Tag: Competition law
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
RPC strengthens IP, technology in Singapore with new partner
RPC appointed partner Jeremiah Chew in Singapore to boost its IP, tech and competition practices in Asia
Rushing the road: Finding solutions before identifying problems
India must ensure its Digital Competition Bill aligns with market realities and promotes innovation
Grandway adds IP partners for Shenzhen and Suzhou offices
Grandway Law Offices has hired Liu Zhiwei and Cao Jian as partners in Shenzhen and Suzhou to boost its IP practice
No more wild west
China’s legal overhaul compels internet giants to follow new competition rules, reshaping platform and consumer power
Yoon & Yang boosts antitrust practice with senior duo
Yoon & Yang hired Keum Seok Oh and Yeong Ho Shin to boost its antitrust practice
Strengthening the appellate pillar of India’s competition framework
India’s competition law appeals face delays as NCLAT handles multiple mandates
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
CCI probes Asian Paints over anti-competition allegations
The CCI has launched a probe into Asian Paints following allegations of market abuse by Birla Paints
Lagna Panda boosts competition law talent at AP & Partners
Lagna Panda joins AP & Partners as partner, boosting the firm's practice in competition law and data-related matters
Kunal Mehra boosts Phoenix Legal’s antitrust, M&A practices
Phoenix Legal adds Kunal Mehra as partner to strengthen its antitrust and M&A practice
Firms guide Adani Ports on USD2.04bn Australian acquisition
CAM, Ashurst, and PwC advise APSEZ on its USD2.04 billion acquisition of Abbot Point Port Holdings
CCI unveils draft regulations for evaluating predatory pricing
CCI released draft regulations for public consultation on revising its approach to predatory pricing
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
TMI launches in Brussels, hires special adviser
The one of Japan’s largest law firms, TMI Associates, opens a Brussels office to advise Japanese companies on EU regulations
Big nets have holes
CCI must tighten its belt as newest competition law development expected to result in increased merger filings
Q&A: CCI revised deal value threshold regulations explained
Law.asia spoke with Shweta Chopra, a partner in the competition law practice at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, to shed light on competition law amendments
A&O, Haiwen among eight firms acting on TS Lines’ HK debut
TS Lines debuted on the HKSE, raising HKD 1.049 billion with help from eight law firms
Former ByteDance in-house counsel returns to Lifang
Lifang & Partners has welcomed Qu Linggang, former ByteDance in-house counsel, as a partner to strengthen its IP expertise in internet technology
Burgeon Law adds pair to diversify practice areas
Burgeon Law has secured the addition of Ketan Mukhija as a senior partner and Abhinav Agnihotri as a partner from Dentons Link Legal
CCI launches study on AI, competition
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has launched a comprehensive market study on artificial intelligence (AI) and competition
New deadline for feedback on Digital Competition Bill
In response to requests from stakeholders, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has granted an extension for submissions regarding the draft Digital Competition Bill and the accompanying report from the Committee on Digital Competition Law
Japan’s AI regulation for businesses
AI's exponential growth lacks regulatory maturity, yet each innovation propels the next swiftly
A comparison of M&A laws
Asia M&A booms with government incentives and global investor interest. To compete, dealmakers must keep current on trends and regulations
Legal firms step up the game with scores of promotions
Multiple firms have announced the advancement of talent among their various practice groups during April when annual promotions are made for the new fiscal year
Black & white
At first glance, the Competition Amendment Bill, 2022, seems to be revolutionary and innovative. However, its success will depend on the implementation of the regulations issued by the antitrust watchdog
Against the clock
In an exclusive interview, the chairman of the Philippine Competition Commission shares his key priorities to ensure a clean slate for a new chair and set of commissioners
Rules of engagement
There are two different rulebooks for dealing with anti-competitive behaviour around the world
Ex-senior official of Japan competition regulator joins Baker
Baker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise), a Japanese member firm of Baker McKenzie, has hired former secretary general of the JFTC Shuichi Sugahisa
CCI updates confidentiality regime
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has amended the confidentiality regime to restrict access to commercially sensitive information by unauthorised parties via the Competition Commission of India (General) Amendment Regulations, 2022
