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ACC Singapore wins global award for SICC partnership
ACC Singapore’s SICC partnership wins global award, strengthening judicial engagement and dispute resolution awareness
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
Milbank bulks up Seoul office with major partner coup
Milbank strengthens Seoul energy and infrastructure finance practice with veteran lawyer Joo Hee Lee’s arrival
InsuranceDekho and RenewBuy unite in USD1bn merger
InsuranceDekho and RenewBuy merge to create India’s largest AI-enabled insurance distribution platform
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
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
MARKET PULSE
Stephenson Harwood acquires DLA Piper’s Bangkok office
Stephenson Harwood expands in Thailand by acquiring DLA Piper’s Bangkok office and legal team.
AI-generated legal arguments under scrutiny at ADR forum
Arbitration experts warn AI could undermine lawyer-client trust while stressing the need for human judgment and oversight
JunHe hires capital markets partner in Hong Kong
JunHe hires Shani Chan as a partner at its Hong Kong office
Supreme Court justice highlights Korea’s arbitration strengths
South Korea’s hybrid legal tradition, globalised lawyers and judicial reforms could boost Seoul’s arbitration credentials.
King & Wood adds three partners in China and US
King & Wood hires partners Arthur Zhang, Wu Nan and Zhao Shuang to its Shanghai, Guangzhou and Silicon Valley offices, respectively
Clyde & Co lands aviation partner in Hong Kong
Clyde & Co grows its global aviation practice with the addition of partner Tannie Kwong in Hong Kong
CORRESPONDENTS
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
Spectrum judgment’s impact on resolution of regulated entities
Reconciling insolvency and regulation in natural resource sectors after India’s telecoms spectrum ruling
Philippine reforms aim to ease transmission bottlenecks
Philippines transmission delays strand new plants as DOE, ERC reforms let GenCos build shared lines.
Champerty on third-party funding in Philippines arbitration
Supreme Court ruling in RODCO v Ross keeps third-party funding possible for Philippines arbitration claims
Unfair competition in AI agent commerce
As AI recommendations and agentic procurement reshape market entry, GEO tests compliance, brand visibility, and fair competition
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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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
Covered: A decade of deals
From rose-scented car tyres to multibillion-dollar M&A, Asia Business Law Journal’s 10th anniversary special report revisits the region’s most striking deals of the past decade
Biggest trends
Asia Business Law Journal’s 10th anniversary special report explores the trends, risks and innovations that have reshaped the region’s legal market over the past decade
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
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
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
SCCA hosts first overseas in-house counsel event in Tokyo
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) and Epiq held their inaugural overseas event in Tokyo
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.
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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