Mandatory verification of market rumours
India’s top listed companies must investigate and correct market rumours within hours under new rules from the SEBI
Mediation Bill to reduce backlog
India’s mediation bill has been passed by both houses of parliament to alleviate the staggering backlog of court cases
Lower house approves forest bill
Despite initial objections and concerns that the bill might dilute forest conservation efforts, the joint parliamentary committee proceeded to pass the bill unchanged
Jingtian & Gongcheng welcomes two partners to boost services
Jingtian & Gongcheng has added two new partners, Sun Pengcheng and Wang Huan, to bolster services in the firm’s Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen offices.
Argus acts for Standard Chartered to recover debts from Prag
Argus Partners has assisted Standard Chartered Bank to recover debts from a company in insolvency and liquidation proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
LegaLogic advises on Amcor acquisition of Phoenix Flexibles
LegaLogic Consulting has assisted manufacturer Phoenix Flexibles in its acquisition by prominent packaging company Amcor for an undisclosed amount
Council keeps 28% GST for online gaming
The GST Council, responsible for implementing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India, has upheld the 28% tax on online gaming, casinos and horse racing
MARKET PULSE
Make your nominations now for Japan Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the Japan Law Firm Awards 2023, the results of which will be announced in October
Wadia Ghandy’s new office solidifies presence in Bengaluru
Wadia Ghandy & Co has opened a new office at Museum Cross Road in Bengaluru with Pinaz Mehta as head of the new branch
Pankaj Kapoor to steer Adani Total Gas legal department
With more than 24 years of experience, Kapoor has diverse skills, specialising in telecom infrastructure, mining, power (thermal and renewable), real estate and hospitality
V&T adds partners in Shanghai and Nanjing
V&T Law Firm has added Cui Shuaishuai and Ma Yuanrong as partners in its Shanghai and Nanjing offices
Merits & Tree to launch in Qingdao, welcomes six partners
Merits & Tree Law Offices is launching its Qingdao branch on 19 September to provide services spanning restructuring, construction and real estate
Syndia Liu to boost Chance Bridge’s capital markets in Shanghai
Syndia Liu, formerly a partner at DHH Law Firm, has joined Chance Bridge Partners to become a partner in its Shanghai capital markets practice
CORRESPONDENTS
FEATURES
Broadening your counsel
As businesses expand across borders, general counsel share the journey and confront myriad legal tests
Counsel in command
The role of Japanese in-house lawyers has undergone a remarkable shift in recent times, says the president of the Japan In-House Lawyers Association
Power moves
Partners at Chinese and international law firms analyse changes under the new registration-based listing regime as the momentum shifts on going public
Look before you leap
The GC of a large state-owned enterprise outlines how companies should assess country-specific risks during cross-border investment
.TV
CV Raman hologram graces Anand and Anand centenary
Anand and Anand brought India’s first Nobel laureate for physics, Sir CV Raman, back to life via a hologram as part of its centenary celebrations on 26 August
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CAM assists JSW Steel’s acquisition of distressed company
CAM has acted for JSW Steel Coated Products to acquire National Steel & Agro Industries, which is undergoing the corporate insolvency resolution process
AZB, Herbert Smith advise Canal+ to buy USD300m Viu stake
AZB & Partners has assisted French pay-TV leader Canal+ Group on the Indian aspects of its acquisition of PCCW-owned Asian streaming company Viu
JSA assists IndiaRF in first regional healthcare investment
JSA has facilitated the first healthcare investment for the India Resurgence Fund (IndiaRF) in acquiring a majority stake in Ivy Health and Life Sciences for USD60 million
Karnataka court overturns 2022 ruling in BHEL consortium case
Karnataka HC bench, led by Chief Justice Prasanna Varale and Justice MGS Kamal, overturns Nov 2022 ruling in Macawber Beekay Pvt Ltd vs BHEL and Ors
SNG acts for HDFC Capital on INR15bn property joint venture
SNG Partners has advised HDFC Capital Affordable Real Estate Fund in the establishment of a INR15 billion joint venture with the House of Abhinandan Lodha
SILF launches new group to support women lawyers
The Society of Indian Law Firms has introduced the SILF Lady Lawyers Group to support women, including associates, partners and managing partners
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
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
ACC Hong Kong welcomes four new board members
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Hong Kong has welcomed four new additions to its board of directors after an annual general meeting on 17 June
CHINA LEXICON
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
The music of law
This column outlines Western and Chinese philosophical approaches to the relationship between music and law, discusses the similarities between the two, and explores the question as to whether law has its own music, and how so.
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