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Jones Day powers up APAC finance with Australia partner hire
Jones Day has hired Benjamin Downie in Sydney to strengthen its structured finance and capital markets practice across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region
Greenberg grows Singapore bench in cross-border boost
Greenberg Traurig strengthens its Singapore team with Ashok Lalwani and Shih-Chi Pan to boost cross-border and India-focused legal capabilities across Asia
Baker Botts boosts global digital reach with Singapore partner
Joshua Cole joins Baker Botts in Singapore, bringing 25+ years of experience in M&A, data centres, and subsea cable transactions across APAC
Zhong Lun advises Fujian Funeng’s RMB3.8bn bond issuance
Zhong Lun Law Firm advised Fujian Funeng on a record RMB3.8 billion convertible bond listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange
Greenberg expands Japan practice with trade specialist hire
Junko Suetomi joins Greenberg Traurig's Tokyo office as a shareholder, specializing in international trade and customs law
AHP, Freshfields, CMS, Skrine drive Petronas-Eni oil-gas JV
Petronas and Eni have formed a 50:50 joint venture to combine oil and gas assets in Malaysia and Indonesia with legal support from Freshfields, CMS, Skrine, and AHP
Tahota opens in Suzhou, expands Yangtze River Delta presence
Tahota Law Firm launches a Suzhou office to boost its Yangtze River Delta presence and nationwide legal service network
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
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
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
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
MARKET PULSE
Nominate now for India’s In-house Counsel Awards 2026
India Business Law Journal is inviting nominations for the In-house Counsel Awards 2026
Greenberg grows Singapore bench in cross-border boost
Greenberg Traurig has hired Ashok Lalwani, a former Baker McKenzie leader, to expand its cross-border and India-focused corporate practice in Singapore
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
UAE’s Habib Al Mulla opens consultancy services in New Delhi
Habib Al Mulla & Partners opens India-focused consultancy in New Delhi
Paul Hastings onboards capital markets partner in Hong Kong
Paul Hastings has hired Zhou Quan as a partner in Hong Kong, expanding its Greater China capital markets and M&A practice.
Stephenson Harwood recruits maritime partner in Hong Kong
Stephenson Harwood has hired Peter Lee as a partner in Hong Kong to strengthen its maritime and offshore practice across Greater China
CORRESPONDENTS
Reforms widen REITs and InvITs investor base
SEBI expands strategic investor definition for REITs and InvITs to attract institutional investments and boost market growth
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
Inclusive workplaces: The Workplace Fairness Act
Singapore enacts the Workplace Fairness Act to prevent discrimination and ensure fair employment practices
Renewable power in the Philippines: FIT for purpose
Philippines raises FIT-All to PHP0.20/kWh to reflect renewable energy costs and support household electricity consumption
Freeing exports from GST not just intermediate measure
India plans to amend GST laws to end disputes on intermediary services
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
Opportunities in Japan’s regenerative medicine, gene therapy markets
Japan emerges as a hub for regenerative medicine, with opportunities for foreign companies amid strict local regulations
Mining fiscal reform in the Philippines: A tax overhaul
The Philippines has passed RA No.12253, creating a new profit-based tax system for large-scale metallic mining to ensure fairness and transparency
Invisible infringing still breaches IP holder rights
Courts in India are adapting trademark law to the digital era, recognizing that invisible use in meta tags can amount to infringement
Cross-border debt recovery: Lessons from a guarantee dispute
As global finance integrates, Chinese firms often secure offshore loans or bonds backed by outbound domestic guarantees
Reasonable criteria for tax deductibility in Philippines
The BIR’s RMC No.81-2025 sets rules on deductible business expenses, stressing they must be ordinary, necessary, reasonable, and well-documented under Philippine tax law
Dominancy test: A more robust standard in Philippine TM law
The Supreme Court now fully applies the dominancy test to determine confusing similarity in trademarks, focusing on the mark’s most striking features rather than its overall appearance
Draft BIS e-commerce guidelines risk regulatory overload
Draft BIS e-commerce guidelines may complicate compliance for online platforms
FEATURES
Why the wait?
Delayed implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act sees Indian businesses struggle with compliance
Who if not you?
New ACC president and CEO Jason Brown outlines his vision to deepen engagement with in-house counsel across Asia
Harvey’s passage to India
AI company's co-founder and CEO Winston Weinberg reveals India's role in his global ambitions
Amplifying legal’s voice
KPMG’s associate GC, Priya Bahal, writes that being proactive is the only way forward for in-house teams
VIDEOS
Guide to criminal risk for enterprises
Enterprises face rising criminal and compliance risks, highlighting the need for stronger legal safeguards and risk prevention
IBC a business advantage not an obstacle
India’s insolvency and bankruptcy code builds confidence, strengthens resilience, and transforms distressed assets into growth opportunities
Standstill period pitfalls in M&A transactions
CCI tightens scrutiny on gun jumping and CSI sharing in M&A standstill periods
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Generating light on proportionality in captive power
Draft rules clarify ownership-consumption proportionality for captive power plants
Lights, camera action! Don’t forget the taxes
CESTAT confirms that permanent film copyright assignments fall outside service tax scope under Indian law
Happy Diwali
India Business Law Journal wishes all its readers a bright and joyous Diwali
Rushing the road: Finding solutions before identifying problems
India must ensure its Digital Competition Bill aligns with market realities and promotes innovation
Children’s online safety demands in-country solutions
India needs stronger child online safety laws beyond data protection
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
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 22 with Great Gatsby black-tie celebration
The SCCA will host a gala honouring leadership and pro bono excellence in the in-house legal field
JICN builds connections at Tokyo networking event
The Japan In-House Counsel Network (JICN) strengthened its community ties through a joint event with Consilio on 18 September in Tokyo
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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