PRACTITIONERS’
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Key takeaways from China’s new Ecological and Environmental Code
China’s Ecological Environment Code unifies pollution, ecology, decarbonisation and liability, raising corporate compliance standards
Environmental compliance frameworks for renewable businesses
As dual-carbon objectives are escalated to statutory obligations, renewables companies face a major compliance test across pollution control, ecological protection and low-carbon development
Unwinding red-chip structures
This practical guide covers tax exposure, distinct exit paths for VIE and direct equity structures, and five regulatory red flags that determine IPO success.
Agile shareholding structures, compliance to drive AI globalisation
AI global expansion confronts regulatory and geopolitical hurdles
China’s marine warranties: a better balance?
China’s revised Maritime Code recalibrates warranty breach rules, reshaping denial boundaries, risk allocation and standard terms in marine cover
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
Protection of non-traditional trademarks in China
In the era of sensory marketing, novel forms of trademarks such as three-dimensional shapes or sound cues prove increasingly relevant
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”
Criminal procedure, rights protection for white-collar crime
White-collar crime typically refers to criminal cases in the economic sphere, involving corruption within civilian-run enterprises
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
Malaysia’s top lawyers 2026
Asia Business Law Journal reveals Malaysia’s top lawyers
Thailand’s JTJB International Lawyers launches Japan desk
Thai law firm JTJB International Lawyers establishes a Japan desk in collaboration with Japanese peer Tono Tanami & Kosada Legal Professional Corporation.
Simpson Thacher drives KKR’s acquisition of Ci Flavors
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett drives KKR’s acquisition of Japanese beauty and lifestyle brand platform Ci Flavors for an undisclosed amount
China Commercial opens Sacramento office in California
China Commercial Law Firm receives approval to open an office in Sacramento
Alibaba’s HKD80bn new share placement is largest in HK
Alibaba completes an HKD80 billion new share placement, marking the largest placing to date in Hong Kong stock market history
Zul Rafique acts on Malaysian land sale for data centre
A Mah Sing Group subsidiary plans to sell around 32 hectares of land in Selangor state for USD153.4 million for a Malaysian data centre project
