IBBI issues guidelines on appointing insolvency professionals
IBBI has issued guidelines for insolvency professionals appointed as resolution professionals, liquidators, and trustees
India’s International A-List 2025: Make your nominations now!
India Business Law Journal invites nominations for the top foreign lawyers working on India-related matters
Senior counsel Siraj Omar launches disputes-focused firm
Senior counsel Siraj Omar, with co-founder Allister Tan, has launched disputes-focused Siraj Omar LLC in Singapore
Knowing is half the battle
China-UAE trade growth drives unique arbitration challenges for Chinese companies
Jia Yuan recruits capital markets specialist
Sun Ye joins Jia Yuan Law as senior partner, specializing in capital markets and cross-border M&A, splitting time between Beijing, Shang
Philippines Law Firm Awards
Asia business law journal presents our top law firms in the Philippines for 2024
Five firms lead on SEA’s largest data campus financing
Yondr Group secures USD900 million for Southeast Asia’s largest data centre campus
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Tax system must match India’s economic ambitions
India’s rapid economic growth is driven by its demographic advantage and development ambitions
AI does not absolve data privacy responsibility
SEBI’s amendments require regulated entities using AI/ML tools to ensure data privacy and compliance
A comparison of developments in healthtech
South Korea boosts drug development; Russia tackles telemedicine and data protection
Strict environmental licensing in Brazil
Environmental licensing in Brazil requires strict compliance with regulations to ensure environmental protection
MARKET PULSE
Miura & Partners enters Malaysia in expansion streak
Miura & Partners expands into Malaysia via alliance with Donovan & Ho
Dentons Lee strengthens labour practice with expert hire
Dentons Lee has strengthened its labor practice with Seon Ae Choi as senior attorney, bringing decades of HR expertise
Sreenivasan Chambers strengthens bench with key hires
Sreenivasan Chambers in Singapore has added Director Muralli Rajaram and Associate Director Claire Tan to bolster growth
Morgan Lewis cuts short Shenzhen foray as roadblocks appear
Morgan Lewis's early exit from Shenzhen in less than two years has surprised legal circles, given the city's booming tech sector
Timothy Franklyn takes over as deputy MP at Fox & Mandal
Timothy Franklyn has joined Fox & Mandal as deputy managing partner and capital markets head in Bengaluru
Ashurst zeros in on project growth with new energy partner
Ashurst has hired Teruma Naito to boost its energy transition and infrastructure capabilities in Tokyo
CORRESPONDENTS
Setting sail with Philippine offshore wind
The Philippines is boosting its renewable energy transition, focusing on offshore wind
Navigating crossroads: Balancing MSME protections and banking regulations
The Supreme Court's judgment in M/s Pro Knits v Canara Bank bolsters MSMEs in financial distress
Battle over whether information public or private
India's AI discussions focus on LLMs, standards, AI safety, and IndiaAI programme costs and benefits
New exits for shareholders under revised Company Law
The revised Company Law offers new shareholder exit mechanisms, including share repurchase and compulsory deregistration
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
A comparison of laws on anti-bribery
China and Japan prioritize strengthening laws and enforcement to combat bribery and corruption
Comparison of legal developments in private equity
Explore key trends and challenges in private equity disputes in China and India
FEATURES
The A-List 2024-25: Growth Drivers
China Business Law Journal highlights Chinese and international lawyers who drove key market-shaping deals and projects this year
Korea Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms. Miran Lim and Byung Jin Park report
The A-List: Vietnam’s top lawyers 2024
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the A-List of Vietnam’s top 100 lawyers plus 10 legal icons
2024: Keep up!
A wrap-up of the year’s most significant events affecting legal in the region, and how they impacted in-house counsel, policymakers, regulators and law firms
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SMEs see ESG clauses as sustainability drivers
Startups are increasingly adopting ESG practices as strategic imperatives beyond regulatory compliance
The A-List 2024-25: Visionaries
The A-List 2024-25: Legal leaders and influential lawyers in China's legal market
MOST READ
Future Legal Leaders 2025
In an era where robust leadership is vital for success in the legal sector, India Business Law Journal recognises the rising stars of India’s legal community
Nominate now! Thailand Law Firm Awards 2025
Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the 2025 Thailand Law Firm Awards, the results of which will be announced in March 2025
Pair act for ADB on USD100m loan to SK Finance
TT&A and Watson Farley & Williams advised ADB on a USD100 million loan to SK Finance
India secures USD850m in ADB green, manufacturing loans
India secured two ADB loans totaling USD850 million for green infrastructure and manufacturing supply chains
Ex-HHP trade head branches out in Jakarta with Anagata Law
Riza Buditomo, former Baker McKenzie partner, will launch Jakarta-based Anagata Law Firm on 14 January
Quartet drives largest Cambodian microfinance sale
Bank SinoPac has acquired Amret Microfinance for USD 550 million, marking Cambodia's largest deal
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
ACC Singapore hosts sparkling year-end party
ACC Singapore hosted a "Sparkle and Cheer" year-end party on 5 December at PS Cafe
JICN strengthens ties at year-end dinner
JICN hosted a year-end dinner in Tokyo to strengthen connections and plan for 2025
SCCA celebrates 22nd anniversary
SCCA celebrated its 22nd anniversary with a gala and Chief Legal Officer Awards.
ACC Hong Kong marks annual event
ACC Hong Kong's event featured Stuart Palm and Madam Justice Yvonne Cheng
CHINA LEXICON
Lexicon: 150
Lexicon's 150th column celebrates Chinese legal pioneers in common law jurisdictions, reflecting on their lives & achievements
Service by public notice
This column explains when court documents may be served via public notice, such as posting in newspapers
Deal structuring
Deal structuring skills are vital for junior lawyers' career growth, focusing on commercial acumen and legal expertise to enhance transaction efficiency
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