OVERVIEW

ARSA-NEXUS sets itself apart through an excellent, concrete experience-based and continually updated business, legal and regulatory know-how; a methodically sound business, operational legal and regulatory procedure for legal risk management planning with many years of experience in the areas of corporate and commercial consultants specializing in information technology, intellectual property and biotechnology.

 

ARSA focuses on creating benefits for clients rather than merely proposing them. ARSA distinguishes itself from its competitors through the range and quality of its people, its development and use of technology, and also its independence. ARSA’s work in every area from strategic legal management to legal project delivery is enhanced by its expertise in all the other areas. The ARSA team, whatever their special skills, all share:-

  • A highly commercial approach to clients’ problems and opportunities.

  • A technologically sophisticated view of both the industry sectors we serve and the solutions we deliver.

  • A culture of respect, collaboration and flexibility in working with our clients to achieve their aims.

ARSA brings together the deep industry knowledge, expertise and experience of multi-disciplinary, dedicated consultants in the areas of the business and law covered by our team. Against the context of an accentuated business, operational and legal risks environment, ARSA recognizes that it has to innovate and evolve new business and legal strategies and techniques. ARSA prides itself in having developed new tools and methodologies in the provision of business and legal risk management services for our clients including the design and development of a structured and proactive legal risk management system.

 

We provide integrated business-driven legal and regulatory services which include:-  

  • Legal document drafting

  • Deal structuring & negotiations

  • Legal Due Diligence and Audit

  • Legal Electronic Audit

  • Legal aspects of Technology Due Diligence

  • Internet banking legal risk management systems

  • Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures for Digital Evidence Management

  • Development of Enterprise Legal Risk Management Framework

  • Development of Legal Risk Management System at modular level

  • Development of web-based legal guidance system

  • Preparation of customized Intellectual Asset Management Manual

  • Development of privacy toolkit and other compliance tools

  • Mediation services in relation to IT-based disputes

  • In-house training for corporations, government agencies and academic institutions

  • IP Audits

  • Technology Audits

  • Technology Support Services including design and development of web-based legal guidance system

  • Telecommunications

We grouped our practice areas into four broad categories, each focusing on wide range of issues and have developed products that meet specific client needs comprising strategic legal units (SLUs):-

 

A. Information Technology Unit;

B. Intellectual Property Unit;

C. Biotechnology Unit; and

D. Legislative and Regulatory Unit.

 

These SLUs have the skills, services and products that will assist clients in its legal strategic planning to meet its needs involving wide ranging spectrum of issues.

 

A.     Information Technology Unit

 

Our Product: Legal Risk Management Manual

 

ARSA has formulated a novel and unique methodology consists of two tiers namely the Thinking Methodology and the Process Methodology. The application of the combination of these methodologies results in the identification and analysis of legal risks and strategic recommendations for treating such legal risks.

 

B.     Intellectual Property Unit

 

Our Product: Strategic Intellectual Property Management Manual

 

ARSA provides a practical guide to the creation, protection, management and exploitation of intellectual property (IP), thereby assisting in maximising the benefits gained from the various IP that is owned by your organization. Arsa provides your organization the strategies to create, protect, manage and exploit their IP to extract the intrinsic value in your IP.

 

C.     Legislative and Regulatory Unit

 

Our Product: Legislative and Regulatory Outputs

 

The task of interpreting legislation and regulations which have an impact on new technology products and services is one of ARSA’s core areas of expertise.

ARSA is particularly adept at performing this task in situations where more than one law or standard applies. We are able to develop compliance cross reference tables matching key administrative tasks and processes against all compliance requirements. We also possess the expertise to use these tables in developing plain language, well structured policy, process and guideline documentation.

 

ARSA has provided advise to all some member Countries of ASEAN, apart from these countries, ARSA has also advised our Saudi Arabian client on its e-government project in Madinah. In Malaysia, ARSA not only advises Government agencies but also statutory bodies of Malaysia.

 

ARSA team members continue to publish up-to-date articles on all aspects of data protection, biotechnology, internet security, radio frequency identification (RFID) and "Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access" (WiMAX) a standard for providing companies or private individuals with long-reach broadband connection to assist in moulding and influencing the legal development of these areas to highlight the need for legislative and regulatory support from governments.

 

D.         Biotechnology Unit

 

Our Product: The ThreeBees (Building Biotech Businesses)

 

The ThreeBees aims to reach out into the Malaysian biotech research community and identify potential commercial opportunities which may form the basis of new biotech businesses. We are actively seeking a flow of new technologies and business ideas from biotech researchers and entrepreneurs across the region. Arsa and our associate ARSA VentureLaw Sdn. Bhd. assist in developing innovative business plans and helping to secure investment.

 

How ARSA helps you create your biotech business?

Should your organization has an idea for a new business in the area of biotechnology we would be delighted to talk to you. We assess business creation opportunities against these criteria:-

 

Technology Base:- We are attracted to innovative technology with clear applications and benefits in selected markets. Ideally, the technology will be protectable by patents or other intellectual property rights. Breadth of technology spanning a market is a distinguishing feature. We compare technology with others in our regional database to see if synergies can be realised in the context of a new business.

 

Commercial Opportunity:- We are attracted to commercial opportunities where clearly elucidated customer needs can be satisfied by demonstrable technology benefits. We are able to assess and quantify market opportunities but when this customer need has already been found to be both significant and compatible with technology benefits, we are especially interested.

 

People:- We are particularly interested in opportunities involving people who are well connected in their field with a strong personal reputation and clear perspective of the market. Such people will be committed to the development of the new business and will be aware of their key competencies and limitations. Their credibility will be an asset in the process of sourcing investment.

 

ARSA offers an unrivalled depth of knowledge and expertise in the field of intellectual property (IP), expert in patents, trade marks, copyright, and designs. At ARSA we handle all fields of IP and stress pro-active, business orientated advice to reduce the risks of conflict and to improve IP management coupled with our expertise we are able to assist you in building your ThreeBees.

 

Ideally, we work with our clients through a full cycle process that ensures that all facets of the issues are understood. ARSA ensures that our clients meet their ultimate objectives. We apply what we call SKILLS (Systemic “K”reative Intelligence Legal Strategy) when addressing our clients needs. Its main steps are:-

 

Research – identifying areas to manage conflicts.

Analyze – conduct SWOT analysis, evaluate gaps and best practices.

Evaluate – evaluate implemented policies, regulations and statutory framework.

Strategize – provide strategic advise in designing and managing such conflicts.

 

ARSA will work with organizations to identify the specific areas where our expertise will propel your initiative forward and deliver detailed legal and regulatory analysis with a holistic and strategic perspective.

 

 


© Copyright 2008. ARSA-NEXUS Consulting Sdn Bhd. All Rights Reserved. Updated 22/02/2008.

DISCLAIMER: Care has been taken in the compilation of this web. The contents contained on this site are believed

to be correct. However, we shall not be liable for any loss, damage or inconvenience arising from inaccuracies.