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Cross-border Insolvency and the Immovables Rule
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The immovables rule

The UK Supreme Court’s 2024 decision in Kireeva v Bedzhamov reaffirms the absolute nature of the immovables rule

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Skills training for corporate counsel

China strengthens training rules for corporate counsel

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Institutional law reform

Law reform bodies play key roles in updating legal systems in common law jurisdictions and the PRC

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Typewriters and the law

Artificial intelligence (AI) has started to revolutionise many workplaces and businesses

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Referral fees

Column examines pros, cons, and legality of referral fee arrangements for lawyers across common law jurisdictions and mainland China

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Judicial mediation and Asian parties

Judicial mediation explored as a tool for resolving cross-border disputes involving Asian parties

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Share ownership

Shares as property: when ownership transfers under an equity deal is the focus of this column.

Andrew Godwin is currently a member of a World Bank team that is advising a central bank in Asia on potential reforms to its mandate. He previously practised as a foreign lawyer in Shanghai (1996-2006) before returning to his alma mater, Melbourne Law School in Australia, to teach and research law (2006-2021). Andrew is currently Principal Fellow (Honorary) at the Asian Law Centre, Melbourne Law School, and a consultant to various organisations, including Linklaters, the Australian Law Reform Commission and the World Bank.

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AI sandboxes

As AI expands globally, countries are exploring regulatory sandboxes to test its use across different sectors

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Barristers’ chambers

Explore the design and operation of barristers' chambers and the launch of Ah Ket Chambers in Melbourne, 2024

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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

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Lexicon: 150

Lexicon's 150th column celebrates Chinese legal pioneers in common law jurisdictions, reflecting on their lives & achievements

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Service by public notice

This column explains when court documents may be served via public notice, such as posting in newspapers

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Deal structuring

Deal structuring skills are vital for junior lawyers' career growth, focusing on commercial acumen and legal expertise to enhance transaction efficiency

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