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REGIONAL
COMPARATIVE GUIDES

AI Regulation

Roadmap for regulating artificial intelligence in Japan

By Yu Matsushita, Keiwa Sogo Law Offices

Development of AI regulations in Russia 

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

Hong Kong’s patchwork AI regulatory structure  

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

Taiwan’s AI strategy and regulatory framework

By Ken-Ying Tseng, Lee and Li

Artificial intelligence and the law in the Philippines

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

Charting a course with AI regulation

Asia is moving to regulate generative AI to prevent misuse while leveraging its business potential

Call for focused approach to AI regulation in India

By Aprajita Rana and Shruti Agrawal, AZB & Partners

Shape of China’s AI regulations and prospects

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

Energy Developments

Korea’s new offshore wind power regulatory landscape

By John Sangho Park, Chang Sup Kwon and Ryan Russell

Roadmap to exploring renewable energy in the Philippines

By Minerva Santos and Maria Lethel Alburo-Mejia, PunoLaw

A guide to energy law in Taiwan

By Eddie Chan and Jennifer Li, Lee and Li

Data Privacy Regulations

Overview of Philippine data privacy law and regulations

By John Paul Gaba, ACCRALAW

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

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

Bribery and corruption laws in Japan

By Yusaku Akasaki and Kosuke Tanaka, Chuo Sogo LPC

China’s crackdown on bribery and corruption

By Liu Ping, Jingtian & Gongcheng

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

Legal guide to franchise laws in Taiwan

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

Franchise law in India: bridging legal gaps

By Safir Anand and Mudit Kaushik, Anand and Anand

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, Seamless 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

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

The cutting edge of gaming and e-sports in Japan

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

Fintech

Exploring fintech regulation in China

By Xiaojia (Shelly) Sun, JunHe

Fintech laws: Recent developments in Taiwan

By Eddie Hsiung, Lee and Li

India safeguarding borrower data in digital lending

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

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

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

ESG laws in the Philippines

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

TMT

Extending the net: Boosting internet access in Philippines

By Leland R Villadolid Jr, Chrysilla Carissa P Bautista and Enrique F Nitura, ACCRALAW

Overview of TMT laws in Bangladesh

By Asif Hasan, Tanjib Alam and Associates

Focus on data privacy litigation in India

By Prashanth Shivadass, Shri Gayathri and Ananya K, Shivadass & Shivadass Law Chambers

Employment law

Navigating transformation of India’s labour, employment laws

By Rachit Bahl, Jatinder Singh Saluja and Shruti Agrawal, AZB & Partners

Stringent termination restrictions protect Japan’s job security

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

Arbitration

Singapore courts adopt robust approach to validating awards

By Colin Seow And Violet Huang Qianwei, Colin Seow Chambers  and Nichol Yeo, Nine Yards Chambers

Singapore’s courts uphold the validity of awards, rejecting unmeritorious resistance

Dynamic arbitration advancements in the Philippines

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

The Philippine Supreme Court reinforces CIAC's jurisdiction over construction disputes

Hong Kong shining as beacon of international arbitration

By Heidi Chui, Elizabeth Chan And Justin Kim, Stevenson Wong & Co.
Hong Kong is a vital hub for international arbitration and global dispute resolution

Real estate

Navigating the Philippine real estate legal landscape

By Nilo T Divina, Ciselie Marie T Gamo-Sisayan and Danica Mae M Godornes, DivinaLaw

Spotlighting the potential of Japanese real estate

By Hiroshi Niinomi, Koki Hara and Naoto Yamamoto, Nishimura & Asahi

Regulatory framework for FI, financing in Indian property

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

Patent law

Positioning India in the global patent ecosystem

By Manisha Singh and Joginder Singh, LexOrbis

China trends for SEP licence fees, comparable court methods

By Xiao Jin, CPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office

Expanded territorial reach of Japanese patents

By Kazuki Kameyama and Hirofumi Tada, Ohno & Partners

International joint ventures

International JV structures and regulations in Taiwan

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

Structure and regulation of Sino-foreign joint ventures

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

Expect the unexpected in Japanese joint ventures

By Len Matsunaga, Gen Takahashi and Hirofumi Mizuma, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

Restructuring & insolvency

India and the evolution of an insolvency code

By Sanjeev Kumar, Anshul Sehgal and Pranshu Paul, Luthra and Luthra Offices

Focus on restructuring and insolvency in Hong Kong

By Howard Lam, Flora Innes and Anthony Chan, Latham & Watkins

China’s bankruptcy law system moves toward maturity

By Xiuchao Yin, Sitong Zhang and Ting Li, Dacheng Law Offices

Antitrust

A critical look at antitrust violation assessment in Indonesia

By Miriam Andreta, Putri Bening Larasati and Prisca Octavia Rumokoy, Walalangi & Partners

Unpacking China’s antitrust law regime

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

Update on changes to Taiwan Fair Trade Act

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

Japanese antitrust enforcement on foreign affiliated companies

By Teruhisa Ishii, Yoshihiro Sakano and Hiroaki Matsunaga, City-Yuwa Partners

Corporate governance

Recent corporate governance developments in Japan

By Masakazu Iwakura, Yuji Nakano and Junya Horiki, TMI Associates

Corporate governance in Taiwan: An international overview

By Annie Liao and Letitia Hsiao, LCS & Partners

Beyond compliance: Corporate governance in the Philippines

By Mark S Gorriceta, Kristine T Torres and Kristine T Torres, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra

Malaysia’s moves to keep directors above board

By Chan-Xian-Ai, Koay Su Ling and Mohammad Iliyas Razali, Zaid Ibrahim & Co (in association with KPMG Law)

M&A

Corporate governance laws foster investment in Taiwan

By James Hsiao and Iting Huang, Dentons

Analysis of M&A laws in India

By Raghubir Menon, Jeel Panchal and Ketayun Mistry, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Overview, trends of M&A market in Russia

By Artashes Oganov, Georgy Daneliya and Anastasia Dukhina, Seamless Legal

Significance, characteristics of M&A structures in Japan

By Yusaku Akasaki, Jun Niizawa and Daigo Kawano, Chuo Sogo LPC

Litigation

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

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

Legal frameworks shaping life sciences industries

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)

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

Latest legal developments on autonomous vehicles

Latest legal trends in Japan on automated vehicles

This article discusses the status and recent discussions regarding the legal systems related to automated vehicles in Japan

Thailand’s accelerating AV regulatory landscape

This article discusses the current state of the regulatory framework for the main enablers that make autonomous driving possible, consisting of two crucial elements

Trademark laws

Economic reforms transform India’s IP landscape

By Safir Anand, Anand and Anand

Economic reform drives IP transformation in brand creation, collaborations, tech transfers, and mergers & acquisitions

How trademark law impacts Russian trade

By Vladimir Biriulin, Gorodissky & Partners

Russian law covers all aspects of trademarks to make business convenient and enforce the business’ rights if needed

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

Taiwan’s patent, trademark figures show growth

By CF Tsai, Yu-Li Tsai, and Lu-Fa Tsai, Deep & Far Attorneys-at-Law

In 2023, the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) received 72,607 patent applications

A quickstep guide to trademark law in Nigeria

By Mark Mordi and Uche Nwokocha, ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode

Key laws regulating trademarks in Nigeria include the Trade Marks Act 1965, Trade Marks Regulations 1967, and LFN 2004 acts

Renewable energy laws

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

Tangled wires: Energy laws in India

By Sakya Singha Chaudhuri and Avijeet Kumar Lala, Neeti Niyaman
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Artificial intelligence regulatory frameworks

Analysis of AI regulatory frameworks in South Korea

By Hwan Kyoung Ko, Il Shin Lee, and Matt Younghoon Mok, Lee & Ko

In a digital era, AI reshapes our world, revolutionizing industries and societies

Regulating AI: Navigating India’s challenging regime

By Harsh Kumar and Vishal Singh, Kaizen Law

GenAI is revolutionizing daily life with content creation, marketing, customer service via chatbots, medical diagnostics, entertainment, and autonomous driving

AI and the law in the Philippines

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

ChatGPT's global surge sparked broader debate on AI innovation and risk management among policymakers and stakeholders

Japan’s AI regulation for businesses

By So Saito, Yuki Sato, William T Gillespie, Chiho Saito and Yu Mizushima So & Sato Law Offices

AI's exponential growth lacks regulatory maturity, yet each innovation propels the next swiftly

Taiwan: Governing the AI genie

By Ken-Ying Tseng, Sam Huang, Lily Kuo, and Chi Lee, Lee and Li

Rapid development in artificial intelligence is creating a worldwide legal minefield

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

Keeping watch on Data Privacy: Philippines

By John Paul M Gaba, ACCRALAW

Keeping watch on Data Privacy: Thailand

By Kowit Somwaiya, Usa Ua-areetham and Warit Lertwuthisart, LawPlus

Keeping watch on Data Privacy: Japan

By Jun Niizawa and Yo Kashibuchi, Chuo Sogo Law Office

Healthtech regulatory issues

A comparison of healthtech regulatory issues in North Asia: Korea

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

A comparison of healthtech regulatory issues in North Asia: Japan

By Koji Sugimura, Mitsukuni Terada and Takuya Izumi, SUGIMURA & Partners

Capital markets regulations

Dizzy heights of spin-off success

By Stephen Luo and Stella Yeung, Jingtian & Gongcheng

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