H.E. Saing Vannak H.E. Saing Vannak is currently serving as Chair of ALA Cambodia. He is also the President of the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia, a position that underscores his influence and commitment to advancing the legal profession. He has built a distinguished career in Cambodia’s legal sector, marked by leadership roles
The Honorable Chief Justice Adisak Tantiwong President of the Supreme Court of Thailand Chair of the National Committee of ALA Thailand The Honorable Chief Justice Adisak Tantiwong was appointed by His Majesty King Rama X as the 51st President of the Supreme Court of Thailand, effective 1 October 2025, and serves ex officio as
The Hon. Justice Syamsul Maarif Jakarta (20th June 2025) – Justice Syamsul Maarif has been appointed the new Chair of ALA Indonesia on Friday, 20th June 2025. ALA Indonesia members convened in a meeting held at the Park Hyatt Jakarta to decide in favor of Justice Maarif’s appointment as Chair of ALA Indonesia from 2025 to 2028.
The Honourable Judicial Commissioner Muhammed Faisal bin Pehin Datu Juragan Laila Diraja Dato Seri Pahlawan Hj Kefli (Muhammed Faisal bin PDJLD DSP Hj Kefli) The Honourable Judicial Commissioner Muhammed Faisal bin Pehin Datu Juragan Laila Diraja Dato Seri Pahlawan Hj Kefli has served the legal and judicial service of Brunei Darussalam since 1994. He was
14th General AssemblyDownloadsConference Papers and MaterialsResources14th General Assembly The 14th ASEAN Law Association General Assembly and the ASEAN Law Conference 2023 was held from 17th October 2023 to 21st October 2023 at the Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Conference was attended by representatives from nine ASEAN countries: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia,
The Honourable Chief Justice Viengthong Siphandone [To be updated]
The Honourable Chief Justice Anocha Chevitsophon President of the Supreme Court of Thailand On October 1st, 2023, Chief Justice Anocha Chevitsophon was appointed as the 49th President of the Supreme Court of Thailand, and subsequently, she assumed the position of the new Chairman of ALA Thailand. Chief Justice Chevitsophon graduated with a Bachelor of
The Honourable Chief Justice Prof. Dr. Muhammad Syarifuddin, SH., MH Chief Justice H.M. Syarifuddin was appointed as the 14th Chief Justice of the Republic of Indonesia in April 2020. Chief Justice H.M. Syarifuddin began his career in the judiciary at the Kutacane (Aceh) District Court in 1984. From there, he subsequently served as
Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Ahmad bin Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Diraja Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Isa, the Honourable Attorney General Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Ahmad bin Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Bakti Diraja Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Isa was appointed as the Honourable Attorney General by His Majesty
The Honourable Chief Justice Piyakul Boonperm Chief Justice Piyakul Boonperm is Thailand’s 47th President of the Supreme Court and Chair of ALA Thailand. Chief Justice Boonperm graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree (second class honours) from Ramkhamhaeng University. She completed the Barrister-at-Law requirements of the Institute of Legal Education, Thai Bar Association under the
The 16th ALA Championship Golf Tournament was held at the New Kuta Golf, Bali, Indonesia on 8 September 2018 with four participating Member States. Indonesia had the largest contingent of over 100 golfers. The Philippines was represented by 3 golfers, Malaysia by 7 and Singapore by 2. The participants showed off their impressive skills in
The 15th ALA Championship Golf Tournament was held on 25 July 2018 at Sentosa Golf Club (Serapong Course), Singapore, with a strong showing of close to 120 golfers from seven different ASEAN countries. Unfortunately, due to inclement weather, the golf game had to be abandoned after six holes were played. In spite of this, the enthusiastic
The 40th Governing Council Meeting of the ASEAN Law Association was held on 28 July 2018, at the Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore. The Meeting, which was held concurrently with The ASEAN Law Conference 2018, was attended by representatives of the National Committees of nine member countries. The Meeting was chaired by Hon. Atty. Avelino
12th General AssemblyDownloadsConference Papers and Materials12th General Assembly The ASEAN Law Association gathered at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel, Manila, Philippines for the 12th General Assembly from 25 to 28 February 2015. The Chairman of ALA Philippines hosted the General Assembly, which was attended by Heads of Delegation and participants from all 10 ALA member countries,
13th General AssemblyDownloadsConference Papers and Materials13th General Assembly The 13th ASEAN Law Association General Assembly and The ASEAN Law Conference 2018 was held from 25 to 28 July 2018 at the Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore. The General Assembly and Conference were attended by representatives from all 10 ASEAN countries – Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia,
The Right Honourable Tan Sri Dato’ Amar Abang Iskandar bin Abang Hashim The Right Honourable Tan Sri Dato’ Amar Abang Iskandar bin Abang Hashim was elected Chair of ALA Malaysia on 13th May 2024. His Lordship began his judicial career in 1983, serving as a Magistrate in various courts across Sarawak before moving
Chapter 1: Historical Overview Chapter 2: The Singapore Legal System Chapter 3: Dispute Resolution Processes Chapter 4: The Legal Profession Chapter 5: Business Law Chapter 5, Part 1 – Business Organisations and Structures, Company Law, And The Law Of Insolvency Chapter 5, Part 2 – Contract Law In Singapore Chapter 5, Part 3 – The Law of Torts Chapter 5, Part 4 –
Brunei Chapter 1. Historical Overview Chapter 2. Sources of Law Chapter 3. Government and the State Chapter 4. Legal Procedure Chapter 5. The Legal Profession
Click here to download PDF document Content 1. Historical Background and Overview of the Thai Judicial System 2. Court System Under the Constitution 3. Courts of Justice 4. Personnel in the Machinery of Justice 5. Legal Education and Training of Legal Profession 6. Novelty in Thai Procedural Law 7. Alternative Dispute Resolution in Thailand 8. Conclusion
Philippines Chapter 1: Historical Overview Chapter 2: Sources of Law Chapter 3: Government and the State Chapter 4: Legal Procedure / Administration of Justice Chapter 5: The Legal Profession Chapter 6: Contract Law Chapter 7: Tort Law Chapter 8: Investments Law Chapter 9: Intellectual Property Law Chapter 10: Alternative Dispute Resolution Chapter 11: Environmental Law
Malaysia Researched and Compiled by Asmida bt Ahmad Fork Yow Leong Paul Linus Andrews With sincere gratitude to Tun Dato’ Seri Abdul Hamid Omar Chairman, Kemayan ATC School of Law, for his kind permission in the use of his personal research material. Chapter 1. Tracing the Development of the Legal System Chapter 2. The Administration of Justice Chapter
Indonesia Editors Preface Contents Chapter 1. The Constitution Chapter 2. Legal System Chapter 3. Judicial System Chapter 4. The Legal Profession and Education Chapter 5. Alternative Dispute Resolution Chapter 6. Business Law
Brunei Chapter 1. Historical Overview Chapter 2. Sources of Law Chapter 3. Government and the State Chapter 4. Legal Procedure Chapter 5. The Legal Profession
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Mr. Nguyen Khanh Ngoc President, Vietnam Lawyers’ Association Mr. Nguyen Khanh Ngoc was born in 1964 and holds a Bachelor of Laws, Cuban State University, Faculty of Law, Russia; Master’s degree in International Trade Law from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, USA. He served at the Ministry of Justice from 1989 to
The Honourable the Chief Justice of Singapore Sundaresh Menon Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon is the Chairman of the ASEAN Law Association of Singapore. He held the ALA Presidency from 2018 to 2023 and was previously elected as the ALA Singapore Chairman from 2012 to 2018. Chief Justice Menon was appointed Chief Justice of
Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo was elected Chair of ALA Philippines on April 21 2023. Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, the 27th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, has had a distinguished legal career since obtaining his law degree from Ateneo de Manila University in 1984.
