IN-HOUSE AGENDA
FICL hosts high tea for Law Society’s maiden visit
The Federation of Indian Corporate Lawyers (FICL) hosted a high tea reception on 6 September in honour of the Law Society of England and Wales president, Stephanie Boyce
ACC Australia retreat features leadership masterclass
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Australia hosted a reflective and intensive executive retreat with senior legal counsels from across Australian business
Diverse topics on offer at ACC Global Day virtual event
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is offering a new virtual event, Global Day, to cater for delegates unable to attend its in-person annual meeting in Las Vegas this year on 23-26 October
GCAI, TERI team up on sustainability issues
The General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) signed an MoU with the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) School of Advanced Studies, a New Delhi-based higher education institution specialising in sustainable development
SCCA immerses students in demanding GC role
Local law students faced a tough task when they took on the role of a firm’s general counsel in the SCCA third annual in-house counsel competition, wrapping up with an awards ceremony on 30 July at Temasek Polytechnic
SCCA tables discussion on investing in Germany
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) hosted a panel discussion on “Legal and practical considerations when investing in Germany” on 14 July
IHCF and SIAC ink collaborations
The In-House Counsel Forum (IHCF) of Korea signed an MoU with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) on 18 July to promote international arbitration as a preferred method of dispute resolution for resolving global disputes
Nominations open for ACC Australia Corporate Lawyer Awards
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is now calling for nominations for the 2022 Australian Corporate Lawyer Awards
GCs, partners share insights at ACoS summit
More than 100 general counsel and partners from leading law firms shared insights at the sixth Annual Meet and International Summit of the Alliance for Corporate Counsel and Company Secretaries (ACoS) India
FEATURES
Against the clock
In an exclusive interview, the chairman of the Philippine Competition Commission shares his key priorities to ensure a clean slate for a new chair and set of commissioners
Malaysia’s top 100 lawyers 2022
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession
Philippines business law firm directory 2022
One of the most comprehensive resources for general counsel, foreign law firms and anyone else seeking expert legal advice in the Philippine
AI step-through
Artificial Intelligence promises an exciting future and tremendous growth, provided that legal professionals able to navigate their business in this novel environment
Korea Outbound Investment Guide 2022
Expert lawyers in some of the most exciting economies around the Asia-Pacific and Africa provide practical advice to Korean in-house counsel and senior management on managing their investments in these jurisdictions
Investment strategies in Mozambique for Korean investors
Mozambique is a developing country with many business opportunities for South Korean investors, and with the legislation required to safeguard investment in force
Partnering for future of foreign investment in the Philippines
Among the Philippines’ key trade partners, South Korea stands out among prolific investors, notably accounting for 18.5% of approved foreign investment in the past first quarte
Navigating commercial disputes in India
No one likes the idea of having to dispute outside one’s known territories. However, when a corporation takes on a global footprint, it needs to anticipate being dragged into litigation in unfamiliar waters
Strategies for South Korean investment in India
This article discusses opportunities for South Korean investors, along with a brief on the regulatory and legal regime governing investment
EXPERT BRIEFINGS
Jersey an attractive option for Asia’s crypto fund managers
Tax benefits have been known to draw digital asset managers in Singapore to structure their funds in Jersey, and the latest developments offer even greater advantages
Incentivisation of green technologies in India
The global climate pledge has fuelled the country’s ambition to adopt environmentally friendly technology, and everyone is invited to join
Overview of entry strategies for India market
India has become a favoured destination, not only for foreign investment but also for doing business, and enduring foreign exchange management laws freely permit investment in almost all sectors
Debt restructuring in the BVI and Cayman Islands
Financial turmoil from the pandemic pushes global companies to restructure their debt cross-border, where advanced regimes in offshore jurisdictions provide viable options
Recent developments in Hong Kong’s arbitration landscapes
A pro-arbitration approach has solidified Hong Kong’s status as a leading arbitration hub and centre of legal excellence
Bermuda perspectives on global tax initiatives
The world has witnessed some major changes to tax laws and reporting requirements, but governments need to ensure their tax systems are simple, fair and reliable
Pressing need for regulating cryptocurrencies
Different approaches to cryptocurrencies across jurisdictions cause disparity in the understanding and classification of digital assets
Metaverse opens quagmire of Indian IP issues
Many unforeseen issues that entail comprehensive changes to global law will emerge as the Metaverse unfolds further, with Intellectual Property Law in India front and centre
Taxation era for Indonesia’s digital financial world
The rapid development of crypto-asset trading and transactions in the country has enticed the government to impose a tax on the commodity
REGIONAL COMPARISONS
A comparison of patent regimes
As innovation advances modern enterprises, Asian countries are competing to offer businesses maximum patent protection to secure their intelligence capital
A comparison of data protection laws
Despite the varied and complex socioeconomic and political landscapes, many Asian jurisdictions are taking giant strides in strengthening personal data safeguards
A comparison of M&A regulatory updates
Global M&A activity has climbed sharply since last year, creating opportunities in emerging markets like India and the Philippines, which have relaxed and liberalised their investment policies
A comparison of trademark frameworks
Safeguarding trademarks poses real challenges as the virtual world collides with the real one, but opportunities abound for those who are quick to adapt
A comparison of digital banking regulations
As technology revolutionises the banking sector, brick-and-mortar retail is increasingly becoming obsolete as regulators jump to set new standards for inclusive finance
