TPG acquires majority stake in Lotte Rental in landmark deal
Asset management company TPG to acquire KRW1.3 trillion (USD925 million) 61.2% stake in South Korean car rental enterprise Lotte Rental
Seladore Legal hires arbitration partner from Clifford Chance
Seladore Legal shores up its international arbitration practice in Singapore with Kate Apostolova joining as a partner
Focus Law Asia adds head of shipping, 2 lawyers in Singapore
Focus Law Asia adds three lawyers, including Augustine Liew as head of shipping and admiralty in Singapore
Mizuho Bank in Hapag-Lloyd’s JOLCO ship container financing
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW), Nishimura & Asahi and NoordenJones assist on Hapag-Lloyd’s JOLCO financing portfolio of shipping containers
Shearn Delamore & Co pair launches RWP Law in Malaysia
Rhoshvin Singh and Zen Wong, formerly lawyers at Shearn Delamore & Co, launch Rhoshvin & Wong Partnership (RWP Law), in Malaysia
Malaysia’s Adnan Sundra & Low recruits litigation partner
Malaysian law firm Adnan Sundra & Low bulks up its general civil and commercial litigation practice, adding Saresh Mahendaren as a partner
Freshfields advises on ENEOS’ acquisition of TPC Holdings
Freshfields advises Japanese petroleum and metals giant ENEOS Holdings on acquiring specialty chemicals company TPC Holdings
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Structuring AI data centre investment in the Philippines
Structuring foreign investment in Philippine AI data centres amid land and water nationality restrictions
Using international commercial arbitration cost-effectively
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Refreshing business
Legal strategies for business recovery across Asia
EDITOR’S PICKS
Retirement cost creep
Asia ageing strains pensions, workforces and reforms across jurisdictions as governments and employers adapt fast
Goliath’s GC
TSMC general counsel Sylvia Fang charts rise of Taiwan’s semiconductor giant on the world stage and the multijurisdictional challenges
The A-List: Japan’s top lawyers and Legal Icons
Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the most recognised lawyers in Japan’s legal industry, featuring the country’s top 100 lawyers plus 30 Legal Icons
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
SCCA’s student chapter debate spotlights AI copyright
Ownership of AI-generated content took centre stage in a debate at the SCCA GenA2Z, an annual initiative exploring emerging issues shaping the legal industry
JILA backs first overseas ICC conference in outreach milestone
The Japan In-House Lawyers Association (JILA) marks global outreach milestone after officially supporting the 11th ICC Asia-Pacific Conference in Singapore
ACC APAC hosts inaugural in-house counsel event in Malaysia
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Asia Pacific marks first event in Malaysia, with networking and professional exchange
IHCF partners with newly founded Korea Mediation Institute
South Korea’s oldest in-house counsel association, IHCF, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Mediation Institute
GCAI pushes global agenda through India-UK conference
The GCAI deepens cross-border collaboration after convening senior government officials, general counsel, law firms and legal institutions from India and the UK at its London conference
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Goliath’s GC
TSMC general counsel Sylvia Fang charts rise of Taiwan’s semiconductor giant on the world stage and the multijurisdictional challenges
The A-List: Japan’s top lawyers and Legal Icons
Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the most recognised lawyers in Japan’s legal industry, featuring the country’s top 100 lawyers plus 30 Legal Icons
Taiwan Law Firm Awards 2026
Asia Business Law Journal reveals Taiwan’s top law firms
A-List: Bangladesh 2026
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal reveals the top lawyers in Bangladesh
Exchanging roles
Paul Chow shares his views on shaping HKEX legal strategy, sustainability leadership and responsible AI use in markets
The A-List: Indonesia’s top lawyers
Indonesia’s top 100 lawyers plus 41 Legal Icons
Q&A: Korea’s global standards align with local execution
IHCF vice president SongYi Son discusses the merits and possible obstacles for doing business in South Korea
Malaysia Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal names Malaysia’s top law firms
KEY JURISDICTIONS
Green: Seen it or mean it?
As mandatory ESG reporting is phased in, green claims may face securities law and cross-border compliance scrutiny. General counsel and environmental lawyers assess the evolving challenges
Choosing ideal lawyers
How can companies identify the right lawyer? A China Business Law Journal survey reveals what factors are truly driving the choices of general counsel
Green: Seen it or mean it?
As mandatory ESG reporting is phased in, green claims may face securities law and cross-border compliance scrutiny. General counsel and environmental lawyers assess the evolving challenges
Refreshing business
Legal strategies for business recovery across Asia
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
Recognition at last
Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2026 could formalise law firms, mandate registration and admit foreign practices
When seniority demands separation
India’s senior advocate designation forces partners to leave firms, but reforms may allow continued affiliation
M&A: The real deal
A practical guide to deals and market trends in Asia
M&A: The real deal
A practical guide to deals and market trends in Asia
Refreshing business
Legal strategies for business recovery across Asia
M&A: The real deal
A practical guide to deals and market trends in Asia
Built for finance
As investment flows into infrastructure, renewables and emerging technologies, project finance continues to evolve
Goliath’s GC
TSMC general counsel Sylvia Fang charts rise of Taiwan’s semiconductor giant on the world stage and the multijurisdictional challenges
Japan outbound investment guide
While Japanese outbound investment continues to reach record levels, the global landscape in which these investments are made has grown markedly more complex
Staying afloat: Foreign shipping in Korea
South Korea’s maritime hub status grows with advanced ports, shipbuilding strength, trade volumes and dispute resolution.
Trade secrecy laws in Taiwan
Trade secret protection under TSA and IPCAA: Secrecy, value, confidentiality measures and Supreme Court guidance
Changes for chips
Taiwan blends semiconductor innovation and regulation to stay ahead
Philippine job termination: Avoid illegal dismissal liability
Avoid illegal dismissal: Align grounds, evidence and due process in Philippine termination decisions for employers
BVI economic substance rules for Asian cross-border structures
BVI economic substance rules 2026 give cross-border structuring guidance for Asian investors
Taiwan’s cross-border semiconductor controls: Export, security and investment regulations
A tougher regulatory framework is set to redefine how critical semiconductor technologies can move across borders
BVI’s regulatory landscape for virtual asset issuers
The BVI offers a flexible, tax-neutral, and business-friendly framework for virtual asset issuers, supporting innovation under clear yet adaptable regulation
Korea outbound investment guide 2025
Korean investors looking further afield will find risk and reward in key destinations. Our experts bring you up to speed and well prepared for the outward journey
Taiwan’s project finance shift
Green energy to data centres, opportunities are expanding fast with local banks and global investors playing bigger roles
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Using international commercial arbitration cost-effectively
Practical strategies for cost-effective international arbitration through expedited procedures, streamlined evidence and virtual hearings
SEC and the cost of local capital market investment
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VAT compliance issues in the WESM
WESM trading anonymity challenges VAT invoicing, prompting administrative reforms for renewable energy participants and authorities
Why Russian subsidiaries foot the bill
How Russia sanctions disputes can pierce group limited liability and expose Asian companies’ Russian assets
Due diligence comes first in mining concessions
Mining concessions under scrutiny: Rosemoor case shows why flawless legal due diligence outweighs capital and geology
ARROW Act targets faster infrastructure delivery
From blueprint to benefit: ARROW Act speeds infrastructure by reforming right-of-way acquisition and disputes
Philippines trademark protections go beyond words and logos
Philippines expands trademark protection to non-traditional visual marks, testing distinctiveness, functionality and secondary meaning boundaries
Valuing software-defined imports in Asean
Unbundling software fees from imports to manage Asean customs valuation audits avoid double taxation risks
Goliath’s GC
TSMC general counsel Sylvia Fang charts rise of Taiwan’s semiconductor giant on the world stage and the multijurisdictional challenges
Singapore-New Zealand ink world’s first essential supplies pact
Singapore-New Zealand essential supplies pact boosts resilience, ensures trade flows in crisis, consultation and fewer export restrictions
Singapore Budget 2026: AI growth, risks and governance
Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates AI adoption, highlighting legal risks and governance needs for businesses
Inclusive workplaces: The Workplace Fairness Act
Singapore enacts the Workplace Fairness Act to prevent discrimination and ensure fair employment practices
Who if not you?
New ACC president and CEO Jason Brown outlines his vision to deepen engagement with in-house counsel across Asia
Executing deeds under Singapore law
LSS CPC guidance (Aug 2025) addresses electronic execution of Singapore law-governed deeds and foreign company execution in banking transactions
Life sciences sector in Russia: Regulatory landscape for 2025
The life sciences sector in Russia stays stable with local production incentives and EEU regulatory unity
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Governance redefined
Corporate governance is evolving beyond compliance to encompass accountability, sustainability and long-term value
Built for finance
As investment flows into infrastructure, renewables and emerging technologies, project finance continues to evolve
Wealth in transition
An unprecedented transfer of private wealth is colliding with tighter regulation and rising complexity
Chasing zero
A closer look at how Japan and Taiwan are charting paths toward a low-carbon future
Taking TM’s measure
Trademark disputes, regulatory reforms and expansion pressures are forcing businesses to rethink brand protection
Asia’s AI era
As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and industries, jurisdictions across Asia are racing to set the rules for the AI age
Power shift
From offshore wind zones to new grid infrastructure laws, Asian jurisdictions are reshaping the region’s energy sector
Asia’s AI era
As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and industries, jurisdictions across Asia are racing to set the rules for the AI age
Through the lens: anti-bribery and corporate risk across Asia
A regional snapshot of how China, Hong Kong, India and Taiwan are tightening anti-bribery laws, enforcement and compliance for businesses
A regulatory update on antitrust law
Mainland China, Japan and Taiwan to strengthen enforcement against anti-competitive behaviour
Unpacking China’s antitrust law regime
China tightens antitrust rules with AML reforms and stricter enforcement
Focus on Taiwan’s antitrust and competition rules
Taiwan enforces strict MLM rules under the MLMSA to protect distributors and ensure fair trade
Japan’s antitrust enforcement from 2024 to 2025
Japan boosts antitrust action with tougher JFTC enforcement and merger scrutiny
Legal developments in arbitration
Supportive courts and advancing legal regimes are strengthening arbitration, but grasping jurisdictional nuances is key to success
On the road to regulation
A comparison of legal developments for the use of autonomous vehicles in mainland China and Taiwan
Legal developments in banking & finance
Experts from India, Malaysia and Taiwan are closely monitoring market regulatory shifts and investor behaviours to identify emerging opportunities
Harnessing capital market waves
Market reforms, investor activity and fundraising trends highlight the investment ecosystems in Hong Kong and Taiwan
Safeguarding consumers: Legal frameworks in Asia
From stricter e-commerce regulations to clearer liability standards, consumer laws are reshaping accountability across the region
Governance redefined
Corporate governance is evolving beyond compliance to encompass accountability, sustainability and long-term value
India’s corporate governance for foreign-owned companies
India’s corporate governance: Scrutiny, compliance complexity and resilient oversight for foreign-owned subsidiaries amid evolving regulation
Japan’s corporate governance reform: Key changes in 2026
Japan’s 2026 corporate governance code revision: Capital efficiency, stronger boards and earlier securities report disclosure
Taiwan’s governance reforms drive sustainable value
Taiwan’s layered governance framework shifts towards integrated ESG oversight, disclosure, and long-term stakeholder value
Managing risks in Thailand through effective corporate governance
Renewed Thai corporate governance aligns ESG, supply chains, procurement controls and workplace protections with norms
Deal-making across borders
Cross-border transactions are accelerating across Asia, bringing new opportunities and regulatory hurdles
Legal trends in the regulation of crypto currency
Regulators in Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan are boosting cryptocurrency markets by strengthening consumer protection and market integrity.
A regulatory update on data privacy
Regulations for personal data privacy are being implemented in the Philippines, Taiwan, and India
North Asia regional guide to digital banking
As regulation and compliance evolves rapidly in the hot-button area of finance, it is imperative to keep up to date on new developments
From clicks to compliance: Asia’s e-commerce evolution
Rapid digital expansion is driving Asia’s regulators to craft new e-commerce frameworks
Trends and challenges in employment law
Evolving worker classifications and stricter rules on dismissal highlight the challenges businesses face in navigating labour laws in these jurisdictions
Game on! The legal frontiers of esports and gaming in Asia
Esports and gaming have become powerful engines of innovation across Asia, yet each market faces its own peculiar legal and regulatory challenges
The future of fintech: legal insights into regulatory transformation
As financial technology matures across Asia, regulators are racing to keep pace with innovation
A comparison of developments in Franchise law
Franchising is shaping regulations in India and Taiwan, with India lacking specific laws and Taiwan using the Fair Trade Act
A comparison of developments in healthtech
South Korea boosts drug development; Russia tackles telemedicine and data protection
Developments in insurance law
A comparison of updates on eligiblity criteria in Japan and subrogation in India
Navigating laws on joint ventures
Foreign and local investors face numerous regulatory hurdles when embarking on joint ventures in India and Taiwan
Under the microscope
A comparison of evolving legal frameworks that are helping to shape the massive life sciences industries in China and India
Delicate balance of life sciences laws in India
India's life sciences laws regulate medicines, devices, biotech, and healthcare, ensuring quality, efficacy, safety, and consumer protection
Navigating China’s new protections for life science patents
China’s 2021 Patent Law overhauled life sciences protection with US-style patent linkage, term extension (PTE), and term adjustment (PTA)
Shaping litigation in India and Taiwan
While India expands its dispute resolution toolkit through arbitration and regulatory reform, Taiwan is sharpening efficiencies with court fee changes and mediation-first approaches
Overview of M&A laws in India
India rewrites M&A rules offering faster mergers, tougher CCI review, liberalised FDI and new acquisition finance
Indonesia M&A: Power, mining and healthcare
Indonesia’s M&A roadmap charts power, mining and healthcare rules for investors navigating regulatory approvals and constraints
Overview of recent trends in Japan’s M&A market
Japan’s 2025 M&A boom hits highs as METI takeover guidelines and tender-offer reforms reshape deals
How policy changes are reshaping Philippine M&A
Philippines reforms boost foreign investment and M&A as liberalisation, tax incentives and ESG reshape dealmaking
Taiwan’s M&A market trends in 2026
Taiwan M&A shifts outward amid geopolitical pressure and evolving regulatory scrutiny shaping deal strategy
Ideas and Innovations in Patent Law
Asia’s patent systems are evolving to balance innovation and local policy
Comparison of legal developments in private equity
Explore key trends and challenges in private equity disputes in China and India
Wealth in transition
An unprecedented transfer of private wealth is colliding with tighter regulation and rising complexity
Built for finance
As investment flows into infrastructure, renewables and emerging technologies, project finance continues to evolve
A comparison of laws concerning real estate
Foreign investment in Asia’s real estate is surging, but navigating diverse regulations is essential to avoid costly missteps
HK charging order absolute affirmed despite liquidation in BVI
Hong Kong High Court upholds charging order absolute, rejects BVI insolvency defence in Lead Good appeal
Restructuring and insolvency laws in Taiwan
Taiwan restructuring and insolvency frameworks offer viable options for distressed groups seeking efficiency, compliance and recovery
Comparison of laws regarding stablecoins
As stablecoins reshape global finance, regulators are developing different legal approaches
Rewriting the tax playbook
From India’s GST 2.0 to the Philippines’ tax overhaul, policy shifts are driving simpler and fairer systems across Asia
TMT in transition
Advances in technology are reshaping media and telecoms, with regulators in the Philippines
Taking TM’s measure
Trademark disputes, regulatory reforms and expansion pressures are forcing businesses to rethink brand protection
Legal trends on trade secrets
Trade secret laws in the Philippines and Taiwan continue to evolve amid confidentiality challenges
