DISPUTE DIGEST
Validity of arbitration agreements under designated agents
The validity of arbitration agreements involving persons without, or with limited, civil capacity, are becoming an increasing focus of arbitration institutions and tribunals
Understanding payment process for HKIAC arbitrations
It is important to understand this payment process, the consequences of failing to pay, and the refund process in the event of withdrawing from arbitration
Applying denial of legal personality in arbitration
There is still no unified understanding of whether the claim of 'denial of legal personality' could be arbitrated
FEATURES
China Business Law Awards (Regional Awards) 2022
China Business Law Journal identify the leading “branch office” and “home-grown” law firms across different regions
Steering the ESG shift
For general counsel, embracing responsible governance may not be easy, but it is the right thing to do, writes Mike Madden, global board chair of the Association of Corporate Counsel
Within the epicentre
In the face of overwhelming macroeconomic complications, China’s in-house counsel, at the very heart of the problems, are finding their expertise and services immensely valued
Bright future
Why the new Futures and Derivatives Law is a boost for China towards aligning with international practice?
Trade route revival
China’s rise as a global investor has had a massive impact on countries around the world as they seek to diversify their sources of foreign direct investment (FDI)
Markets of choice
Chinese companies are finding both challenges and opportunities amid shakeups in capital markets at home and abroad
Matching the pieces
Tupperware legal director on how best to select and work with external counsel
Watching the watchers
New roles of intermediaries place them under the microscope of capital market regulation
In-house specialty
Top in-house counsel and external lawyers were quizzed to determine what skillsets are behind their successes in two very different legal roles
AROUND THE REGION
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
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
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
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
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
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
Riding out the storm
How can businesses mitigate the damage from global economic headwinds?
