Ng Jern-Fei only King’s Counsel with triple affiliation after Singapore move
Barrister Ng Jern-Fei is the only English King’s Counsel to have triple affiliation in London, Hong Kong and Singapore following his move to the city state after his formal admittance to its bar
White & Case hires antitrust expert Stefanie Benson for global practice
White & Case taps the expertise of Allen & Overy competition and consumer specialist Stefanie Benson, hiring her as a partner in its global antitrust practice based in Sydney
Against the clock
In an exclusive interview, the chairman of the Philippine Competition Commission shares his key priorities to ensure a clean slate for a new chair and set of commissioners
Three law firms advise Tencent Music’s homecoming listing on HKEX
Davis Polk, Han Kun Law Offices and Maples Group advised NYSE-listed Tencent Music Entertainment Group’s debut on the HKEX in a secondary listing by introduction
A-List 2022: Help us determine India’s top lawyers and legal icons
India Business Law Journal is seeking the help of in-house counsel and business professionals to identify India’s top private practice lawyers and legal icons
Top court steps in to settle jurisdiction disputes
The tug of war over jurisdiction has surfaced many times in arbitration proceedings, necessitating the Supreme Court to step in repeatedly to settle disputes
When in doubt, arbitrate
Delhi High Court has ruled that courts must lean towards referring matters to arbitration when one party seeks to negate an arbitration agreement by citing other provisions of a contract that require detailed interpretation
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Jersey an attractive option for Asia’s crypto fund managers
Tax benefits have been known to draw digital asset managers in Singapore to structure their funds in Jersey, and the latest developments offer even greater advantages
MARKET PULSE
Fox Mandal hires Trilegal’s Rohan Singh for Mumbai office
Rohan Singh has joined Fox Mandal & Associates as a partner under the firm’s corporate and M&A practice in Mumbai
Deacons adds corporate commercial practice partner
Mark Stevens has joined Deacons as the seventh partner in the firm’s corporate and commercial practice
Clifford Chance promotes partner as new Singapore head
Corporate partner Valerie Kong’s career at will come full circle when she takes up her appointment as the Singapore office managing partner effective from 1 October, succeeding Kai-Niklas Schneider who had been at the helm since 2016
SGLA lands in Lanzhou to tap northwest opportunities
SGLA Law Firm has opened a new office in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu province, to establish its presence across the northwest region and is the 15th branch of the Shanghai-based firm
Disputes specialist returns to Haiwen & Partners
AnJie & Broad Law Firm lawyer Yang Chao has returned to Haiwen & Partners as a partner to handle the disputes business
Rajah & Tann tech lawyer moves to RPC
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC) has hired tech and IP lawyer Nicholas Lauw from Rajah & Tann as a partner for its commercial group in Singapore, RPC Premier Law
CORRESPONDENTS
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
A comparison of patent regimes
As innovation advances modern enterprises, Asian countries are competing to offer businesses maximum patent protection to secure their intelligence capital
Incentivisation of green technologies in India
The global climate pledge has fuelled the country’s ambition to adopt environmentally friendly technology, and everyone is invited to join
FEATURES
China Business Law Awards (Regional Awards) 2022
China Business Law Journal identify the leading “branch office” and “home-grown” law firms across different regions
Steering the ESG shift
For general counsel, embracing responsible governance may not be easy, but it is the right thing to do, writes Mike Madden, global board chair of the Association of Corporate Counsel
Malaysia’s top 100 lawyers 2022
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession
Philippines business law firm directory 2022
One of the most comprehensive resources for general counsel, foreign law firms and anyone else seeking expert legal advice in the Philippine
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Investment strategies in Mozambique for Korean investors
Mozambique is a developing country with many business opportunities for South Korean investors, and with the legislation required to safeguard investment in force
Navigating commercial disputes in India
No one likes the idea of having to dispute outside one’s known territories. However, when a corporation takes on a global footprint, it needs to anticipate being dragged into litigation in unfamiliar waters
MOST READ
Rules of engagement
There are two different rulebooks for dealing with anti-competitive behaviour around the world
Within the epicentre
In the face of overwhelming macroeconomic complications, China’s in-house counsel, at the very heart of the problems, are finding their expertise and services immensely valued
QR code payments link Indonesia and Thailand
Bank Indonesia and the Bank of Thailand announced the implementation of the cross-border payment link where residents in both countries can scan a QR code to pay for goods and services
New practices steer Helmsman into full service
Singapore-headquartered law firm Helmsman has established new practice groups – commercial disputes, employment, and corporate, banking and finance
GST: A 5-year report card
A look back at the past five years shows that GST hasn't been the game-changer that was promised
Alvin Yeo leaves lasting impression
Alvin Yeo, senior partner and co-founder of one of the largest law firms in Singapore, WongPartnership, died on 30 July at the age of 60 after a two-year battle with cancer
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
FICL hosts high tea for Law Society’s maiden visit
The Federation of Indian Corporate Lawyers (FICL) hosted a high tea reception on 6 September in honour of the Law Society of England and Wales president, Stephanie Boyce
ACC Australia retreat features leadership masterclass
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Australia hosted a reflective and intensive executive retreat with senior legal counsels from across Australian business
Diverse topics on offer at ACC Global Day virtual event
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is offering a new virtual event, Global Day, to cater for delegates unable to attend its in-person annual meeting in Las Vegas this year on 23-26 October
GCAI, TERI team up on sustainability issues
The General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) signed an MoU with the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) School of Advanced Studies, a New Delhi-based higher education institution specialising in sustainable development
CHINA LEXICON
Insider trading
This column discusses recent empirical research published by the author and Dr Zhang Yang of Wuhan University School of Law on insider trading administrative enforcement by the CSRC for the two decades between 1999 and 2019
Mining rights
The process of mining minerals and using minerals to produce commodities is an important industry in many countries
Kung fu fighting in law?
Various parallels can be suggested between Wing Chun practitioners and barristers in common law jurisdictions.
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