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Korea Inbound Investment Guide 2025
Features

Doing Business in Korea

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Invest in Korea: A global competitor and growth hub
Expert briefing

Invest in Korea: A global competitor and growth hub

By Won-Young Jung, In-House Counsel Forum
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Expert briefing

Data privacy laws in Korea’s fintech landscape

By Hyun-il Hwang, Sang Hwan Han, and Daniel Woojin Chang, Shin & Kim
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Expert briefing

Employment structures in South Korean labour law

By Taejoon Bae and David Yang, LIN
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Expert briefing

Doing business in Korea: Data privacy compliance

By Hwan Kyoung Ko, Sunghee Chae, and Kyung Min Son, Lee & Ko
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Atsumi & Sakai

Japan’s path for drug transfers

By Dio Inoue and Yuka Daimon, Atsumi & Sakai
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SL Legal

Return of foreign business to Russia

By Georgy Daneliya and Elena Andrianova, Seamless Legal
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Malaysia Firm of the Year 2025
Features

Malaysia Law Firm Awards

Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms
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Cayman Parallel Funds
Loeb Smith Attorneys

Cayman Islands: Growth in use of parallel funds structures

By Vanisha Harjani, Loeb Smith Attorneys
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

India’s IPO door opening for fast-track ‘reverse flips’

By Natashaa Shroff, Taranjeet Singh and Gunjan Shrivastav, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
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Regional Guide

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.
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Brand Protection
Regional Guide

Legal developments in trademark law

The latest in regulatory trends on brand protection in India, Indonesia, Russia and Taiwan
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Report-Indonesia
A-List lawyers

Indonesia’s top lawyers

We reveal our choices for the nation’s top lawyers and also the top Legal Icons in Indonesia
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Vietnam's administrative and judicial reform
Intelligence report

The restructure

Vietnam has embarked on a massive reform of its bureaucracy, but what will the changes mean for businesses?
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Regional Guide

Legal developments in banking & finance

Experts from India, Malaysia and Taiwan are closely monitoring market regulatory shifts and investor behaviours to identify emerging opportunities
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Expert briefing

Healthcare and life science regulation in Japan

By Mika Okada, Kosuke Hasegawa, and Yudai Oka, City-Yuwa Partners
Japan is easing restrictions on medical data under two key laws
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DivinaLaw

Uncovering the layers of Philippine mining permits

By Enrique V Dela Cruz Jr and Ciselie Marie T Gamo-Sisayan, DivinaLaw
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Federis & Associates

Pursuing indirect infringers of copyright

By Ernest Luigi A Manzanares, Federis & Associates Law Offices
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ACCRALAW

Reviewing a decade of Philippine competition law

By Justine A Navarro, ACCRALAW
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Vietnam Law Firm of the Year 2025
Features

Vietnam Law Firm Awards

Asia Business Law Journal reveals the country’s top law firms
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DivinaLaw

Electric vehicles finally plugging into the Philippines

By Jose M Layug Jr, DivinaLaw
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Elisabeth Stewart Bradley, INTA president 2025
Cover story

New focus on global IP leadership

2025 INTA president Elisabeth Stewart Bradley shares why it is important to view IP issues through different perspectives.
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Singapore’s first zero-energy hotel project
Deal digest

Firms advise on Singapore’s first zero-energy hotel project

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Trade Secret Protection
Regional Guide

Legal trends on trade secrets

Trade secret laws in the Philippines and Taiwan continue to evolve amid confidentiality challenges
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HFW recruits Shaun Leong
Market pulse

HFW taps arbitration specialist on blockchain in Singapore

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Jennifer Tam joins Simmons & Simmons
Market pulse

Simmons & Simmons bolsters HK practice with new partner

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LKB & Partners and Pyeong San merger
Market pulse

Korea’s LKB and Pyeong San merge, eyeing cross-border work

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Jirapat Thammavaranucupt establishes own firm
Market pulse

TTT+Partners’ co-founder goes solo targeting new Thai work

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Herbert Smith Freehills appoints Gitta Satryani
Market pulse

Herbert Smith Freehills names new Singapore office head

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China IPO Expert K&L Gates
Market pulse

K&L Gates lands Greater China IPO expert in practice boost

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Mills Oakley’s hiring spree continues
Market pulse

Mills Oakley’s hiring spree continues with five new partners

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Nomura Holdings' largest buyout deal
Deal digest

A&O, W&C drive Nomura’s largest overseas buy in 17 years

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Q&A

The red bee’s jolly good GC

As the legal guardian of the Philippines' fast-food giant Jollibee Group, global legal chief Valerie Feria Amante recounts her 18 year-plus journey with Jollibee witnessing the accelerating growth of this household name and her own legal career.
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ACC APAC Annual Meeting 2025
In-house agenda

ACC APAC to host annual meeting in Singapore

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ACC advocacy for in-house counsel recognition
In-house agenda

ACC appeals for in-house lawyers’ recognition

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Ong Eu Jin Partnership hired
Market pulse

Sunny Liew boosts cross-border bench at new Malaysian firm

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APAC Legal Congress 2025
In-house agenda

Over 2,000 attend APAC Legal Congress 2025

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JICN hosts mentorship seminar
In-house agenda

JICN nurturing legal talent through mentorship

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Empowering women in law
In-house agenda

ACC Hong Kong empowers women in law

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ACC Singapore's governance risks session
In-house agenda

ACC Singapore hosts governance risks session

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Radius Recycling's acquisition
Deal digest

Simpson Thacher, White & Case lead on USD1.3bn recycling deal

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Hogan Lovells hires Phill Hall
Market pulse

Hogan Lovells grows Singapore bench with partner hire

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Wong & Partners hires Celia Cheah
Market pulse

Wong & Partners hires IP specialist from Malaysia rival

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Cooley-adds-partner-in-Singapore-amid-Indian-IPO-push
Market pulse

Cooley adds partner in Singapore amid Indian IPO push

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AI and maritime cybersecurity
Helmsman

AI and maritime cybersecurity: Boon or bane?

By Maureen Poh, Helmsman
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Market pulse

Oh-Ebashi broadens Asia services with Indonesia alliance

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RDS Partnership hires Siang Ly Teo
Market pulse

RDS secures partner for China corporate finance practice

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Incisive Law recruits Walter Alexander
Market pulse

Incisive Law recruits new director in Singapore

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ATD Mori Hamada hires Dyah Paramita
Market pulse

ATD Mori Hamada hires Jakarta partner to kick-start disputes

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Mills Oakley recruits Tania Sibree and Randall Gerkens
Market pulse

Mills Oakley fortifies financial services, property bench

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Qualcomm’s MovianAI acquisition
Deal digest

A&O Shearman, Baker drive US takeover of Vietnam GenAI unit

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Yoon Yang recruits Chiyeol Kim
Market pulse

Yoon & Yang recruits former KFTC deputy director

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HopgoodGanim boosts energy, digital sectors with key hires
Market pulse

HopgoodGanim boosts energy, digital sectors with key hires

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SoftBank OpenAI investment
Deal digest

MoFo advises SoftBank on historic USD40bn OpenAI investment

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Bangladesh's top lawyers 2025 nominations
Market pulse

Vote for Bangladesh’s top lawyers

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Alexander Stathopoulos-L
Market pulse

Baker empowers capital markets with Singapore specialist

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Topcon Corporation Acquisition
Deal digest

Firms act on USD2.31bn takeover bid for Japan’s Topcon 

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Miura & Partners Hong Kong Expansion
Market pulse

Miura & Partners makes first Greater China foray in HK

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Mori Hamada hired Stan Yukevich
Market pulse

Mori Hamada strengthens corporate bench with veteran hire

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Indonesia’s Soemadipradja & Taher picks new managing partner
Market pulse

Indonesia’s Soemadipradja & Taher picks new managing partner

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Shimao debt restructuring deal in HK
Deal digest

A&O, Sidley, Weil steer USD11.5bn HK debt restructuring deal

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BCLP exits Asia
Market pulse

BCLP to exit Asia, doubles down on transatlantic work

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K&K Advocates hired Dezi Kirana
Market pulse

K&K Advocates adds corporate veteran in Indonesia

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Market pulse

Nominate now! Japan top lawyers 2025

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A&O Shearman White Case Deliveroo HK exit
Deal digest

A&O Shearman, White & Case pick up Deliveroo’s HK exit

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BVI expands Asia and China investmentsvideo
Market pulse

BVI premier targets Asia markets, China business

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Simpson Thacher and Nishimura steer Seiyu deal
Deal digest

Simpson Thacher, Nishimura steer USD2.5bn Seiyu deal

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Market pulse

Hui Zhong makes Singapore foray in latest expansion move

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Liberty Mutual’s sale in Thailand and Vietnam
Deal digest

Baker McKenzie leads Liberty Mutual’s sale in Thailand, Vietnam

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Market pulse

Japan’s TMI breaks into Australia with JWS alliance

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SCCA's updated pro bono guide
In-house agenda

Updated pro bono guide supports Singapore needy

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Meiji Yasuda’s Legal & General America acquisition
Deal digest

Trio acts on Meiji Yasuda’s USD2.28bn acquisition

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Marina Bay Sands loan
Deal digest

Firms act on Singapore’s record USD8.9bn syndicated loan

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Yoon & Yang Hires Judges
Market pulse

Yoon & Yang continues expansion with hires of three ex-judges

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Global Firms Expand Vietnam
Market pulse

Global firms expand Vietnam presence with key hires

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LPA Law expands Asia presence
Market pulse

LPA Law boosts Asia presence, integrates with Vietnam’s APFL 

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Clifford Chance M&A hire
Market pulse

Clifford Chance shores up US focus with Japan M&A hire

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Rajah & Tann regional expansion
Market pulse

Rajah & Tann’s new MP eyes further regional expansion

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CORRESPONDENTS

Crypto Asset Remedies In BVI

Overview of remedies in BVI crypto asset disputes

By Edmond Fung, Loeb Smith Attorneys

Inclusive workplaces: The Workplace Fairness Act

By Matthew Teo and Irvin Ho, Helmsman
Philippines FIT-All 2025

Renewable power in the Philippines: FIT for purpose

By Jose M Layug Jr, DivinaLaw

IN-HOUSE AGENDA

SCCA ESG Leadership Sustainability Connect Singapore

SCCA empowers in-house counsel in ESG leadership series

APCCA names new secretary-general at Bali conference

SCCA Great Gatsby Black-Tie Celebration

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

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Employment law challenges in Asia

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

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