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Sidley Austin has recently added Lin Jiqiang as a partner in its New York office, further strengthening the firm’s life sciences practice
Former senior partner joins Hozu Capital as co-founder, COO
Third-party funding institution Hozu Capital appoints Cindy Huang as co-founder and chief operating officer
Taiwan wind project secures USD1.7bn in incremental financing
The Hai Long offshore wind project in Taiwan secures NTD55 billion (USD1.7 billion) in incremental financing
Jingtian & Gongcheng adds partners in three Chinese cities
Jingtian & Gongcheng hires Liao Jun, Cheng Keni and Gu Peitao as partners in its Chongqing, Guangzhou and Shanghai offices, respectively
VAL to open Bonifacio Global City office in September
Philippine law firm VAL will open an office in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in September
Shanghai Electric in world’s first corporate FTZ offshore bonds
Shanghai Electric issues world’s first corporate free-trade zone offshore bonds
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Issues in cross-border JVs with India
India cross-border JV investors chase market access as governance gaps drive disputes, deadlocks and exits
Keeping the ‘judge’ in judgment
India’s Supreme Court drafts courtroom AI rules, prioritising human judges, banning algorithmic outcomes and citations
India’s digital copyright framework needs clarifying
India-Japan copyright asymmetry complicates LLM training legality, underscoring urgent need for Delhi’s tailored TDM exception
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
MARKET PULSE
Donaldson & Burkinshaw adds M&A and employment team lead
Singapore’s Donaldson & Burkinshaw recruits Lynn Soh as a corporate and commercial partner and team lead of the M&A and employment practices.
Desai & Diwanji onboards Anubhav Mehta as banking partner
Anubhav Mehta joins Desai & Diwanji as a partner in its banking and finance practice
DSK Legal UAE adds Moitreyee Banerjee as Abu Dhabi consultant
Moitreyee Banerjee will bring more than 15 years of banking and finance experience to the DSK Legal UAE team as a consultant at the firm’s Abu Dhabi office
Yulchon appoints ex-Supreme Court justice as senior adviser
South Korean law firm Yulchon hires former Supreme Court justice Jung Hwa Park as a senior adviser
Merits & Tree hires dispute partners in Shanghai and Beijing
Merits & Tree Law Offices hires Xue Yizhong and Zhang Jinhui as partners at its Shanghai and Beijing offices, respectively
Grandway brings in partners for Suzhou and Shanghai offices
Grandway Law Offices hires Xu Wei, Zhu Ting and Yang Yu as partners, strengthening its capital markets and intellectual property practices
CORRESPONDENTS
Land of opportunity? Investing in India’s defence sector
India’s defence market surges as foreign investors back indigenisation, M&A and strategic partnerships under reforms
Non-compete agreements in the Philippines
Philippine courts assess non-compete agreements based on reasonableness, business interests and public policy.
RBI tightening rules on financial product marketing
RBI tightens rules on bank product advertising, sales and consent under 2026 amendment, which takes effect in January 2027
New ICC Arbitration Rules modernise dispute resolution
ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 modernise procedures, enhance efficiency, transparency, case management and expedite dispute resolution
Structuring AI data centre investment in the Philippines
Structuring foreign investment in Philippine AI data centres amid land and water nationality restrictions
India’s role in UN tax co-operation convention
UN Framework Convention, International Tax Co-operation, Developing Country Representation, Taxing Rights Allocation, Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)
Rethinking due diligence for Indian AI deals
AI investments in India demand layered diligence across data, IP, governance, compliance and talent
PMLA free pass dilutes insolvency moratorium
NCLAT limits NCLT oversight as Enforcement Directorate withdraws corporate debtor funds despite IBC moratorium ruling
Zee-Nykaa copyright dispute and music licensing models in India
Zee-Nykaa copyright row highlights limits of Instagram music licences for commercial reels in India’s economy
Using international commercial arbitration cost-effectively
Practical strategies for cost-effective international arbitration through expedited procedures, streamlined evidence and virtual hearings
Hybrid funds in the Cayman Islands
Hybrid funds blend hedge fund liquidity with private equity lock-ups, balancing flexibility, investor appeal and complexity
Nominee shareholding: Transferring shares not yet due
The recent overhaul of the capital subscription regime has brought new complexities
M&A: The real deal
A practical guide to deals and market trends in Asia
Governance redefined
Corporate governance is evolving beyond compliance to encompass accountability, sustainability and long-term value
Built for finance
As investment flows into infrastructure, renewables and emerging technologies, project finance continues to evolve
FEATURES
When seniority demands separation
Disputes partners must leave their law firms in order to practise as senior advocates. IBLJ asks leading lawyers whether it is time for change
Green: Seen it or mean it?
General counsel and lawyers navigate phased-in ESG reporting
IBLJ Regional Law Firm Awards, 2026
Rewarding legal excellence in firms with their main operations outside Delhi and Mumbai
A new executive order
As law firms embrace professional management, are meddling partners driving talent away?
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
Mutual consent centres bilateral energy projects
India-Japan JCM RoI operationalises bilateral credits with dual approvals, flexible sharing and 10-year crediting cap
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Retirement cost creep
Asia ageing strains pensions, workforces and reforms across jurisdictions as governments and employers adapt fast
The foreign law firms leading on India
Now in its 20th year, IBLJ's flagship survey identifies the international firms that stand out for their expertise and impact on India-related mandates
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
Former vice minister joins Yulchon to expand global reach
Yulchon expands its cross-border talent with the appointment of former vice minister Koo Rae Cho as a senior adviser
The A-List: Japan’s top lawyers and Legal Icons
Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the most recognised lawyers in Japan’s legal industry, featuring the country’s top 100 lawyers plus 30 Legal Icons
CBLJ In-house Impact Awards open for submission
The 2026 In-house Impact Awards are open for submissions, recognizing in-house legal teams' contributions
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
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
SCCA’s student chapter debate spotlights AI copyright
Ownership of AI-generated content took centre stage in a debate at the SCCA GenA2Z, an annual initiative exploring emerging issues shaping the legal industry
JILA backs first overseas ICC conference in outreach milestone
The Japan In-House Lawyers Association (JILA) marks global outreach milestone after officially supporting the 11th ICC Asia-Pacific Conference in Singapore
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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