IN-HOUSE AGENDA
SCCA Student Chapter ponders future of working in law
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) Student Chapter hosted the GenA2Z ‒ Future of Work series at the NTUC Centre
Indonesian counsel gain insight on navigating arbitration
About 100 in-house counsel and legal experts gained knowledge from the Indonesian Corporate Counsel Association
Indian GCs embrace future of arbitration
The GCAI underlined its commitment to advocating arbitration and mediation as primary channels
JILA ponders AI legal risks and regulations
The JILA hosted an online seminar themed Decoding International AI Regulations: A Guide for In-House Lawyers
South Korean legal community champions HK synergies
The Korea In-house Counsel Association (KICA) and South Korean Ministry of Justice partnered a workshop conference
APAC legal leaders forge strategic partnership
Leaders of the Asia Pacific Corporate Counsel Alliance (APCCA) extended a strategic partnership with counterparts from the Indonesian Corporate Counsel Association
Breaking bread boosts kinship at ACC Singapore
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Singapore members are strengthening bonds and forging kinship by “breaking bread"
HK counsel discover vibrant artwork on guided MTR tour
Association of Corporate Counsel Hong Kong (ACCHK) members were enthusiastically enlightened during a fascinating “art tour”
ICCA and SCCA explore partnership
ICCA's Randi Ikhlas Sardoni and Amrie Hakim recently visited the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association secretariat
FEATURES
Legaltech take-off?
Regulatory changes are shifting mindsets in Asia, easing concerns about AI adoption in legal tech
Malaysia’s top lawyers 2024
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession
A capital idea
Where do Indonesia’s law firms stand on a future move to their unfinished new capital city?
Turning the tide
Leadership transitions in Indonesia are painfully slow and fraught with dissent and uncertainty, so why was this year’s election different?
Appetite for M&A
After a long lull in investment activity, m&a deals are picking up across asia
The A-List: Japan’s top lawyers
We reveal our choices of the nation's top lawyers and, for the first time, we also introduce our selection of Legal Icons for Japan's legal sector
The A-List: Top offshore lawyers 2024
Following an extensive nominations process, Asia Business Law Journal reveals the top offshore lawyers
EXPERT BRIEFINGS
Regulations controlling Japan drone-tech
Drones over 100 grams are classified as UAVs in Japan and regulated under the Aeronautics Law
Wealth management developments in China
China's shift to high-quality development requires wealth planning for high net worth individuals
Significant changes to Cayman Islands’ beneficial ownership regime
The Cayman Islands passed the Beneficial Ownership Transparency Act, effective 31 July 2024, after being gazetted on 15 Dec 2023
Medical devices regulation in China
How are localisation policies and classification standards impacting both Chinese and foreign medical device manufacturers?
Re-domiciliation in the British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands remains a top offshore jurisdiction, with over 350,000 business companies registered
Focus on Thailand
M&A activity is looking positive, while privacy and data protection laws are beginning to bite, say experts
War of words: combatting trade infringement
In early 2016, the authors found 31 stores infringing on the trademarks of Subway, a client of the authors’ firm since 1998
Digital assets businesses in the BVI – practical considerations
BVI is a top destination for digital asset ventures, providing cost-effective solutions for cryptocurrency trading and blockchain enterprises
REGIONAL COMPARISONS
ESG update
As ESG compliance awareness grows in Asia, savvy enterprises stay updated on regulations
Keeping up with TMT
With rapid tech advances, regulators must address legal challenges in the technology, media, and telecoms sector
A comparison of employment laws
Workplace harmony is a key to success. Here we compare developments in laws governing workforce management in India and Japan
Paths to Rapport
Arbitration remains a pro-business dispute resolution method, but understanding key locations is essential for success
Finding the right property angle
Foreign interest in Asia's real estate markets is rising, but understanding regulations is crucial to avoid pitfalls
Advancements in patent law
Regulatory efforts are being made in China, India and Japan to refine oversight on duration, territorial reach and enforcement
