ACC Singapore hosts sparkling year-end party
ACC Singapore hosted a "Sparkle and Cheer" year-end party on 5 December at PS Cafe
IHCF celebrates 25th anniversary in Seoul
The IHCF celebrated its 25th anniversary in Seoul, growing from 4 to 2,400 members since 1999
JICN strengthens ties at year-end dinner
JICN hosted a year-end dinner in Tokyo to strengthen connections and plan for 2025
SCCA celebrates 22nd anniversary
SCCA celebrated its 22nd anniversary with a gala and Chief Legal Officer Awards.
ACC Hong Kong marks annual event
ACC Hong Kong's event featured Stuart Palm and Madam Justice Yvonne Cheng
Miura & Partners grows Asean work with Thai office
Miura & Partners has expanded its presence in Asia with the upcoming launch of a Bangkok office
China In-House Impact Award 2024
When it comes to value contribution, there is more about an in-house counsel’s role than meets the eye
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Implications of GST on issuance of guarantee
A guarantee is defined in section 126 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 as a contract to perform or discharge the liability of a third person in case of default
Wealth management in India: SEBI’s bottom-up approach to investment
The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) decision to introduce a new asset class within the mutual fund framework
New rules address Supreme Court’s burning question
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued the Environment Protection (Manner of Holding Inquiry and Imposition of Penalty) Rules
MARKET PULSE
Fangda continues to add energy specialist to Beijing
Fangda Partners expands its Beijing team with energy specialists Monica Sun and Li Jie
New Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia head sets leadership goals
Patricia Bunye will become managing partner in 2025, focusing on tech and business growth
Yulchon grows IP practice with return of partner
Yulchon rehires IP expert Keejeong Kim, bringing expertise in cross-border transactions
Anderson Mori eyes expansion in rebranding as AMT
AMT is rebranding to expand, focusing on fintech, AI, and global M&A
Baker McKenzie KLP JV adds arbitration veteran in Seoul
Baker McKenzie KLP JV has added arbitration veteran Sean Sung Woo Lim as a partner in Seoul
KCAB names Hyun Yoon Shin as new president
Hyun Yoon Shin is the new KCAB president, starting 16 December 2024
CORRESPONDENTS
Court wipes floor with breachers of contracts
Delhi High Court, in ITC Limited v Arpita Agro Products, addressed IP rights assignments, trademark infringement, and passing off
Whistleblowing should be heard throughout the system
Whistleblowing in India dates back to Kautilya’s Arthashastra, which outlined a detailed mechanism for reporting financial wrongdoing
Storing up problems in renewable energy transition
India has significantly expanded its renewable energy capacity, especially from solar and wind (VRE) sources
AIF downstream investing faces uphill compliance battle
Banks and financial institutions can invest in alternative investment funds (AIF) to channel funds into investee companies
Sports governance legislation: A game well played
India aims to host the 2036 Olympics, boosting sports and requiring significant investment in infrastructure and excellence
Draining the endless swamp of tax disputes
Building on the 2020 success, the government has launched the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2024
Trust needed for tax simplification
India's July 2024 budget announced a comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act, 1961
Balancing artificial intelligence, ethics and the constitution
Regulating AI is a growing concern for democracies protecting fundamental rights
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Key offshore considerations in series finance transactions
Offshore jurisdictions such as the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Cayman Islands play a significant role in series finance transactions
FEATURES
Digital fraud: India’s wild frontier
Outlaw fraudsters are hitching a ride as digital payments soar in india
The A-List 2024-25: Visionaries
The A-List 2024-25: Legal leaders and influential lawyers in China's legal market
The young ones
How law firms are coming to terms with young lawyers who are motivated by more than ambition and job security
Why bye bye?
Despite a sluggish market and data regulations forcing closures, some foreign firms are expanding their presence in China
.TV
Forced mediation for counterclaims counterproductive
Delhi High Court upheld mandatory mediation for non-urgent counterclaims; Supreme Court confirmed this in Nov 2024
MOST READ
Japan Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal shines a spotlight on the exceptional performance of top law firms in Japan, highlighting their excellence and impact in the legal field
Deals of the Year 2024: Make your nominations now!
Details of the winning deals and the law firms that guided them will be published in February 2025 in India Business Law Journal
Top Business Law Updates in Asia 2024
Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping Asia's business landscape
The A-List 2024-25
Based on insights from in-house counsel and top business leaders, India Business Law Journal celebrates India’s most popular lawyers making the A-List
Thailand’s top lawyers 2024
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the A-List of Thailand's top 100 lawyers plus 25 legal icons
Singapore flags key role in settling PRC’s global disputes
Singapore’s legal sector resolves global disputes, focusing on Sino-Singapore trade and arbitration
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
IHCF appoints new leader in Seoul
IHCF names Australian lawyer with 16 years in global pharma as new president
240 guests celebrate IHCF’s 25th anniversary in Seoul
The In-House Counsel Forum marked its 25th anniversary at Seoul's Four Seasons Hotel on Nov 12, with 240 attendees
Summit, awards celebrate Indonesian in-house excellence
The In-House Counsel Summit 2024 celebrated legal excellence and innovation with over 300 leaders in Bali
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
CHINA LEXICON
Service by public notice
This column explains when court documents may be served via public notice, such as posting in newspapers
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]
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