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Karan Mitroo Joins JSA
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Karan Mitroo joins JSA as equity partner with team

Karan Mitroo joined JSA as an equity partner with 15 lawyers, including partners Purvi Dabbiru, Kartikeya Dubey, and Ankita Parasar

DLG Joint Venture Bangkok
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Korean firm DLG sets up Bangkok JV in first for Thailand

DLG Law Corporation and AP Law Office have launched Thailand's first Korean law firm joint venture

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IBLJ Regional Law Firm Awards: Call for submissions!

India Business Law Journal (IBLJ) is proud to introduce its inaugural Regional Law Firm Awards, with the results to be announced in May

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Insolvency: from crisis to reform

China’s slowing economy highlights insolvency challenges, including outdated laws, cross-border issues, and resistance to change

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Saurav Bhaumik shores up corporate talent at Fox & Mandal

Fox & Mandal hired Saurav Bhaumik as an associate partner in its corporate & commercial practice

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New firm Gray Law seeks to change Delhi’s legal landscape

Karan Dev Chopra and Neeraj Malik founded Gray Law in New Delhi, emphasizing legal expertise and client focus

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Tuhin Kanta Pandey takes over as SEBI chairman

Tuhin Kanta Pandey took over as SEBI chairman in Mumbai amid heightened regulatory scrutiny

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New draft e-commerce standards for stronger self-regulation

BIS released the draft E-commerce – Principles and Guidelines for Self-Governance

CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES

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Exploring remedies for dissenting bondholders

By Ma Jia and Zhang Yanjie, DOCVIT Law Firm
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Challenges for IoT enterprises in personal info processing

By Wang Kun and Han Xiangli, Blossom & Credit Law Firm
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Japan’s unsolicited offers after METI 2023 guidelines

By Sho Tsuzuki, Atsumi & Sakai

Unsolicited M&A offers in Japan rise after METI's 2023 guidelines

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Life sciences sector in Russia: Regulatory landscape for 2025

By Vsevolod Tyupa and Ivan Zaraiskiy, Seamless Legal

The life sciences sector in Russia stays stable with local production incentives and EEU regulatory unity

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Regulatory approvals guide Banner

MARKET PULSE

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Dentons plans Thai combination in latest SEA expansion

Dentons is expanding in Southeast Asia by combining with Thai firm Pisut & Partners

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Corporate practice expert Anant Dang joins SAM as partner

SAM hires Anant Dang as a partner in its general corporate practice; he will be based in New Delhi

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BVI premier targets Asia markets, China business

BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley boosts China investment ties while securing new growth in Asia amid geopolitical shifts

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Lalit Bhasin’s book celebrates lawyers in India’s history

SILF president Lalit Bhasin’s book, Lawyers in the Freedom Struggle, honors the legal fraternity’s role in India’s independence

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IndiaMART InterMESH revamps board

IndiaMART InterMESH appointed Manish Vij as a non-executive independent director and Manoj Bhargava as an executive director

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Sugandha Asthana boosts CAM’s banking, finance practice

Sugandha Asthana joins CAM Mumbai’s banking and finance practice with nearly 20 years of experience

CORRESPONDENTS

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Interstate captive power plants finally get verification framework

By Abhishek Tripathi and Rahul Bangia, Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors

CEA introduces framework to verify interstate captive power plants

IBLJ

DPDP rules inch forward but bring challenges

By Aman Avinav, Phoenix Legal

The Digital Data Protection Rules, 2025, tackle privacy but raise consent and security challenges

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Evaluating force majeure sanctions under Chinese law

By Liu Jiong and Zhu Yiyang, Anli Partners
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Digital piracy in the Philippines

By Razel Ann P Esteban, ACCRALAW

The 2025 Philippine elections stress respecting IP laws, especially on copyrighted music

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Philippine court decision supports green energy law

By Jose M Layug Jr, DivinaLaw
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Protecting creative IP during Philippine elections

By Ernest Luigi A Manzanares, Federis & Associates Law Offices
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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.

ABLJ

Key issues in series financing under BVI, Cayman Islands law

By Frost Wu and Cesare Bandini, Loeb Smith Attorneys

The BVI and Cayman Islands offer flexible, cost-effective solutions for series financing

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Empowering parties to gain advantages in civil, criminal cases

By Wang Weining and Fu Xuehang, Starrise Law
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Loopholes close for Singapore’s corporate service providers

By Lynette Koh, Helmsman

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

IBLJ

IBC not a tool for debt collection

By Sneha Jaisingh and Akshay Ayush, Bharucha & Partners

The IBC aims to revive distressed entities, but its application often differs

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A practical analysis of equity-settled incentive disputes

By Shaw Zhao and He Yanling, Jingtian & Gongcheng
IBLJ

Reverse flipping – medium rare or well done?

By Azmul Haque, Collyer Law LLC

Indian-origin startups are increasingly executing “reverse flips,” relocating holdings from offshore to India

CBLJ 商法

Three key questions on corporate fraud and corruption

By Li Tianhang, Hui Ye Law Firm
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Addressing construction payment risks for contractors

By Song Zhongchun, City Development Law Firm
ABLJ

BVI: Asia’s top partner in global cross-border structuring

By Elise Donovan, BVI Finance

The BVI is Asia’s key partner, offering flexible and cost-effective solutions for global cross-border structuring

CHINA LEXICON

FEATURES

Taiwan’s top 100 lawyers plus 15 Legal Icons
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Taiwan’s top 100 lawyers plus 15 legal icons

Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the premier professionals leading the way in Taiwan’s legal landscape

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From ruin to renewal

Bankruptcy outcomes depend on restructuring, assets, and creditors. Experts offer legal insights for distressed companies

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Higher aims

The advantages of arbitration—speed, cost, confidentiality, and finality—are well known, but top China institutions aim higher

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Trouble ahead

Asia faces legal and regulatory uncertainties in 2025 due to global and regional challenges

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Singapore’s Top 100 lawyers plus 20 legal icons

Asia Business Law Journal reveals the leading talent in Singapore’s legal profession

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Developing AI within India’s regulatory framework

By Pravin Anand, Vibhav Mithal, Siddhant Chamola, Dr. Ajai K Garg and Alvin Antony, Anand and Anand
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Operation of DPDPA’s consent manager framework

By Ada Shaharbanu and Sean McDonald, Spice Route Legal

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

IBLJ

Angel fund reforms help investments grow wings

By Swathi Girimaji and Mita Sood, Bharucha & Partners

Angel fund reforms aim to boost investor protection and startup growth

MOST READ

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The A-List 2024-25: Rising Stars

When helping clients navigate a complex legal landscape, young elite lawyers have brought fresh ideas and innovative approaches to the table

ABLJ

Atsumi & Sakai adds UK veteran to lead global projects

Atsumi & Sakai appoints UK veteran Alan Kitchin to lead global projects

IBLJ

CCI fines Goldman Sachs AIM over Biocon investment notice

CCI fined Goldman Sachs India INR 4 million for not disclosing its 3.81% stake in Biocon Biologics

ABLJ

Japan’s TMI breaks into Australia with JWS alliance

TMI Associates expands to Australia via an alliance with JWS, setting up a Sydney desk        

ABLJ

Hui Zhong makes Singapore foray in latest expansion move

Hui Zhong Law Firm expands globally with a new Singapore office, strengthening its international dispute resolution network

IBLJ

Tapping energy efficiency to avoid water shortages

By Sharath Chandrasekhar and Rimali Batra, DSK Legal

Climate change and population growth strain energy and water resources

IN-HOUSE AGENDA

SCCA's updated pro bono guide
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Updated pro bono guide supports Singapore needy

Updated pro bono guide launched by SCCA, PBSG & DLA Piper to support Singapore’s needy

ABLJ

JILA celebrates annual in-house awards

JILA honored excellence at the annual In-House Legal Awards in Tokyo

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ICCA plots 2025 agenda amid membership surge

The ICCA outlines its 2025 agenda after a 40% membership surge

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ACCHK strengthening compliance awareness

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

CHINA LEXICON

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Barristers’ chambers

Explore the design and operation of barristers' chambers and the launch of Ah Ket Chambers in Melbourne, 2024

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Lexicon: 150

Lexicon's 150th column celebrates Chinese legal pioneers in common law jurisdictions, reflecting on their lives & achievements

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Service by public notice

This column explains when court documents may be served via public notice, such as posting in newspapers

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