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COMPARATIVE GUIDES

Corporate governance

Taiwan aligns governance laws with global benchmarks

By Derrick Yang, Lihuei Mao And Judy Lo, Lee and Li

Japan’s reforms in governance legislation

By Takanori Ueshima, Takaomi Miyazeki And Momoe Ikemoto, Nishimura & Asahi

Overview of China’s governance mechanisms

By Jin Hong (Cathryn), JunHe

Updates to Hong Kong’s Corporate Governance Code

By Li Fai, Zoe Kwok And Theresa Lam, Jingtian & Gongcheng

Banking and Finance

Key developments in India’s evolving financial framework

By Hardeep Sachdeva, Priyamvada Shenoy and Gaurav Priyadarshi

Short selling and securities lending in Taiwan

By Hsin-Lan Hsu, Lee and Li

ESG’s gradual integration into Malaysia’s financial sector

By Pamela Kung and Sathya-Kumardas, Shearn Delamore & Co

Trade Secrets

Overview of trade secret laws in Taiwan

By Tsung-Yuan Shen and Josh Tsai, Lee and Li

Trade secrets in the Philippines protected by blend of laws

By Rogelio Nicandro and Juan Carlos Novero, Romulo

AI Regulation

Shape of China’s AI regulations and prospects

By Zhisong (Jet) Deng and Jianmin (Ken) Dai, Beijing Dacheng

Hong Kong’s patchwork AI regulatory structure  

By Heidi Chui, Elizabeth Chan and Justin Kim, Stevenson Wong & Co

Call for focused approach to AI regulation in India

By Aprajita Rana and Shruti Agrawal, AZB & Partners

Roadmap for regulating artificial intelligence in Japan

By Yu Matsushita, Keiwa Sogo Law Offices

Artificial intelligence and the law in the Philippines

By Nilo T Divina and Jay-r C Ipac, DivinaLaw

Development of AI regulations in Russia 

By Georgy Daneliya and Shermet Kurbanov, SEAMLESS Legal (SL Legal)

Taiwan’s AI strategy and regulatory framework

By Ken-Ying Tseng, Lee and Li

Energy Developments

A guide to energy law in Taiwan

By Eddie Chan and Jennifer Li, Lee and Li

Roadmap to exploring renewable energy in the Philippines

By Minerva Santos and Maria Lethel Alburo-Mejia, PunoLaw

Korea’s new offshore wind power regulatory landscape

By John Sangho Park, Chang Sup Kwon and Ryan Russell

Healthcare

Healthcare update in South Korea

By Sung-Tae Kim, Hyun Wook Kim, Youngsik Byun and Minyoung Park, Shin & Kim

Navigating the legal landscape of healthtech in Russia

By Alexey Oskin, KP Moscow

Anti-bribery

China’s crackdown on bribery and corruption

By Liu Ping, Jingtian & Gongcheng

Bribery and corruption laws in Japan

By Yusaku Akasaki and Kosuke Tanaka, Chuo Sogo LPC

Private equity

Navigating dispute resolution for PE funds in China

By Fang Li, TianTai Law Firm

India’s distinctive private equity pathway

By Cyril Shroff, Rohan Ghosh Roy and Saloni Shroff, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Capital Markets

Latest developments in Hong Kong capital markets space

By Stephen Luo and Stella Yeung, Jingtian & Gongcheng

Building a fund-friendly ecosystem for Taiwan startups

By James Hsiao and Iting Huang, Dentons

Franchise Law

Franchise law in India: bridging legal gaps

By Safir Anand and Mudit Kaushik, Anand and Anand

Legal guide to franchise laws in Taiwan

By Shen Tsung Yuan, Rachel Chen and Connie Guo, Lee and Li

E-commerce

E-commerce and FDI in India: Key legal insights

By Raghubir Menon, Ekta Gupta, and Rooha Khurshid, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

E-commerce in Russia: what foreign business needs to know

By Georgy Daneliya, Alisa Mikheeva, and Shermet Kurbanov, SL LEGAL

Insurance

The regulation of insurance in Japan

By Takuya Oshida, Tatsuya Nakayama, and Masashi Ueda, Nishimura & Asahi

India’s Doctrine of Subrogation: Evolution, application and practical considerations

By Mandakini Khanna, Arjun Masters, and Mansa Shuklaand, Tuli & Co

E-sports and Gaming

Game development and distribution in Taiwan

By Tsung-Yuan Shen and Rachel Chen, Lee and Li

The cutting edge of gaming and e-sports in Japan

By Sayaka Kano, Takeshi Nagase and Takashi Nakazaki, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

Game on: Navigating e-sports regulations in the Philippines

By Mark S Gorriceta, Micaela Kristina V Galvez and Kathleen T Guiang, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra

Regulations governing e-sports events in mainland China

By Wei Quan, Jingtian & Gongcheng

Fintech

India safeguarding borrower data in digital lending

By Rohan Bagai, Arjun Uppal, and Shubham Parkhi, AZB & Partners

Fintech laws: Recent developments in Taiwan

By Eddie Hsiung, Lee and Li

Exploring fintech regulation in China

By Xiaojia (Shelly) Sun, JunHe

Taxation

Philippines update: The VAT on digital services

By Karen Ocampo, Ocampo and Suralvo

Summary of selected taxation issues in Japan

By Takato Masuda, Nishimura & Asahi

ESG

ESG laws in the Philippines

By Chrysilla Carissa P Bautista, Melissa Angela G Velarde and Juan Miguel C Dela Cruz, ACCRALAW

China’s ESG rules approach maturity after 20 years

By Dora Hu, Grandall Law Firm (Beijing)

Taiwan shifts up an ESG gear in 2024

By Wei-Sung Hsiao and Chun-Wei Chen, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law

TMT

Guidelines for protecting  AI-generated content in Taiwan

By TsungYuan Shen and Rachel Chen, Lee and Li

India’s legal framework for developing AI

By Aarthi Sivanandh, Anind Thomas and Gautam Rego, AZB & Partners

Philippine digital: Key updates in connectivity, fintech

By Herminio Ozaeta Jr, Jesse Eleazer Tantoco and Victoria Rose Velasco, Romulo

Employment law

India’s Supreme Court on tenure-linked employment bonds

By Rachit Bahl, Jatinder Singh Saluja and Bhagwati Tiwari, AZB & Partners

Navigating ‘worker’ status and new Freelance Act in Japan

By Yusaku Akasaki, Takeshi Osawa and Daigo Kawano, Chuo Sogo

Philippine labour laws and jurisprudence on illegal dismissal

By Juan Victor Valdez and Aileen Love Reyes, Ocampo Manalo Valdez & Lim Law Firm

Arbitration

Philippine courts demonstrate respect for arbitration

By Jose Martin R Tensuan, Antonio Eduardo S Nachura Jr and Maria Celia H Poblador, ACCRALAW

Insurance, cross-border data breach disputes: India

By Ajoy Roy, Aishani Das and Balapragatha Moorthy, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Singapore’s recent arbitration jurisprudence

By Colin Seow and Violet Huang Qianwei, Colin Seow Chambers

Milestone year for international, domestic arbitration in Vietnam

By Quach Minh Tri, Hoang Ngoc Quan and Vu Thuy Duong, BMVN

Korea stays abreast of global best practices in arbitration

By Jinhee Kim, Yong Ik Lee and Somin Jun, Jipyong

Arbitration and due process in Taiwan

By Jeffrey Li and Tina Hsu, Lee and Li

Indonesia’s arbitration law and institutions

By Mahareksha S Dillon, Nico A P Mooduto and Ravi Amarendra

Significant strides in progressing China’s arbitration regime

By Henry Huang, Emily Tang and Catherine Zhang, Grandall Law Firm

Real estate

Overview of Japan’s Important Land Survey Act

By Akira Yasukawa and Tomoki Kotani, City-Yuwa Partners

Foreign investment and financing in Indian real estate

By Hardeep Sachdeva, Priyamvada Shenoy, Ravi Bhasin and Abhishek Awasthi, AZB & Partners

Patent law

An overview of Taiwan’s patent laws

By TsungYuan Shen And Josh Tsai, Lee and Li

Usage environment characteristics applied in China judicial practice

By Haitao Yu And Yazhuo Qian, CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office

Guide to Indonesia’s globalising patent laws

By Emirsyah Dinar, AFFA

Joint ventures

Guide to foreign joint ventures in India

By Rajarshi Chakrabarti, Savitha Jagadeesan and Sameena Jahangir, Kochhar & Co

JV structures and regulations in Taiwan

By Derrick Yang and Yu-Ting Su, Lee and Li

Restructuring & insolvency

Restructuring and insolvency laws in Taiwan

By Derrick Yang and Vivian Cheng, Lee and Li

Singapore’s insolvency and restructuring developments

By Shem Khoo, Mimi Ahn and Veronica Teo, Focus Law Asia

Stablecoins

Impact of HK stablecoin rules on mainland China

By Felix Miao, Xun Li and Song Hong, Han Kun Law Offices

Korea’s emerging stablecoin framework

By Hyun-il Hwang and Mooni Kim, Shin & Kim

Antitrust

Unpacking China’s antitrust law regime

By Han Ye, Lushen Hong and Xiao Fu, Merits & Tree

China tightens antitrust rules with AML reforms and stricter enforcement

Japan’s antitrust enforcement from 2024 to 2025

By Teruhisa Ishii, Yoshihiro Sakano and Hiroaki Matsunaga

Japan boosts antitrust action with tougher JFTC enforcement and merger scrutiny

Focus on Taiwan’s antitrust and competition rules

By James Hsiao and Ya Yun (Mya) Hsieh, Dentons

Taiwan enforces strict MLM rules under the MLMSA to protect distributors and ensure fair trade

Cryptocurrency

The rise of Hong Kong’s cryptocurrency jurisdiction

By Bowie Fung, Yuan Kai and Amanda Li, CFN Lawyers

Japan’s crypto-asset, stablecoin and security token regulations

By Takafumi Ochiai, Kenichi Tanizaki and Issei Matsuda, Atsumi & Sakai

Bumpy road to navigating Taiwan’s crypto conundrum

By Robin Chang and Eddie Hsiung, Lee and Li

M&A

China’s cross-border M&A: Rules and trends

By William Qiu, Johnson Zhu and Yuanyuan Tao, Zhong Lun

2025 outlook on India’s M&A framework

By Rabindra Jhunjhunwala, Avik Biswas and Saranya Mishra, Khaitan & Co

Recent M&A market movements in Japan

By Takao Kitano, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto

Fiduciary duties to shareholders in South Korea: Reform proposals

By Tae Hyun Lee, Hyo Jeong Ko and Young Seok Cheon, Jipyong

Taiwan M&A trends: Expansion, transformation and consolidation

By James Hsiao and Iting Huang, Dentons

Thailand’s evolving M&A landscape

By Chai Lertvittayachaikul, Bongkotkan Chumsai Na Ayudhya and Kamonrat Kongtheing, Kudun & Partners

Litigation

A guide to Japan’s litigation laws and practices

By Norika Yuasa, Ayako Osugi and Daichi Ito, Miura & Partners

Litigation laws and practices in India

By Samudra Sarangi, Shruti Raina and Riya Kalra, Law Offices of Panag & Babu

Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Indonesia

By Pheo M. Hutabarat, Asido M. Panjaitan and Yuris A. Hakim, HHR Lawyers

Ins and outs of labour dispute resolution in Taiwan

By Patrick Chu, Matt Lai and Eugene Chung, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law

Legal frameworks shaping life sciences industries

Delicate balance of life sciences laws in India

By Manisha Singh and Pankaj Musyuni, LexOrbis

India's life sciences laws regulate medicines, devices, biotech, and healthcare, ensuring quality, efficacy, safety, and consumer protection

Navigating China’s new protections for life science patents

By Gordon Gao and Sherry Yao, King & Wood Mallesons

China’s 2021 Patent Law overhauled life sciences protection with US-style patent linkage, term extension (PTE), and term adjustment (PTA)

Autonomous vehicles

China’s Autonomous Vehicle Regulations

By Andrew Zhang, Alice Zhu and Jason Xu, Fangda Partners

Taiwan navigates path on autonomous vehicle law

By Eddie Hsiung, Tsung Yuan Shen and Connie Guo, Lee and Li

Trademark laws

An analysis of trademark law in Indonesia

By Emirsyah Dinar, AFFA Intellectual Property Rights

In Indonesia, the primary law on trademarks is Law No.20 of 2016 on Marks and Geographical Indications, known as the Trademark Law

Scripting success of iconic Indian brands with IP

By Safir Anand, Anand and Anand

Transforming Indian culture, heritage and ingenuity into protectable, monetisable assets, India’s most iconic brands set themselves

From Asia to Russia: Trademark laws for Asian businesses

By Alexander Nesterov, Gorodissky & Partners

Despite the political turbulence in recent years, our practice shows that many companies from Asian countries are entering or planning

Focus on trademark protection in Taiwan

By Lu-Fa Tsai, Deep & Far Attorneys-at-Law

Trademark protection is obtained through registration. In addition, Taiwan follows the first-to-file system

Renewable energy laws

Tangled wires: Energy laws in India

By Sakya Singha Chaudhuri and Avijeet Kumar Lala, Neeti Niyaman

Regulatory developments for renewables in the Philippines

By Maria Elizabeth E Peralta-Loriega, Bryan A San Juan and Recolito Ferdinand N Cantre Jr, Sarmiento Loriega Law Office
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Digital banking

North Asia regional guide to digital banking: South Korea

By Hwang Hyun-il and Heo Junbeom, Shin & Kim in Seoul

North Asia regional guide to digital banking: Japan

By Katsuya Hongyo and Shun Komiya, Chuo Sogo Law Office in Tokyo

Data privacy

Impact of India’s data protection framework on policy and business

By Ameet Datta, Jasman Dhanoa and Rishikaa, ADP Law Offices

Shielding personal data in Taiwan

By Brian Hsieh, Formosa Transnational

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