LEXICON
Share ownership
Shares as property: when ownership transfers under an equity deal is the focus of this column.
AI sandboxes
As AI expands globally, countries are exploring regulatory sandboxes to test its use across different sectors
Barristers’ chambers
Explore the design and operation of barristers' chambers and the launch of Ah Ket Chambers in Melbourne, 2024
Chinese contract law and smart contracts
This column explores smart contracts, their use in China, Chinese legal views, and how they fit under Chinese contract law
Lexicon: 150
Lexicon's 150th column celebrates Chinese legal pioneers in common law jurisdictions, reflecting on their lives & achievements
Service by public notice
This column explains when court documents may be served via public notice, such as posting in newspapers
Deal structuring
Deal structuring skills are vital for junior lawyers' career growth, focusing on commercial acumen and legal expertise to enhance transaction efficiency
Who’s hu
Unlike other countries, sole traders in China have traditionally been defined in law in terms of “households” or hu [户]
Non ultra petita
Courts play a key role in justice, resolving disputes and issuing binding orders on the involved parties
Boxes and the law
This column explores the historic use of boxes for storing and protecting legal documents
Habeas corpus
This column examines the principle that detainees should have access to court review to ensure their detention's legality
Judgement writing
This column explores the way in which judgments can be structured and expressed
