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Han Kun, Zhong Lun act on Sino Biopharm’s USD950m LaNova buy
Han Kun and Zhong Lun advised on Sino Biopharm’s USD950m acquisition of cancer drugmaker LaNova Medicines
Firms steer Alibaba’s issue of HKD12bn in exchangeable bonds
Alibaba raises HKD12bn via zero-coupon exchangeable bonds, advised by Simpson Thacher, Fangda, Jingtian & Linklaters
Johnson Stokes & Master hires first partner since HK relaunch
JSM has hired Joe Choy as partner and co-head of its employment team to support Chinese-speaking clients
Freshfields lifts tech, life sciences with Singapore partner
Freshfields boosts its Singapore team with Harry Evans, enhancing its focus on tech and life sciences for regional growth
New Zaid Ibrahim & Co managing partner sets leadership goals
Zaid Ibrahim & Co has named Amin Abdul Majid as managing partner, effective 14 July 2025
Malaysia’s RDS Partnership adds partners amid market
RDS Partnership boosts its corporate practice with new partners Sharifah Hamzah and Hurriyyah Kamaruzzaman
Firms advise on Japan’s landmark NTT DC REIT SGX listing
NTT DC REIT launches SGD988 million IPO on SGX, the largest REIT listing in over a decade
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Promoters have their cake and eat it too: SEBI’s sweet take on ESOPs
SEBI’s 2025 amendment lets founders retain ESOPs even after being classified as promoters in IPOs
Singapore case reveals lessons on litigation strategy
CIX v DGN affirms limits on re-litigating issues already addressed in arbitration
MARKET PULSE
New Jones Day partner deepens disputes bench in Singapore
Jones Day adds disputes partner Kay-Jannes Wegner to its Singapore office
Harvey AI to set up first India office in Bengaluru
Harvey AI is launching its first India office in Bengaluru to strengthen support for the local legal and tech market
Dispute resolution veteran joins Jingtian & Gongcheng
Jingtian & Gongcheng hires top litigator Liu Honghuan as senior partner to boost commercial and IP dispute practice
Vara Gaur to boost Saga Legal’s litigation practice
Vara Gaur joins Saga Legal as partner to lead TMT disputes, bringing deep expertise in tech litigation and data privacy
Bird & Bird descends on Riyadh amid Saudi-Asia activity
Bird & Bird to open Riyadh office in 2025, expanding its TMT and IP focus in Saudi Arabia
Broadfield adds restructuring and dispute heads in Hong Kong
Gordon Davidson and Fergus Saurin join Broadfield’s first overseas office in Hong Kong
CORRESPONDENTS
My personal data is not your stock
India’s draft data rules demand robust consent systems to ensure lawful, user-controlled personal data processing
Non-signatories cannot escape reach of arbitration
India’s Supreme Court affirms that arbitral tribunals may join non-signatories, expanding procedural flexibility in arbitration
India’s evolving strategy on carbon taxation
India’s carbon tax could cut emissions while generating revenue to support green infrastructure and economic stability
How can MNCs balance sanctions regimes?
China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law creates new compliance risks for multinationals navigating conflicting global sanctions regimes
Dissecting China’s new rules on Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law
China enacts new rules enhancing enforcement and legal remedies against foreign sanctions
FEATURES
Riding the undercurrents
Legal work in Asia's insurance sector is rising amid regulatory shifts and global disruptions
Taiwan Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal names Taiwan's top law firms
The A-List: Japan’s top lawyers and legal icons
Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the most celebrated lawyers in Japan’s legal industry, featuring the country’s top 100 lawyers plus 30 Legal Icons
The best of time
Time management remains key in law. How do top lawyers turn minutes into milestones?
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Parallel worlds in attaching corporate insolvency assets
Section 32A’s clean slate protection is weakened by prolonged enforcement overlaps
Aligning regulation with ease of doing business
India streamlines rules to boost investment and simplify business
Easy redomiciling of foreign entities – a game changer
Redomiciliation to India is gaining traction as companies seek simplified structures, tax efficiency and access to Indian capital markets
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Haiwen, Linklaters aid Ping An on HKD11.7bn convertible bonds
Ping An issues HKD11.77bn convertible bonds with Haiwen & Partners, Linklaters advising on the transaction
Unmasking the unicorn
Builder.ai’s collapse exposes the legal dangers of fake AI claims and financial fraud in tech startups
Manufacturing shock therapy
India’s new USD2.7 billion PLI scheme aims to boost domestic electronics manufacturing and reduce import dependency amid shifting global trade dynamics
CMS hires partner to boost energy, infrastructure focus
CMS has recruited Ilan Freiman as a partner for its energy, projects and construction practice in Sydney and Hong Kong
Firms steer USD1.1bn Singapore buy of Japan’s Pioneer
Top firms advised on CarUX’s USD1.1bn acquisition of Pioneer from EQT
Helmsman names new corporate, banking and finance director
Helmsman has appointed Teoh Su Yin as the new corporate, banking and finance director
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
ACCHK’s Pro Bono Week champions access to justice
ACCHK supported Hong Kong Pro Bono Week 2025, advocating access to justice through events uniting legal professionals, NGOs, and students
In-house leaders tackle risk, innovation at ACC APAC Meeting
In-house counsel explored leadership, innovation and risk at the 2025 ACC Asia-Pacific Meeting in Singapore
SCCA’s First Thursday night draws strong in-house turnout
SCCA’s First Thursday event gathered in-house counsel in Singapore for networking and informal discussions over drinks
ICCA, KPK align on corporate anti-corruption agenda
ICCA and Indonesia’s KPK unite to promote anti-corruption efforts in the private sector through joint training and advocacy
CHINA LEXICON
Judicial mediation and Asian parties
Judicial mediation explored as a tool for resolving cross-border disputes involving Asian parties
Share ownership
Shares as property: when ownership transfers under an equity deal is the focus of this column.
AI sandboxes
As AI expands globally, countries are exploring regulatory sandboxes to test its use across different sectors
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