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MMG raises USD1.6bn in share placement and bond offering
China Minmetals Corporation’s subsidiary MMG raises USD1.6 billion from a share placement and bond issuance
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
Indonesian Merdeka Gold’s landmark HDR listing in Hong Kong
Firms steer Merdeka Gold Resources’ landmark secondary listing of Hong Kong depositary receipts (HDRs) on the SEHK
BKL wins mandate to advise Korea’s financially strained Sambu
Bae Kim & Lee (BKL) is the sole legal adviser working on Sambu Engineering & Construction’s corporate rehabilitation proceedings in South Korea
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
Latham & Watkins charts USD386m Changi Airport hotel purchase
Latham & Watkins guides Japan’s Tokyo Century Corporation on its joint venture with Singapore’s OUE to acquire the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
DLA Piper shines on landmark Indonesia solar PV project
DLA Piper advises Sumber Energi Surya Morowali on a project set to be among the largest solar PV and battery energy storage facilities in Indonesia
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
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
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
Setting up a GCC in India
Designing India GCCs involves vehicle, location, labour, data, pricing and transfer pricing compliance for strategic durability
MARKET PULSE
Han Kun hires data compliance specialist in Shanghai
Han Kun Law Offices hires Chen Wenhao as a partner at its Shanghai office, bolstering its data compliance and AI capabilities
Clyde & Co recruits employment practice leader in Australia
Clyde & Co appoints Sarah Wood as employment practice leader in Australia, strengthening global employment, immigration and pensions team
DAC Beachcroft appoints new location head of Singapore office
DAC Beachcroft appoints Andrew Robinson as location head of its Singapore office for a three-year term
Yella Reddy a TLH partner in Andhra Pradesh’s Vijayawada city
Rajanala Yella Reddy joins TLH Advocates & Solicitors as a partner at the firm’s Vijayawada office
China Commercial secures approval to open Singapore branch
China Commercial Law Firm has received approval to establish a Singapore office as its 20th overseas branch, further expanding its global legal services network
Nidhi Khadria strengthens JSA’s corporate team in Mumbai
Nidhi Khadria joins JSA as a partner based in the firm’s Mumbai office, strengthening its corporate practice
CORRESPONDENTS
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
Philippines trademark protections go beyond words and logos
Philippines expands trademark protection to non-traditional visual marks, testing distinctiveness, functionality and secondary meaning boundaries
How can minority shareholders seek relief from profit hoarding?
When a company hoards profits, minority shareholders can seek compulsory distribution or force a share buyout
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
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
UP RERA’s transfer charge reforms
UP RERA caps transfer charges, simplifies succession and assignments, strengthening homebuyer protections under real estate
Standard essential patents: Stakes for Japanese automakers
Japan automakers’ India boom meets SEP risk, with connected-vehicle standards triggering long-term FRAND licensing exposure
Valuing software-defined imports in Asean
Unbundling software fees from imports to manage Asean customs valuation audits avoid double taxation risks
Preparing for ‘whistleblowing inflation’ in age of AI
Generative AI drives whistleblowing inflation, increasing reports while straining compliance resources and investigative capacity without better facts
Infringement risks of AIGC in entertainment industry (Part 2)
This article examines practical steps companies can take to strengthen their AIGC compliance frameworks
Building robust compliance firewalls against AI legal pitfalls
AI enthusiasm fuels a surge of startups, yet regulatory and criminal risks are climbing in tandem
Pharma compliance under stricter new anti-corruption rules
With China’s new bribery crime rules in force, healthcare anti-corruption is intensifying, pushing pharma companies to reassess criminal, third-party and financial compliance risks
Taking the Pune advantage
Pune a balanced hub for investment, manufacturing, technology, GCCs and compliant market entry strategies
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.
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
Weighing up AI prompts with copyright law
Shanghai’s first AI prompt copyright lawsuit concludes that prompts are not works. Human-machine interactive commands are not copyrightable
Singapore Budget 2026: AI growth, risks and governance
Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates AI adoption, highlighting legal risks and governance needs for businesses
Flaws diverting Delhi’s draft EV policy
Delhi EV policy shifts to bans, but incentives, supply contingencies and financing gaps threaten delivery
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Anthropic tops OpenAI as world’s most valuable startup
Anthropic topples OpenAI as world’s most valuable AI startup after completing H-round financing, valuing it at USD965 billion
Two Singapore lawyers officially launch Anchor Law
Lawyers Wilson Tan and Thaddaeus Tan co-found new Singapore-based firm Anchor Law, which began operations on 1 June 2026
Impact investing: Do use of proceeds clauses actually work?
Use of proceeds clauses in India need monitoring, audit rights and enforceable remedies are beyond covenants
Vodafone ruling redials rights over ringtone royalties
Calcutta High Court clarifies ringtone royalties: Vodafone Idea must secure IPRS licences for underlying works
Growing Tamil Nadu’s real estate ecosystem
Tamil Nadu housing sales rise as STAR 3.0 digitises registration and TNRERA tightens developer accounts
Hong Kong’s emerging AI governance framework
Existing ordinances, ethical frameworks and GenAI guidelines shape Hong Kong’s AI governance
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
IHCF networking night discusses key industry issues
Key industry issues took centre stage at the In-House Counsel Forum (IHCF) networking event held in the aT Centre in Seoul on 25 June 2026
SCCA-NTUC partnership aims to future-proof in-house counsel
The SCCA signs a memorandum of understanding with the National Trades Union Congress, offering structured support for the in-house commnity
Korean in-house counsel face compliance challenges: IHCF event
Korean in-house counsel are likely to face growing challenges in light of directors’ fiduciary duties to shareholders, says a lawyer at the IHCF spring academy
KICA, JILA deepen cross-border legal ties in Tokyo exchange
KICA and JILA strengthen cross-border collaboration at a joint legal exchange event in Tokyo
CHINA LEXICON
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
Superdiversity in the law
Lexicon has previously discussed the impact of culture on legal proceedings and the legal system generally
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