IN-HOUSE AGENDA
FICL releases code of ethics at corporate summit
The Federation of Indian Corporate Lawyers (FICL) held its First Corporate Lawyers Summit
KICA moves office
The Korea In-house Counsel Association (KICA) has moved into a new office in Seoul at 5 Yeongdong-daero 141-gil, Gangnam-gu, from its previous address at the Lawyers’ Education and Culture Centre
SCCA, Law Society hold women’s networking event
Welcoming a “post-pandemic” re-opening, the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA)’s Women Chapter kicked off an in-person networking event on 17 May to catch up with fellow women lawyers from the Law Society of Singapore's Women in Practice Committee
GCAI launches postgrad diploma in arbitration
A one-year Postgraduate Diploma on Arbitration and Mediation course has been launched at Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) Mumbai backed by the General Counsels’ Association of India
ACC offers diversity, equity and inclusion maturity model
As diversity, equity and inclusion gains importance alongside global environmental, social and governance (ESG) values, a legal association and its foundation have teamed up with other lawyers and business leaders to design a format for organisations to measure progress in these areas
SCCA Legal Eagle Challenge 2022 opens
After two successful rounds in 2020 and 2021, the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) will host the SCCA Legal Eagle Challenge for law students for the third time
FICL to host its first summit
The Federation of Indian Corporate Lawyers (FICL) will organise its First Corporate Lawyers Summit 2022 on 27 May at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi, with the theme of “The new normal – challenges and opportunities for the corporate lawyers in the covid era and way forward”
Shining a light on challenges of LEM
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) released the first edition of “An inside look at legal entity management practices”, which showcases a detailed analysis of legal entity management (LEM)
GCAI celebrates first anniversary
The General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) celebrated its first anniversary in Mumbai on 9 March 2022 with discussions, cake, cocktails and dinner
FEATURES
Monkey Business
India’s NSE scandal comprising a mysterious Himalayan yogi, a “group operating officer” who had never worked in the securities market, and a board that looked the other way shows that it takes only a few key individuals to tarnish even a hallowed institution
In her words
Senior women lawyers across Asia describe their journeys to success and share words of wisdom for aspiring juniors in the profession. Vandana Chatlani reports
Indonesia’s top 100 lawyers 2022
After experiencing its first economic contraction in two decades, Indonesia’s strong rebound was interrupted by the spreading delta variant of covid-19 in 2021
Sri Lanka’s top lawyers
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession
New horizons
As Asia-Pacific companies increasingly look abroad for fresh opportunities, law firms are expanding their footprints in response. George W Russell discovers that the region’s legal businesses are crossing borders through a range of strategies, from direct ownership to network affiliations
Taiwan’s top 100 lawyers 2022
Asia Business Law Journal presents its A-List of the top 100 lawyers practising in Taiwan. The list is based on extensive research conducted and nominations received from in-house counsel in Taiwan and elsewhere, as well as Taiwan-focused partners at international law firms based outside the jurisdiction
Outside the box
As general counsel in the west demand greater diversity and inclusion from their legal advisers, law firms in Asia must step up to the plate. But just how committed is the region’s legal profession to delivering such change?
The A-List: Top offshore lawyers 2022
Offshore financial centres worldwide have made relentless efforts to attract foreign business, and outward-looking Asian companies have responded to this demand by setting up overseas entities. However, finding the right legal team is daunting
EXPERT BRIEFINGS
Bermuda perspectives on global tax initiatives
The world has witnessed some major changes to tax laws and reporting requirements, but governments need to ensure their tax systems are simple, fair and reliable
Pressing need for regulating cryptocurrencies
Different approaches to cryptocurrencies across jurisdictions cause disparity in the understanding and classification of digital assets
Metaverse opens quagmire of Indian IP issues
Many unforeseen issues that entail comprehensive changes to global law will emerge as the Metaverse unfolds further, with Intellectual Property Law in India front and centre
Taxation era for Indonesia’s digital financial world
The rapid development of crypto-asset trading and transactions in the country has enticed the government to impose a tax on the commodity
Japan outbound investment back on track
The pandemic has pushed Japan from its reign as the world’s largest investor. As the global recovery rolls out, the country is ready to take back its position through various investments in the infrastructure sector and renewable energy projects
Legal updates for Japanese investors in the Philippines
The Philippines and Japan share a long history of economic partnership and co-operation. Japan ranks as a top strategic economic partner and is the Philippines’ top export market and second-biggest import supplier, as well as its second-largest source of foreign direct investments (FDIs)
Duties of a company’s ‘responsible person’ in Taiwan
Foreign companies establishing a subsidiary in Taiwan or becoming major shareholders of a Taiwanese company need to appoint personnel to serve on the management board
Investment strategies in Vietnam for foreign businesses
Vietnam has long been an attractive investment destination for foreign investors, thanks to its strategic location, socio-political stability and low-cost yet skilful labour force
Practice and developments for investing in Taiwan
Since 2019, the world has faced major challenges from the pandemic and increasing global conflict and competition among superpowers
REGIONAL COMPARISONS
A comparison of M&A regulatory updates
Global M&A activity has climbed sharply since last year, creating opportunities in emerging markets like India and the Philippines, which have relaxed and liberalised their investment policies
A comparison of trademark frameworks
Safeguarding trademarks poses real challenges as the virtual world collides with the real one, but opportunities abound for those who are quick to adapt
A comparison of digital banking regulations
As technology revolutionises the banking sector, brick-and-mortar retail is increasingly becoming obsolete as regulators jump to set new standards for inclusive finance
