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Firms advise Solta Medical on China distributor acquisition
Zhong Lun and Han Kun advised Solta Medical, maker of Thermage, on acquiring full equity in China distributor Shibo Zhenmei
Jia Yuan opens Wuhan office in Central China expansion
Jia Yuan Law Offices opens a Wuhan branch, expanding its Central China presence and strengthening regional capital markets services
Obhan and Mason join hands to form new firm
Obhan and Mason merge to form a unified New Delhi law firm
Malaysia’s ASL launches dedicated practice, adds new head
Kuala Lumpur-based Adnan Sundra & Low (ASL) has established a dedicated employment advisory and litigation practice, hiring Rohan Arasoo Jeyabalah
2026 CBLJ In-house Counsel Awards nominations
China Business Law Journal is inviting nominations for China’s top in-house counsel and in-house legal teams
CAM, Khaitan work on SFL investment in Furlenco
Sheela Foam boosts its Furlenco investment through a CAM-advised preferential issue
GCAI to launch YUKTI internship programme in January 2026
The General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) is set to launch the inaugural edition of its national internship and skilling programme
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
RBI moves to liberalise external commercial borrowing
RBI draft ECB rules liberalise borrowing, expand eligibility and adopt market-based, risk-focused framework to boost foreign debt
The limits of MeitY’s draft rules on deepfakes
MeitY proposes strict labelling and oversight rules to regulate deepfakes and synthetic media
MARKET PULSE
KWM to end 14-year China-Australia tie-up over divergent needs
King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) is set to separate its China and Australia businesses in 2026, ending their 14-year combination
W&H opens in Foshan to tap Greater Bay Area development
W&H Law Firm has opened a Foshan office, its 56th branch worldwide, strengthening its presence in the Greater Bay Area
MZM promotes six associates in Mumbai and New Delhi
MZM Legal has promoted six lawyers in New Delhi and Mumbai, including two principal associates and four senior associates
KWM to end 14-year China-Australia partnership in 2026
King & Wood Mallesons will separate its China and Australia operations in 2026, ending the 2012 merger with Mallesons Stephen Jaques
Guantao opens in Tashkent to bolster cross-border practice
Guantao Law Firm has opened a Tashkent office, its third in Central Asia, strengthening its cross-border trade and investment work
Vote for Taiwan’s top lawyers
ABLJ is seeking input from in-house and legal professionals to identify Taiwan’s top private practice lawyers
CORRESPONDENTS
Parallel foreign decree enforcement: Permissible and commercially sensible
Delhi High Court permits simultaneous execution of foreign decrees, strengthening cross-border recovery
Fighting deepfakes needs nimble but realistic laws
India introduces strict labelling and takedown rules to curb deepfakes and synthetic AI content
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
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
BVI’s regulatory landscape for virtual asset issuers
The BVI offers a flexible, tax-neutral, and business-friendly framework for virtual asset issuers, supporting innovation under clear yet adaptable regulation
Trusted data spaces: New path to managing medical data risks
As medical data disputes grow, Trusted Data Space offers a path to protect privacy while unlocking data’s value
From clicks to compliance: Asia’s e-commerce evolution
Rapid digital expansion is driving Asia’s regulators to craft new e-commerce frameworks
Evolving dispute resolution for securities misrepresentation
China’s push to codify capital market rules is making securities market governance increasingly systematic and structured
FEATURES
The new game plan
The arena for resolving cross-border disputes is in flux, and China is instituting a new rulebook for arbitration
China In-House Impact Award 2025
When it comes to value contribution, there is more about an in-house counsel’s role than meets the eye
Rising red mist
As China’s overseas investments rise, companies face growing complexity in cross-border disputes
Rushing for exits
How legal advisers are guiding PE/VC companies out of the IPO maze
VIDEOS
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
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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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
Japan Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms
The A-List 2025-26: Visionaries
The Visionaries: We announce the top lawyers who have driven change and served legal society for the past year
Game on! The legal frontiers of esports and gaming in Asia
Esports and gaming have become powerful engines of innovation across Asia, yet each market faces its own peculiar legal and regulatory challenges
Safeguarding consumers: Legal frameworks in Asia
From stricter e-commerce regulations to clearer liability standards, consumer laws are reshaping accountability across the region
Q&A: Competition law expert discusses CCI’s AI market study
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has published its Market Study on Artificial Intelligence and Competition
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
AI to expand legal roles, says ex-minister at Law Expo Seoul
The role of legal professionals is set to expand and become more critical as Artificial Intelligence (AI) develops
ACCHK celebrates milestones of 2025 at year-end party
ACCHK wrapped up 2025 with a year-end party on 20 November at Club Lusitano, bringing members together to celebrate
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
JILA hosts 180th seminar, redefines corporate governance
JILA's 180th seminar in Tokyo gathered professionals to discuss evidence-based, intentional corporate governance culture
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
Artificial intelligence (AI) has started to revolutionise many workplaces and businesses
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