CHINA INSIGHTS
How actual controllers of listed companies ward off criminal risks
When listed companies become involved in serious misconduct like tax evasion or bribery, the actual controller is often the first to be held accountable
Compensation not contingent upon actual sale in patent infringement
Latest guiding case from the Supreme People’s Court views “offer for sale” as its own infringing act and penalty cannot be averted by reason of “no sale”
How to properly manage sick leave
Managing sick leave and medical treatment periods can be a big headache for companies – cured only by preemptive policy clarification
GLOBAL OUTLOOK
Relearning trade secret protection in the age of AI agents
In recent years, in-house counsel discussion of AI and trade secrets has largely focused on the scenario of “staff feeding data into ChatGPT”, which is a valid concern
Case study: Seeking compensation for ‘no contract’ overseas projects
In 2018, a large state-owned design institute signed a strategic co-operation agreement with a Hong Kong investment company to jointly develop a hydropower project in Nepal
Responding to legal challenges in overseas investment
As geopolitical shifts and tighter scrutiny reshape Belt and Road investments, businesses must adopt full-cycle legal strategies to ensure stability and growth.
DISPUTE DIGEST
The meticulous art of evidence submission in arbitration
Effective evidence submission is essential to proving legal facts and ensuring fair arbitration outcomes in China
New ‘med-arb’ expedited rules to mediate dispute resolution
BAC launches new Med-Arb Expedited Rules for faster dispute resolution
First court-enforced arbitral tribunal interim measure
In a BAC/BIAC tech dispute case, the tribunal granted an interim measure based on the claimant’s application
FEATURES
Ship shape?
Leading maritime lawyers and in-house counsel share insights on what it means for carriers, cargo owners and insurers
White collars, dark intentions
Senior white-collar crime partners map out the shifting risks and offer a full-spectrum playbook, from internal probes to cross-border defence
Squaring up to circular training
Chief legal officer and senior legal counsel of Louis Dreyfus Company share practical tips on protection against circular trading risks
Anchoring growth
Can in-house counsel step up as champions of business growth amid the challenges of compliance and technology?
The A-List 2025-26: Rising Stars
China Business Law Journal has identified this year’s future leaders in the legal market after an extensive market survey and independent research
Clearing the way
The Enterprise Bankruptcy Law revisions set to clear obstacles for allowing the reorganisation of struggling companies
International Women’s Day 2026: Breaking the glass ceiling
On IWD 2026, we speak with three women in law who have pierced that ceiling. Their journeys differ, yet they point in the same direction
Deals of the Year 2025
A look back at the blockbuster transactions of 2025 as we gallop into the Year of the Horse
AROUND THE REGION
Q&A: INTA’s Walter Chia discusses IP from APAC viewpoint
Walter Chia, the chief representative officer for Asia-Pacific at INTA, elaborates on factors shaping IP across the region
In the spotlight
Three INTA board members highlight AI branding, deepfakes and Asian enforcement reshaping trademark ownership, liability and protection
Cracking the bad eggs
As Indonesia’s new criminal codes take effect, local and foreign businesses are in a race to keep pace or pay the price
Strait jacket
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz reveal fragility of contracts; experts urge rewriting force majeure clauses to safeguard trade supply
M&A: A new way
As M&A activities climb across the region, rising regulatory complexity and shifting market dynamics are redefining strategy, execution and the evolving role of general counsel
Pitching law
Kohei Miyadai is breaking new ground in Japan as the first lawyer who was also a professional baseball player
Singapore’s top 100 lawyers plus 25 Legal Icons
Asia Business Law Journal unveils the top talent in the Lion City’s legal profession
