Bird & Bird descends on Riyadh amid Saudi-Asia activity
Bird & Bird to open Riyadh office in 2025, expanding its TMT and IP focus in Saudi Arabia
CMS hires partner to boost energy, infrastructure focus
CMS has recruited Ilan Freiman as a partner for its energy, projects and construction practice in Sydney and Hong Kong
A-List: Bangladesh 2025
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal reveals the top lawyers in the country
Helmsman names new corporate, banking and finance director
Helmsman has appointed Teoh Su Yin as the new corporate, banking and finance director
Riding the undercurrents
Legal work in Asia's insurance sector is rising amid regulatory shifts and global disruptions
Taiwan Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal names Taiwan's top law firms
Australia’s HWL Ebsworth acquires Botten Levinson in expansion
HWL Ebsworth acquires Botten Levinson to boost its environment and planning team in South Australia from 1 August
Adnan Sundra recruits partner to continue disputes expansion
Adnan Sundra & Low appoints Kevin Prakash to lead its new construction disputes practice
EDITOR’S PICKS
The A-List: Japan’s top lawyers and legal icons
Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the most celebrated lawyers in Japan’s legal industry, featuring the country’s top 100 lawyers plus 30 Legal Icons
The restructure
Vietnam is in a phase of administrative and judicial reform where bold change is fuelling cautious optimism
ACCHK’s Pro Bono Week champions access to justice
ACCHK supported Hong Kong Pro Bono Week 2025, advocating access to justice through events uniting legal professionals, NGOs, and students
In-house leaders tackle risk, innovation at ACC APAC Meeting
In-house counsel explored leadership, innovation and risk at the 2025 ACC Asia-Pacific Meeting in Singapore
SCCA’s First Thursday night draws strong in-house turnout
SCCA’s First Thursday event gathered in-house counsel in Singapore for networking and informal discussions over drinks
ICCA, KPK align on corporate anti-corruption agenda
ICCA and Indonesia’s KPK unite to promote anti-corruption efforts in the private sector through joint training and advocacy
Thai-CCA backs legal literacy push for content creators
Thai-CCA promotes legal literacy for content creators in Thailand’s entertainment industry
GCAI partners with SIAC on arbitration training
GCAI and SIAC sign MoU to boost ties and support arbitration capacity-building for in-house legal professionals
Features
Riding the undercurrents
Legal work in Asia's insurance sector is rising amid regulatory shifts and global disruptions
Taiwan Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal names Taiwan's top law firms
The A-List: Japan’s top lawyers and legal icons
Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the most celebrated lawyers in Japan’s legal industry, featuring the country’s top 100 lawyers plus 30 Legal Icons
Doing Business in Korea
Asia Business Law Journal and IHCF present a guide for global companies eyeing Korea’s legal and business scene
Malaysia Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms
Indonesia’s top lawyers
We reveal our choices for the nation’s top lawyers and also the top Legal Icons in Indonesia
The restructure
Vietnam is in a phase of administrative and judicial reform where bold change is fuelling cautious optimism
Vietnam Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms
KEY JURISDICTIONS
Riding the undercurrents
Riding the undercurrents shaping Asia's insurance landscape
Legal developments in trademark law
The latest in regulatory trends on brand protection in India, Indonesia, Russia and Taiwan
Riding the undercurrents
Riding the undercurrents shaping Asia's insurance landscape
Riding the undercurrents
Riding the undercurrents shaping Asia's insurance landscape
Legal developments in banking & finance
Experts from India, Malaysia and Taiwan are closely monitoring market regulatory shifts and investor behaviours to identify emerging opportunities
Legal trends on trade secrets
Trade secret laws in the Philippines and Taiwan continue to evolve amid confidentiality challenges
The red bee’s jolly good GC
As the legal guardian of the Philippines' fast-food giant Jollibee Group, global legal chief Valerie Feria Amante recounts her 18 year-plus journey with Jollibee witnessing the accelerating growth of this household name and her own legal career.
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.
Legal developments in trademark law
The latest in regulatory trends on brand protection in India, Indonesia, Russia 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
Legal trends on trade secrets
Trade secret laws in the Philippines and Taiwan continue to evolve amid confidentiality challenges
Riding the undercurrents
Riding the undercurrents shaping Asia's insurance landscape
Thailand law firm awards
Asia Business Law Journal acknowledges the country's legal frontrunners for 2025
The restructure
Vietnam has embarked on a massive reform of its bureaucracy, but what will the changes mean for businesses?
Legal developments in trademark law
The latest in regulatory trends on brand protection in India, Indonesia, Russia and Taiwan
Healthcare and life science regulation in Japan
Japan is easing restrictions on medical data under two key laws as it focuses on promoting the use of this information
Japan outbound investment guide
Japanese corporates have been actively turning to the overseas M&A market for expanding their business and enhancing capital efficiency
Reverse flipping – medium rare or well done?
Are Indian-origin startups' ‘reverse flips’ a lasting trend or just a temporary shift in strategy?
Exploring Japan’s economic security promotion act
The Japan Economic Security Act of 2022 regulates critical materials and technologies
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
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
Since 2022, Western automakers left Russia, opening doors for Chinese manufacturers with SPIC incentives
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
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Will Tokyo’s new MBO rules protect minority shareholders?
Japan’s revised MBO rules aim to protect minority shareholders by enhancing procedural fairness and disclosure requirements
Japan’s path for drug transfers
Japan’s pharma market demands careful regulatory and approval transfer compliance
Return of foreign business to Russia
Russia considers rules for return of foreign businesses amid ongoing scrutiny
Cayman Islands: Growth in use of parallel funds structures
Cayman Islands sees rising use of flexible, tax-efficient parallel fund structures in 2025
India’s IPO door opening for fast-track ‘reverse flips’
India eases reverse flip mergers, enabling faster IPO exits through regulatory reforms
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
BVI premier targets Asia markets, China business
BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley boosts China investment ties while securing new growth in Asia amid geopolitical shifts
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
New KCAB Int’l chair sets priorities ahead of ADR Festival
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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.
Legal developments in trademark law
The latest in regulatory trends on brand protection in India, Indonesia, Russia 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
Legal trends on trade secrets
Trade secret laws in the Philippines and Taiwan continue to evolve amid confidentiality challenges
Energy developments on renewables
As the world shifts towards renewable energy systems, legal frameworks are being developed to institutionalise advancements in South Korea, the Philippines and Taiwan
A regulatory update on data privacy
Comprehensive regulations targeted at personal data privacy protection are being implemented across jurisdictions in the Philippines, Taiwan and India
A comparison of developments in healthtech
Regulation of medical technologies is boosting service delivery via new drug development in South Korea and telemedicine in Russia
A comparison of laws on anti-bribery
China and Japan are upping the ante on battling corruption with legal enforcement developments
Charting a course with AI regulation
Asia is moving to regulate generative AI to prevent misuse while leveraging its business potential
Total control?
How are the region’s regulatory frameworks performing on effectively controlling the evolution of AI?
Regulating AI: Navigating India’s challenging regime
GenAI is revolutionizing daily life with content creation, marketing, customer service via chatbots, medical diagnostics, entertainment, and autonomous driving
Japan’s AI regulation for businesses
AI's exponential growth lacks regulatory maturity, yet each innovation propels the next swiftly
AI and the law in the Philippines
ChatGPT's global surge sparked broader debate on AI innovation and risk management among policymakers and stakeholders
Analysis of AI regulatory frameworks in South Korea
In a digital era, AI reshapes our world, revolutionizing industries and societies
Taiwan: Governing the AI genie
Rapid development in artificial intelligence is creating a worldwide legal minefield
A comparison of laws on anti-bribery
China and Japan prioritize strengthening laws and enforcement to combat bribery and corruption
Competition mission
An analysis of four Asian jurisdictions offers the latest legal information on local competition practices
Paths to Rapport
Arbitration remains a pro-business dispute resolution method, but understanding key locations is essential for success
Singapore courts adopt robust approach to validating awards
Singapore’s courts uphold the validity of awards, rejecting unmeritorious resistance
Dynamic arbitration advancements in the Philippines
The Philippine Supreme Court reinforces CIAC's jurisdiction over construction disputes
Hong Kong shining as beacon of international arbitration
Hong Kong is a vital hub for international arbitration and global dispute resolution
A regional comparison of arbitration landscapes
The competition for arbitration business is heating up with a host of national developments
Drive toward driverless
With autonomous vehicles now a reality, we look at the latest legal developments in Japan and Thailand governing safety, liability and control
Latest legal trends in Japan on automated vehicles
This article discusses the status and recent discussions regarding the legal systems related to automated vehicles in Japan
Thailand’s accelerating AV regulatory landscape
This article discusses the current state of the regulatory framework for the main enablers that make autonomous driving possible, consisting of two crucial elements
Legal developments in banking & finance
Experts from India, Malaysia and Taiwan are closely monitoring market regulatory shifts and investor behaviours to identify emerging opportunities
Advancements in Capital Markets Law
Discover key advancements in capital markets law in Taiwan and Hong Kong
Doing right, Doing good
Recent trends in four Asian markets demostrate need for corporate governance
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.
Keeping watch on Data Privacy
A comparison of laws governing technology and individual rights in Thailand, Japan and the Philippines
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
Developments in e-commerce
A comparison of shifts in regulations governing e-commerce in India and Russia
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
Energy developments on renewables
South Korea, the Philippines, and Taiwan are developing legal frameworks for renewable energy
Energy laws update
As countries work towards transforming their power grids we focus on the efforts of two nations to regulate and navigate these changes
ESG update
As ESG compliance awareness grows in Asia, savvy enterprises stay updated on regulations
A regional comparison of ESG regulations
Growing awareness of the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards is pushing companies around the globe
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
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
A comparison of healthtech regulatory issues in North Asia
Drug pricing and reimbursement top the agenda in South Korea, while Japan is exploring the impact of digital technology on medical information
Developments in insurance law
A comparison of updates on eligiblity criteria in Japan and subrogation in India
Joining forces
Foreign investment is welcome in joint ventures, however each jurisdiction has its own unique rules
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)
Taking it to court
Effective litigation requires familarity with different courts and systems
A comparison of M&A laws
Asia M&A booms with government incentives and global investor interest. To compete, dealmakers must keep current on trends and regulations
Advancements in patent law
Regulatory efforts are being made in China, India and Japan to refine oversight on duration, territorial reach and enforcement
A comparison of patent provisions: India v China
What are the major developments in India and China with their evolving patent ecosystems?
Comparison of legal developments in private equity
Explore key trends and challenges in private equity disputes in China and India
Finding the right property angle
Foreign interest in Asia's real estate markets is rising, but understanding regulations is crucial to avoid pitfalls
A regional comparison of real estate markets
What developments are affecting the property sector in often volatile regional markets?
Rescue Remedies
We explore bankruptcy law systems in mainland China and India, and Hong Kong courts on winding-up arguments
Tax update
Explore key tax updates in Japan and the Philippines, including changes to VAT, global minimum tax, and digital services taxation
Keeping up with TMT
With rapid tech advances, regulators must address legal challenges in the technology, media, and telecoms sector
Making marks
Reforms and upgrades to trademark and IP regulation around the world have continued apace
Economic reforms transform India’s IP landscape
Economic reform drives IP transformation in brand creation, collaborations, tech transfers, and mergers & acquisitions
An analysis of trademark law in Indonesia
In Indonesia, the primary law on trademarks is Law No. 20 of 2016 on Marks and Geographical Indications, known as the Trademark Law
A quickstep guide to trademark law in Nigeria
Key laws regulating trademarks in Nigeria include the Trade Marks Act 1965, Trade Marks Regulations 1967, and LFN 2004 acts
How trademark law impacts Russian trade
Russian law covers all aspects of trademarks to make business convenient and enforce the business’ rights if needed
Taiwan’s patent, trademark figures show growth
In 2023, the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) received 72,607 patent applications
Legal developments in trademark law
The latest in regulatory trends on brand protection in India, Indonesia, Russia and Taiwan
Legal trends on trade secrets
Trade secret laws in the Philippines and Taiwan continue to evolve amid confidentiality challenges
