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Singapore Corporate Service Providers Billvideo
Helmsman

Loopholes close for Singapore’s corporate service providers

By Lynette Koh, Helmsman
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Japan Firm of the Year 2024
Features

Japan Law Firm Awards

Asia Business Law Journal shines a spotlight on the exceptional performance of top law firms in Japan, highlighting their excellence and impact in the legal field
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ANI vs. OpenAI Legal Case
Anand and Anand

ANI v OpenAI: A copyright, AI training and false attribution dispute

By Vaishali Mittal, Anand and Anand
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DivinaLaw

EACs: The alternative for Philippine carbon credit market

By Jose M Layug Jr, DivinaLaw
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Thailand's top lawyers and legal icons
A-List lawyers

Thailand’s top lawyers 2024

We reveal the nation's top 100 lawyers and, for the first time, our choice of 25 Legal Icons for Thailand's legal sector
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Intelligence report

A mixed blessing

Second article of a two-part series on legaltech explores how AI is generating both new gains and fresh doubt
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E-Commerce developments in India and Russia
Regional Guide

Developments in e-commerce

Latest updates for investors seeking an online retail presence in India and Russia
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geopolitical risk strategies in Asia
Cover story

Risky business

Geopolitical tensions in Asia are driving lawyers to adopt new risk management strategies
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Insurance law in India and Japan
Regional Guide

Developments in insurance law

A comparison of legal updates on eligiblity criteria in Japan and subrogation in India
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Regional Guide

A comparative guide to E-sports and gaming

How are regulators keeping up with the action in mainland China, japan, the philippines and taiwan?
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Fintech law updates
Regional Guide

New developments in fintech laws

An update of regulatory amendments and trends in mainland China, India and Taiwan
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Tax Update Japan Philippines
Regional Guide

Tax update

A comparative guide to hot button taxation issues in Japan and the Philippines
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Korea top 100 lawyers 2024
Features

Korea’s Top Lawyers

Miran Lim and Byung Jin Park highlight exceptional talent serving clients benefiting from South Korea's economic recovery and export resurgence
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localisation in Russia’s automotive sector
Expert briefing

Construction, infrastructure issues in Russia’s auto sector

By Georgy Daneliya and Dmitry Bogdanov, Seamless Legal
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Federis & Associates

Great expectations for Philippines ‘Register for Well-known Marks’

By Ernest Luigi A Manzanares, Federis & Associates Law Offices
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In-house agenda

Summit, awards celebrate Indonesian in-house excellence

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BVI Treatment of DAOs in Insolvency
Loeb Smith Attorneys

BVI treatment of DAOs in insolvency

By Gary Smith and Edmond Fung, Loeb Smith Attorneys
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IBC Asset-Wise Resolution
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Maximising value of asset sale during insolvency

By Sagar Dhawan and Ahkam Khan, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
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Expert briefing

Key imminent changes to BVI company law

By Peter Vas, Spencer West
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10th Seoul ADR Festival
Market pulse

Timing ripe for Korean arbitration: lawyers at ADR Festival

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Hyundai Chief Legal Officer
Market pulse

Hyundai Motor India takes on new CLO 

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Han Kun adds partner Steve Lin
Market pulse

Han Kun NY adds capital markets partner 

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Nagashima Ohno opens UK office in first European foray
Market pulse

Nagashima Ohno opens UK office in first European foray

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Nishimura’s HK office
Market pulse

Nishimura’s HK office to aid Japan Inc’s Asean investment

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Nippon Paint Holdings chemical deal
Deal digest

Trio acts on Nippon Paint’s USD2.3bn chemical deal

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Korea Law Firm Awards 2024
Market pulse

Make your nominations now for Korea Law Firm Awards 2024

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Vietjet $8 billion LEAP-1B engine deal
Deal digest

Rajah & Tann steers Vietjet’s USD8bn deal in aviation rebound

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Five firms act on Philippines Coastal Storage acquisition 
Deal digest

Five firms act on Philippines Coastal Storage acquisition 

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Clayton Utz adds finance partner Katie Higgins
Market pulse

Clayton Utz adds finance partner to meet growing demand 

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Hyundai India IPO 2024
Deal digest

Quartet steers USD3.3bn Hyundai India IPO

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Vietcombank Construction Bank
Deal digest

YKVN sole counsel in Vietcombank’s mandatory CB takeover

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Nagashima Ohno lands Japan’s former tax head for Tokyo team-L
Market pulse

Nagashima Ohno lands Japan’s former tax head for Tokyo team 

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Accelerating Contracting Processes
In-house agenda

ACCHK hosts contracting workshop

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KICA Annual Workshop 2024
In-house agenda

KICA merges law, leisure and learning in Seoul

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Japan private equity
Expert briefing

Japan’s flourishing PE market

By Sharon Yap, Maples Group
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KCAB chair sets Seoul ADR Festival prioritiesvideo
Market pulse

New KCAB Int’l chair sets priorities ahead of ADR Festival

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Firms-steer-creation-of-Philippines’-telecom-tower-giant
Deal digest

Lawyers hail Philippines’ mega telecoms JV as gamechanger

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Civil and Commercial Code Reform
In-house agenda

Thai legal minds discuss commercial law reform

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Nishimura & Asahi European expansion
Market pulse

Nishimura’s new European push to seize on competition work

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O'Melveny's M&A hires in Singapore
Market pulse

O’Melveny grows Singapore team with M&A hires 

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Kevin Tan joins Kennedys Singapore disputes practice
Market pulse

Kennedys grows Singapore disputes with new director  

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Hillhouse takeover bid for Samty Holdings
Deal digest

Trio leads on USD714m Hillhouse bid for Japan real estate firm

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Trio-acts-on-Rio-Tinto’s-USD6.7bn-lithium-acquisition
Deal digest

Trio acts on Rio Tinto’s USD6.7bn lithium acquisition

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SCCA 22nd Anniversary Gala Awards
In-house agenda

Invite open to gala awards celebrating SCCA 22nd anniversary

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ACC Membership Award Singapore Chapter
In-house agenda

ACC membership award for Singapore chapter

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Europe footprint expansion
Market pulse

Nishimura & Asahi expands Europe footprint with two offices

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Arthur “Pancho” Villaraza
Obituary

Firebrand lawyer was driving force for peers

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Skadden Asia Disputes
Market pulse

Skadden boosts Asia disputes practice with new head 

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ACCRALAW

Fintech developments in the Philippines

By Roilan Rigil Kent A Alonzo, ACCRALAW
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Lee & Ko Veteran Hire
Market pulse

Lee & Ko expands disputes offering with veteran hire

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Butler Snow closes Asia office
Market pulse

Butler Snow closes Asia office, maintains operations

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Rahmat Lim hired Desmond Liew
Market pulse

Rahmat Lim adds tax partner Desmond Liew in Malaysia

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Clayton Utz hired Sophy Woodward
Market pulse

Clayton Utz sharpens insurance dispute team with new partner

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Fangda Partners Opens Singapore Office
Market pulse

Fangda transfers duo to new office in Singapore

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JICN Leadership
In-house agenda

JICN drives forward under new leadership

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Anthony-Jacoba
Market pulse

Philippines’ OS Law adds disputes partner in expansion

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Atsumi-&-Sakai-adds-cross-border-partner-in-Tokyo-L
Market pulse

Atsumi & Sakai adds cross-border partner in Tokyo

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Trio acts on Japan’s largest mobile retailer’s privatisation
Deal digest

Trio acts on Japan’s largest mobile retailer’s privatisation

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Shaun Rachel Tan join law partnership
Market pulse

LAW Partnership expands dispute resolution team in Malaysia

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Edwin Sim joins Covenant Chambers
Market pulse

Covenant Chambers names new director, boosts disputes team

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Nishimura & Ashai hired Nguyen Ngoc Phuc
Market pulse

Nishimura & Asahi expands real estate practice in Vietnam

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TCL acquisition
Deal digest

Fangda, Latham & Watkins steer TCL’s USD1.54bn buy

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Earl Rivera-Dolera
Market pulse

Tokyo International answers to growing demand, adds partner

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Stephenson Harwood hired new partners
Market pulse

Stephenson Harwood shores up energy transition bench

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Hunton Andrews hired Kristian Bradshaw
Market pulse

Hunton Andrews Kurth adds energy partner in boost for Japan

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Sonya Kalnin Partner Appointment
Market pulse

Watson Farley & Williams expands Bangkok team with partner 

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Deal digest

Japan’s real estate giant launches USD1.2bn peer takeover

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Capital Market Bangkok
Market pulse

Tilleke & Gibbins adds tax, capital market talent in Bangkok

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Hiswara Bunjamin Disputes Team Enhancement
Market pulse

Key hire boosts Indonesia’s Hiswara Bunjamin disputes team

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Raphael Tay joins RDS Partnership
Market pulse

RDS Partnership adds corporate expert in Malaysia 

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Skadden King Spalding act on USD1.72bn renewables deal
Deal digest

Skadden, King & Spalding act on USD1.72bn renewables deal

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DAC Beachcroft opens HK office
Market pulse

DAC Beachcroft opens HK office in latest Asia expansion

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Freshfields-to-unveils-refreshed-brand-in-October-L
Market pulse

Freshfields to unveil refreshed brand in October

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Tokyo Metro IPO
Deal digest

Quartet guides Tokyo Metro on USD2.24bn IPO proposal

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Dentons Lee Eunjee Kim practice head
Market pulse

Dentons Lee adds new practice head in Seoul

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Midea Group’s IPO
Deal digest

Firms act on Midea’s USD3.98bn IPO

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Lawrence Carter returns to DLA Piper
Market pulse

Head of employment practice in Tokyo returns to DLA Piper

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Ong Eu Jin Partnership launch
Market pulse

Malaysian firm co-founder launches Ong Eu Jin Partnership

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Esther-Wee-RHTLaw-adds-partner-to-boost-IP-team-in-Singapore-
Market pulse

RHTLaw adds partner to boost IP team in Singapore

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Perkins Coie closes Beijing office
Market pulse

Perkins Coie closes Beijing office 

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Baker McKenzie and KLP launch Seoul tax JV
Market pulse

Baker McKenzie KLP JV launches tax practice with new team

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Orora sale to Veritiv
Deal digest

Three firms steer USD1.2bn logistics unit sale

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Terra Solar Project Investment
Deal digest

Firms act on world’s largest energy storage project

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Tokyo International Law Office hires new partners
Market pulse

Tokyo International Law Office lands pair of partners

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Reed Smith exits Beijing
Market pulse

Reed Smith exits from Beijing

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Blackstone’s AirTrunk data centre deal
Deal digest

Trio acts on Blackstone’s USD16bn AirTrunk data centre deal

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WongPartnership seals tie-up with Harvey in Asean first
Market pulse

WongPartnership seals tie-up with Harvey in Asean first

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Trio acts Ecorbit Buyout
Deal digest

Trio acts on Korea’s KRW2.7tn Ecorbit waste firm buyout  

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Seongkoo Cheong Financial Regulatory Expert
Market pulse

Shin & Kim adds financial regulatory expert

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Dispute resolution trio jumps to Dentons Hong Kong
Market pulse

Dentons adds dispute resolution trio in HK

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White & Case Partner Alicia Albury
Market pulse

White & Case lifts real estate, M&A with new partner 

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Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow Boosts Global M&A
Market pulse

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow boosts global M&A with key hires

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Conyers Launches Singapore Practice
Market pulse

Conyers launches new practice amid demand in Singapore

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Shinsuke Yakura-White & Case opens disputes practice in Tokyo, adds partner
Market pulse

White & Case opens disputes practice in Tokyo, adds partner

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Nagashima-Ohnos-UK
Market pulse

Veteran bolsters Nagashima Ohno’s global disputes practice 

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SCCA empowers in-house counsel in ESG leadership series

APCCA names new secretary-general at Bali conference

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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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