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CAM, Latham, SAM and Trilegal advise on Zetwerk’s USD534.5 million IPO and listing
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Malaysia’s Zaid Ibrahim adds energy head, real estate partner
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Former Chadha & Chadha lawyers launch Thea Law
Ex-Chadha & Chadha lawyers Drsika Bhutani and Rupali Gujral launch Thea Law with Rohit Kumar-I
Japan’s Mitsubishi Logistics to buy Hankyu Hanshin Express
Nishimura & Asahi advises on Hankyu Hanshin Holdings’ sale of Hankyu Hanshin Express to Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation
IBBI amends insolvency rules for real estate projects
IBBI amends insolvency rules, strengthening oversight and transparency for real estate corporate debtors
AZB, Hogan Lovells, S&R guide Paras Healthcare’s USD153m IPO
AZB, S&R and Hogan Lovells Cadwalader advise parties on Paras Healthcare’s USD 153 million IPO
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Identifying acquisition-based trade secret infringement
From cloud drives to portable storage, insider risk challenges data governance, access control and trade secret compliance
Rethinking the compliance boundaries of overseas reinvestment
Decree 837 and proposed ODI rules extend scrutiny beyond capital outflows, reshaping overseas reinvestment and deal planning
How Philippine law addresses ESG greenwashing claims
Philippine framework targets greenwashing through consumer, securities and contract laws, emphasising enforceable ESG obligations
Secondments in India: Employer characterisation matters
Japanese secondments in India face rising tax scrutiny; employer characterisation drives compliance and dispute outcomes
MARKET PULSE
Tiantai hires Indonesia managing partner and practice head
Tiantai Law Firm hires Indonesian lawyer Muhammad Karnova as head of its Indonesia practice and managing partner
Stephenson Harwood hires litigation partner in Hong Kong
Stephenson Harwood grows commercial litigation practice with Hong Kong partner Nicholas Lum
Japan’s Anderson Mori to open Dallas, Houston offices in 2027
Anderson Mori launches US offices in Texas, targeting Japanese companies across the Americas
Linklaters appoints two co-chairs for Asia capital markets
Linklaters appoints Amit Singh and Christine Xu to lead Asia capital markets across key markets
Naresh Arora boosts Hammurabi & Solomon’s global desk
Naresh Arora joins Hammurabi & Solomon to lead international desk and strengthen cross-border practice expansion
Newly formed D&L targets overseas expansion with 441 lawyers
D&A and LIN combine under D&L, seeking international growth through expanded expertise and cross-border services
CORRESPONDENTS
Treatment of legacy personal data under the DPDPA
India’s DPDPA transition raises questions on legacy data, consent continuity and retention obligations for organisations
The fine print of reservations
Philippine Supreme Court rules reservation fees can bind developers even without a formal contract to sell
Annihilation or regulation: Path for superintelligent AI
Global laws must keep superintelligent AI under human control through transparency, licensing, audits and oversight
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
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
FEATURES
Rethink, recalibrate, remain
Legal chiefs explain how in-house teams can move beyond managing risk to help shape strategy, transformation and growth
A seat at the table
Chinese GCs, arbitrators and senior counsel on ad hoc arbitration and the new seat regime
Spare the rod
India’s corporate law reforms favour decriminalisation, investment growth and stronger governance while preserving accountability for fraud
Offshore, not off the hook
CRS 2.0 and offshore trust rules tighten tax oversight as senior partners map out responses
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
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
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The Philippines top lawyers 2026
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the Philippines’ legal profession
Latest Business Law Updates in Asia 2026
A roundup of noteworthy legal developments in the region
Champerty on third-party funding in Philippines arbitration
Supreme Court ruling in RODCO v Ross keeps third-party funding possible for Philippines arbitration claims
Philippine reforms aim to ease transmission bottlenecks
Philippines transmission delays strand new plants as DOE, ERC reforms let GenCos build shared lines.
Spectrum judgment’s impact on resolution of regulated entities
Reconciling insolvency and regulation in natural resource sectors after India’s telecoms spectrum ruling
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
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
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
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
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