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CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Creditor claims for accelerating shareholder contributions
The new Company Law empowers creditors to accelerate shareholder capital calls, but judicial tests vary
‘Golden window’ in Singapore criminal investigations
An executive need not break the law to become entangled in a Singapore criminal investigation
Fair adjustments to shareholder interests in reorganisations
Out-of-court debt restructuring centers are growing in China, linking workouts with pre-reorganisation for lenders and distressed investors
New regulatory trends shaping compliance management
In recent years, tighter market regulation has thrust corporate compliance into the spotlight, leading to frequent penalties for regulatory breaches
MARKET PULSE
Azmi & Associates onboards litigation, arbitration partner
Malaysian law firm Azmi & Associates onboards Rueben Mathiavaranam as a partner to shore up its litigation and arbitration capabilities
Patent attorneys launch new AI-focused law firm in Japan
Patent attorneys, Yuki Jono and Jun Aoyama, launch Aoyama Jono Patent & Law Firm in Tokyo, Japan
Shin & Kim adds white-collar expert amid ‘big systemic change’
Shin & Kim expands its white-collar defence practice with Kisoo Han joining as a partner from Kim & Chang
Sunwell recruits two senior partners from Hiways in Shanghai
Shanghai-based boutique Sunwell Law Firm hires Wang Jin and Zhang Tao, both joining from Hiways, as senior partners
DLA Piper appoints Asia-Pacific head of transfer pricing
DLA Piper names Craig Silverwood as head of transfer pricing for the Asia-Pacific region and will be based in Melbourne
Indonesia’s Dentons HPRP recruits tax partner Rita Mansjur
Dentons HPRP beefs up its tax practice with the addition of partner Rita Mansjur in Indonesia
CORRESPONDENTS
Addressing non-performing personal loans
China’s expanding consumer credit market has brought mortgages and personal lending into the financial mainstream
Tax-free importation of aircraft in Philippines
Regulatory framework allows non-franchised entities to enjoy tax-free importation of aircraft, engines and spare parts in the Philippines
Reinstating the primacy of commercial creditors
2026 IBC amendments restore distribution priorities after Rainbow Papers elevated government dues as secured claims
Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis and the 15th Five-Year Plan
Everyday Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis ambitions edge closer to reality. How should interested businesses prepare legally?
‘All risks’ claims: A manufacturer’s defence playbook
So-called “all risks” property insurance carries defined exclusions
Philippines takes step towards same-sex property rights
Josef v Ursua case affirms co-ownership rights for same-sex partners under Family Code article 148 in the Philippines
Customs recordation for TM enforcement in Philippines
Customs recordation strengthens Philippine border trademark enforcement amid surging imports and escalating counterfeit risks nationwide
Issues in cross-border JVs with India
India cross-border JV investors chase market access as governance gaps drive disputes, deadlocks and exits
Keeping the ‘judge’ in judgment
India’s Supreme Court drafts courtroom AI rules, prioritising human judges, banning algorithmic outcomes and citations
India’s digital copyright framework needs clarifying
India-Japan copyright asymmetry complicates LLM training legality, underscoring urgent need for Delhi’s tailored TDM exception
The dark patterns regime: From guidelines to enforcement
As billions are lost each year, India cracks down on dark patterns with CCPA guidelines and sectoral action
Land of opportunity? Investing in India’s defence sector
India’s defence market surges as foreign investors back indigenisation, M&A and strategic partnerships under reforms
Non-compete agreements in the Philippines
Philippine courts assess non-compete agreements based on reasonableness, business interests and public policy.
RBI tightening rules on financial product marketing
RBI tightens rules on bank product advertising, sales and consent under 2026 amendment, which takes effect in January 2027
New ICC Arbitration Rules modernise dispute resolution
ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 modernise procedures, enhance efficiency, transparency, case management and expedite dispute resolution
FEATURES
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ANI v OpenAI ruling: Reading the tea leaves
In-house legal teams that adapt now will be better placed for the final judgment after the first ruling on AI training and copyright
When seniority demands separation
Disputes partners must leave their law firms in order to practise as senior advocates. IBLJ asks leading lawyers whether it is time for change
VIDEOS
Dissecting invalidity of financial loan agreements
A financial loan agreement is the core legal instrument governing lending between banks, licensed financial institutions and market participants
Singapore Budget 2026: AI growth, risks and governance
Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates AI adoption, highlighting legal risks and governance needs for businesses
Rethinking due diligence for Indian AI deals
AI investments in India demand layered diligence across data, IP, governance, compliance and talent
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VAL merges with Inicio to create full-service law firm
Philippines-based VAL merges with Inicio Law to broaden its practice areas as the firm approaches its 10th anniversary in 2027
Firms steer State Grid’s record USD2.22bn dim sum bonds
State Grid completes a landmark RMB14.9 billion (USD2.22 billion) issuance of dim sum bonds in Hong Kong
Former head of international arbitration quits CAM to join SAM
Shaneen Parikh joins Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM) as a partner in its dispute resolution practice in Mumbai
Structuring AI data centre investment in the Philippines
Structuring foreign investment in Philippine AI data centres amid land and water nationality restrictions
HSF Kramer bolsters infrastructure practice with new partner
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) adds Marcus Davenport as a partner in Melbourne
India’s role in UN tax co-operation convention
UN Framework Convention, International Tax Co-operation, Developing Country Representation, Taxing Rights Allocation, Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
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.
Asian in-house counsel need distinct negotiation tactics: IMI
Asian in-house counsel should adopt negotiation strategies distinct from their Western counterparts, says International Mediation Institute (IMI) certified mediator Pascal Comvalius.
Diverse talent on ACC Hong Kong’s new board of directors
The ACCHK appoints new board of directors from diverse sectors led by president Winnie Tse
JICN cross-border M&A seminar highlights risks and trends
The practical realities of executing international transactions took centre stage at a JICN seminar in Tokyo
CHINA LEXICON
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
Butterflies and legal changes
This column discusses another famous Chinese legend and its implications for social justice and the law
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