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Sompo-Aspen USD3.5bn Insurance Merger
Deal digest

Sidley, Skadden lead USD3.5bn Japan-US insurance merger deal

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HFW hires Simon Bellas Singapore
Market pulse

HFW’s new partner strengthens Singapore construction practice

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Business Law Digest Asia July August 2025
Business law digest

Latest Business Law Updates in Asia 2025

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Dentons Rodyk hires Kai Yun Wong
Market pulse

Dentons Rodyk adds senior partner talent to family practice

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ICSID opens Singapore office
Market pulse

ICSID launches Singapore office to build APAC connections

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Kennedys Hires Iain Anderson Singapore
Market pulse

Kennedys boosts insurance, marine offering in Singapore

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Dentons Hires Dominic Gregory
Market pulse

HK hire boosts Dentons’ project finance practice in Asia

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Makino takeover defence ruling
Atsumi & Sakai

Court ruling on Makino’s takeover defence against NIDEC

By Akimoto Kawamura and Christopher Hodgens, Atsumi & Sakai
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PJS Law hires Monalisa Dimalanta
Market pulse

Philippines’ PJS Law raises power focus with ex-ERC chair

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LMCP elects Alicia Salita as president
In-house agenda

Legal Management Council marks 60 years, elects new president

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Lee & Ko appoints Hoo Gon Kim
Market pulse

Lee & Ko recruits ex-prosecutor, strengthens criminal defence

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Turning the tide for Philippine oil and gas exploration
DivinaLaw

Turning the tide for Philippine oil and gas exploration

By Jose M Layug Jr, DivinaLaw
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Minahang Bayan Philippines mining
DivinaLaw

Minahang Bayan: A Philippine innovation in mining regulation

By Enrique V Dela Cruz Jr, Ciselie Marie T Gamo-Sisayan and Kristina Mae C Durana, DivinaLaw
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Yoon & Yang M&A Expansion
Market pulse

Yoon & Yang expands M&A team with fresh talent

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Joseph Tay Joins Bayfront Law
Market pulse

New director lifts Singapore Bayfront Law’s disputes team

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Foreign Technical Personnel Employment
ACCRALAW

Revamped framework for employing foreign technical personnel

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Florete Law A&D Law Partnership
Market pulse

Philippines’ Florete boosts disputes with Cambodian partner

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Ben MacDonald
Market pulse

Corrs Chambers shores up corporate, M&A in Melbourne

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Trademark Infringement Damages
Federis & Associates

Claiming damages in trademark infringement cases

By Ernest Luigi A Manzanares, Federis & Associates Law Offices
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Accenture acquisition of Aristal
Deal digest

Malaysian firms act on US Accenture’s Aristal takeover

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Cybersecurity Seminar for Corporate Counsel
In-house agenda

ACC Hong Kong to host cybersecurity seminar 

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AC Health acquisition of ABC Impact stake
Deal digest

Firms act on ABC Impact’s first stake in Philippine health

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Market pulse

DivinaLaw hires ex-commissioner to boost election law team

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Dentons Lee hires Kyoung-ho Kim
Market pulse

Fresh talent advances Dentons Lee’s construction, disputes

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M&A Indonesia
Expert briefing

M&A in Indonesia: Risks, Rewards and Roadmaps

By Eva Djauhari, Bondan Nugroho And Wilson Fu, DeHeng ARKO Law Office
With Indonesia emerging as a prime destination for foreign investment, M&A offers a strategic gateway, although not without legal complexities
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Corrs hires Tim Gordon Sydney M&A
Market pulse

Corrs Chambers strengthens corporate practice in Sydney

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Chandler Mori Hamada Forms Tax Team Thailand
Market pulse

Chandler Mori Hamada forms tax team, lifts dispute resolution

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Deal digest

Firms lead on Blackstone’s largest Japan acquisition to date

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Focus Law Asia appoints Elizabeth Fong
Market pulse

Focus Law names ex-GXS Bank, APEX GC as new corporate leader

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SCCA Board 2025–2028 Appointment
In-house agenda

SCCA AGM names new board, re-elects president

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HFW Melbourne Shipping Partner Appointment
Market pulse

HFW’s new Melbourne partner boosts global shipping practice

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Deal digest

Multiple firms drive Fujitec’s USD2.7bn take-private by EQT 

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Vote for the Thailand's top lawyers
Market pulse

Vote for Thailand’s top lawyers

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Indonesia In-House Counsel Summit 2025
In-house agenda

ICCA to host summit as in-house counsel are at the forefront

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2025 Japan Law Firm Awards Nomination
Market pulse

Make your nominations now for Japan Law Firm Awards 2025

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Market pulse

Rajah & Tann Singapore boosts dispute team with new hires

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Compliance Training In-House Counsel
In-house agenda

ACCHK partners with GRC Solutions on compliance training 

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RPC Hires Hilda Chan in Hong Kong
Market pulse

RPC bolsters Asia corporate practice with new partner in HK

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Tang Thomas appoints Ammar Lulla
Market pulse

Tang Thomas’ new partner to lead disputes, healthcare teams

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Joint Ventures
Regional Guide

Navigating laws on joint ventures

Foreign and local investors face numerous regulatory hurdles when embarking on joint ventures in India and Taiwan
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Joint Venture Structures Regulations Taiwan
Regional Guide

JV structures and regulations in Taiwan

By Derrick Yang and Yu-Ting Su, Lee and Li
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Foreign Joint Ventures in India
Regional Guide

Guide to foreign joint ventures in India

By Rajarshi Chakrabarti, Savitha Jagadeesan and Sameena Jahangir, Kochhar & Co
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Regulatory Movements Corporate Governance
Regional Guide

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
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China Corporate Governance
Regional Guide

Overview of China’s governance mechanisms

By Jin Hong (Cathryn), JunHe
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Hong Kong Corporate Governance Code Updates
Regional Guide

Updates to Hong Kong’s Corporate Governance Code

By Li Fai, Zoe Kwok And Theresa Lam, Jingtian & Gongcheng
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Japan Corporate Governance Reform
Regional Guide

Japan’s reforms in governance legislation

By Takanori Ueshima, Takaomi Miyazeki And Momoe Ikemoto, Nishimura & Asahi
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Taiwan Aligns Governance Laws
Regional Guide

Taiwan aligns governance laws with global benchmarks

By Derrick Yang, Lihuei Mao And Judy Lo, Lee and Li
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Thailand M&A 2025
Regional Guide

Thailand’s evolving M&A landscape

By Chai Lertvittayachaikul, Bongkotkan Chumsai Na Ayudhya and Kamonrat Kongtheing, Kudun & Partners
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Taiwan M&A trends
Regional Guide

Taiwan M&A trends: Expansion, transformation and consolidation

By James Hsiao and Iting Huang, Dentons
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South Korea M&A
Regional Guide

Fiduciary duties to shareholders in South Korea: Reform proposals

By Tae Hyun Lee, Hyo Jeong Ko and Young Seok Cheon, Jipyong
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Japan Public M&A
Regional Guide

Recent M&A market movements in Japan

By Takao Kitano, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
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Regional Guide

2025 outlook on India’s M&A framework

By Rabindra Jhunjhunwala, Avik Biswas and Saranya Mishra, Khaitan & Co
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Regional Guide

China’s cross-border M&A: Rules and trends

By William Qiu, Johnson Zhu and Yuanyuan Tao, Zhong Lun
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Mapping ma law
Regional Guide

Mapping a path through M&A law

M&A key updates from Taiwan, India, Japan, South Korea, China and Thailand
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Atsumi Sakai
Market pulse

Atsumi & Sakai expands national reach with new Osaka office

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Road Regulation
Regional Guide

On the road to regulation

A comparison of legal developments for the use of autonomous vehicles in mainland China and Taiwan
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China Autonomous Vehicle Regulations
Regional Guide

China’s Autonomous Vehicle Regulations

By Andrew Zhang, Alice Zhu and Jason Xu, Fangda Partners
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Taiwan Autonomous Vehicle Law
Regional Guide

Taiwan navigates path on autonomous vehicle law

By Eddie Hsiung, Tsung Yuan Shen and Connie Guo, Lee and Li
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Legal Developments Restructuring Insolvency
Regional Guide

Legal developments on restructuring & insolvency

Frameworks focused on restructuring companies in distress are becoming more transparent in Singapore and Taiwan
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Restructuring insolvency laws Taiwan
Regional Guide

Restructuring and insolvency laws in Taiwan

By Derrick Yang and Vivian Cheng, Lee and Li
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Singapore Insolvency Restructuring Developments
Regional Guide

Singapore’s insolvency and restructuring developments

By Shem Khoo, Mimi Ahn and Veronica Teo, Focus Law Asia
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Bird & Bird Singapore
Market pulse

Bird & Bird forms Singapore restructuring, insolvency group

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Hiroshi Mori Rejoins Nishimura & Asahi
Market pulse

Ex-MUFG global legal head rejoins Nishimura & Asahi  

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Japanese investment in India
Expert briefing

Lay of the land for Japanese investment in India

By Vineetha MG, Ayush Mohan and Pratik Patnaik, Samvad: Partners
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Everything possible-
Q&A

Everything possible

The first female president of the Indonesian Corporate Counsel Association reflects on her journey
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KICA 2025 Workshop Care-Driven Leadership
In-house agenda

KICA workshop returns with focus on care-driven leadership

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Hong Kong's Stablecoins legislation
Expert briefing

Stablecoin legislation in Hong Kong

By Rodney Teoh, Stevenson Wong & Co
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Solar energy growth in the Philippines
DivinaLaw

Tapping free sunshine for Philippine energy

By Jose M Layug Jr, DivinaLaw
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DivinaLaw

Can Philippine local governments impose mining bans?

By Enrique V Dela Cruz Jr, Ciselie Marie T Gamo-Sisayan, and Kristina Mae C Durana, DivinaLaw
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Regional Guide

A regulatory update on antitrust law

Mainland China, Japan and Taiwan to strengthen enforcement against anti-competitive behaviour
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China Antitrust Law Regime
Regional Guide

Unpacking China’s antitrust law regime

By Han Ye, Lushen Hong and Xiao Fu, Merits & Tree
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Japan Antitrust Enforcement 2024–2025
Regional Guide

Japan’s antitrust enforcement from 2024 to 2025

By Teruhisa Ishii, Yoshihiro Sakano and Hiroaki Matsunaga
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Taiwan MLM Regulation and Antitrust Oversight
Regional Guide

Focus on Taiwan’s antitrust and competition rules

By James Hsiao and Ya Yun (Mya) Hsieh, Dentons
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Natural disaster insurance in India
Expert briefing

Natural disaster insurance in India: Gaps and legal framework

By Shailaja Lall, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
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Gorriceta strengthens national ties
Market pulse

Philippine firm Gorriceta strengthens national ties

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BRS acquires Legal ASEAN
Market pulse

Thai’s BRS strengthens regional presence with new acquisition

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ARMA Law and Fidelity Law Firm's partnership
Market pulse

ARMA, Fidelity seal partnership to tap cross-border work

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Expert briefing

Key considerations for lending under BVI law

By Peter Vas, Spencer West
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LIN Daeji Law Firm merger
Market pulse

Korea’s LIN to merge with real estate boutique, enters Asean

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Simbolon & Partners and Khairallah Advocates partnership
Market pulse

UAE, Indonesian firms in cross-border advisory partnership

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Expert briefing

Doing business in Thailand

Insights for companies expanding their business into Thailand
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Renewable Energy M&A Thailand
Expert briefing

M&A in Thailand’s renewable energy sector

By Christopher Osborne, Nicharee Pudphetkaew, and Supitcha Saowapak, SCL Nishimura & Asahi
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Expert briefing

Thailand’s FDI rules for foreign investors

By Warot Wanakankowit, Warot Advisory Services
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JTJB Construction Infrastructure Practice
Market pulse

Fresh recruit to lead JTJB’s new construction practice

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Thailand Foreign Business Act Reform
ABLJ Featured

Opportunity knocks

A deep dive into Thailand's Foreign Business Act
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Clifford Chance Construction Expansion Australia
Market pulse

Clifford Chance expands global construction group in Australia

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Johnson Stokes & Master hires Joe Choy
Market pulse

Johnson Stokes & Master hires first partner since HK relaunch

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Freshfields lifts tech, life sciences with Singapore partner
Market pulse

Freshfields lifts tech, life sciences with Singapore partner

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Zaid Ibrahim & Co promotes Amin Abdul Majid
Market pulse

New Zaid Ibrahim & Co managing partner sets leadership goals

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RDS Partnership Adds Partners
Market pulse

Malaysia’s RDS Partnership adds partners amid market

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Helmsman

Singapore case reveals lessons on litigation strategy

By Una Khng, Helmsman
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NTT DC REIT SGX IPO
Deal digest

Firms advise on Japan’s landmark NTT DC REIT SGX listing

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Market pulse

New Jones Day partner deepens disputes bench in Singapore

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Bird & Bird Riyadh Launch
Market pulse

Bird & Bird descends on Riyadh amid Saudi-Asia activity

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CMS Ilan Freiman energy partner Asia
Market pulse

CMS hires partner to boost energy, infrastructure focus

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Procedure v settlement in India invsolvency
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Glas Trust case: Procedure v settlement in India insolvency

By Siddhant Kant, Moulshree Shukla and , Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
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Cayman Digital Asset Law
Loeb Smith Attorneys

Cayman Islands clarifies tokenised fund rules

By Robert Farrell, Loeb Smith Attorneys
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A-List Bangladesh 2025
A-List lawyers

A-List: Bangladesh 2025

Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal reveals the top lawyers in the country.
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Teoh Su Yin Helmsman appointment
Market pulse

Helmsman names new corporate, banking and finance director

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Well-Known Mark Criteria
Federis & Associates

Well-known mark protection: Using market share as a prerequisite

By Ernest Luigi A Manzanares, Federis & Associates Law Offices
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Riding the under current
Cover story

Riding the undercurrents

Riding the undercurrents shaping Asia's insurance landscape
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Taiwan-FOTY-2025-ABLJ
Features

Taiwan Law Firm Awards

Asia Business Law Journal names Taiwan's top law firms.
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HWL Ebsworth acquires Botten Levinson Lawyers
Market pulse

Australia’s HWL Ebsworth acquires Botten Levinson in expansion

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Will-Tokyos-new-MBO-rules-protect-minority-shareholders
Atsumi & Sakai

Will Tokyo’s new MBO rules protect minority shareholders?

By Sho Tsuzuki, Atsumi & Sakai
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Adnan Sundra Disputes Expansion
Market pulse

Adnan Sundra recruits partner to continue disputes expansion

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MHMS Advocates appoints Halida Nurina
Market pulse

MHMS Advocates’ new counsel lifts financial services in Jakarta

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Architect Legal Advisory launches in South Korea
Market pulse

Korean boutique Architect launches, eyeing foreign clients

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Jeremiah Huang launches Everstead Law
Market pulse

Singapore corporate specialist launches Everstead Law

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Trowers & Hamlins’ new Singapore partner boosts Asean talent
Market pulse

Trowers & Hamlins’ new Singapore partner boosts Asean talent

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Brookfield Aveo Sale
Deal digest

Allens aids Australia’s Brookfield in landmark USD3.85bn deal

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ARMA Law Private Wealth
Market pulse

Jakarta’s ARMA Law adds partner to lead private wealth team

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EQT Sells Pioneer CarUX
Deal digest

Firms steer USD1.1bn Singapore buy of Japan’s Pioneer

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TSF Law's rebranding and new M&A leadership
Market pulse

Malaysia’s Sheng & Co rebrands, welcomes new leadership

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The A-List Japan's top lawyers and legal icons Post Feat
A-List lawyers

The A-List: Japan’s top lawyers and legal icons

Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the most celebrated lawyers in Japan’s legal industry
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SK Innovation Acquisition SK Enmove
Deal digest

Lee & Ko, Kim & Chang lead on SK Group’s USD633m buy

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GT Law hires Yuh Huey Khoo
Market pulse

Singapore’s GT Law adds expert to drive financial services

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Corra Legal launches in Indonesia
Market pulse

Corra Legal launches in Indonesia in response to market shift

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Charles Russell Speechlys Arbitration Hires Singapore
Market pulse

Charles Russell adds Asean arbitration talent in Singapore

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Firms leave KPMG-ZICO Law network
Market pulse

Firms leave KPMG-ZICO Law network two years post-merger

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Market pulse

Peter & Kim opens Perth office in Australian expansion

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