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Retirement cost creep
Asia ageing strains pensions, workforces and reforms across jurisdictions as governments and employers adapt fast
IBBI proposes one-stop solution digital insolvency platform
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) is seeking stakeholder input on a proposed unified digital Integrated Platform for Insolvency Ecosystem (iPIE)
Chiraagdeep Singh Dhillon to head Equilex’s banking practice
Chiraagdeep Singh Dhillon joins Equilex as a partner to head the firm’s banking and finance practice
Alun Evans rejoins Linklaters from Sidley Austin in Singapore
Linklaters bolsters the firm’s corporate practice in Singapore with the return of Alun Evans as a partner
Japan’s Archion completes USD1.3bn secondary share offering
Firms assist on the JPY204.8 billion (USD1.3 billion) secondary offering of Archion Corporation shares by Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor.
CAM, Hogan Lovells, S&R act on Lohia’s USD115m IPO
Firms counsel global textile machinery manufacturer Lohia Corp’s successful USD115 million IPO on the NSE and BSE on 30 July 2026
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Hybrid funds in Cayman Islands balance flexibility, appeal
Hybrid funds blend hedge fund liquidity with private equity lock-ups, balancing flexibility, investor appeal and complexity
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
MARKET PULSE
Clyde & Co hires arbitration and litigation partner in Perth
Clyde & Co beefs up arbitration talent in Australia with the addition of Andrew Pullinger as a Perth partner
Arnold & Porter adds former Yulchon partner in Seoul
Arnold & Porter lifts corporate and finance practice in South Korea with onboarding of Chee-Kwan Kim as a partner in its M&A team in Seoul
Grandall adds asset management and finance partners
Grandall Law Firm recruits Xie Zhensheng and Cui Bo as equity partners at its Guangzhou and Xi’an offices, respectively
Azmi & Associates to set up shariah practice with new partner
Malaysia’s Azmi & Associates will establish a dedicated shariah practice after appointing Encik Nan Muhammad Ridhwan Rosnan as a partner
Freshfields appoints Tim Mak as Hong Kong managing partner
Freshfields names Tim Mak as Hong Kong managing partner to succeed Matthew O’Callaghan, who remains as regional managing partner for Asia
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
CORRESPONDENTS
Nominee shareholding: Transferring shares not yet due
The recent overhaul of the capital subscription regime has brought new complexities
18A listings amid a more nuanced regulation
HKEX sharpens 18A review, prioritising verifiable product development chains
Debt restructuring centres in legal practice
Out-of-court debt restructuring centers are growing in China, linking workouts with pre-reorganisation for lenders and distressed investors.
HKEX enforcement cases highlight top-level accountability
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has consistently emphasised the importance of listed issuers complying with its listing rules
M&A in AI: Redefining dealmaking
When AI cannot be built quickly, boards must acquire capability and rethink India’s M&A playbook
Navigating legal risks for tech startups
Fast growing tech innovators typically navigate complex funding deals, equity incentives and collaboration agreements
Navigating criminal risks in supply chain finance
Circular transactions with documents and bills but no actual goods can turn civil disputes into criminal cases
Draft ASCI guidelines for SGC in advertising
India moves towards accountable AI advertising with ASCI labelling rules and IT regulations on synthetically generated content
Key facts on China’s new State Council decrees
China decrees reshape Indian cross-border deals, compliance obligations and technology, supply chain and outbound investment risk planning
IP protection in traditional opera lineage
As traditional opera gains wider audiences, questions arise over where to draw the line between shared heritage and protectable creation. Lawyers weigh in on the boundary
Compliance boundaries on AI-generated product testimonials
AI-faked user reviews risk contextualised inducement-based unfair competition
SEC and the cost of local capital market investment
Philippine investors seek US market gains as SEC warns on unregistered brokers and feeder funds
Built for finance
As investment flows into infrastructure, renewables and emerging technologies, project finance continues to evolve
Look-through supervision and compliance of shareholders & controllers
With the regulatory shift from form to substance, some of the old ways of allocating liability may soon be gone
Addressing financial disputes in ADR mechanisms
Lengthy litigation and enforcement hurdles? ADR offers flexible, efficient remedies for financial conflicts
Proving an employee’s eligibility for non-compete obligations
Non-compete agreements serve as a key legal tool for employers to protect trade secrets
FEATURES
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
Goliath’s GC
TSMC general counsel Sylvia Fang charts rise of Taiwan’s semiconductor giant on the world stage and the multijurisdictional challenges
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
A postcard from India
Chris Parsons shares his reflections on the Indian legal market’s transformation from 2005 to 2025
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
Negotiation priorities for Japanese investors in India
India-Japan M&A shifts to tech-led acquisitions, tighter risk allocation, governance planning and licensing scrutiny
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A-List: Bangladesh 2026
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal reveals the top lawyers in Bangladesh
Taiwan Law Firm Awards 2026
Asia Business Law Journal reveals Taiwan’s top law firms
Due diligence comes first in mining concessions
Mining concessions under scrutiny: Rosemoor case shows why flawless legal due diligence outweighs capital and geology
Rajah & Tann Singapore hires ‘rare find’ arbitration partner
Rajah & Tann Singapore bolsters its international arbitration practice with the appointment of partner Scott Tan
VAT compliance issues in the WESM
WESM trading anonymity challenges VAT invoicing, prompting administrative reforms for renewable energy participants and authorities
CXMT’s RMB57.9bn debut is largest A-share IPO of 2026
CXMT debuts on the SSE Star Market on 27 July, the largest A-share IPO of 2026, raising RMB57.92 billion (USD8.6 billion)
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
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
ACC APAC hosts inaugural in-house counsel event in Malaysia
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Asia Pacific marks first event in Malaysia, with networking and professional exchange
IHCF partners with newly founded Korea Mediation Institute
South Korea’s oldest in-house counsel association, IHCF, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Mediation Institute
GCAI pushes global agenda through India-UK conference
The GCAI deepens cross-border collaboration after convening senior government officials, general counsel, law firms and legal institutions from India and the UK at its London conference
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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