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PJS Law hires former ERC chair Monalisa Dimalanta as senior partner to boost its power industry practice
Akshay Jeet Bhat quits CAM, establishes First Principles Law
Former CAM partner Akshay Jeet Bhat has launched First Principles Law
Legal Management Council marks 60 years, elects new president
LMCP elects Alicia Salita as president and plans initiatives to support in-house counsel and strengthen global ties
Lee & Ko recruits ex-prosector, strengthens criminal defence
Lee & Ko appoints former chief prosecutor Hoo Gon Kim as managing partner and head of criminal defence
Firms act on China silicon carbide maker SICC’s HKD2bn IPO
Clifford Chance, Grandall, KWM, Freshfields, and Commerce & Finance advised on SICC’s HKD2 billion HKEX debut, issuing 47.75 million H shares at HKD42.8 each
Yoon & Yang expands M&A team with fresh talent
Yoon & Yang boosts its M&A team with partners Jin Kook Lee and So Yeon Yoon
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Turning the tide for Philippine oil and gas exploration
SC 38's Supreme Court ruling impacts the Philippine oil and gas industry, reviving investor interest and boosting energy self-sufficiency
Revamped framework for employing foreign technical personnel
On 8 April 2025, the DOJ issued Circular No. 009, streamlining the process for employing foreign technical personnel
Claiming damages in trademark infringement cases
Filing a trademark infringement case requires proving harm and justifying entitlement to damages, not just copying of the mark
MARKET PULSE
New director lifts Singapore Bayfront Law’s disputes team
Bayfront Law appoints Joseph Tay as director to strengthen its commercial disputes team
Philippines’ Florete boosts disputes with Cambodian partner
Florete Law partners with A&D Law to offer cross-border legal services in Southeast Asia
Corrs Chambers shores up corporate, M&A in Melbourne
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has hired M&A partner Ben Macdonald to expand its corporate team in Melbourne
Former NDA practice head steps down, goes independent
Vyapak Desai leaves Nishith Desai & Associates to start his own law chambers
CMS adds two infrastructure partners as BCLP scales back
Two BCLP Hong Kong partners and five lawyers join CMS as BCLP winds down Asia operations in key practice areas
DOCVIT in Loong & Yeung tie-up to tap HK family wealth market
DOCVIT Law Firm allied with Hong Kong’s Loong & Yeung to boost capital markets, litigation, arbitration, and family wealth
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Little human touch in modern car industry
AI in automotive software raises IP challenges in inventorship, patentability, and licensing
Show all cards at the CIRP table
IBBI mandates full disclosure of avoidance transactions in insolvency cases to ensure transparency and fairness
M&A in Indonesia: Risks, Rewards and Roadmaps
With Indonesia emerging as a prime destination for foreign investment, M&A offers a strategic gateway, although not without legal complexities
Free apps still come at a cost
WhatsApp users deemed consumers as data counts as consideration
In the fast lane
The India-UAE CEPA has set a benchmark for modern trade agreements, yielding benefits in many sectors
Navigating laws on joint ventures
Foreign and local investors face numerous regulatory hurdles when embarking on joint ventures in India and Taiwan
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Moments that define
Elite lawyers unpack pivotal cases that reshaped their legal world view, revealing the crucibles that forge top legal minds
GPSR: Playing it safe
AliExpress legal manager Mah Soon Sin deciphers new EU consumer product safety regulations and compliance key points for outbound businesses
Walking the sanctions tightrope
How can multinationals adapt as China strengthens its anti-foreign sanction defences?
Everything possible
Seradesy Sumardi redefined boundaries as the first woman elected president of the Indonesian Corporate Counsel Association
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Contract smart: Five dos and don’ts for contractors
Five key contract do’s and don’ts every contractor must follow to avoid costly pitfalls
Parallel worlds in attaching corporate insolvency assets
Section 32A’s clean slate protection is weakened by prolonged enforcement overlaps
Aligning regulation with ease of doing business
India streamlines rules to boost investment and simplify business
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Legal League acquires digital, content agency Worknex
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Kirkland, Baker McKenzie steers JD.com’s EUR2.2bn acquisition
JD.com to acquire German electronics retailer Ceconomy for EUR2.2b, among the largest Chinese deals in Europe
Stablecoin legislation in Hong Kong
Stablecoins Ordinance takes effect 1 Aug 2025, balancing innovation with stability to boost the region’s global position
A regulatory update on antitrust law
Mainland China, Japan and Taiwan to strengthen enforcement against anti-competitive behaviour
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
ACC Hong Kong to host cybersecurity seminar
ACC Hong Kong will host a cybersecurity seminar on 9 September for legal and cyber professionals
SCCA AGM names new board, re-elects president
SCCA re-elects Daniel Choo as president and names new board for 2025–2028
ICCA to host summit as in-house counsel are at the forefront
ICCA and partners will host the 2025 In-House Counsel Summit in Bali to highlight legal agility and leadership
ACCHK partners with GRC Solutions on compliance training
ACCHK and GRC Solutions launch a webinar to enhance compliance training for in-house counsel
CHINA LEXICON
Referral fees
Column examines pros, cons, and legality of referral fee arrangements for lawyers across common law jurisdictions and mainland China
Judicial mediation and Asian parties
Judicial mediation explored as a tool for resolving cross-border disputes involving Asian parties
Share ownership
Shares as property: when ownership transfers under an equity deal is the focus of this column.
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