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Chinese GCs, arbitrators and senior counsel on ad hoc arbitration and the new seat regime
History, law and international relations
This column has previously discussed the life and career of William Ah Ket, the first known barrister in Australia of Chinese descent, and other legal pioneers
Ashurst Perkins Coie adds Singapore tech transactions partner
Ashurst Perkins Coie strengthens Singapore technology transactions practice with Ying Wang’s arrival from Simmons & Simmons
Yinson Azalea Production announces USD1.45bn bond offering
Yinson Azalea Production raises record USD1.45bn FPSO bond, refinancing Agogo vessel with multinational legal support
JSA rebrands on its 35th anniversary
JSA unveils new brand identity, marking 35 years and reaffirming its institutional model
Natixis CIB acquires Japan’s Sangyo Sosei Advisory
Clifford Chance advised Natixis CIB's acquisition of Sangyo Sosei Advisory, strengthening Japan investment banking capabilities
MCA extends deadlines and relaxes fees for financial filings
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has extended deadlines and relaxed additional fees for filing cost audit reports, financial statements and annual returns
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
China’s outbound investment and AI implications
Global expansion hinges on compliance, security review and post-deal reporting, spanning algorithms to cross-border data
Terminating concert-party agreements after IPO failure
After an IPO setback, where do voting pacts end? A practical look at corporate governance, exit routes and breach liability
Limitations to pursuing an ABS manager’s liability
When ABS underlying assets are fabricated, how can investors hold the manager liable? This piece examines the contractual and tortious routes, and where liability should end
The IP code of biopharma BD
China’s biotech out-licensing is moving beyond single patents to platforms, algorithms and trade secrets
MARKET PULSE
Linklaters appoints new national managing partner for Seoul
Linklaters appoints Daniel Kwon as national managing partner for Seoul following Joo Hee Lee’s departure
China Commercial recruits Web3 lawyer as a senior consultant
Experienced Web3 lawyer Joshua Chu joins China Commercial Law Firm’s Hong Kong office
Pinsent Masons unveils innovation, transformation co-chairs
Pinsent Masons appoints Clare Francis and Stacey Bairner to drive innovation and legal transformation
Korean tycoon engages Yulchon to appeal record divorce award
Yulchon joins the appeal in South Korea’s largest private divorce property settlement
Senior intellectual property partner joins Zhonglun W&D
Zhonglun W&D Law Firm has added senior intellectual property partner Wang Yadong and his seven-lawyer team
HFW adds insurance partner with China background in London
Holman Fenwick Willan adds insurance partner Nelson Wang, former head of China desk of DAC Beachcroft, to its London office
CORRESPONDENTS
Legal risks and compliance in corporate use of AI
As AI tools move into frontline business operations, companies face compliance challenges beyond efficiency, from cross-border data and copyright to open-source code and algorithm governance
Tackling compliance risks in AI content creation
AI tools are now common in outsourced creative work. Learn how to manage compliance, IP ownership and data risks before they escalate
Guidelines for distressed property projects reassure investors
New rules on administrator selection, asset release and buyer claim priority are reshaping diligence and pricing for stalled projects
First sale rule under pressure
US first sale scrutiny raises compliance stakes for Philippine exporters amid evolving customs valuation regimes
Philippine pharmaceutical patent strategies
Philippine pharmaceuticals can maximise innovation value through strategic patent protection of drugs, uses, formulations and processes
The art of utilising legal AI for legal professionals
In the art world, there is an old saying that “good artists copy, great artists steal”
Supreme Court clarifies roles in TTC property dispute
Supreme Court clarifies MIDC service charges, property tax powers and exemptions in TTC industrial areas dispute
Reforms widen routes into Indian real estate
Regulatory reforms expand Indian real estate capital access via SM REITs, ECBs, bank financing opportunities
VPS Healthcare impact on M&A indemnity drafting
Supreme Court ruling in VPS case impacts M&A indemnity drafting to ensure protections
Post-award risk to encashed bank guarantees
Supreme Court held EPC bank guarantee encashment not conclusive; section 9 may compel deposit pending section 34 challenge
Key features, requirements of BVI private investment funds
FSC recognition, requirements, notifications and filings are among key features of BVI private investment funds
Hong Kong’s listing framework: The next phase
From exchange competition to confidential filings, Hong Kong is reshaping market access, and companies must reassess timing, cost and compliance room
The rules of work
A practical guide to employment laws across Asia, covering recruitment, workplace regulations, employee rights and termination requirements
Two sides of the coin
Compare how two jurisdictions are regulating stablecoins as their role in digital finance grows, with differing approaches to oversight and compliance
TMT plugs in
From AI and data protection to licensing and digital infrastructure, regulatory change across Asia is moving from policy to practice
Where ADR fits in IP disputes
Indian courts now allow arbitration for contract-linked IP disputes, excluding validity, public-rights claims; ADR grows
FEATURES
Offshore, not off the hook
CRS 2.0 and offshore trust rules tighten tax oversight as senior partners map out responses
Glimmers of light
Revenue data and insights from 128 Chinese law firms reveal how the legal market is bouncing back and forging a fresh path onward
The Philippines top lawyers 2026
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the Philippines’ legal profession
Two hats and a new outfit
A detailed look at how the company secretary manages cross-border governance, risk, compliance and culture after an overseas acquisition
VIDEOS
Compliance for exports of dual-use items to Japan
China’s tighter watch list regime for Japan-bound dual-use trade is forcing Chinese suppliers to upgrade screening and licensing
Singapore Budget 2026: AI growth, risks and governance
Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates AI adoption, highlighting legal risks and governance needs for businesses
Courts will not reprice agreed commercial bargains
Supreme Court backs agreed rate of interest, reinforcing party autonomy and rejecting penal challenges in commercial arbitration
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Latest Business Law Updates in Asia 2026
A roundup of noteworthy legal developments in the region
Japan’s ‘nextgen’ global capability centre in Haryana
Haryana GCC Policy 2026 offers decade-long incentives for global capability centres, boosting Japanese participation
Attracting capital and building investor confidence in India
India’s FDI shifts from attraction to retention as USD1.2 trillion inflows test predictability and exits now
Cybersecurity for power infrastructure: Regulatory needs
Central Electricity Authority cyber rules tighten OT-IT segregation, incident reporting, vendor controls, audits and penalties from 2027
MSME Amendment Bill reshapes commercial disputes
MSMED amendment bill 2026 reshapes MSME disputes with tighter timelines, stronger recovery, insolvency-linked enforcement risks
Champerty on third-party funding in Philippines arbitration
Supreme Court ruling in RODCO v Ross keeps third-party funding possible for Philippines arbitration claims
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
ACC Singapore wins global award for SICC partnership
ACC Singapore’s SICC partnership wins global award, strengthening judicial engagement and dispute resolution awareness
JILA marks 25 years of in-house legal growth
JILA marks 25 years, celebrating the growth of Japan’s in-house legal community and future leadership
GCAI brings leaders together for India’s 2047 vision
GCAI convenes leaders in New Delhi to shape India’s 2047 legal framework for global economy
An ongoing in-house agenda
In the past decade, Asia Business Law Journal has featured the initiatives, activities and achievements of in-house counsel associations across the region, documenting the changing role and growing influence of the profession
CHINA LEXICON
Employment contracts and non-compete clauses
As discussed in a previous column, it is common in commercial transactions for the parties to agree to a non-compete clause
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
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