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Tanoriz (Malaysia) and W&H Law Firm (China) formed a partnership to jointly promote investment and provide integrated legal services
Commerce & Finance adds corporate partner in Hong Kong
Commerce & Finance has hired Bonnie Yung as a partner in Hong Kong, strengthening its corporate and finance practice
SCCA celebrates leadership at 10th Annual Black-Tie event
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) hosted its 10th Annual Black-Tie event, where the Chief Legal Officer Awards
Japan Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms
The A-List 2025-26: Visionaries
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Anli brings in eight tax lawyers from KWM
Eight tax lawyers led by Ye Yongqing from King & Wood Mallesons have joined Anli Partners’ Shanghai office
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Fighting deepfakes needs nimble but realistic laws
India introduces strict labelling and takedown rules to curb deepfakes and synthetic AI content
Evolving dispute resolution for securities misrepresentation
China’s push to codify capital market rules is making securities market governance increasingly systematic and structured
China’s new Arbitration Law: Modernised and internationalised
China passes major Arbitration Law revision, effective 1 March 2026, marking its first full overhaul since 1995
Beyond the algorithm: A new framework for gig workers
India’s growing gig economy is leading states to introduce social security laws for gig and platform workers
MARKET PULSE
Indonesia’s Nusantara Legal partners with L&E Global
Jakarta-based firm Nusantara Legal Partnership has partnered with L&E Global, an alliance of international labour law firms, to strengthen its cross-border capabilities
Jia Yuan adds investment funds partner in Shanghai
Jia Yuan Law Offices has appointed Zhou Mengjun as a partner in Shanghai, strengthening its investment funds and M&A capabilities
Baijus opens Nanning office to bolster nationwide presence
Chongqing-headquartered Baijus Law Firm has officially launched the Nanning office, marking the firm’s 10th branch nationwide
Furui onboards international business partner in Beijing
Beijing-based boutique Furui Law Firm has hired Zhang Sijie as a partner to further strengthen its cross-border practice
Orrick boosts Singapore bench with first disputes partner
Orrick has strengthened its Asia practice and Singapore office by adding Elaine Wong as its first disputes and international arbitration partner
JunHe recruits Amap’s ex-litigation director in Beijing
JunHe has hired Chen Sijia as a partner in Beijing, strengthening its dispute resolution and data asset protection practice
CORRESPONDENTS
Consolidated framework for NFB facilities by regulated entities
RBI introduces stricter rules for NFB facilities, electronic guarantees and partial credit enhancements
India’s renewable consumption obligation: A clearer roadmap for 2030
India updates RCO rules with more flexibility, new compliance options and clearer clean-energy targets
Sitting on trademark applications breaches constitutional rights
Rajasthan HC condemns major trademark delays and directs timely decisions
Peeling the layers: Deal value conundrum in acquisition financing deals
Uncertainty remains in how deal value is calculated under India’s DVT rules when upstream funding is used for downstream acquisitions
Creditor-led insolvency: A new paradigm for India
India is introducing a creditor-initiated insolvency mechanism under the 2025 IBC amendments, creating a faster, out-of-court, creditor-led resolution process
Overview of remedies in BVI crypto asset disputes
BVI courts are adopting flexible common law remedies such as freezing orders and injunctions to address cryptocurrency disputes and asset recovery
Recognising, enforcing foreign awards and court judgments in China
Recognition and enforcement of foreign awards and judgments are now key to cross-border dispute resolution in China
How creditors can protect themselves in cross-border guarantees
Neibaowaidai, onshore guarantees for offshore loans, raise key cross-border arbitration issues, with GCs shifting toward value creation
Good faith in commercial arbitration: China’s evolving approach
China’s approach to good faith in commercial arbitration is evolving as arbitration depends on tribunal neutrality and party integrity
The future of fintech: legal insights into regulatory transformation
As financial technology matures across Asia, regulators are racing to keep pace with innovation
FEATURES
Tariff triage
Facing unpredictable tariffs, compliance crackdowns and rising trade tensions, companies in Asia are rethinking contracts, manufacturing and supply chains
Thailand’s top lawyers 2025
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the A-List of Thailand’s top 100 lawyers plus 28 Legal Icons
One of a kind
A look at how PSE general counsel Veronica Del Rosario is driving transformation and growth at the Philippine Stock Exchange
Bridging jurisdictions: India and UK redefine arbitration
India and UK overhaul arbitration laws to boost efficiency, global alignment and procedural credibility
VIDEOS
Reforms widen REITs and InvITs investor base
SEBI expands strategic investor definition for REITs and InvITs to attract institutional investments and boost market growth
Lawyers and PR: Synergies and case insights
Lawyers and PR teams now work hand in hand to manage corporate crises, blending legal precision with strategic communication to protect brands and trust
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India to be an outlier in dispute resolution
Delhi High Court granted an anti-arbitration injunction in a Singapore-seated ICC dispute, questioning judicial limits in international arbitration
Korea’s Top Lawyers
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the A-List of Korea's top lawyers
Raising stakes by writing rules of the game
India’s draft online gaming rules propose a new regulatory body to govern esports and money games
Freeing exports from GST not just intermediate measure
India plans to amend GST laws to end disputes on intermediary services
Digital dollar may come for your currency
India examines stablecoin dollarisation risks after the US GENIUS Act, balancing regulation and the rupee’s financial sovereignty
Rajah & Tann Singapore adds ex-prosecutor in disputes boost
Rajah & Tann Singapore strengthens its disputes practice with ex-AGC deputy director David Menon, boosting expertise in white-collar crime and cross-border enforcement
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
JILA hosts 180th seminar, redefines corporate governance
JILA's 180th seminar in Tokyo gathered professionals to discuss evidence-based, intentional corporate governance culture
SCCA empowers in-house counsel in ESG leadership series
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association will launch Sustainability Connect on 28 October to promote legal leadership in sustainability and finance
APCCA names new secretary-general at Bali conference
APCCA secretary-general-elect, Seradesy Sumardi, delivers her remarks at the Indonesian In-House Counsel Summit and Awards 2025 in Bali.
SCCA to turn 23 with Great Gatsby black-tie celebration
The SCCA will host a gala honouring leadership and pro bono excellence in the in-house legal field
CHINA LEXICON
Skills training for corporate counsel
China strengthens training rules for corporate counsel
Institutional law reform
Law reform bodies play key roles in updating legal systems in common law jurisdictions and the PRC
Typewriters and the law
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