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Rajendra Patil bolsters banking practice at SNG in Mumbai
Rajendra Patil has joined SNG & Partners as a partner in its banking & finance practice at the Mumbai office
Former SIAC South Asia head in charge of RPC’s India desk
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC) has recruited Ankit Goyal, former head of South Asia at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), to lead its India desk
Malaysia’s RDS hires former head of practice at Rahmat Lim
RDS Partnership has bolstered its energy, infrastructure and projects practice with the appointment of Kamilah Kasim as a partner
Herbert Smith adds project finance partner in Singapore
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has brought in Ben Thompson as a partner in Singapore to boost its energy and infrastructure capabilities in South and Southeast Asia
Firms advise on GSK’s USD2.2bn RAPT buy, accesses China drug
British pharmaceutical giant GSK has entered an agreement to acquire US-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company RAPT Therapeutics for around USD2.2 billion
Firms act on snack retailer Busy Ming’s HKD3.67bn HKEX IPO
Snack retailer Busy Ming raised HKD 3.67 bn in its HKEX IPO. Clifford Chance, CM Law Firm, Cleary Gottlieb, Jingtian & Gongcheng and Han Kun advised on the transaction
Firms assist on Zijin Gold’s CAD5.5bn buy of Canadian peer
Zijin Gold plans to acquire Allied Gold for CAD 5.5 billion. Cassels Brock & Blackwell, Fasken and Paul Weiss advised on the deal
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Philippine Supreme Court applies new rule on duplicates as evidence
The 2019 Proposed Amendments to the Revised Rules on Evidence (2019 amendments)introduced the new rule that a duplicate is admissible to the same extent as an original
Harnessing capital market waves
Market reforms, investor activity and fundraising trends highlight the investment ecosystems in Hong Kong and Taiwan
BVI company restoration: Court process, requirements
This article looks briefly at how an application can be made to the court in the British Virgin Islands (BVI)
MARKET PULSE
Harman Walia quits CMS IndusLaw, joins Anagram Partners
Harman Walia has joined Anagram Partners as a partner in its corporate practice at the New Delhi office and will start from 1 February 2026
International A-List 2026: Make your nominations now!
Please make your nominations for India Business Law Journal's International A-List below
Malaysia’s Skrine opens India desk to tap cross-border work
Malaysian law firm Skrine has launched a dedicated India desk in response to a sharp increase in cross-border corporate activity between the two countries
Hyosung GC joins D&A, bolsters takeover defence practice
South Korean law firm D&A has strengthened its corporate practice with the addition of former Hyosung Group general counsel Cheon Su Kim as a partner at its Seoul office
Hui Zhong recruits international arbitration talent in HK
Hui Zhong Law Firm has hired Kitty Zheng as a partner and Wu Hao as counsel at its Hong Kong office
Jia Yuan opens branch in Changsha becoming its 8th office
Jia Yuan Law Offices has opened an office in Changsha, marking another expansion move following the opening of its Wuhan office
CORRESPONDENTS
Budget 2026: Mission reforms, FDI surge, tariff choices ahead
Budget 2026 at India’s inflexion point: Mission-mode reforms, FDI momentum, tariff recalibration and supply-chain upgrade
RBI draft rules open bank acquisition finance for listed M&A
RBI draft directions open bank acquisition finance for listed acquirers, enabling MBOs, LBOs and cheaper M&A
Insolvency directors’ duties shift to creditors under IBC section 66
Directors’ duties shift to creditors in insolvency: Section 66 liability for fraudulent and wrongful trading risks
Either or survivor bank accounts: Rights of heirs explained
Clarifying rights in ‘either or survivor’ bank accounts, fixed deposits and banks’ legal obligations
Corporate IP disputes: Navigating failed deals, JVs and founder conflicts
For many businesses, intellectual property sits at the heart of enterprise value
Japan powers AP-Telangana real estate and investment boom
Japan powers dynamic real estate and investment corridor across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in India
Philippine mining laws: community and environmental mandates
Philippine mining laws, particularly the Philippine Mining Act of 1995, impose mandatory obligations on mining companies that extend beyond mineral extraction
Taiwan’s cross-border semiconductor controls: Export, security and investment regulations
A tougher regulatory framework is set to redefine how critical semiconductor technologies can move across borders
Through the lens: anti-bribery and corporate risk across Asia
A regional snapshot of how China, Hong Kong, India and Taiwan are tightening anti-bribery laws, enforcement and compliance for businesses
Shaping litigation in India and Taiwan
While India expands its dispute resolution toolkit through arbitration and regulatory reform, Taiwan is sharpening efficiencies with court fee changes and mediation-first approaches
Investment models and risk mitigation in distressed real estate
As China’s real estate sector continues its downward adjustment, multiple developers are entangled in debt distress
FEATURES
Korea Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms
Where roads diverge
The relationship between RERA and arbitration needs clarification to enable fair resolution of real estate disputes
A-List: India’s most recommended lawyers
Honouring the A-List lawyers, Vanguards and Legal Icons who are irreplaceable to their clients
A unifying force
From pandemic disruption to regional expansion, Arlene Lapuz-Ureta talks to Sheryl Ubana about uniting Asia-Pacific in-house counsel
VIDEOS
Preserving corporate reputation: Cost of disconnected teams
Anli Partners' Catherine Guo, a former journalist and veteran litigator, argues that failing to break down interdepartmental silos
Inclusive workplaces: The Workplace Fairness Act
Singapore enacts the Workplace Fairness Act to prevent discrimination and ensure fair employment practices
RBI regulatory sandbox: Lifting innovation, consumer safety
Strengthening India’s regulatory sandboxes to balance innovation, consumer protection and growth in the digital economy
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Philippines Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal names the top law firms in the Philippines
The A-List: Vietnam’s top lawyers 2025
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the A-List of Vietnam’s top 100 lawyers plus 12 legal icons
Healthcare M&A in India – What’s driving deals?
Regulation reshapes India healthcare M&A: Structuring deals for compliant, scalable and sustainable investment growth
Hospital deals: Terms behind the headlines
Mitigating hidden regulatory, tax, property and liability risks in India’s hospital sector investments
IPBA conference heads to New Delhi in February
The Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) will bring its flagship Annual Meeting and Conference to New Delhi from 25-28 February
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
ACC Singapore names Nathalia Lossovska as new head
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Singapore has appointed Nathalia Lossovska as its new president
KICA extends Jaehwan Lee’s presidency to 2027 at Seoul event
The Korea In-House Counsel Association (KICA), the country’s largest in-house counsel association, has reappointed Jaehwan Lee, the chief legal officer of Musinsa, as its 8th president
JILA joins APCCA as 8th member
Marking a significant milestone in regional collaboration among in-house legal professionals
Japan In-House Counsel Network announces new leadership
The Japan In-House Counsel Network (JICN) has appointed Novo Nordisk general counsel Akiko Kikuchi as its new co-president to lead alongside Angela Yuen
CHINA LEXICON
The immovables rule
The UK Supreme Court’s 2024 decision in Kireeva v Bedzhamov reaffirms the absolute nature of the immovables rule
Skills training for corporate counsel
China strengthens training rules for corporate counsel
Institutional law reform
Law reform bodies play key roles in updating legal systems in common law jurisdictions and the PRC
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