Tag: Compliance

Lawyers and PR teams now work hand in hand to manage corporate crises, blending legal precision with strategic communication to protect brands and trust

Rajah & Tann Singapore strengthens its disputes practice with ex-AGC deputy director David Menon, boosting expertise in white-collar crime and cross-border enforcement

Paul Hastings has hired Zhou Quan as a partner in Hong Kong, expanding its Greater China capital markets and M&A practice.

TSMP Law hired former MAS deputy director Harsharan Kaur to lead its investigations and financial regulatory practice

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has launched a Malaysia desk with RDS Partnership to support Japanese investment and cross-border work in Southeast Asia

Delayed implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act sees Indian businesses struggle with compliance

The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association will launch Sustainability Connect on 28 October to promote legal leadership in sustainability and finance

APCCA secretary-general-elect, Seradesy Sumardi, delivers her remarks at the Indonesian In-House Counsel Summit and Awards 2025 in Bali.

New ACC president and CEO Jason Brown outlines his vision to deepen engagement with in-house counsel across Asia

AI company's co-founder and CEO Winston Weinberg reveals India's role in his global ambitions

King & Spalding has opened a Sydney office to expand its Asia-Pacific presence and support clients in disputes, energy, tech and cross-border transactions

Simbolon & Partners has allied with Cambodia’s BNG Legal to boost Asean reach in corporate, investment, dispute resolution and IP work

This article systematically analyses prevailing judicial trends and compliance essentials, offering practical strategies for risk isolation and contract management

Enterprises face rising criminal and compliance risks, highlighting the need for stronger legal safeguards and risk prevention

China’s legal overhaul compels internet giants to follow new competition rules, reshaping platform and consumer power

Dacheng Law Offices hired Che Xuan as counsel in Beijing, strengthening services for multinational and foreign clients

Han Kun Law Offices has hired Zhang Dong at its Shenzhen office to strengthen the dispute resolution practice

Financial investors face rising M&A fraud risks and need stronger legal safeguards

Businesses face rising administrative risks and need smart dispute resolution strategies

The article examines the liability boundaries of dual controllers, de facto and shadow directors under China’s revised Company Law

CSRC and Ministry of Finance propose raising whistleblower rewards to RMB1m, with consultation open until 30 Oct

IHCF hosted its Fall Academy on 20 Sept in Seoul, drawing 100+ participants from member companies and law firms

India’s new digital personal data law demands clear consent notices and request forms with user opt-in

Yoon & Yang hired Keum Seok Oh and Yeong Ho Shin to boost its antitrust practice

Han Kun Law Offices has brought in Suzie Zhao to the Shanghai office

Employers must arrange health exams for workers exposed to occupational hazards, as required by law

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

Reed Smith hires Ji Jieni as partner in Shanghai and Hong Kong to strengthen its global regulatory enforcement team

IFSCA introduces the platform play model to boost GIFT City fund management

India pushes greenfield projects to align growth with climate and sustainability goals

Anli Partners has entered Dubai by allying with boutique firm Sulaiman Al-Naqbi, riding the wave of Chinese global expansion

Bayfront Law appoints Joseph Tay as director to strengthen its commercial disputes team

India’s Online Gaming Bill 2025 targets e-sports and online gambling with strict penalties

AliExpress legal manager Mah Soon Sin deciphers new EU consumer product safety regulations and compliance key points for outbound businesses

How can multinationals adapt as China strengthens its anti-foreign sanction defences?

BCI targets Dentons Link Legal and CMS IndusLaw for allegedly flouting regulations relating to alliances with foreign firms

SEBI proposes reforms to credit rating rules, targeting non-regulated activities and transparency

As the State Council releases new rules countering foreign sanctions, this article explains details of their scope, specific measures and accountability mechanisms.

Han Kun hires Joanna Wang, former Blackstone SVP of legal and compliance, to join its Hong Kong office

SEBI urged legacy venture capital funds to migrate to the AIF regime by 19 July 2025 for better compliance and investor protection

Skechers China legal head Richard Tian shares key principles for excelling as in-house counsel amid AI and complexity

Key legal insights and practical guidance on responding to SSE feedback under the 2025 corporate bond issuance rules

How real estate firms can avoid criminal risks in land deals and project financing

JunHe has hired veteran cross-border lawyer Kenneth Zhou to strengthen its international legal services

GLO hires four new partners in Chengdu, Shanghai, Shenzhen & Beijing, boosting regional and practice capabilities

Jaya M Devashish and Prasad Gangadharan joined Desai & Diwanji as partners in the Pune office

Hong Kong introduces draft bill for critical infrastructure cybersecurity

Singapore's 2024 bill requires CSPs to conduct due diligence to fight money laundering, with penalties for non-compliance

MCA extended the deadline for mandatory securities dematerialization to 30 June 2025, easing pressure on private companies

ACCHK is hosting a lunch session on managing compliance amid evolving regulations

The DPDPA, 2023, introduced consent managers to help data principals manage their consent

Vivek Malhotra is now legal director (South Asia) at Zimmer Biomet

Environmental licensing in Brazil requires strict compliance with regulations to ensure environmental protection

Explore key trends and challenges in private equity disputes in China and India

Dispute experts from frontier law firms expound on the standout legal issues in an era of tightened regulation

DPDPA is reshaping data management in the gig economy, balancing compliance and worker

When it comes to value contribution, there is more about an in-house counsel’s role than meets the eye

SEBI has revised disclosure and overseas investment rules for mutual funds through new circulars

Neerav Merchant joins AQUILAW as Mumbai disputes head after 17 years at Majmudar & Partners

Deacons has hired Gillian Lam as a partner to strengthen its litigation and dispute resolution practice

Deal structuring skills are vital for junior lawyers' career growth, focusing on commercial acumen and legal expertise to enhance transaction efficiency

On 27 August 2024, the Supreme People’s Court issued the Official Reply on the Validity of Clauses Stipulating Third-Party Payment

Amitabh Das is the new Chief Legal Officer at Hyundai Motor India, bringing nearly 30 years of experience

India’s new data protection law, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, has sparked debate among industry stakeholders

India’s export shift prompts new draft regulations to replace 2015 EGS rules

Lifang & Partners has welcomed Qu Linggang, former ByteDance in-house counsel, as a partner to strengthen its IP expertise in internet technology

The Korea In-house Counsel Association (KICA) held its annual workshop at Paraspara Seoul from 4-5 October

Arjun Chaturvedi has moved from edtech to become the legal head of Nielsen's Global Capability Centre India

Wintell & Co is opening its first overseas branch in Singapore to expand its legal practices

Sanjeev Gemawat joins Essar as managing director and group GC, departing Vedanta

Arbitration specialist Shinsuke Yakura, ex-Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe Tokyo head, now leads Tokyo disputes at White & Case

The IBBI has issued circulars on 28 June on the launch of online portals for insolvency professionals

Rohit Sharma has taken up the role of legal counsel for South Asia at Becton Dickinson, a leading medical device manufacturing company, based in Gurgaon

In the face of overwhelming macroeconomic complications, China’s in-house counsel, at the very heart of the problems, are finding their expertise and services immensely valued

OYO (Oravel Stays) senior legal adviser Tejal Patil has joined Wipro as the general counsel and senior vice-president