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PunoLaw senior partner joins Philippines’ Department of Energy
PunoLaw partner Maria Lethel C Alburo-Mejia appointed DOE assistant secretary in the Philippines
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Zhong Lun expands its capital markets practice with new Hong Kong partner Wu Hao
Firms deliver on IHC’s USD1bn stake buy in India’s Sammaan
IHC’s billion-dollar investment boosts Sammaan Capital’s growth in India’s NBFC sector
Bird & Bird strengthens hospitality offering with new co-head
Bird & Bird hires Andrew MacGeoch as Asia-Pacific hospitality co-head in Singapore
No time to rest
The Revenue of 111 Chinese law firms depicts a struggling legal market and a rampant race for survival
Trilegal, DSK assist on Laser Power’s INR12 billion IPO
Trilegal advises Laser Power & Infra on its INR12 billion IPO in India
China securities regulator to raise whistleblower rewards
CSRC and Ministry of Finance propose raising whistleblower rewards to RMB1m, with consultation open until 30 Oct
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When civil meets criminal: Resolving finance conflicts
The article explores how civil and criminal laws intersect in financial disputes, emphasizing asset recovery, liability, and litigation strategy
Arbitration v litigation in commercial dispute resolution
Dispute resolution unlocked: Finding your business’ perfect fit
IBC a business advantage not an obstacle
India’s insolvency and bankruptcy code builds confidence, strengthens resilience, and transforms distressed assets into growth opportunities
Hospitals in India a healthy investment opportunity
Foreign investors find India’s hospital sector an appealing opportunity with strong growth and regulatory maturity
MARKET PULSE
Surya Karan Sambyal joins CMS IndusLaw as partner in Mumbai
Surya Karan Sambyal joins CMS IndusLaw as partner in international arbitration in Mumbai
More than 100 leading law firms join IBLJ Listings for 2025-26
India Business Law Journal is proud to unveil the 2025–26 IBLJ Law Firm Listings, the world’s most comprehensive directory of Indian law firms
Hogan Lovells’ new Asia head sets key growth areas
Hogan Lovells named Owen Chan as Asia-Pacific regional managing partner and member of its International Management Committee
Japan’s Miura breaks into Philippines in SEA expansion
Miura & Partners entered the Philippines via a Manila office with Feria Tantoco Daos, expanding its SE Asia network
Dishi Bhomawat strengthens Touchstone’s M&A team in Mumbai
Dishi Bhomawat joins Touchstone Partners as counsel, strengthening private equity and M&A expertise in Mumbai
Four former IC Universal lawyers set up Aequitas Law Partners
Aequitas Law Partners launches in Mumbai with four former IC Universal Legal partners bringing strong expertise in corporate and regulatory law
CORRESPONDENTS
Foreign arbitration must be independent but fair
Indian courts balance party autonomy and judicial oversight in anti-arbitration injunctions
Forms and consents still govern digital commerce
India’s new digital personal data law demands clear consent notices and request forms with user opt-in
Esports win as all bets off for gamblers
India bans real-money gaming under new law
Standstill period pitfalls in M&A transactions
CCI tightens scrutiny on gun jumping and CSI sharing in M&A standstill periods
Independent AI key to India’s global power
India must assert AI sovereignty to drive innovation, security and global leadership
Confusion about who rules on corporate governance
Delhi HC sets aside interim injunction in director removal dispute, highlights corporate governance limits under arbitration law
Government gambles heavily on prohibiting online money gaming
India’s new Online Gaming Act bans all real-money games, raising constitutional and regulatory concerns
Price of a pink slip – Delhi High Court’s defamation ruling
Delhi High Court rules on wrongful termination and defamation in Abhijit Mishra v WIPRO
Executing deeds under Singapore law
LSS CPC guidance (Aug 2025) addresses electronic execution of Singapore law-governed deeds and foreign company execution in banking transactions
Online Gaming Act, 2025: Game over for RMG?
India’s new Online Gaming Act bans all real money gaming, triggering industry collapse and regulatory disputes
Judicial perspective of covenants in Indian work contracts
Indian courts uphold fair employment bonds but consistently strike down post-employment non-compete clauses as restraints on trade
Reshaping employment bonds and restrictive covenants
Indian courts now emphasize fairness and proportionality in employment bonds and restrictive covenants
Compliance, recommendations for addressing occupational hazards
Employers must arrange health exams for workers exposed to occupational hazards, as required by law
Case analysis: Patent dispute settled with compensation
With rising competition and patent infringements, resolving disputes swiftly and efficiently is now a key concern for firms
Korea outbound investment guide 2025
Korean investors looking further afield will find risk and reward in key destinations. Our experts bring you up to speed and well prepared for the outward journey
FEATURES
Into compliance: Deeper waters
Senior partners dissect new compliance challenges while offering advice for navigating deeper waters of regulation
Embracing risk
As capital markets resurrect, how can businesses capitalise on opportunities amid risks and nagging uncertainties?
Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2025
Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms
Danantara dream
Former Assegaf Hamzah & Partners managing partner Bono Adji has taken on the challenge of building the legal foundations of Danantara, Indonesia’s newest sovereign wealth fund
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Integrating public and commercial health insurance
NHSA’s late-2024 policies aim to boost commercial insurance via public health insurance, marking a new phase in China’s system
Consider enforceability in drafting cross-border arbitration contracts
Cross-border disputes show how the choice of law, seat, and institutional rules in arbitration can determine enforceability
Pay to play a GIFT to innovation
IFSCA introduces the platform play model to boost GIFT City fund management
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The Philippines top lawyers 2025
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession
TMT in transition
Advances in technology are reshaping media and telecoms, with regulators in the Philippines
Firms act on CPIC’s record-breaking HKD16bn convertible bonds
Baker McKenzie, FenXun Partners, King & Wood Mallesons, Linklaters and Haiwen & Partners have assisted China Pacific Insurance (CPIC)
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
ACCHK hosts event for HK competition law’s 10th anniversary
ACCHK and Linklaters to host 10th anniversary event of Hong Kong Competition Law on 11 December in Central
IHCF Fall Academy 2025 attracts corporate counsel in Seoul
IHCF hosted its Fall Academy on 20 Sept in Seoul, drawing 100+ participants from member companies and law firms
GCAI hosts legal leaders to chart vision for reform roadmap
GCAI hosted India’s top legal, judicial and policy leaders at its Nyaya Nirmaan conclave to chart a reform roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047
SCCA highlights collaboration as global trade order shifts
The SCCA co-hosted the Global Trade Congress in Singapore, stressing collaboration in global trade
CHINA LEXICON
Typewriters and the law
Artificial intelligence (AI) has started to revolutionise many workplaces and businesses
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
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