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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

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

Japan’s reforms in governance legislation

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

Consumer Protection

Safeguarding consumers: Legal frameworks in Asia

From stricter e-commerce regulations to clearer liability standards, consumer laws are reshaping accountability across the region

Taiwan laws protecting consumers, covering product safety

By Tsung-Yuan Shen and Connie Guo, Lee and Li

Consumer protection and product liability laws in Japan

By Rie Hosaka and Risako Suzuki, City-Yuwa

Banking and Finance

ESG’s gradual integration into Malaysia’s financial sector

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

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

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

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

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

Hong Kong financial fraud: Conspiracy, listing rule breaches

By Ricky Chan, Kelly HK Cheng and Sherie Fung, CFN Lawyers

Prevention of Corruption Act India guide: Offences and penalties

By Nishant Joshi, Aditya Mukherjee and Aditya Malhotra, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Taiwan anti-corruption laws: Bribery, breach of trust, whistleblower protections

By Gary Chen, Thomas Tsai and Anna Chang, Lee and Li

Chinese enterprise anti-fraud and anti-bribery trends 2025

By Liu Ping, Jingtian & Gongcheng

Private equity

Laws and regulations on private equity funds in Japan

By Yuki Sato, Chiho Saito and Taiki Hashimoto, So & Sato Law Offices

Mapping Asia’s private equity outlook

Experts unpack the regulatory changes shaping Asia’s private equity landscape

Opportune time, opportune growth: Private equity in India

By Cyril Shroff, Aditi Manchanda and Saloni Shroff, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Capital Markets

Building a fund-friendly ecosystem for Taiwan startups

By James Hsiao and Iting Huang, Dentons

Latest developments in Hong Kong capital markets space

By Stephen Luo and Stella Yeung, Jingtian & Gongcheng

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

Rapidly evolving regulatory oversight in China e-commerce market

By Jeanette Wang and Yun Bi, Shihui Partners

Quick commerce and FDI in India

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

Taiwan e-commerce law outlook

By Ken-Ying Tseng and Vick Chien, Lee and Li

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

Thailand’s regulatory landscape for esports and gaming

By Naris Asavathongkul, Soravit Vongbunsin and Thanadet Wuttitaweewat, Baker McKenzie

Esports and gaming regulations in Japan

By Tomohiro Takagi, Yuki Matsumoto and Kazuki Ebihara, Nishimura & Asahi

Levelling up the law: Legal developments in Philippine esports

By Ma Carla P Mapalo, Amber Shawn A Gagajena and Macario B Duguiang Jr, V&A Law

Fintech

Strategies using ‘visible’ patents in Japan’s fintech

By Hiroyuki Ohno, Ohno & Partners

China’s legal guide to fintech for 2025

By Li Jinping, Fujian Zenith Law Firm

Taxation

Policy developments in Philippine taxation

By Deborah S Acosta-Cajustin, Keanu P Castañeda and John Edcel Q Andes, PunoLaw

2025: A new chapter in India’s indirect tax laws

By Shivam Mehta and Tanya Garg, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys

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

Philippine digital: Key updates in connectivity, fintech

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

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

Employment law

Navigating ‘worker’ status and new Freelance Act in Japan

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

Philippine labour laws and jurisprudence on illegal dismissal

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

India’s Supreme Court on tenure-linked employment bonds

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

Arbitration

Insurance, cross-border data breach disputes: India

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

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

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

Philippine courts demonstrate respect for arbitration

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

Singapore’s recent arbitration jurisprudence

By Colin Seow and Violet Huang Qianwei, Colin Seow Chambers

Arbitration and due process in Taiwan

By Jeffrey Li and Tina Hsu, Lee and Li

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

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

An overview of Taiwan’s patent laws

By TsungYuan Shen And Josh Tsai, Lee and Li

Joint ventures

JV structures and regulations in Taiwan

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

Guide to foreign joint ventures in India

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

Restructuring & insolvency

Singapore’s insolvency and restructuring developments

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

Restructuring and insolvency laws in Taiwan

By Derrick Yang and Vivian Cheng, Lee and Li

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

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

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

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

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

Dispute resolution in India: Courts, contracts, commercial justice

By Shiraz Patodia and Juhi Chawla, Dua Associates

Considerations before filing civil lawsuits in Taiwan

By Jeffrey CF Li and Brenda Lee, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law

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

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

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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Digital banking

North Asia regional guide to digital banking: Japan

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

North Asia regional guide to digital banking: South Korea

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

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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