CHINA INSIGHTS
Dissecting China’s new rules on Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law
China enacts new rules enhancing enforcement and legal remedies against foreign sanctions
Income indicators and risks for pharma IPOs
How income indicators and sales expenses impact risks in pharmaceutical IPOs under regulatory scrutiny
New rules on listed companies’ governance
China updates governance rules for listed firms, abolishing supervisory boards and redefining shareholder rights
GLOBAL OUTLOOK
How can MNCs balance sanctions regimes?
China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law creates new compliance risks for multinationals navigating conflicting global sanctions regimes
High time for A-share companies to list in Hong Kong
A-share companies are increasingly listing H shares on the SEHK
Key legal compliance issues for cross-border e-commerce IPOs
Cross-border e-commerce IPOs face rising legal compliance challenges as global regulations tighten and scrutiny intensifies
DISPUTE DIGEST
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
Use of electronic service in commercial arbitration
Electronic service overcomes geographic limits of traditional notice, ensuring effective notification and improved efficiency
FEATURES
The best of time
Time management remains key in law. How do top lawyers turn minutes into milestones?
From expertise to excellence
Skechers China legal head Richard Tian shares key principles for excelling as in-house counsel amid AI and complexity
In-house Counsel Awards 2025
In-house counsel roles keep evolving. Which standout teams and GCs have led the way over the past year?
Market revival?
As Hong Kong IPOs regain momentum, how should mainland China companies navigate this fundraising opportunity?
Elimination race
As Chinese EV brands race for global growth, legal landmines, price wars and tech regulation pose steep challenges
Next-gen alliances
General counsel talk about evolving relationships with law firms and how to identify the best options
Havenly bliss
Natalio Wheatley, Premier of the British Virgin Islands, discusses the importance of the Asia-Pacific market with CBLJ, and addresses key investor concerns
DeepThink: Overseas compliance
DeepSeek drew global praise but also caught the eye of foreign regulators over data security concerns
On the agenda: China’s IP ecosystem
China will dominate Asia sessions at INTA, with its new president highlighting key IP issues on the agenda
AROUND THE REGION
A-List: Bangladesh 2025
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal reveals the top lawyers in the country
Riding the undercurrents
Legal work in Asia's insurance sector is rising amid regulatory shifts and global disruptions
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
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
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
