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Shipwrecks and the law
Last November, this columnist visited Singapore to deliver some training for the Singapore Academy of Law and revisited one of many museums in the city-state, the Asian Civilisations Museum
Kudun and Partners integrates law firm, names Vietnam head
Kudun & Partners integrates corporate and capital markets law firm Manunya & Associates with its founder Manunya Thitinuntawan joining as a partner
Llinks hires real estate and dispute resolution partners
Llinks Law Offices hires Chen Yongxing and Chen Gong as partners at its Shanghai office
Firms act on landmark USD300m solar financing in the Philippines
Firms advise on TotalEnergies and renewable energy developer Nextnorth’s USD300 million in financing for a 440MW solar project in the Philippines
Simmons & Simmons hires APAC investment funds expert
Simmons & Simmons hires Han Ming Ho as a partner in Singapore to strengthen its asset management and investment funds practice
Make your nominations now for Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2026
Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2026
Partner Roshan D’Souza boosts Saga Legal disputes team
Saga Legal adds Roshan D’Souza as partner in Bangaluru to bolster the firm’s disputes and financial regulatory team
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Don’t judge land by its title: Lessons from spouses Manalese v Ferreras
Philippine Torrens System: Titles protect vigilant buyers, but possession red flags require real due diligence
Writ of Kalikasan bolsters Philippine environmental protection
Writ of kalikasan reshapes Philippine mining risk landscape through stringent, continuing environmental compliance and community protections
MARKET PULSE
ALMT Legal promotes Vishal Vora to associate partner
ALMT Legal promotes Vishal Vora as associate partner in Mumbai
Corrs Chambers boosts projects, construction team in Sydney
Australia’s Corrs Chambers Westgarth hires Bree Miechel as a partner in Sydney to bolster its projects and construction capabilities
Clayton Utz hires projects partner Tristan Iredell in Perth
Australian law firm Clayton Utz bolsters projects practice with the addition of partner Tristan Iredell in Perth
Global Vietnam Lawyers unveils new partner, Hanoi office head
Global Vietnam Lawyers names Le Phuong Dang as a partner and head of its Hanoi office, effective 4 May 2026
Weerawong C&P pair rejoins Chandler Mori Hamada in Bangkok
Thailand’s Chandler Mori Hamada has brought back Siregran (Gahn) Sakuliampaiboon and Disaphon Kevin Saengpetch
Barun Law adds veteran depth to insurance practice in Seoul
South Korean law firm Barun Law appoints US attorney John JungKyum Kim as a partner and senior foreign attorney, effective 1 May 2026
CORRESPONDENTS
Geographical Indications in the Philippines: Recognition to realisation
Philippines GI registration and enforcement: IPOPHL rules, local heritage products, foreign entries and proposed penalties
Updating force majeure clauses for India-Japan contracts
After covid-19, Indo-Japan force majeure clauses today are scrutinised, with frustration risks and modern change-in-law protections considered
Trends in biologic patent litigation
Biosimilars, biologics and patents: High Court decisions reshape claim mapping, discovery and injunctions in India
Singapore Budget 2026: AI growth, risks and governance
Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates AI adoption, highlighting legal risks and governance needs for businesses
Foreign investment and dispute resolution for MSMEs
Foreign direct investment-backed Indian MSMEs faces tougher protections, registration hurdles, MSEFC limits and cross-border online dispute resolution solutions
Konektadong Pinoy Act: Expanding access, redefining competition
Konektadong Pinoy Act reshapes Philippines connectivity through open access, sharing and spectrum reform amid challenges
Changes for chips
Taiwan blends semiconductor innovation and regulation to stay ahead
Selecting seat, venue and institution in arbitration
Arbitration clauses as strategic assets in India-Singapore deals: Seats, venues, institutions and enforcement choices
‘Family of marks’ doctrine in India
Family of marks doctrine under Indian law: Judicial origins, recognition criteria and infringement implications explained
How actual controllers of listed companies ward off criminal risks
When listed companies become involved in serious misconduct like tax evasion or bribery, the actual controller is often the first to be held accountable
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Guarding the nest eggs
Life insurers’ digital shift demands stronger legal oversight to protect customer data and cyber resilience
Playing catch-up
Shared venture documentation gaps slow India funding rounds and shape foreign capital perceptions of ecosystem maturity
White collars, dark intentions
Senior white-collar crime partners map out the shifting risks and offer a full-spectrum playbook, from internal probes to cross-border defence
IP flip
GC and senior lawyers decode China's new IP trends
VIDEOS
Inclusive workplaces: The Workplace Fairness Act
Singapore enacts the Workplace Fairness Act to prevent discrimination and ensure fair employment practices
Consent required for electronic share transfer in private companies
NSDL circular mandates consent letters for demat private share transfers, reshaping investor exits and Companies Act compliance
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The International A-list 2026
Bringing to the spotlight leading foreign lawyers that are the go-to advisers on India-related matters
Conflicting issue over year-wise GST assessment
India GST show cause notice bunching: Conflicting high court rulings, limitation concerns and CBIC stance
Framing fame: Your name is not automatically yours to sell
Personal names as brands face trademark risks; early registration, clear rights and formal agreements protect entrepreneurs and celebrities from disputes
Digital banking: Framework of transactions and consumer liability in India
RBI rules tighten consumer liability for unauthorised digital banking and UPI transactions amid cyber fraud
Nominate now for India’s In-house Counsel Awards 2026
India Business Law Journal is inviting nominations for the In-house Counsel Awards 2026
Labour law compliance reforms support businesses
India’s four labour codes streamline compliance, digitise processes, and modernise workforce rules while protecting workers
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
SCCA expands regional network with IHCF and LMCP partnerships
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association strengthens regional footprint through partnerships with Korea’s IHCF and the Philippines’ LMCP
APAC Legal Congress reviews shift to strategic business roles
APAC Legal Congress puts spotlight on shifting role among in-house counsel as strategic business partners
ACCHK unpacks Trump policy shifts for in-house counsel
The ACCHK, in collaboration with Debevoise & Plimpton, hosts an in-house counsel seminar examining the legal updates under the Trump administration
ACC Singapore session highlights core priorities of ESG, AI
ACC Singapore spotlights ESG and AI as key boardroom priorities in Southeast Asia at its session at the Mandala Club on 25 March
CHINA LEXICON
Superdiversity in the law
Lexicon has previously discussed the impact of culture on legal proceedings and the legal system generally
Proportionate liability
This column discusses proportionate liability and the written law that governs the concept in common law jurisdictions and the Chinese mainland
The immovables rule
The UK Supreme Court’s 2024 decision in Kireeva v Bedzhamov reaffirms the absolute nature of the immovables rule
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