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Investment models and risk mitigation in distressed real estate
As China’s real estate sector continues its downward adjustment, multiple developers are entangled in debt distress
China on course to personal debt relief in corporate bankruptcies
Revised bankruptcy law introduces limited personal debt relief for insolvent company shareholders
How protection funds compensate bankrupt financial institutions
As China’s financial risk landscape evolves, the draft revision of the Enterprise Bankruptcy Law introduces critical rules for protection funds
Joint and several liability for capital increase defects
In bankruptcy if a shareholder cannot cure defective capital, creditors may seek joint and several liability from others
Challenges in cross-border dispute resolution when going global
Why do Chinese enterprises often lose overseas disputes? This article explores core barriers and provides actionable solutions
Legal support behind Chengdu’s manufacturing push abroad
As Chengdu pushes its “Brands Going Global” strategy, manufacturers shift from exports to global value chains
Evolving dispute resolution for securities misrepresentation
China’s push to codify capital market rules is making securities market governance increasingly systematic and structured
China’s new Arbitration Law: Modernised and internationalised
China passes major Arbitration Law revision, effective 1 March 2026, marking its first full overhaul since 1995
Recognising, enforcing foreign awards and court judgments in China
Recognition and enforcement of foreign awards and judgments are now key to cross-border dispute resolution in China
How creditors can protect themselves in cross-border guarantees
Neibaowaidai, onshore guarantees for offshore loans, raise key cross-border arbitration issues, with GCs shifting toward value creation
Good faith in commercial arbitration: China’s evolving approach
China’s approach to good faith in commercial arbitration is evolving as arbitration depends on tribunal neutrality and party integrity
Foreign-related arbitration under China’s new Arbitration Law
Revised Arbitration Law passed by the 17th Session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee
Grandway adds two capital markets partners
Grandway has recruited partners Zhang Liu and Zhang Cheng, strengthening its securities and capital markets practice
After patent refusal, Madras court allows prototype demo
Madras High Court grants final chance to demonstrate prototype after patents controller’s rejection
Counselling counsel
Weir legal director offers simple psychological tips for in-house counsel
Karnataka Hate Speech Bill: Free speech and takedown risks
Karnataka bill targets hate crimes but risks unconstitutional censorship, vague definitions, prior restraint and takedowns
India AI copyright paper: Blanket licensing risks, costs now
India’s generative AI copyright working paper: Mandatory blanket licensing, flawed balances and compliance burdens loom
GCAI’s YUKTI initiative concludes, focuses on future leaders
The General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) has concluded its flagship internship and mentoring programme
