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Laws and regulations on private equity funds in Japan

By Yuki Sato, Chiho Saito and Taiki Hashimoto, So & Sato Law Offices

Opportunities in Japan’s regenerative medicine, gene therapy markets

By Dio Inoue and Yuka Daimon, Atsumi & Sakai

Japan emerges as a hub for regenerative medicine, with opportunities for foreign companies amid strict local regulations

Dacheng onboards former Dell China GC at Beijing office

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

Australia’s FIRB: A guide for Chinese investors

By Wang Jihong and Chen Haobi, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Kanchan Sinha joins JSA as retained partner in Gurugram

JSA appoints Kanchan Sinha as retained partner in Gurugram corporate practice

Structuring investments in Thailand: Legal strategies

By Tananan Thammakiat, Piyawannee Watanasakolpunt and Nathaorn Yingseree, Chandler Mori Hamada

Philippine digital: Key updates in connectivity, fintech

By Herminio Ozaeta Jr, Jesse Eleazer Tantoco and Victoria Rose Velasco, Romulo

A comparison of laws concerning real estate

Foreign investment in Asia’s real estate is surging, but navigating diverse regulations is essential to avoid costly missteps

Foreign investment and financing in Indian real estate

By Hardeep Sachdeva, Priyamvada Shenoy, Ravi Bhasin and Abhishek Awasthi, AZB & Partners

India offers foreign companies even greater incentives

By Ratnadeep Roychowdhury and Twinkle Tiwari, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

RBI clarifies rules for FOCCs, easing equity swaps and deferred payments, boosting foreign investment flexibility

Q&A: Move to simplify GST rates set to benefit India

India’s GST reform simplifies taxes but poses transition challenges

Turning the tide for Philippine oil and gas exploration

By Jose M Layug Jr, DivinaLaw

SC 38's Supreme Court ruling impacts the Philippine oil and gas industry, reviving investor interest and boosting energy self-sufficiency

Revamped framework for employing foreign technical personnel

On 8 April 2025, the DOJ issued Circular No. 009, streamlining the process for employing foreign technical personnel

Foreign investment access policies in China’s healthcare

By Li Hongmei and Li Xintong, ETR Law Firm

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

Thailand’s evolving M&A landscape

By Chai Lertvittayachaikul, Bongkotkan Chumsai Na Ayudhya and Kamonrat Kongtheing, Kudun & Partners

Upgraded new rules countering foreign sanctions

By Li Guogang, Tahota Law Firm

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

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

Allens advised Brookfield on the USD3.85bn sale of Aveo, Australia’s largest direct real estate deal

Kinstellar breaks into Cambodia with new sister firm launch

Kinstellar enters Cambodia with new sister firm Sok Siphana Sethalay, led by Vanseka Sok

Investing in distressed debt in India

By Gautam Narasimhan, Rishi Hindocha, Benjamin Foo and Jia Min Lim, A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman explores what makes distressed debt investment a popular trend amongst foreign investors

Return of foreign business to Russia

By Georgy Daneliya and Elena Andrianova, Seamless Legal

Russia considers rules for return of foreign businesses amid ongoing scrutiny

JunHe recruits cross-border transaction specialist

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

Navigating commitment restrictions under OI regime

By Rohan Jain, Kshitij Arora and Shruti Jaju, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Restrictions on financial commitments under the OI regime for non-compliant overseas investments.

KWM adds partners, expands bench in Australia, Singapore  

KWM strengthens its presence in Australia and Singapore with three new partners

Quartet drives largest Cambodian microfinance sale

Bank SinoPac has acquired Amret Microfinance for USD 550 million, marking Cambodia's largest deal

Saudi Arabia’s new gateway to global capital

By Wang Jihong and Liu Ying, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Trio guides USD2.7bn JVs in China’s steel sector 

China Oriental and ArcelorMittal have formed a USD2.66 billion JV to produce steel for electric vehicles and green energy

Modi 3.0: Key reforms for foreign investment in India

By Shruti Kinra and Mragank Shukla, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

India's general election from April 19 to June 1 resulted in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP winning a third term

New India-UAE treaty extends investor protections

India and the UAE have signed a bilateral investment treaty, providing reciprocal investment protection to investors from both nations

Regulations controlling Japan drone-tech

By Toshiki Doi and Yui Mimura, Chuo Sogo LPC

Drones over 100 grams are classified as UAVs in Japan and regulated under the Aeronautics Law

Finding the right property angle

Foreign interest in Asia's real estate markets is rising, but understanding regulations is crucial to avoid pitfalls

Navigating the Philippine real estate legal landscape

By Nilo T Divina, Ciselie Marie T Gamo-Sisayan and Danica Mae M Godornes, DivinaLaw

Designing joint venture equity structures in Indonesia

By Gloria Hu, Zhilin Law Firm

Key compliance for Chinese gaming companies entering Japan

By Jeff Yang, Wang Jing & GH Law Firm 

A capital idea

Where do Indonesia’s law firms stand on a future move to their unfinished new capital city?

Avikshit Moral shores up S&R’s real estate team in Mumbai

Avikshit Moral has moved to S&R Associates as a retained partner in the firm’s Mumbai office

Corporate governance in Taiwan: An international overview

By Annie Liao and Letitia Hsiao, LCS & Partners

Duan & Duan expands partnership ranks with three additions

Duan & Duan Law Firm has expanded its partnership with the addition of Vincent Zhu, Peter Zeng and Liu Hongjun

Ashurst hires Khaitan duo to lead India practice in London

UK-based firm Ashurst has hired Kalpana Unadkat and Shishir Mehta

Draft capital contribution rules under new Company Law

SAMR issued draft regulations to implement the five-year capital contribution term for LLCs, effective from 1 July 2024

First regulations for mandatory carbon market

On 25 January 2024, the State Council issued the Interim Regulations on Carbon Emissions Trading, effective 1 May 2024

What new Company Law means for foreign investment in China

On 29 December 2023, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China promulgated the amended Company Law

Commercial dispute mechanism for foreign investment in India

By Harshit Anand, Kamaljeet Singh and Harshil Mehta, AP & Partners in New Delhi

The dispute redressal mechanism in India is a well-established system with multiple options for the resolution of disputes

Veteran corporate lawyer moves to Siam Premier

Corporate lawyer Maythawee Sarathai has joined Thai law firm Siam Premier as a partner in Bangkok

Pricing dilemma in acquisitions by foreign owned companies

By Anshuman Mozumdar and Ankur Kumar, L&L Partners

Strategies for foreign companies investing in Bangladesh

By ABM Nasirud Doulah and Amina Khatoon, Doulah & Doulah in Dhaka

Bangladesh is an emerging economy in Asia that could maintain its steady GDP growth and a stable BB- credit rating as per S&P and Fitch in recent year

India businesses to benefit from Indonesia reforms

By Ahmad Fikri Assegaf and Eko Ahmad Ismail Basyuni, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners

Compliance challenges for foreign investment in the US

By Jeffrey L Kessler, Eva W Cole and Heather P Lamberg, Winston & Strawn

Pulling the plug

It’s ‘wise to be wary’ with foreign investment in Algeria

By Wang Jihong and Chen Dingduo, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Key points of CFIUS pre-assessment for US investment

By David Pan and Kenneth Kong, Llinks Law Offices

Priority, restricted sectors of foreign investment in Kazakhstan

By Wang Jihong and Liu Ying, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Funding of Indian subsidiaries

By Ravi Singhania and Arjun Anand, Singhania & Partners

Financial institutions to raise the ratio of foreign shareholding

By Jennifer Zhang and Hu Anran, East & Concord Partners

Guide to investing in Ireland

By Marie O’Brien, A&L Goodbody

Compliance review of FI contracts with governments

By Shen Rengang and Zhang Yanan, AllBright Law Offices

Negative list breakthrough for foreign investment

By Hu Bo and Li Xiameng, AnJie Law Firm

Notice and catalogue expand opening-up strategy

By Harry He and Celine Huang, AllBright Law Offices

Foreign fund access still uncertain under new policy

By Elaine Luo, AllBright Law Offices

Knowledge is key when investing in Indonesia unleashed

By Mohamed Idwan (Kiki) Ganie, Lubis Ganie Surowidjojo

Ease of doing business in India: opportunities unleashed

By Rabindra Jhunjhunwala and Stuti Galiya, Khaitan & Co

Green light for foreign investors in South Australia

By Michael Sheng and Tanya Denning, Blake Dawson

Rationalizing FDI policy: review of sectoral caps

By Rajat Sethi and Simran Dhir, S&R Associates

Regulation of foreign investment

By Michael Wadley and Justin Shmith, Blake Dawson

Retail roulette puts investors on edge

By Arun Madhu and Akanksha Midha, Phoenix Legal

Foreign Investment Review Board – recent developments

By Michael Wadley and PC Feng, Blake Dawson

Changing guidelines for defence sector

By Rajat Sethi,S&R Associates

New roadmap for foreign banks in India?

By Sonali Sharma and Suprio Bose,Juris Corp

A passage to India: Tourism boosted by FDI

By Gautam Khaitan,OP Khaitan & Co

Relaxed regulations boost overseas acquisitions

By Ameya Khandge and Nishant Parikh,Trilegal

New airport regulator flies into view

By Akshay Jaitly,Trilegal
Priti Suri,Proprietor,PSA

Preference shares: No longer preferable

By Priti Suri, PSA

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By Yuki Sato, Chiho Saito and Taiki Hashimoto, So & Sato Law Offices

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By Zhu Tao and Guo Zhiyan, ETR Law Firm

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Foreign direct investment in India’s hospital sector

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