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Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2025
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JSA appoints Kanchan Sinha as retained partner in Gurugram corporate practice
RBI releases new rules on co-lending arrangements in India
RBI issues new co-lending rules effective January 2026 to streamline borrower protection and lender compliance
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
Milbank boosts corporate, M&A practice in Asia with new hire
Milbank hires Maurice Conway in Singapore to expand private equity in Southeast Asia
Walking a fine line
With uncertainty now the norm, how should general counsel navigate between risk and growth?
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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
Compliance challenges under Indonesia’s new transfer pricing rules
Indonesia upgraded its transfer pricing rules under PMK No.172/2023, aligning with global efforts to curb profit shifting
MARKET PULSE
Rajah & Tann Singapore lifts banking, aviation practices
Rajah & Tann Singapore hires Michelle Zheng to boost banking and aviation practices
Reed Smith lifts regulatory team with HK-Shanghai partner
Reed Smith hires Ji Jieni as partner in Shanghai and Hong Kong to strengthen its global regulatory enforcement team
AI law harmonisation in the spotlight at AIPPI 2025
AIPPI returns to Japan 33 years after its Tokyo event, with over 2,700 participants gathering in Yokohama from September 13-16
Rouse acquires Australian IP firm in Asia-Pacific expansion
UK-based Rouse boosts regional presence with Wrays, a 100-year-old IP firm in Australia and New Zealand
Hauzen adds fintech partner in Hong Kong from K&L Gates
Hong Kong boutique Hauzen, allied with AnJie Broad, has hired fintech specialist Jay Lee as partner, ex-K&L Gates
Cambodia’s Kinstellar Southeast Asia boosts cross-border team
Kinstellar hires Roman Hamala in Cambodia to boost cross-border deals and infrastructure
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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
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
India changes gear with new trade deal
The India-UK CETA will liberalise trade, boost key sectors like automobiles and services, and reshape post-Brexit global economic ties
UN fairness framework perhaps not fair enough
UN drafting convention to set universal fairness standards in international taxation
W&I enhancements and scrapes: Are they worth it?
Warranty and indemnity insurance is reshaping Indian M&A deals by shifting risk to insurers while offering enhancements
Pay to play a GIFT to innovation
IFSCA introduces the platform play model to boost GIFT City fund management
Patent disuse and delay kill injunction application
Delhi High Court refused Conqueror’s bid for a temporary injunction against Xiaomi
Drafting precise arbitration clauses: Lessons from SDMC v SMS Ltd
India’s Supreme Court ruling in SDMC v SMS Limited underscores that arbitration clauses must be drafted with precision to ensure enforceability
Multinational antitrust reviews in pharma M&A
In recent years, M&A in the global biopharmaceutical sector has remained highly active
Pharma market access and compliance in Pakistan
Chinese firm with Pakistan office shares insights for pharma groups and investors eyeing Pakistan’s healthcare market
Trends and challenges in employment law
Evolving worker classifications and stricter rules on dismissal highlight the challenges businesses face in navigating labour laws in these jurisdictions
Taiwan’s project finance shift
Green energy to data centres, opportunities are expanding fast with local banks and global investors playing bigger roles
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Headhunting lawyers
Legal recruiters share perspectives from the other side of the interview table
Out-licensing is in
China's out-licensing boom: legal experts share tips for seamless pharma deals
Time for a refit?
Technology and tighter budgets are pushing in-house teams to handle routine work themselves, while law firms are expected to deliver higher strategic value.
Flight protections need legal upgrade
Aviation attorney writes that India needs a dedicated law to protect the rights of passengers facing flight disruption
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Limits on non-compete clauses in employment contracts
India’s legal metrology law creates high compliance costs and urgent need for simplification to boost ease of doing business
Administrators must keep eyes on the ball
India enacts national sports governance act to reform administration and ensure athlete focus
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
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Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession
Strengthening the appellate pillar of India’s competition framework
India’s competition law appeals face delays as NCLAT handles multiple mandates
Legal matters for establishing greenfield operations in India
India pushes greenfield projects to align growth with climate and sustainability goals
Legal developments in arbitration
Supportive courts and advancing legal regimes are strengthening arbitration, but grasping jurisdictional nuances is key to success
Sidley, Skadden lead USD3.5bn Japan-US insurance merger deal
Sidley and Skadden advised on Sompo’s USD3.5 billion acquisition of Aspen
The legal appeal
How is Pune’s legal market faring while being situated next to India’s financial capital
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
Sahachai Wibuloutai passes the torch at THAI-CCA
THAI-CCA founder Sahachai Wibuloutai prepares to hand leadership to Visitsak Arunsuratpakdee in 2026
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
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
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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