data-Driven Economy: Frameworks and Strategies in Data Governance Attendees can expect high-profile speakers, plenty of time for debate and networking opportunities. Register now to secure your free place: https://lnkd.in/ghPXp69Z Many thanks to Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra | GorricetaLaw for partnering with us for this event. #legal500 #generalcounsel #corporategovernance  

The latest Class Action Comparative Guide from the Legal 500 is now available online. The aim of this guide is to provide a pragmatic overview of the law and practice of class actions across a various jurisdictions. Each chapter of this guide provides information about the current issues affecting class actions and addresses topics such collective redress proceedings, opt-in/opt-out, juries and reform. To view the complete guide, please go to https://ow.ly/cQGP50SkVcE With thanks to DLA Piper for providing the Q&A template. #classactions #collectiveredress #law