Law’s unsung heroes?
Recognising the often overlooked role played by law firm business development teams
240 guests celebrate IHCF’s 25th anniversary in Seoul
The In-House Counsel Forum marked its 25th anniversary at Seoul's Four Seasons Hotel on Nov 12, with 240 attendees
Securities litigation duo bolsters Wintell’s Beijing office
Wintell & Co’s Beijing office names Cai Shuaitong and Fu Liya as senior partners, both specializing in securities litigation
Quintet acts on Asiainfo Security’s David and Goliath buy
Han Kun, Slaughter and May, Fangda, Kirkland & Ellis, and Jingtian advised on the first Star Market firm's acquisition of a Hong Kong-listed company
Commerce ministry issues fraud alert for IP industry
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a public notice warning stakeholders about fraudsters
CCI seeks to empanel digital forensic service providers
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) invites digital forensic service providers to apply for empanelment via tender
K&L Gates expands energy practice in Singapore
K&L Gates expands its energy practice in Singapore with Brad Roach and Alexandra Jones
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Workforce changes during business reorganisation
A key factor in business reorganisations is the employment status of the affected workforce
Legal hurdles thwart Japanese companies in Telangana, AP
Rising Japanese investment in Indian manufacturing reflects resource availability, relaxed FDI policies, and foreign trade agreements
MARKET PULSE
G Madhusudhana to boost real estate practice at IndusLaw
G Madhusudhana joins IndusLaw as a partner in the Bengaluru real estate practice, bringing three decades of experience
Deacons recruits disputes partner Gillian Lam
Deacons has hired Gillian Lam as a partner to strengthen its litigation and dispute resolution practice
Shameek Chaudhuri launches new solo practice
Shameek Chaudhuri, a former partner at Vritti Law Partners, has started a new firm Avyakta Law
Kaushik Mukherjee makes equity partner at IndusLaw
Kaushik Mukherjee has joined IndusLaw as an equity partner in the capital markets practice, based in Mumbai
TMI launches in Brussels, hires special adviser
The one of Japan’s largest law firms, TMI Associates, opens a Brussels office to advise Japanese companies on EU regulations
Tokyo International eyes disputes work in Singapore launch
Tokyo International Law Office is expanding to Singapore, focusing on dispute resolution, corporate, and M&A work
CORRESPONDENTS
Coal sector perhaps running out of steam
India's net zero goal by 2070 faces challenges due to its reliance on fossil fuel-based energy
Cross-border share swaps home and free
The Ministry of Finance amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instrument) Rules, 2019, in August 2024 to boost foreign direct investment
New policies to boost biotech’s commercial DNA
India's biotech sector is projected to grow from USD10 billion in 2014 to USD300 billion by 2030
Family settlement disputes may include non-signatories
In Ajay Madhusudan Patel v Jyotrindra S Patel, the Supreme Court allowed non-signatories to join arbitration under a family arrangement agreement, applying the Cox & Kings tests
Indemnity insurance should be considered for M&A
India's mergers and acquisitions market is evolving, with transactions growing increasingly complex
Responding to invalidation of back-to-back clauses
On 27 August 2024, the Supreme People’s Court issued the Official Reply on the Validity of Clauses Stipulating Third-Party Payment
Children’s data under India’s new data law
India’s new data protection law, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, has sparked debate among industry stakeholders
Regulations must consider small digital export businesses
India’s export shift prompts new draft regulations to replace 2015 EGS rules
Eliminating child labour is a collective responsibility
In MC Mehta v State of Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court emphasized the importance of nurturing and educating children to become impactful members of society
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Key imminent changes to BVI company law
The BVI government has introduced key amendments to the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 through the Amendment Act 2024
Calculating patent infringement damages
The approach of courts for granting of damages has been a welcome trend in patent law
Co-ordinating IP cases between administrative, criminal proceedings
China's system integrates administrative and criminal mechanisms to enhance IP rights enforcement
FEATURES
Resolving the blame game
China’s recent surge of equity-related disputes reflects testing economic times – and the importance of swift, effective resolution
Big nets have holes
CCI must tighten its belt as newest competition law development expected to result in increased merger filings
Sharing the load
In-house counsel roles vary by industry, but growing regulations and geopolitical shifts now bring a shared experience
Insuring a policy for AI
Insurers see AI's potential but face challenges. How can they manage their own risks and ensure compliance amid new tech?
.TV
New KCAB Int’l chair sets priorities ahead of ADR Festival
KCAB International's new chairman plans to boost South Korea as a global arbitration hub, competing with Hong Kong and Singapore
Judicial intervention in arbitration finally settled. Again
In SBI General Insurance Co Ltd v Krish Spinning, the Supreme Court defined the limits of judicial intervention when courts appoint arbitrators under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
MOST READ
Roads less travelled
Leading law firm managers break down clients' recent top concerns
Matters on minds
Professional attrition, technology, and foreign firms are the key challenges for Indian law firms, according to our annual legal market survey
Nishimura & Asahi expands Europe footprint with two offices
Nishimura & Asahi is opening new offices in London and Brussels to enhance M&A support and EU compliance
High hopes for Scott Palmer’s IP ambitions at Loeb & Loeb
Scott Palmer joins Loeb & Loeb from Perkins Coie, focusing on IP growth in China
Nishimura’s HK office to aid Japan Inc’s Asean investment
Nishimura & Asahi is set to launch in Hong Kong to expand its scope of legal work advising on cross-border investments involving companies in the city and Japan
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
Summit, awards celebrate Indonesian in-house excellence
The In-House Counsel Summit 2024 celebrated legal excellence and innovation with over 300 leaders in Bali
ACCHK hosts contracting workshop
The Association of Corporate Counsel Hong Kong co-hosted a workshop on "Accelerating Contracting Processes" with Radiant Law on 24 September at The China Club
KICA merges law, leisure and learning in Seoul
The Korea In-house Counsel Association (KICA) held its annual workshop at Paraspara Seoul from 4-5 October
Thai legal minds discuss commercial law reform
Legal professionals met at the Thailand Institute of Justice to discuss reforms to the Civil and Commercial Code
CHINA LEXICON
Deal structuring
Deal structuring skills are vital for junior lawyers' career growth, focusing on commercial acumen and legal expertise to enhance transaction efficiency
Who’s hu
Unlike other countries, sole traders in China have traditionally been defined in law in terms of “households” or hu [户]
Non ultra petita
Courts play a key role in justice, resolving disputes and issuing binding orders on the involved parties
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