IN-HOUSE AGENDA
ACC Singapore hosts sparkling year-end party
ACC Singapore hosted a "Sparkle and Cheer" year-end party on 5 December at PS Cafe
JICN strengthens ties at year-end dinner
JICN hosted a year-end dinner in Tokyo to strengthen connections and plan for 2025
SCCA celebrates 22nd anniversary
SCCA celebrated its 22nd anniversary with a gala and Chief Legal Officer Awards.
ACC Hong Kong marks annual event
ACC Hong Kong's event featured Stuart Palm and Madam Justice Yvonne Cheng
IHCF appoints new leader in Seoul
IHCF names Australian lawyer with 16 years in global pharma as new president
240 guests celebrate IHCF’s 25th anniversary in Seoul
The In-House Counsel Forum marked its 25th anniversary at Seoul's Four Seasons Hotel on Nov 12, with 240 attendees
Summit, awards celebrate Indonesian in-house excellence
The In-House Counsel Summit 2024 celebrated legal excellence and innovation with over 300 leaders in Bali
ACCHK hosts contracting workshop
The Association of Corporate Counsel Hong Kong co-hosted a workshop on "Accelerating Contracting Processes" with Radiant Law on 24 September at The China Club
KICA merges law, leisure and learning in Seoul
The Korea In-house Counsel Association (KICA) held its annual workshop at Paraspara Seoul from 4-5 October
FEATURES
Vietnam’s top 100 lawyers and 10 icons in 2024
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the A-List of Vietnam’s top 100 lawyers plus 10 legal icons
Case for the defence
Cybersecurity expert Michael Gazeley tackles threats to businesses. He's particularly worried about the legal sector's weak security
Japan Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal shines a spotlight on the exceptional performance of top law firms in Japan, highlighting their excellence and impact in the legal field
Thailand’s top lawyers 2024
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the A-List of Thailand's top 100 lawyers plus 25 legal icons
A mixed blessing
Part two of our legaltech series explores how AI adoption drives innovation while raising fresh questions, writes Brian Yap
Korea’s Top Lawyers
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the A-List of Korea's top lawyers. Miran Lim and Byung Jin Park report
Korea Outbound Investment Guide
Partnering with top law firms, we offer key insights on handling commercial disputes, IP protection, and investment strategies globally
The Philippines top lawyers 2024
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession
Legaltech take-off?
Regulatory changes are shifting mindsets in Asia, easing concerns about AI adoption in legal tech
EXPERT BRIEFINGS
Key offshore considerations in series finance transactions
Offshore jurisdictions such as the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Cayman Islands play a significant role in series finance transactions
Construction, infrastructure issues in Russia’s auto sector
Key imminent changes to BVI company law
The BVI government has introduced key amendments to the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 through the Amendment Act 2024
Japan’s flourishing PE market
Japan's private equity market is thriving, with the Cayman Islands as a key fundraising hub
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
REGIONAL COMPARISONS
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
Developments in e-commerce
A comparison of shifts in regulations governing e-commerce in India and Russia
Developments in insurance law
A comparison of updates on eligiblity criteria in Japan and subrogation in India
A comparative guide to E-sports and gaming
Regulators in China, Japan, the Philippines, and Taiwan are adjusting policies to manage e-sports' rapid growth
New developments in fintech laws
An update of regulatory amendments and trends in mainland China, India and Taiwan
Tax update
Explore key tax updates in Japan and the Philippines, including changes to VAT, global minimum tax, and digital services taxation
