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Trilegal adds GIFT City office to its nationwide network
Trilegal has added to its multi-city presence in India with a new office in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The new office is located in an international financial services centre (IFSC)
Peter & Kim welcomes disputes partner Joonhak Choi in Seoul
Peter & Kim strengthens its cross-border disputes capabilities with the appointment of Joonhak Choi as a partner in Seoul
Dentons Rodyk advises Singapore’s SingLand on deal structuring
Dentons Rodyk advises Singapore Land Group (SingLand) on deal structuring for the partial redevelopment of the Marina Square complex.
Memory products maker Longsys in landmark HKD7.08bn IPO
Leading independent memory products maker Longsys Electronics debuts on the HKEX on 8 September, raising around HKD7.08 billion.
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Navigating cross-border financial data compliance and overseas regulatory conflicts
One foot in Chinese data protection law, the other in foreign discovery requests. Banks need a strategy that doesn’t sacrifice either – here’s how to start
Where equitable subordination applies to shareholder loans
When shareholder loans mask undercapitalisation, Chinese courts apply equitable subordination in bankruptcy to protect ordinary creditors from severe abuse
Proving core product eligibility for chapter 18A listing
Chapter 18A is an enticing listing prospect for biotech firms in China, but they must first prove that their golden product is genuine and truly their own
Who owns AI?
New guidelines clarify rules on inventorship, patentability and disclosure for AI-assisted inventions in the Philippines
MARKET PULSE
Fox Mandal hires Zeeshan Khan as regional banking head
Zeeshan Khan has joined Fox Mandal & Associates as a partner and head of the banking and finance practice for Mumbai and the Western India region
India’s Top Lawyers 2027: Make your nominations now!
You are invited to make nominations in three categories: Legal Icons, Star Performers and Future Legal Leaders
Guantao opens in Bishkek, links four Central Asian offices
Beijing-headquartered Guantao Law Firm opens an office in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Azmi & Associates onboards litigation, arbitration partner
Malaysian law firm Azmi & Associates onboards Rueben Mathiavaranam as a partner to shore up its litigation and arbitration capabilities
Patent attorneys launch new AI-focused law firm in Japan
Patent attorneys, Yuki Jono and Jun Aoyama, launch Aoyama Jono Patent & Law Firm in Tokyo, Japan
Shin & Kim adds white-collar expert amid ‘big systemic change’
Shin & Kim expands its white-collar defence practice with Kisoo Han joining as a partner from Kim & Chang
CORRESPONDENTS
Bride and prejudice: Gendered paths to Philippine citizenship
Love across borders, law within lines: Philippine citizenship pathways for foreign spouses marrying Filipino citizens
Creditor claims for accelerating shareholder contributions
The new Company Law empowers creditors to accelerate shareholder capital calls, but judicial tests vary
‘Golden window’ in Singapore criminal investigations
An executive need not break the law to become entangled in a Singapore criminal investigation
Fair adjustments to shareholder interests in reorganisations
Out-of-court debt restructuring centers are growing in China, linking workouts with pre-reorganisation for lenders and distressed investors
Addressing non-performing personal loans
China’s expanding consumer credit market has brought mortgages and personal lending into the financial mainstream
Tax-free importation of aircraft in Philippines
Regulatory framework allows non-franchised entities to enjoy tax-free importation of aircraft, engines and spare parts in the Philippines
Reinstating the primacy of commercial creditors
2026 IBC amendments restore distribution priorities after Rainbow Papers elevated government dues as secured claims
Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis and the 15th Five-Year Plan
Everyday Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis ambitions edge closer to reality. How should interested businesses prepare legally?
‘All risks’ claims: A manufacturer’s defence playbook
So-called “all risks” property insurance carries defined exclusions
Philippines takes step towards same-sex property rights
Josef v Ursua case affirms co-ownership rights for same-sex partners under Family Code article 148 in the Philippines
Customs recordation for TM enforcement in Philippines
Customs recordation strengthens Philippine border trademark enforcement amid surging imports and escalating counterfeit risks nationwide
Structuring private credit in Indian real estate
Private credit’s legal architecture reshapes Indian real estate finance through structuring, security and regulatory complexity
India’s new workforce governance architecture
Multinationals in India face rising risk as employment compliance converges with digital data governance obligations
New regulatory trends shaping compliance management
In recent years, tighter market regulation has thrust corporate compliance into the spotlight, leading to frequent penalties for regulatory breaches
Issues in cross-border JVs with India
India cross-border JV investors chase market access as governance gaps drive disputes, deadlocks and exits
FEATURES
Turning point
Senior practitioners break down key state asset law revisions, evaluating emerging legal risks in state-owned enterprise restructuring and asset transactions
BVI woos India
On BVI’s inaugural trade mission to India, Premier Natalio Wheatley and Minister of Financial Services Lorna Smith discuss their jurisdiction’s strengths and what it has to offer India’s fast‑growing economy
Malaysia’s top lawyers 2026
Asia Business Law Journal reveals Malaysia’s top lawyers
ANI v OpenAI ruling: Reading the tea leaves
In-house legal teams that adapt now will be better placed for the final judgment after the first ruling on AI training and copyright
VIDEOS
Dissecting invalidity of financial loan agreements
A financial loan agreement is the core legal instrument governing lending between banks, licensed financial institutions and market participants
Singapore Budget 2026: AI growth, risks and governance
Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates AI adoption, highlighting legal risks and governance needs for businesses
India’s digital copyright framework needs clarifying
India-Japan copyright asymmetry complicates LLM training legality, underscoring urgent need for Delhi’s tailored TDM exception
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VAL merges with Inicio to create full-service law firm
Philippines-based VAL merges with Inicio Law to broaden its practice areas as the firm approaches its 10th anniversary in 2027
Firms steer State Grid’s record USD2.22bn dim sum bonds
State Grid completes a landmark RMB14.9 billion (USD2.22 billion) issuance of dim sum bonds in Hong Kong
Structuring AI data centre investment in the Philippines
Structuring foreign investment in Philippine AI data centres amid land and water nationality restrictions
Former head of international arbitration quits CAM to join SAM
Shaneen Parikh joins Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM) as a partner in its dispute resolution practice in Mumbai
HSF Kramer bolsters infrastructure practice with new partner
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) adds Marcus Davenport as a partner in Melbourne
The dark patterns regime: From guidelines to enforcement
As billions are lost each year, India cracks down on dark patterns with CCPA guidelines and sectoral action
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
SCCA, GCAI forge Singapore-India in-house counsel partnership
The SCCA and the GCAI sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration between the in-house legal communities of Singapore and India.
Asian in-house counsel need distinct negotiation tactics: IMI
Asian in-house counsel should adopt negotiation strategies distinct from their Western counterparts, says International Mediation Institute (IMI) certified mediator Pascal Comvalius.
Diverse talent on ACC Hong Kong’s new board of directors
The ACCHK appoints new board of directors from diverse sectors led by president Winnie Tse
JICN cross-border M&A seminar highlights risks and trends
The practical realities of executing international transactions took centre stage at a JICN seminar in Tokyo
CHINA LEXICON
State-funded companies and corporate governance
This column has previously discussed China’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs), see China Business Law Journal, volume 8, issue 4: SOEs
Cryptocurrencies and property
The column discusses the position in common law jurisdictions, including Australia and the UK, and then provides a brief outline of the legal position in the Chinese mainland
Butterflies and legal changes
This column discusses another famous Chinese legend and its implications for social justice and the law
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