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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
Recovery and liability for losses arising from uncollected cargo
This article examines the recovery and allocation of liability for losses arising from uncollected cargo under the revised law
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
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
Corporate criminal risk: Pitfalls and course corrections
Criminal exposure is the risk companies can least afford
Latest cautious steps in China’s maturing bankruptcy law
With fear for bankruptcy reorganisation largely dissipated and cities exploring personal bankruptcy, China is slowly but surely maturing its insolvency scheme
Navigating mining dispute resolution
A long-time legal adviser to the coal and energy sector, the author has navigated multiple episodes of upheaveal in mining
Negotiation priorities for Japanese investors in India
India-Japan M&A shifts to tech-led acquisitions, tighter risk allocation, governance planning and licensing scrutiny
Jingtian & Gongcheng welcomes four partners at three offices
Jingtian & Gongcheng hires four partners — Che Li, Duan Wei, Pang Jianli and Tang Hua — across its Ningbo, Chongqing and Chengdu offices
A-List: Bangladesh 2026
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal reveals the top lawyers in Bangladesh
India-UK CETA takes effect, improves trade, reduces barriers
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement takes effect on 15 July 2026, improving bilateral trade and market access
Reuben Chacko quits CAM to expand S&R’s southern horizon
After two decades at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), Reuben Chacko, senior partner and regional co-head markets practice (south) has decided to move to S&R Associates.
CAM, SAM, and Trilegal act on TPG’s USD467m AIFL acquisition
Firms advise on a TPG Rise Climate Fund-led consortium’s proposed INR45 billion (USD467 million) 100% acquisition of Aseem Infrastructure Finance
