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Landing Law hires capital markets partner in Shanghai
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Navigating laws on joint ventures
Foreign and local investors face numerous regulatory hurdles when embarking on joint ventures in India and Taiwan
Regulatory movements on corporate governance
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Make your nominations now for Japan Law Firm Awards 2025
Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the 2025 Japan Law Firm Awards
Rajah & Tann Singapore boosts dispute team with new hires
Rajah & Tann Singapore strengthens its disputes team with the addition of Paras Lalwani and Reka Mohan as partners
NDA’s senior disputes lawyer flies solo
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Info Edge’s Chaudhary, Luthra’s Gupta now Dentons partners
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Closing loopholes: Steps for prevention of banking fraud
RBI mandates name-matching verification for fund transfers to curb rising cyber fraud
Unleashing the open offer genie in India’s public market
Once made, an open offer in India can rarely be withdrawn, raising concerns about fairness and flexibility
Diss my products and I’ll see you in court
Court held Patanjali’s ad disparaged Dabur’s Chyawanprash
Clearer share issue regulations a real bonus
India clarifies that companies in FDI-prohibited sectors can issue bonus shares to existing foreign shareholders
Global standards, local hurdles: India’s product testing framework
India’s outdated product testing rules raise compliance costs and delay market access, calling for urgent reform and global alignment
Combating AI deepfakes: The face of fraud has no IP rights
India’s courts are stepping up against AI deepfakes with civil remedies and stronger platform accountability
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
How public policy, government and business connect
India’s public policy reforms are shaping a more transparent, innovative and business-friendly economy
Promoters have their cake and eat it too: SEBI’s sweet take on ESOPs
SEBI’s 2025 amendment lets founders retain ESOPs even after being classified as promoters in IPOs
Mapping a path through M&A law
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On the road to regulation
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Legal developments on restructuring & insolvency
Frameworks focused on restructuring companies in distress are becoming more transparent in Singapore and Taiwan
Compliance under China’s new AFSL rules
China’s new AFSL rules tighten sanctions enforcement and reshape corporate compliance duties
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India rising, borders fading
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China Business Law Awards 2025
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Parallel worlds in attaching corporate insolvency assets
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Aligning regulation with ease of doing business
India streamlines rules to boost investment and simplify business
Easy redomiciling of foreign entities – a game changer
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CMS hires partner to boost energy, infrastructure focus
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Helmsman names new corporate, banking and finance director
Helmsman has appointed Teoh Su Yin as the new corporate, banking and finance director
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
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
KICA workshop returns with focus on care-driven leadership
KICA’s 2025 Workshop, featuring Jaebyung Park of Caredoc, will focus on leadership in "The Era of Great Care
ACCHK’s Pro Bono Week champions access to justice
ACCHK supported Hong Kong Pro Bono Week 2025, advocating access to justice through events uniting legal professionals, NGOs, and students
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