UK disputes firm plans Singapore launch with partner hire
UK firm Seladore Legal hires Singaporean arbitration lawyer Liang-Ying Tan as partner ahead of planned Singapore office
Nagashima Ohno eyes energy work in first European foray
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu’s new UK office aims to build an energy and environment work pipeline in Europe for Japanese firms
Oon & Bazul boosts dispute resolution with key hire
Oon & Bazul hires Elan Krishna as partner to tackle growing cross-border disputes in Singapore
Eversheds’ Beijing ex-managing partner joins Stephenson Harwood
Eversheds Sutherland closed Beijing office; Jay Ze now at Stephenson Harwood
Jingtian & Gongcheng recruits IP specialist for Hong Kong
Jingtian & Gongcheng has hired IP expert Benjamin Choi as partner in Hong Kong to enhance its practice
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
Jones Day adds tax partner to Sydney office
Jones Day has added John Walker as a partner to strengthen its cross-border and domestic tax practice in Australia
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Key imminent changes to BVI company law
The BVI government has introduced key amendments to the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 through the Amendment Act 2024
Cross-border share swaps home and free
The Ministry of Finance amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instrument) Rules, 2019, in August 2024 to boost foreign direct investment
New policies to boost biotech’s commercial DNA
India's biotech sector is projected to grow from USD10 billion in 2014 to USD300 billion by 2030
MARKET PULSE
Shihui boosts dispute capability in Beijing with new hire
Shihui Partners has welcomed dispute resolution specialist Zhao Baao as a new partner in Beijing
Timing ripe for Korean arbitration: lawyers at ADR Festival
Korean lawyers at the 10th Seoul ADR Festival urge more local and international business support for Korea to excel in regional arbitration
Nagashima Ohno opens UK office in first European foray
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is set to launch its first permanent European office in London
Nishimura’s HK office to aid Japan Inc’s Asean investment
Nishimura & Asahi is set to launch in Hong Kong to expand its scope of legal work advising on cross-border investments involving companies in the city and Japan
WilmerHale to exit China
WilmerHale will close its Beijing office by the end of November, fully exiting China
Wei Tu hires new Shanghai managing partner
Simon Chen is the new managing partner of Wei Tu's Shanghai branch
CORRESPONDENTS
Family settlement disputes may include non-signatories
In Ajay Madhusudan Patel v Jyotrindra S Patel, the Supreme Court allowed non-signatories to join arbitration under a family arrangement agreement, applying the Cox & Kings tests
Indemnity insurance should be considered for M&A
India's mergers and acquisitions market is evolving, with transactions growing increasingly complex
Responding to invalidation of back-to-back clauses
On 27 August 2024, the Supreme People’s Court issued the Official Reply on the Validity of Clauses Stipulating Third-Party Payment
Children’s data under India’s new data law
India’s new data protection law, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, has sparked debate among industry stakeholders
Regulations must consider small digital export businesses
India’s export shift prompts new draft regulations to replace 2015 EGS rules
Eliminating child labour is a collective responsibility
In MC Mehta v State of Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court emphasized the importance of nurturing and educating children to become impactful members of society
Failing to follow procedure no defence to fraud
In Quality Services and Solutions v QSS Inspection and Testing, the plaintiffs sought urgent interim relief against the defendants
Environmentally friendly taxation finds leader in India
We live in a world of broader perspectives but narrower viewpoints, with greater growth opportunities yet fewer means to achieve global sustainability
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Calculating patent infringement damages
The approach of courts for granting of damages has been a welcome trend in patent law
Co-ordinating IP cases between administrative, criminal proceedings
China's system integrates administrative and criminal mechanisms to enhance IP rights enforcement
Establishing compliance system for corporate data assets
A robust data compliance system is vital for financial firms to manage risks and ensure security
FEATURES
Big nets have holes
CCI must tighten its belt as newest competition law development expected to result in increased merger filings
Sharing the load
In-house counsel roles vary by industry, but growing regulations and geopolitical shifts now bring a shared experience
Insuring a policy for AI
Insurers see AI's potential but face challenges. How can they manage their own risks and ensure compliance amid new tech?
Korea Outbound Investment Guide
Partnering with top law firms, we offer key insights on handling commercial disputes, IP protection, and investment strategies globally
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New KCAB Int’l chair sets priorities ahead of ADR Festival
KCAB International's new chairman plans to boost South Korea as a global arbitration hub, competing with Hong Kong and Singapore
Judicial intervention in arbitration finally settled. Again
In SBI General Insurance Co Ltd v Krish Spinning, the Supreme Court defined the limits of judicial intervention when courts appoint arbitrators under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
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Nishimura & Asahi expands Europe footprint with two offices
Nishimura & Asahi is opening new offices in London and Brussels to enhance M&A support and EU compliance
Matters on minds
Professional attrition, technology, and foreign firms are the key challenges for Indian law firms, according to our annual legal market survey
JICN drives forward under new leadership
The Japan In-house Counsel Network (JICN) enters a new chapter with the announcement of its new leadership
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
ACCHK hosts contracting workshop
The Association of Corporate Counsel Hong Kong co-hosted a workshop on "Accelerating Contracting Processes" with Radiant Law on 24 September at The China Club
KICA merges law, leisure and learning in Seoul
The Korea In-house Counsel Association (KICA) held its annual workshop at Paraspara Seoul from 4-5 October
Thai legal minds discuss commercial law reform
Legal professionals met at the Thailand Institute of Justice to discuss reforms to the Civil and Commercial Code
Invite open to gala awards celebrating SCCA 22nd anniversary
Join SCCA on 7 November 2024 for a black-tie gala at Raffles Hotel
CHINA LEXICON
Deal structuring
Deal structuring skills are vital for junior lawyers' career growth, focusing on commercial acumen and legal expertise to enhance transaction efficiency
Who’s hu
Unlike other countries, sole traders in China have traditionally been defined in law in terms of “households” or hu [户]
Non ultra petita
Courts play a key role in justice, resolving disputes and issuing binding orders on the involved parties
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