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Caribbean Watch List for 2026
Caribbean law firms face a more complex mix of economic, regulatory, and geopolitical forces in 2026 than at any time in the past decade.
Five developments deserve particular attention and, for many firms in the region, should be part of their business strategy at least for the next three years.
Southeast Asia Watch List for 2026
Law firms in mainland Southeast Asia and the broader ASEAN region will navigate 2026 in the shadow of intensifying great‑power competition, new trade and investment regimes, and accelerating digital and climate transitions.
Five developments stand out as especially important for firms in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Myanmar that want to move ahead of, rather than merely react to, these shifts.
“New Law”: When Being an Excellent Lawyer is not Good Enough
As one managing partner of a U.S. law firm recently commented, "Today we have to be experts in subjects that they never taught in law school, not even five years ago. Being an excellent lawyer is no longer good enough."
Advising clients about compliance with international economic sanctions is one such challenging "new law" area.
