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SCCA hosts first overseas in-house counsel event in Tokyo
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) and Epiq held their inaugural overseas event in Tokyo
Y&T Lawyers debuts in the Greater Bay Area in Shenzhen
Suzhou-headquartered Y&T Lawyers opens in Shenzhen, its eighth branch and first office in the Greater Bay Area
The AI data squeeze
PatSnap compliance chief on AI data compliance under dual US-China rules
Ex-Freshfields listed companies advisory head joins C&F in HK
Commerce & Finance Law Offices in Association with Eric Chow & Co hires Connie Cheung as a senior consultant in Hong Kong
Former CMS Beijing head joins Clifford Chance in Hong Kong
Clifford Chance hires Jonathan Chu as a partner at its Hong Kong office and head of intellectual property for the Asia-Pacific
Anna Toh joins Rajah & Tann Singapore as IP partner
Rajah & Tann Singapore hires partner Anna Toh, strengthening its IP, sports and gaming practice
Cerberus to buy Goodwin’s mechanical engineering division
Cerberus Capital Management to undertake partial acquisition of Goodwin’s mechanical engineering division for GBP1.1 billion (USD1.46 billion)
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Judicial revisions to insider trading
Oral tips, informal chats and preliminary intent disclosures are now within regulatory reach
Four shades for patents
Four jurisdictions, four distinct landscapes for protecting innovation
HKEX opens up
SEHK’s 24 July 2026 conclusions launch flexible Hong Kong listing reforms amid global IPO rivalry
Compliance for exports of dual-use items to Japan
China’s tighter watch list regime for Japan-bound dual-use trade is forcing Chinese suppliers to upgrade screening and licensing.
MARKET PULSE
Vietnam’s ASL Law opens Da Nang office on 13th anniversary
ASL Law opens a new Da Nang office to celebrate its 13th anniversary
Wilson Sonsini hires capital markets partner in Hong Kong
Wilson Sonsini hires Jennifer Liu as a China partner at its Hong Kong office
Singapore’s Oon & Bazul rebrands to become disputes-only firm
Singapore-based Oon & Bazul rebrands to Bazul LLC, completing a two-year transformation into a disputes-only firm.
Harneys unveils new transactional practice global head
Offshore law firm Harneys appoints Maggie Kwok as global head of the transactional practice
Abhijit Narayan returns to India, joins Touchstone Partners
Abhijit Narayan returns to India and joins Touchstone Partners, boosting cross-border M&A, private equity and investments
Saurav Kumar and Swathi Sreenath to boost Argus’ Japan desk
Argus Partners appoints Saurav Kumar as head of its Japan and South Korea desk, alongside Swathi Sreenath as a partner
CORRESPONDENTS
Opportunity and risk: Infrastructure insurance in Russia
Insurance structuring options for Russian infrastructure aligns CAR and DSU with EPC contracts to protect investors
Greenfield operations: India’s legal framework for GCCs
India’s legal framework for greenfield GCCs and data centres covers structuring, governance, compliance and investment rules
India’s landmark judgment on corporate criminal intent
Supreme Court’s Sanofi test reshapes attribution of corporate guilty mind and prosecution strategy in India
Safe harbour in India: Revisiting intermediary liability
Meta’s takedown of Modi post spotlights India’s evolving safe-harbour rules, intermediary duties and liability for user-generated content online
Healthcare investment in India: The PE playbook
India’s healthcare platforms draw PE and VC as AI, regulation and diligence shape specialty networks
Where equitable subordination applies to shareholder loans
When shareholder loans mask undercapitalisation, Chinese courts apply equitable subordination in bankruptcy to protect ordinary creditors from severe abuse
Proving core product eligibility for chapter 18A listing
Chapter 18A is an enticing listing prospect for biotech firms in China, but they must first prove that their golden product is genuine and truly their own
Bride and prejudice: Gendered paths to Philippine citizenship
Love across borders, law within lines: Philippine citizenship pathways for foreign spouses marrying Filipino citizens
Creditor claims for accelerating shareholder contributions
The new Company Law empowers creditors to accelerate shareholder capital calls, but judicial tests vary
‘Golden window’ in Singapore criminal investigations
An executive need not break the law to become entangled in a Singapore criminal investigation
Fair adjustments to shareholder interests in reorganisations
Out-of-court debt restructuring centers are growing in China, linking workouts with pre-reorganisation for lenders and distressed investors
Navigating cross-border financial data compliance and overseas regulatory conflicts
One foot in Chinese data protection law, the other in foreign discovery requests. Banks need a strategy that doesn’t sacrifice either – here’s how to start
Who owns AI?
New guidelines clarify rules on inventorship, patentability and disclosure for AI-assisted inventions in the Philippines
Structuring private credit in Indian real estate
Private credit’s legal architecture reshapes Indian real estate finance through structuring, security and regulatory complexity
India’s new workforce governance architecture
Multinationals in India face rising risk as employment compliance converges with digital data governance obligations
FEATURES
Innovation shifts gears
The innovation engine is shifting gear. Whoever recalibrates the timing will lead through the next bend
Climate-proofing India’s next model BIT
India’s 2026 model BIT must align investment protection with climate obligations for long-term treaty coherence
IBLJ In-house Counsel Awards 2026
Identifying the leading in-house counsel who have become essential to their companies’ success
Turning point
Senior practitioners break down key state asset law revisions, evaluating emerging legal risks in state-owned enterprise restructuring and asset transactions
VIDEOS
‘All risks’ claims: A manufacturer’s defence playbook
So-called “all risks” property insurance carries defined exclusions
Singapore Budget 2026: AI growth, risks and governance
Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates AI adoption, highlighting legal risks and governance needs for businesses
BVI woos India
On BVI’s inaugural trade mission to India, Premier Natalio Wheatley and Minister of Financial Services Lorna Smith discuss their jurisdiction’s strengths and what it has to offer India’s fast‑growing economy
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Malaysia’s top lawyers 2026
Asia Business Law Journal reveals Malaysia’s top lawyers
Rajah & Tann Singapore celebrates 50th anniversary
Rajah & Tann Singapore has celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special gala dinner on 10 September 2026.
XPeng raises USD900m in robotics financing for Dogotix unit
XPeng signs equity financing agreements with several investors for its humanoid robotics business, raising more than USD900 million
Baker McKenzie adds Hong Kong dispute resolution partner
Baker McKenzie bolsters its dispute resolution practice in Hong Kong with the addition of Justin Tang as a partner.
Reinstating the primacy of commercial creditors
2026 IBC amendments restore distribution priorities after Rainbow Papers elevated government dues as secured claims
Yoon & Yang opens new branch office in northern Seoul
Yoon & Yang officially has opened its new northern Seoul branch in Gangbuk on 1 September 2026
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
SCCA, GCAI forge Singapore-India in-house counsel partnership
The SCCA and the GCAI sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration between the in-house legal communities of Singapore and India.
Asian in-house counsel need distinct negotiation tactics: IMI
Asian in-house counsel should adopt negotiation strategies distinct from their Western counterparts, says International Mediation Institute (IMI) certified mediator Pascal Comvalius.
Diverse talent on ACC Hong Kong’s new board of directors
The ACCHK appoints new board of directors from diverse sectors led by president Winnie Tse
JICN cross-border M&A seminar highlights risks and trends
The practical realities of executing international transactions took centre stage at a JICN seminar in Tokyo
CHINA LEXICON
State-funded companies and corporate governance
This column has previously discussed China’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs), see China Business Law Journal, volume 8, issue 4: SOEs
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
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