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
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
Lawyers and students discuss AI at inaugural SCCA event
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association’s (SCCA) student chapter has kicked off a new series of events called GenA2Z
THAI-CCA officially launches, joins APCCA at Bangkok event
The Thai Corporate Counsel Association (THAI-CCA) officially launched on 22 June during the inaugural GC Powerlist Thailand 2023 at Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel in Bangkok
ACC survey finds importance of legaltech for general counsel
Most in-house counsel say legal technology is a “must have”, an ACC survey, entitled the 2023 Legal Technology Report for In-house Professionals, found
ACC Australia to host 29th national conference and awards
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Australia to host its 29th In-house Legal National Conference and Awards at the National Convention Centre in Canberra on 29-31 October
FEATURES
Japan Law Firm Awards 2023
Asia Business Law Journal shines a spotlight on the exceptional performance of top law firms in Japan, highlighting their excellence and impact in the legal field
Leaps & bounds
Asia’s intellectual property landscape has experienced a transformative shift in recent years. As innovation surges, it must be protected with efficient strategies
Strength in Numbers
Corporate counsel associations are busy forming alliances in the region to benefit members, but does everyone benefit from strength in numbers?
The Philippines top 100 lawyers 2023
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession
Singapore swing
The harmonious blend of common law traditions and bustling commerce is transforming the Lion City into a beacon of legal excellence
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
Expansive counsel
Regional in-house counsel reveal top tips on managing legal teams, networking, and assisting foreign investment
Pursuit of parity
With a South Korean committee for women arbitrators firmly in place, we seek expert views on the way forward for arbitration in the country
EXPERT BRIEFINGS
Japan anti-bribery enforcement trends
The gloves are off to keep the nation’s reputation spotless
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
A comparison of Jersey foundations and trusts
With the enactment of the Foundations (Jersey) Law 2009, many high-net-worth families in Asia are looking for the best way to protect their long-term financial positions
IP protection in Hong Kong, with infringement case example
Hong Kong maintains a robust, sophisticated and effective system for intellectual property (IP) protection
Taiwan investment strategies for Korean companies
Taiwan’s economy has been resilient through the covid-19 pandemic, ranked as the 21st-largest economy in the world by gross domestic product based on the data collected by the International Monetary Fund
AI inspires awe, but needs to instil confidence
Early adopters of AI technology are creating documents, images, music and videos at an astounding pace, with increasingly high quality, often indistinguishable from human productions
Cayman law’s attraction to Asian investors
Why is the Cayman Islands drawing two-thirds of Japanese investment in overseas funds?
ADR in the United Arab Emirates: proactive dispute management
Failing to prepare for the eventuality of disputes can cost organisations significant time and money, with the risk that the outcome will not profit any of the parties
REGIONAL COMPARISONS
A comparison of patent provisions: India v China
What are the major developments in India and China with their evolving patent ecosystems?
A regional comparison of real estate markets
What developments are affecting the property sector in often volatile regional markets?
A regional comparison of arbitration landscapes
The competition for arbitration business is heating up with a host of national developments
A regional comparison of ESG regulations
Growing awareness of the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards is pushing companies around the globe
A comparison of M&A laws
Asia M&A booms with government incentives and global investor interest. To compete, dealmakers must keep current on trends and regulations
Navigating business opportunities in Thailand
The country’s strong economic performance and regional partnerships have attracted many foreign businesses
