Arbitration under International Cotton Association rules
When drafting contract terms, Chinese enterprises should familiarise themselves as much as possible with the core provisions in these trade rules
Application of deposit penalty rule
Practice and advice show courts are respecting the choices of contract parties when it comes to deposits – as long as there is a clear agreement on what the deposit is for
SEHK to optimise share buy-back programmes
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) has published a consultation paper on proposed amendments to listing rules that will introduce a new treasury share regime
Thailand’s top 100 lawyers 2023
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the top performers of Thailand legal profession
Issuance of tax residency certificates simplified
Hong Kong’s Internal Revenue Department has modified its approach to issuing certificate of resident status (CoR)
HK companies to adopt new registration regime
Hong Kong’s Companies Registry has announced a unique business identifier (UBI) system for all entities under the administration of the Registrar of Companies
HFW boosts Australia and APAC presence with 20 new hires
HFW expands in Australia and Asia-Pacific, adding a 15 member team from MinterEllison, led by five partners in corporate, projects, regulatory, and restructuring
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Japan anti-bribery enforcement trends
The gloves are off to keep the nation’s reputation spotless
MARKET PULSE
Miura & Partners to open Ho Chi Minh office in February
Japanese firm Miura & Partners will expands its reach into Vietnam with the Ho Chi Minh office opening in February 2024
Shailmanyu Singh is Anand and Anand’s new partner designate
Shailmanyu Singh has joined Anand and Anand as a partner designate in the IP and corporate practice
Saraf adds partners to boost new Hyderabad branch
Heading the Hyderabad office are partners Durga Bose Gandham and Altaf Fatima who have joined from DSK Lega
Former US ambassador to China Gary Locke joins Dorsey
Former US ambassador to China and secretary of commerce Gary Locke has joined Dorsey as a senior adviser
PE expert Karina Luo rejoins Han Kun in Shanghai
Luo specializes in private equity fund establishment, asset management, and designing management team incentives for private fund interest transfers
Rohit Sharma joins medical device maker Becton Dickinson
Rohit Sharma has taken up the role of legal counsel for South Asia at Becton Dickinson, a leading medical device manufacturing company, based in Gurgaon
CORRESPONDENTS
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Philippine e-commerce protections
The Philippine economy has shifted up a gear as a growing middle class flexes its online buying power
The shifting sands of India’s indirect taxes
Crackdowns, exemptions, reviews, and payment orders – India’s GST laws are pulling taxpayers in many directions at once
FEATURES
The green scheme
India strides towards a green energy future, aiming to lead in global green hydrogen production
Moving with purpose
What do stellar young lawyers talk about when they consider their career developments?
The corporate straight and narrow
Hang Dongxia, vice chairman of Juneyao Medical, explores the key issues and classic missteps in achieving good corporate governance
A battle of wits
China is emerging as a leader in legaltech as it reforms and modernises its legal frameworks
.TV
Cross-border fundraising opens doors for foreign funds
Insights into cross-border fundraising for foreign funds in China's evolving regulatory landscape.
Reorganisation: Solving conflict between equity transfer and pledge
Resolving conflict between equity transfer and pledge in reorganisation proceedings in China
MOST READ
Glimpses of the Road Ahead
'State of the Legal Market' survey finds that AI, specialist firms, discerning clients and the paired trends of fragmentation and consolidation are preoccupying the legal community
Delisting Roadblock?
SEBI’s fixed-price mechanism to face challenges as the 90% delisting threshold remains for companies
Make your nominations now for the Philippines Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the 2023/2024 Philippines Law Firm Awards, the results of which will be announced in December 2023
Linklaters acts for BlackRock in 49% buy of Chow Energy
Linklaters has advised BlackRock on acquiring a 49% stake in Chow Energy, its first renewable energy venture in Thailand, for an undisclosed sum
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
Recognise GCs as advocates and regulate profession, says ACoS
A former Supreme Court justice emphasized the crucial role of general counsel in India's legal landscape at the 7th Annual Meet & International Summit of the ACoS on October 16th.
Nominations open for JILA’s inaugural in-house legal awards
The Japan In-house Lawyers Association (JILA) has officially opened nominations for the inaugural JILA In-house Legal Award to acknowledge the outstanding in-house lawyers and the companies that hire them
ACC Singapore’s annual summer party full house
The ACC Singapore celebrated its annual summer party at Bayswater Kitchen in Keppel Bay, with a full house of members and sponsors
Law students rise to Legal Eagle cybersecurity challenge
Young talent rose to the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) Legal Eagle Challenge on 29 July for the fourth year
CHINA LEXICON
Regulatory Complexity
Regulatory complexity is an increasing challenge facing legal systems around the world
Restorative justice
Explore the concept of restorative justice and its objectives in China's legal system, focusing on repairing harm and promoting reconciliation
Insolvency law reform
This article provides a brief overview of the main corporate insolvency regimes in Australia and reforms in recent years
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