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China’s slowing economy highlights insolvency challenges, including outdated laws, cross-border issues, and resistance to change
Saurav Bhaumik shores up corporate talent at Fox & Mandal
Fox & Mandal hired Saurav Bhaumik as an associate partner in its corporate & commercial practice
New firm Gray Law seeks to change Delhi’s legal landscape
Karan Dev Chopra and Neeraj Malik founded Gray Law in New Delhi, emphasizing legal expertise and client focus
Tuhin Kanta Pandey takes over as SEBI chairman
Tuhin Kanta Pandey took over as SEBI chairman in Mumbai amid heightened regulatory scrutiny
New draft e-commerce standards for stronger self-regulation
BIS released the draft E-commerce – Principles and Guidelines for Self-Governance
Taiwan’s top 100 lawyers plus 15 legal icons
Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the premier professionals leading the way in Taiwan’s legal landscape
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Digital piracy in the Philippines
The 2025 Philippine elections stress respecting IP laws, especially on copyrighted music
MARKET PULSE
Dentons plans Thai combination in latest SEA expansion
Dentons is expanding in Southeast Asia by combining with Thai firm Pisut & Partners
Corporate practice expert Anant Dang joins SAM as partner
SAM hires Anant Dang as a partner in its general corporate practice; he will be based in New Delhi
BVI premier targets Asia markets, China business
BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley boosts China investment ties while securing new growth in Asia amid geopolitical shifts
Lalit Bhasin’s book celebrates lawyers in India’s history
SILF president Lalit Bhasin’s book, Lawyers in the Freedom Struggle, honors the legal fraternity’s role in India’s independence
IndiaMART InterMESH revamps board
IndiaMART InterMESH appointed Manish Vij as a non-executive independent director and Manoj Bhargava as an executive director
Sugandha Asthana boosts CAM’s banking, finance practice
Sugandha Asthana joins CAM Mumbai’s banking and finance practice with nearly 20 years of experience
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Navigating commitment restrictions under OI regime
Restrictions on financial commitments under the OI regime for non-compliant overseas investments.
Key issues in series financing under BVI, Cayman Islands law
The BVI and Cayman Islands offer flexible, cost-effective solutions for series financing
Loopholes close for Singapore’s corporate service providers
Singapore's 2024 bill requires CSPs to conduct due diligence to fight money laundering, with penalties for non-compliance
IBC not a tool for debt collection
The IBC aims to revive distressed entities, but its application often differs
Regaining control by opting out of LLMs
GenAI dominated tech in the past year, with its rapid development accelerating
Operation of DPDPA’s consent manager framework
The DPDPA, 2023, introduced consent managers to help data principals manage their consent
Angel fund reforms help investments grow wings
Angel fund reforms aim to boost investor protection and startup growth
Reducing tariffs the answer to increasing protectionism
Tariffs and subsidies are key in trade, historically used to secure favorable terms
Tapping energy efficiency to avoid water shortages
Climate change and population growth strain energy and water resources
BVI: Asia’s top partner in global cross-border structuring
The BVI is Asia’s key partner, offering flexible and cost-effective solutions for global cross-border structuring
Growth and opportunities for BVI in Asia
The BVI remains key in Asia in 2025, adapting to regulations, fund growth, virtual assets & BVI BC demand
FEATURES
Higher aims
The advantages of arbitration—speed, cost, confidentiality, and finality—are well known, but top China institutions aim higher
Trouble ahead
Asia faces legal and regulatory uncertainties in 2025 due to global and regional challenges
Singapore’s Top 100 lawyers plus 20 legal icons
Asia Business Law Journal reveals the leading talent in Singapore’s legal profession
The A-List 2024-25: Rising Stars
When helping clients navigate a complex legal landscape, young elite lawyers have brought fresh ideas and innovative approaches to the table
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Data privacy compliance in Singapore
Key legal considerations for Indian companies doing business in the city-state
Counting the cost
Flexible fees and the search for specialisation have shaped Indian law firm billing patterns in 2024
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Atsumi & Sakai adds UK veteran to lead global projects
Atsumi & Sakai appoints UK veteran Alan Kitchin to lead global projects
BVI Premier Wheatley eyes APAC growth, targets Malaysia
BVI Premier Wheatley targets Malaysia for growth in the Asia-Pacific
CCI fines Goldman Sachs AIM over Biocon investment notice
CCI fined Goldman Sachs India INR 4 million for not disclosing its 3.81% stake in Biocon Biologics
Shin & Kim strengthens disputes calibre with quartet hire
Shin & Kim strengthens its litigation practice with new high-profile hires
HKIAC posts record 352 arbitration cases in 2024
HKIAC recorded 352 arbitration cases in 2024, the highest since 2009
Japan’s TMI breaks into Australia with JWS alliance
TMI Associates expands to Australia via an alliance with JWS, setting up a Sydney desk
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
Indian GCs confront challenges, garner support
GCAI hosted a dialogue on recognizing GCs as practising lawyers in India
Updated pro bono guide supports Singapore needy
Updated pro bono guide launched by SCCA, PBSG & DLA Piper to support Singapore’s needy
JILA celebrates annual in-house awards
JILA honored excellence at the annual In-House Legal Awards in Tokyo
ICCA plots 2025 agenda amid membership surge
The ICCA outlines its 2025 agenda after a 40% membership surge
CHINA LEXICON
Barristers’ chambers
Explore the design and operation of barristers' chambers and the launch of Ah Ket Chambers in Melbourne, 2024
Lexicon: 150
Lexicon's 150th column celebrates Chinese legal pioneers in common law jurisdictions, reflecting on their lives & achievements
Service by public notice
This column explains when court documents may be served via public notice, such as posting in newspapers
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