Jipyong’s new heads to focus on tech and global practice
Jipyong has elected new leaders, including a lawyer who defended South Korea’s fair-trade watchdog in Qualcomm’s record fine case
Three firms act on BioNTech’s USD950m China partner buyout
A&O Shearman, Goodwin, and Conyers are advising BioNTech on its $950M buyout of a Chinese cancer drug partner to rival Merck
Neerav Merchant to head AQUILAW’s disputes practice
Neerav Merchant joins AQUILAW as Mumbai disputes head after 17 years at Majmudar & Partners
IFSC’s first power and infrastructure lender in Gujarat
IFSCA approved PFC Infra Finance IFSC, GIFT City's first power and infrastructure lender, to start operations
SEBI releases draft policies on data sharing
SEBI's draft data policies balance research access and privacy, categorizing data to protect personal information
DaHui recruits Wuhan homegrown ex-director of major firm
DaHui Lawyers has hired Zhang Dongjing as a partner in Wuhan, focusing on construction and dispute resolution
Sullivan & Cromwell acts on FIT’s Saudi EV joint venture
Sullivan & Cromwell advised Foxconn FIT on a USD 100 million EV charging station joint venture with Saudi’s Alrajhi & Sons
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Cross-border share swaps home and free
The Ministry of Finance amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instrument) Rules, 2019, in August 2024 to boost foreign direct investment
Construction, infrastructure issues in Russia’s auto sector
Workforce changes during business reorganisation
A key factor in business reorganisations is the employment status of the affected workforce
MARKET PULSE
Herbert Smith set to leverage US merger for Asia growth
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) plans to merge with New York’s Kramer Levin, expanding its US practice to strengthen sector expertise in Asia
Wintell opens 16th mainland office in Wuhan
Wintell & Co opens a Wuhan office, led by Liu Weijie, specializing in F+EPC and tax planning
Sunshine opens branch in Chongqing to tap opportunities
Sunshine Law Firm opens new branch in Chongqing to explore regional energy opportunities
SIAC registrar moves to LCIA as director general
Kevin Nash will join the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) as director general in January 2025
White & Case hires pair for M&A, private equity in Sydney
White & Case hires partners Aaron Kenavan and Jamie Palmer to strengthen its Asia-Pacific M&A and private equity practice
Securities litigation duo bolsters Wintell’s Beijing office
Wintell & Co’s Beijing office names Cai Shuaitong and Fu Liya as senior partners, both specializing in securities litigation
CORRESPONDENTS
Loopholes close for Singapore’s corporate service providers
Singapore's 2024 bill requires CSPs to conduct due diligence to fight money laundering, with penalties for non-compliance
Legal hurdles thwart Japanese companies in Telangana, AP
Rising Japanese investment in Indian manufacturing reflects resource availability, relaxed FDI policies, and foreign trade agreements
Coal sector perhaps running out of steam
India's net zero goal by 2070 faces challenges due to its reliance on fossil fuel-based energy
New policies to boost biotech’s commercial DNA
India's biotech sector is projected to grow from USD10 billion in 2014 to USD300 billion by 2030
Family settlement disputes may include non-signatories
In Ajay Madhusudan Patel v Jyotrindra S Patel, the Supreme Court allowed non-signatories to join arbitration under a family arrangement agreement, applying the Cox & Kings tests
Indemnity insurance should be considered for M&A
India's mergers and acquisitions market is evolving, with transactions growing increasingly complex
Responding to invalidation of back-to-back clauses
On 27 August 2024, the Supreme People’s Court issued the Official Reply on the Validity of Clauses Stipulating Third-Party Payment
Children’s data under India’s new data law
India’s new data protection law, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, has sparked debate among industry stakeholders
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Key imminent changes to BVI company law
The BVI government has introduced key amendments to the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 through the Amendment Act 2024
Calculating patent infringement damages
The approach of courts for granting of damages has been a welcome trend in patent law
Co-ordinating IP cases between administrative, criminal proceedings
China's system integrates administrative and criminal mechanisms to enhance IP rights enforcement
FEATURES
Resolving the blame game
China’s recent surge of equity-related disputes reflects testing economic times – and the importance of swift, effective resolution
Big nets have holes
CCI must tighten its belt as newest competition law development expected to result in increased merger filings
Sharing the load
In-house counsel roles vary by industry, but growing regulations and geopolitical shifts now bring a shared experience
Insuring a policy for AI
Insurers see AI's potential but face challenges. How can they manage their own risks and ensure compliance amid new tech?
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New KCAB Int’l chair sets priorities ahead of ADR Festival
KCAB International's new chairman plans to boost South Korea as a global arbitration hub, competing with Hong Kong and Singapore
MOST READ
Nishimura’s HK office to aid Japan Inc’s Asean investment
Nishimura & Asahi is set to launch in Hong Kong to expand its scope of legal work advising on cross-border investments involving companies in the city and Japan
Japan’s flourishing PE market
Japan's private equity market is thriving, with the Cayman Islands as a key fundraising hub
Amitabh Das switches gears to Hyundai Motor India
Amitabh Das is the new Chief Legal Officer at Hyundai Motor India, bringing nearly 30 years of experience
Nagashima Ohno opens UK office in first European foray
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is set to launch its first permanent European office in London
Nominate now for India’s In-house Counsel Awards 2025
India Business Law Journal is inviting nominations for the 2024 In-house Counsel Awards
Lawyers hail Philippines’ mega telecoms JV as gamechanger
Phil-Tower and Miescor are merging to enhance telecommunications infrastructure in the Philippines
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
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
KICA merges law, leisure and learning in Seoul
The Korea In-house Counsel Association (KICA) held its annual workshop at Paraspara Seoul from 4-5 October
CHINA LEXICON
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]
Non ultra petita
Courts play a key role in justice, resolving disputes and issuing binding orders on the involved parties
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