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Huadian New Energy’s IPO
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KWM among firms guiding Huadian New Energy’s RMB15.8bn IPO

KWM, Jia Yuan, and C&F advised Huadian New Energy on its RMB15.8bn SSE debut, the largest SOE A-share IPO in 3 years

Sino Biopharmaceutical's LaNova acquisition
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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

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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

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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

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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

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New Zaid Ibrahim & Co managing partner sets leadership goals

Zaid Ibrahim & Co has named Amin Abdul Majid as managing partner, effective 14 July 2025

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Malaysia’s RDS Partnership adds partners amid market

RDS Partnership boosts its corporate practice with new partners Sharifah Hamzah and Hurriyyah Kamaruzzaman

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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

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Promoters have their cake and eat it too: SEBI’s sweet take on ESOPs

By Pooja Ramchandani, Kriti Kaushik and Rakshita Mehta, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

SEBI’s 2025 amendment lets founders retain ESOPs even after being classified as promoters in IPOs

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Navigating legal challenges facing construction project owners

By Lu Jinxi, Kangda Law Firm
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Feasibility of foreign shareholders initiating dual derivative action

By Zuo Yuru and Zeng Heng, Zhong Lun Law Firm
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Singapore case reveals lessons on litigation strategy

By Una Khng, Helmsman

CIX v DGN affirms limits on re-litigating issues already addressed in arbitration

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Regulatory approvals guide Banner

MARKET PULSE

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New Jones Day partner deepens disputes bench in Singapore

Jones Day adds disputes partner Kay-Jannes Wegner to its Singapore office

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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

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Dispute resolution veteran joins Jingtian & Gongcheng

Jingtian & Gongcheng hires top litigator Liu Honghuan as senior partner to boost commercial and IP dispute practice

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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

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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

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Broadfield adds restructuring and dispute heads in Hong Kong

Gordon Davidson and Fergus Saurin join Broadfield’s first overseas office in Hong Kong

CORRESPONDENTS

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Impact of Indonesia’s new nickel rules on Chinese investment

By Cheng Jun and Bao Leiwei, Zhong Lun Law Firm
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Legal risks of cross-border fund outflows

By Yan Ge and Yuan Yao, Joint-Win Partners
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My personal data is not your stock

By Aman Avinav, Phoenix Legal

India’s draft data rules demand robust consent systems to ensure lawful, user-controlled personal data processing

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Non-signatories cannot escape reach of arbitration

By Kingshuk Banerjee and Saher Naqvi, Khaitan & Co

India’s Supreme Court affirms that arbitral tribunals may join non-signatories, expanding procedural flexibility in arbitration

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Reviewing related-party transaction damage liability disputes

By Huang Wenjun and Wang Yi, Ronly & Tenwen Partners
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India’s evolving strategy on carbon taxation

By Mukesh Butani and Maryan Judith Noronha, BMR Legal

India’s carbon tax could cut emissions while generating revenue to support green infrastructure and economic stability

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Risks from overselling tickets to entertainment events

By Han Meijun, Starrise Law Firm
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Risk analysis of China’s R6 wind project in Saudi Arabia

By Wang Jihong and Liang Danni, Zhong Lun Law Firm
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Short-term trading: administrative penalty case studies

By Guan Zhaoyang and Jeffery Quan, ETR Law Firm
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Transforming corporate legal services through AI empowerment

By Li Weiming, Blossom & Credit Law Firm
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Dividing premarital shares’ marital gains in divorce

By Xu Xiaoyan and Liu Wei, Anli Partners
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Glas Trust case: Procedure v settlement in India insolvency

By Siddhant Kant, Moulshree Shukla and , Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
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How can MNCs balance sanctions regimes?

By Jia Weiheng and Zong Minhui, Han Kun Law Offices

China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law creates new compliance risks for multinationals navigating conflicting global sanctions regimes

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Dissecting China’s new rules on Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law

By Ni Jianlin and Wu Anqi, Dacheng Law Offices

China enacts new rules enhancing enforcement and legal remedies against foreign sanctions

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Cayman Islands clarifies tokenised fund rules

By Robert Farrell, Loeb Smith Attorneys
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Well-known mark protection: Using market share as a prerequisite

By Ernest Luigi A Manzanares, Federis & Associates Law Offices
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A-List Bangladesh 2025
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A-List: Bangladesh 2025

Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal reveals the top lawyers in the country

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Riding the undercurrents

Legal work in Asia's insurance sector is rising amid regulatory shifts and global disruptions

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Taiwan Law Firm Awards

Asia Business Law Journal names Taiwan's top law firms

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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

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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

By Ambar Bhushan and Divyam Sharma, Bharucha & Partners

Section 32A’s clean slate protection is weakened by prolonged enforcement overlaps

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Aligning regulation with ease of doing business

By Vivek K Chandy and Raj Ramachandran, JSA Advocates & Solicitors

India streamlines rules to boost investment and simplify business

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Easy redomiciling of foreign entities – a game changer

By Vandana Pai and Ayush Jain, Bharucha & Partners

Redomiciliation to India is gaining traction as companies seek simplified structures, tax efficiency and access to Indian capital markets

MOST READ

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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      

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Unmasking the unicorn

Builder.ai’s collapse exposes the legal dangers of fake AI claims and financial fraud in tech startups

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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

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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

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Firms steer USD1.1bn Singapore buy of Japan’s Pioneer

Top firms advised on CarUX’s USD1.1bn acquisition of Pioneer from EQT

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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 Pro Bono
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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

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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

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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

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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

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Judicial mediation and Asian parties

Judicial mediation explored as a tool for resolving cross-border disputes involving Asian parties

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Share ownership

Shares as property: when ownership transfers under an equity deal is the focus of this column.

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