Jones Day powers up APAC finance with Australia partner hire
Jones Day has hired Benjamin Downie in Sydney to strengthen its structured finance and capital markets practice across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region
Greenberg grows Singapore bench in cross-border boost
Greenberg Traurig strengthens its Singapore team with Ashok Lalwani and Shih-Chi Pan to boost cross-border and India-focused legal capabilities across Asia
Baker Botts boosts global digital reach with Singapore partner
Joshua Cole joins Baker Botts in Singapore, bringing 25+ years of experience in M&A, data centres, and subsea cable transactions across APAC
Greenberg expands Japan practice with trade specialist hire
Junko Suetomi joins Greenberg Traurig's Tokyo office as a shareholder, specializing in international trade and customs law
AHP, Freshfields, CMS, Skrine drive Petronas-Eni oil-gas JV
Petronas and Eni have formed a 50:50 joint venture to combine oil and gas assets in Malaysia and Indonesia with legal support from Freshfields, CMS, Skrine, and AHP
Greenberg grows Singapore bench in cross-border boost
Greenberg Traurig has hired Ashok Lalwani, a former Baker McKenzie leader, to expand its cross-border and India-focused corporate practice in Singapore
Japanese firms steer USD1.9bn construction sector stake buy
Mori Hamada advised Daiwa House on its USD1.9 billion stake buy in Sumitomo Densetsu, with Anderson Mori acting for the target
Rajah & Tann Singapore adds ex-prosecutor in disputes boost
Rajah & Tann Singapore strengthens its disputes practice with ex-AGC deputy director David Menon, boosting expertise in white-collar crime and cross-border enforcement
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Overview of remedies in BVI crypto asset disputes
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Inclusive workplaces: The Workplace Fairness Act
Singapore enacts the Workplace Fairness Act to prevent discrimination and ensure fair employment practices
Renewable power in the Philippines: FIT for purpose
Philippines raises FIT-All to PHP0.20/kWh to reflect renewable energy costs and support household electricity consumption
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Korea’s Top Lawyers
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the A-List of Korea's top lawyers
Who if not you?
New ACC president and CEO Jason Brown outlines his vision to deepen engagement with in-house counsel across Asia
Danantara dream
Former Assegaf Hamzah & Partners managing partner Bono Adji has taken on the challenge of building the legal foundations of Danantara, Indonesia’s newest sovereign wealth fund
SCCA empowers in-house counsel in ESG leadership series
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association will launch Sustainability Connect on 28 October to promote legal leadership in sustainability and finance
APCCA names new secretary-general at Bali conference
APCCA secretary-general-elect, Seradesy Sumardi, delivers her remarks at the Indonesian In-House Counsel Summit and Awards 2025 in Bali.
SCCA to turn 22 with Great Gatsby black-tie celebration
The SCCA will host a gala honouring leadership and pro bono excellence in the in-house legal field
JICN builds connections at Tokyo networking event
The Japan In-House Counsel Network (JICN) strengthened its community ties through a joint event with Consilio on 18 September in Tokyo
ACC Singapore explores latest legal trends at session
ACC Singapore and Drew & Napier briefed in-house counsel on key updates in Singapore law
ACCHK hosts event for HK competition law’s 10th anniversary
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Korea’s Top Lawyers
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the A-List of Korea's top lawyers
Who if not you?
New ACC president and CEO Jason Brown outlines his vision to deepen engagement with in-house counsel across Asia
Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2025
Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms
Danantara dream
Former Assegaf Hamzah & Partners managing partner Bono Adji has taken on the challenge of building the legal foundations of Danantara, Indonesia’s newest sovereign wealth fund
The Philippines top lawyers 2025
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession
Time for a refit?
Technology and tighter budgets are pushing in-house teams to handle routine work themselves, while law firms are expected to deliver higher strategic value.
Malaysia’s top lawyers 2025
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession
Data centres: The new boom
Investors and their legal advisers are switched on to the most sought after real estate game in Asia
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No time to rest
Revenue data from 111 law firms highlights immense pressure to survive
Into compliance: Deeper waters
Senior partners dissect new compliance challenges while offering advice for navigating deeper waters of regulation
Korea’s Top Lawyers
Asia Business Law Journal unveils the A-List of Korea's top lawyers
Comparison of laws regarding stablecoins
As stablecoins reshape global finance, regulators are developing different legal approaches
No time to rest
Revenue data from 111 law firms highlights immense pressure to survive
Malaysia’s top lawyers 2025
Asia Business Law Journal reveals the country’s top lawyers
TMT in transition
Advances in technology are reshaping media and telecoms, with regulators in the Philippines
Ideas and Innovations in Patent Law
Asia’s patent systems are evolving to balance innovation and local policy
Navigating laws on joint ventures
Foreign and local investors face numerous regulatory hurdles when embarking on joint ventures in India and Taiwan
No time to rest
Revenue data from 111 law firms highlights immense pressure to survive
The restructure
Vietnam has embarked on a massive reform of its bureaucracy, but what will the changes mean for businesses?
Korea outbound investment guide 2025
Korean investors looking further afield will find risk and reward in key destinations. Our experts bring you up to speed and well prepared for the outward journey
Taiwan’s project finance shift
Green energy to data centres, opportunities are expanding fast with local banks and global investors playing bigger roles
Wealth and family office laws in Taiwan
Succession is now a priority for Taiwan’s family businesses coping with an ageing leadership
M&A in Indonesia: Risks, Rewards and Roadmaps
With Indonesia emerging as a prime destination for foreign investment, M&A offers a strategic gateway, although not without legal complexities
Lay of the land for Japanese investment in India
India offers significant opportunities for Japanese corporations expanding into new growth markets
Stablecoin legislation in Hong Kong
Stablecoins Ordinance takes effect 1 Aug 2025, balancing innovation with stability to boost the region’s global position
Natural disaster insurance in India: Gaps and legal framework
A holistic approach is needed for meaningful protection against the nation’s myriad forms of natural disasters
Key considerations for lending under BVI law
BVI’s flexible, creditor-friendly laws make it a key jurisdiction for structuring cross-border lending deals
Doing business in Thailand
Thailand can be a regulatory conundrum for foreign investors looking to set up operations in the country
Healthcare and life science regulation in Japan
Japan is easing restrictions on medical data under two key laws as it focuses on promoting the use of this information
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Opportunities in Japan’s regenerative medicine, gene therapy markets
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Reasonable criteria for tax deductibility in Philippines
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Dominancy test: A more robust standard in Philippine TM law
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Executing deeds under Singapore law
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Executing deeds under Singapore law
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Life sciences sector in Russia: Regulatory landscape for 2025
The life sciences sector in Russia stays stable with local production incentives and EEU regulatory unity
BVI premier targets Asia markets, China business
BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley boosts China investment ties while securing new growth in Asia amid geopolitical shifts
Loopholes close for Singapore’s corporate service providers
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Trends and challenges in employment law
Evolving worker classifications and stricter rules on dismissal highlight the challenges businesses face in navigating labour laws in these jurisdictions
TMT in transition
Advances in technology are reshaping media and telecoms, with regulators in the Philippines
A comparison of laws concerning real estate
Foreign investment in Asia’s real estate is surging, but navigating diverse regulations is essential to avoid costly missteps
Legal developments in arbitration
Across eight key jurisdictions, supportive courts and evolving legal regimes are reinforcing arbitration as a trusted forum for resolving disputes
Comparison of laws regarding stablecoins
As stablecoins reshape global finance, regulators are developing different legal approaches
Ideas and Innovations in Patent Law
Asia’s patent systems are evolving to balance innovation and local policy
Navigating laws on joint ventures
Foreign and local investors face numerous regulatory hurdles when embarking on joint ventures in India and Taiwan
Regulatory movements on corporate governance
Mainland China, Hong kong, Japan and Taiwan have run the ruler over legislation, streamlining clunky laws to improve frameworks on company Management
Mapping a path through M&A law
M&A key updates from Taiwan, India, Japan, South Korea, China and Thailand
Charting a course with AI regulation
Asia is moving to regulate generative AI to prevent misuse while leveraging its business potential
A comparison of laws on anti-bribery
China and Japan prioritize strengthening laws and enforcement to combat bribery and corruption
A regulatory update on antitrust law
Mainland China, Japan and Taiwan to strengthen enforcement against anti-competitive behaviour
Unpacking China’s antitrust law regime
China tightens antitrust rules with AML reforms and stricter enforcement
Focus on Taiwan’s antitrust and competition rules
Taiwan enforces strict MLM rules under the MLMSA to protect distributors and ensure fair trade
Japan’s antitrust enforcement from 2024 to 2025
Japan boosts antitrust action with tougher JFTC enforcement and merger scrutiny
Legal developments in arbitration
Supportive courts and advancing legal regimes are strengthening arbitration, but grasping jurisdictional nuances is key to success
On the road to regulation
A comparison of legal developments for the use of autonomous vehicles in mainland China and Taiwan
Legal developments in banking & finance
Experts from India, Malaysia and Taiwan are closely monitoring market regulatory shifts and investor behaviours to identify emerging opportunities
Advancements in Capital Markets Law
Discover key advancements in capital markets law in Taiwan and Hong Kong
Regulatory movements on corporate governance
Mainland China, Hong kong, Japan and Taiwan have run the ruler over legislation, streamlining clunky laws to improve frameworks on company Management
Legal trends in the regulation of crypto currency
Regulators in Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan are boosting cryptocurrency markets by strengthening consumer protection and market integrity.
A regulatory update on data privacy
Regulations for personal data privacy are being implemented in the Philippines, Taiwan, and India
North Asia regional guide to digital banking
As regulation and compliance evolves rapidly in the hot-button area of finance, it is imperative to keep up to date on new developments
Developments in e-commerce
A comparison of shifts in regulations governing e-commerce in India and Russia
Trends and challenges in employment law
Evolving worker classifications and stricter rules on dismissal highlight the challenges businesses face in navigating labour laws in these jurisdictions
Energy developments on renewables
South Korea, the Philippines, and Taiwan are developing legal frameworks for renewable energy
ESG update
As ESG compliance awareness grows in Asia, savvy enterprises stay updated on regulations
A comparative guide to E-sports and gaming
Regulators in China, Japan, the Philippines, and Taiwan are adjusting policies to manage e-sports' rapid growth
New developments in fintech laws
An update of regulatory amendments and trends in mainland China, India and Taiwan
A comparison of developments in Franchise law
Franchising is shaping regulations in India and Taiwan, with India lacking specific laws and Taiwan using the Fair Trade Act
A comparison of developments in healthtech
South Korea boosts drug development; Russia tackles telemedicine and data protection
Developments in insurance law
A comparison of updates on eligiblity criteria in Japan and subrogation in India
Navigating laws on joint ventures
Foreign and local investors face numerous regulatory hurdles when embarking on joint ventures in India and Taiwan
Under the microscope
A comparison of evolving legal frameworks that are helping to shape the massive life sciences industries in China and India
Delicate balance of life sciences laws in India
India's life sciences laws regulate medicines, devices, biotech, and healthcare, ensuring quality, efficacy, safety, and consumer protection
Navigating China’s new protections for life science patents
China’s 2021 Patent Law overhauled life sciences protection with US-style patent linkage, term extension (PTE), and term adjustment (PTA)
Taking it to court
Effective litigation requires familarity with different courts and systems
Mapping a path through M&A law
M&A key updates from Taiwan, India, Japan, South Korea, China and Thailand
M&A in Indonesia: Risks, Rewards and Roadmaps
With Indonesia emerging as a prime destination for foreign investment, M&A offers a strategic gateway, although not without legal complexities
Ideas and Innovations in Patent Law
Asia’s patent systems are evolving to balance innovation and local policy
Comparison of legal developments in private equity
Explore key trends and challenges in private equity disputes in China and India
A comparison of laws concerning real estate
Foreign investment in Asia’s real estate is surging, but navigating diverse regulations is essential to avoid costly missteps
Legal developments on restructuring & insolvency
Frameworks focused on restructuring companies in distress are becoming more transparent in Singapore and Taiwan
Comparison of laws regarding stablecoins
As stablecoins reshape global finance, regulators are developing different legal approaches
Tax update
Explore key tax updates in Japan and the Philippines, including changes to VAT, global minimum tax, and digital services taxation
TMT in transition
Advances in technology are reshaping media and telecoms, with regulators in the Philippines
Legal developments in trademark law
The latest in regulatory trends on brand protection in India, Indonesia, Russia and Taiwan
Scripting success of iconic Indian brands with IP
Transforming Indian culture, heritage and ingenuity into protectable, monetisable assets, India’s most iconic brands set themselves
An analysis of trademark law in Indonesia
In Indonesia, the primary law on trademarks is Law No.20 of 2016 on Marks and Geographical Indications, known as the Trademark Law
From Asia to Russia: Trademark laws for Asian businesses
Despite the political turbulence in recent years, our practice shows that many companies from Asian countries are entering or planning
Focus on trademark protection in Taiwan
Trademark protection is obtained through registration. In addition, Taiwan follows the first-to-file system
Legal trends on trade secrets
Trade secret laws in the Philippines and Taiwan continue to evolve amid confidentiality challenges
