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JICN cross-border M&A seminar highlights risks and trends
The practical realities of executing international transactions took centre stage at a JICN seminar in Tokyo
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Mishcon de Reya shores up its international arbitration practice with the addition of Robert Rhoda as a partner in its disputes department
Cyril Shroff to spearhead GC academy with IIM Ahmedabad
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas managing partner Cyril Shroff and the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) launch the Cyril Shroff – IIMA GC Leadership Academy
Juris Prime fortifies dispute resolution, healthcare talent
Srihari Alluri and Vegesana Radha join Juris Prime Law Services as partners to boost disputes and healthcare talent
Former Microsoft legal and strategic head joins HK’s Redotpay
Li Chen, former Microsoft strategic partnership head for Greater China, Asean, Japan and South Korea, joins RedotPay as general counsel
DLA Piper hires Greenberg Traurig shareholder as partner
DLA Piper strengthens corporate talent with the appointment of Jake Robson as a partner at its Singapore office
Miura & Partners to launch Okinawa office in January 2027
Miura & Partners will expand its footprint in Japan with the launch of a new office in Naha, Okinawa, in January 2027
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Zee-Nykaa copyright dispute and music licensing models in India
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Using international commercial arbitration cost-effectively
Practical strategies for cost-effective international arbitration through expedited procedures, streamlined evidence and virtual hearings
Refreshing business
Legal strategies for business recovery across Asia
M&A: The real deal
A practical guide to deals and market trends in Asia
MARKET PULSE
VAL merges with Inicio to create full-service law firm
Philippines-based VAL merges with Inicio Law to broaden its practice areas as the firm approaches its 10th anniversary in 2027
Squire Patton Boggs adds disputes lawyer in Australia
Squire Patton Boggs adds partner Scott Crabb to bulk up its litigation practice group in Perth
Kochhar & Co adds capital markets talent Saswat Mohanty
Saswat Mohanty boosts capital markets and securities law practice at Kochhar & Co’s Mumbai office
Prashaant Rajput joins Fox & Mandal as partner in Mumbai
Prashaant Vikram Rajput joins Fox & Mandal as a securities and capital markets partner in Mumbai
Tianyu Bio’s former vice president joins Hui Ye as counsel
Yang Jingjing, SSE-listed Tianyu Bio Technology’s former vice president, joins Hui Ye as counsel in Shanghai
Han Kun officially opens Hangzhou office, cements presence
The Han Kun Hangzhou office held its opening ceremony on 10 August and is formally based at the International Financial Center
CORRESPONDENTS
Nominee shareholding: Transferring shares not yet due
The recent overhaul of the capital subscription regime has brought new complexities
18A listings amid a more nuanced regulation
HKEX sharpens 18A review, prioritising verifiable product development chains
Debt restructuring centres in legal practice
Out-of-court debt restructuring centers are growing in China, linking workouts with pre-reorganisation for lenders and distressed investors.
HKEX enforcement cases highlight top-level accountability
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has consistently emphasised the importance of listed issuers complying with its listing rules
M&A in AI: Redefining dealmaking
When AI cannot be built quickly, boards must acquire capability and rethink India’s M&A playbook
Navigating legal risks for tech startups
Fast growing tech innovators typically navigate complex funding deals, equity incentives and collaboration agreements
Navigating criminal risks in supply chain finance
Circular transactions with documents and bills but no actual goods can turn civil disputes into criminal cases
Draft ASCI guidelines for SGC in advertising
India moves towards accountable AI advertising with ASCI labelling rules and IT regulations on synthetically generated content
Key facts on China’s new State Council decrees
China decrees reshape Indian cross-border deals, compliance obligations and technology, supply chain and outbound investment risk planning
IP protection in traditional opera lineage
As traditional opera gains wider audiences, questions arise over where to draw the line between shared heritage and protectable creation. Lawyers weigh in on the boundary
Compliance boundaries on AI-generated product testimonials
AI-faked user reviews risk contextualised inducement-based unfair competition
SEC and the cost of local capital market investment
Philippine investors seek US market gains as SEC warns on unregistered brokers and feeder funds
Governance redefined
Corporate governance is evolving beyond compliance to encompass accountability, sustainability and long-term value
Built for finance
As investment flows into infrastructure, renewables and emerging technologies, project finance continues to evolve
Look-through supervision and compliance of shareholders & controllers
With the regulatory shift from form to substance, some of the old ways of allocating liability may soon be gone
Addressing financial disputes in ADR mechanisms
Lengthy litigation and enforcement hurdles? ADR offers flexible, efficient remedies for financial conflicts
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IBLJ Regional Law Firm Awards, 2026
Rewarding legal excellence in firms with their main operations outside Delhi and Mumbai
A new executive order
As law firms embrace professional management, are meddling partners driving talent away?
Choosing ideal lawyers
How can companies identify the right lawyer? A China Business Law Journal survey reveals what factors are truly driving the choices of general counsel
Retirement cost creep
Asia ageing strains pensions, workforces and reforms across jurisdictions as governments and employers adapt fast
VIDEOS
Dissecting invalidity of financial loan agreements
A financial loan agreement is the core legal instrument governing lending between banks, licensed financial institutions and market participants
Singapore Budget 2026: AI growth, risks and governance
Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates AI adoption, highlighting legal risks and governance needs for businesses
Negotiation priorities for Japanese investors in India
India-Japan M&A shifts to tech-led acquisitions, tighter risk allocation, governance planning and licensing scrutiny
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A-List: Bangladesh 2026
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal reveals the top lawyers in Bangladesh
The foreign law firms leading on India
Now in its 20th year, IBLJ's flagship survey identifies the international firms that stand out for their expertise and impact on India-related mandates
Taiwan Law Firm Awards 2026
Asia Business Law Journal reveals Taiwan’s top law firms
VAT compliance issues in the WESM
WESM trading anonymity challenges VAT invoicing, prompting administrative reforms for renewable energy participants and authorities
Former vice minister joins Yulchon to expand global reach
Yulchon expands its cross-border talent with the appointment of former vice minister Koo Rae Cho as a senior adviser
Rajah & Tann Singapore hires ‘rare find’ arbitration partner
Rajah & Tann Singapore bolsters its international arbitration practice with the appointment of partner Scott Tan
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
SCCA’s student chapter debate spotlights AI copyright
Ownership of AI-generated content took centre stage in a debate at the SCCA GenA2Z, an annual initiative exploring emerging issues shaping the legal industry
JILA backs first overseas ICC conference in outreach milestone
The Japan In-House Lawyers Association (JILA) marks global outreach milestone after officially supporting the 11th ICC Asia-Pacific Conference in Singapore
ACC APAC hosts inaugural in-house counsel event in Malaysia
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Asia Pacific marks first event in Malaysia, with networking and professional exchange
IHCF partners with newly founded Korea Mediation Institute
South Korea’s oldest in-house counsel association, IHCF, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Mediation Institute
CHINA LEXICON
State-funded companies and corporate governance
This column has previously discussed China’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs), see China Business Law Journal, volume 8, issue 4: SOEs
Cryptocurrencies and property
The column discusses the position in common law jurisdictions, including Australia and the UK, and then provides a brief outline of the legal position in the Chinese mainland
Butterflies and legal changes
This column discusses another famous Chinese legend and its implications for social justice and the law
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