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Allens, HSF Kramer advise on Australia’s largest IPO in 2026
Allens and HSF Kramer assist on FDC’s landmark IPO, raising AUD400 million in the largest debut on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) this year to date
Lawyer rejoins PJS Law as special counsel, litigation head
Philippines law firm PJS Law wlecomes the return of Jose Carlos Marin as special counsel and head of litigation
CCI closes case on anti-competitive pharmaceutical practices
Pharmaceutical manufacturers that voluntarily pay product information services (PIS) charges do not constitute a restrictive trade practice, the Competition Commission (CCI) of India says
Linklaters acts on Zhipu AI’s USD4bn fresh H-share placement
Linklaters advises Zhipu AI on a fresh H-share placement on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising around HKD31.4 billion (USD4 billion)
Sidley steers Sino Biopharm, AstraZeneca licence agreement
Sidley Austin advises Sino Biopharmaceutical on an exclusive licence agreement between its subsidiary and AstraZeneca
Dentons Rodyk, A&G steer USD456m residential project financing
Phoenix Kallang secures SGD588 million (USD456 million) in credit facilities to finance the acquisition and development of a Singapore residential project
Dentons HPRP drives USD5bn Indonesia data centre project
Dentons HPRP guides Indoedge Real Estate and Data Centre on USD5 billion large-scale data centre development in Indonesia
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Preventing AI-powered domain name abuse
How AI-enabled domain abuse is forcing registrars and registries to adopt AI-driven prevention, screening and shared intelligence
VAT compliance issues in the WESM
WESM trading anonymity challenges VAT invoicing, prompting administrative reforms for renewable energy participants and authorities
Why Russian subsidiaries foot the bill
How Russia sanctions disputes can pierce group limited liability and expose Asian companies’ Russian assets
Personal taxation for a borderless workforce
Remote work and digital nomads expose residency gaps, pushing OECD tax rules towards modern solutions
MARKET PULSE
Dentons hires ex-Ashurst lawyer as partner in Hong Kong
Dentons strengthens litigation and dispute resolution practice in Greater China with Benjamin Ng’s recruitment as a partner in Hong Kong
Amrita Pandey to boost Hammurabi’s disputes talent in Kolkata
Amrita Pandey joins Hammurabi & Solomon Partners as a partner in the dispute resolution practice in Kolkata
Han Kun onboards shipping partner for Shanghai office
Han Kun Law Offices recruits Cherry Jin as a partner at its Shanghai office, strengthening its cross-border asset finance and shipping practice
APFL Partners adds dispute resolution head in Ho Chi Minh City
APFL Partners appoints Minh Nguyen as a partner and head of the dispute resolution and arbitration practice in Ho Chi Minh City
Pinsent Masons MPillay adds finance partner from HSF Kramer
Pinsent Masons MPillay recruits Jessica Loy as a partner strengthening its financing capability in Singapore
New global law firm Novara launches with four offices
Newly established global law firm Novara officially launches with the opening of offices in Singapore, Tokyo, London and New York
CORRESPONDENTS
Ending ‘exceptionalism’ for prepaid payment instruments
RBI draft PPI directions end fintech exceptionalism, imposing activity-based governance, KYC, consumer protection and interoperability
Recalibrating India’s FPI regime beyond NRIs/OCIs
India broadens schedule III route, tightens safeguards on ownership, thresholds and land-border jurisdictions
Significance of new rules on determining, registering online games
India’s online gaming rules 2026 clarify determinations, create registration regime and centralise regulatory decision-making power
Due diligence comes first in mining concessions
Mining concessions under scrutiny: Rosemoor case shows why flawless legal due diligence outweighs capital and geology
FEMA regulations to reshape India’s EXIM compliance regime
RBI’s 2026 FEMA regulations unify export-import rules, easing compliance and strengthening AD bank governance
Protecting personal data in Indian MSMEs and startups
Data protection for MSMEs now involves simple controls under India’s evolving privacy framework
Impact of Middle East crisis on India’s energy supply
Strait of Hormuz shutdown triggers force majeure, reshapes India’s imported energy contracts, regulation and downstream disputes nationwide
ARROW Act targets faster infrastructure delivery
From blueprint to benefit: ARROW Act speeds infrastructure by reforming right-of-way acquisition and disputes
OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines: A framework in motion
OECD transfer pricing guidelines offer an evolving global benchmark shaping arm’s length outcomes, including India’s convergent jurisprudence approach
Consent, clarity and arbitration clause lessons
Supreme Court: ‘Can’ arbitration clauses signal permissive option, not binding consent, in Nagreeka Indcon case
Green Channel Route: Gains and predictability
In India’s green channel route, binary deemed approvals are strained by affiliate overlaps, needing de minimis guidance
Preparing for Hong Kong’s paperless securities regime
Hong Kong’s shift to a paperless securities regime in 2026 marks a digital leap for issuers, reshaping shareholding and compliance norms
Pune Legal Market Guide
Experts share insights on why Pune is the right destination for establishing or expanding your business, and on the finer details of setting up
Setting up a GCC in India
Designing India GCCs involves vehicle, location, labour, data, pricing and transfer pricing compliance for strategic durability
Taking the Pune advantage
Pune a balanced hub for investment, manufacturing, technology, GCCs and compliant market entry strategies
Philippines trademark protections go beyond words and logos
Philippines expands trademark protection to non-traditional visual marks, testing distinctiveness, functionality and secondary meaning boundaries
FEATURES
IBLJ Law Firm Awards, 2026
Setting the benchmark for legal excellence in India
No flaws allowed
Capital markets lower entry threshold but ramp up accountability
Exchanging roles
Paul Chow shares his views on shaping HKEX legal strategy, sustainability leadership and responsible AI use in markets
In-house Counsel Awards 2026
Following months of market research, we have selected these outstanding in-house counsel and their teams
VIDEOS
Dissecting invalidity of financial loan agreements
A financial loan agreement is the core legal instrument governing lending between banks, licensed financial institutions and market participants
Singapore Budget 2026: AI growth, risks and governance
Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates AI adoption, highlighting legal risks and governance needs for businesses
Standard essential patents: Stakes for Japanese automakers
Japan automakers’ India boom meets SEP risk, with connected-vehicle standards triggering long-term FRAND licensing exposure
MOST READ
Hong Kong’s emerging AI governance framework
Existing ordinances, ethical frameworks and GenAI guidelines shape Hong Kong’s AI governance
India’s age rating standard for video games: Old ground, new obligations
India issues standards on age-rating labels for games, raising self-assessment risks for publishers and storefronts nationwide
Philippine aviation braces for Hormuz-driven fuel shocks
Philippine aviation braces for Hormuz-driven fuel shocks as excise tax relief and surcharges evolve nationwide
Infringement risks of AIGC in entertainment industry (Part 2)
This article examines practical steps companies can take to strengthen their AIGC compliance frameworks
Arbitration award upheld against ONGC in payment dispute
Bombay High Court dismisses ONGC petition against an arbitration award for payment of extra work on offshore Mumbai oil project
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
JILA backs first overseas ICC conference in outreach milestone
The Japan In-House Lawyers Association (JILA) marks global outreach milestone after officially supporting the 11th ICC Asia-Pacific Conference in Singapore
ACC APAC hosts inaugural in-house counsel event in Malaysia
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Asia Pacific marks first event in Malaysia, with networking and professional exchange
IHCF partners with newly founded Korea Mediation Institute
South Korea’s oldest in-house counsel association, IHCF, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Mediation Institute
GCAI pushes global agenda through India-UK conference
The GCAI deepens cross-border collaboration after convening senior government officials, general counsel, law firms and legal institutions from India and the UK at its London conference
CHINA LEXICON
Cryptocurrencies and property
The column discusses the position in common law jurisdictions, including Australia and the UK, and then provides a brief outline of the legal position in the Chinese mainland
Butterflies and legal changes
This column discusses another famous Chinese legend and its implications for social justice and the law
Shipwrecks and the law
Last November, this columnist visited Singapore to deliver some training for the Singapore Academy of Law and revisited one of many museums in the city-state, the Asian Civilisations Museum
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