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Singapore as a regional legal hub

How Singapore became a regional legal hub

Supreme Court: Enterprises can be insurance consumers

By Safir Anand and Arpita Mukherjee, Anand and Anand
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Japan's GC association president shares evolving in-house lawyer roles

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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

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

ACC Australia releases 2023 Trends Survey Report

The role and reach of in-house counsel and their work-life balance were among the topics more than 200 lawyers shared in the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Australia and Wolters Kluwer  2023 Trends Survey Report

FEATURES

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

Malaysia Law Firm Awards

Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms

Tiger’s eye

Malaysia has shown inner strength to overcome multiple recent trials, emerging as a contender for global investment and learning to prosper despite troubles in regional and global theatres

Japan’s top 100 lawyers 2023

Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the top performers of Japan’s legal profession

All eyes on foreign investment in the Philippines

Long denied access to full business ownership in the Philippines, foreign investors are poised as new laws are now effective

Legal AI’d

Artificial intelligence will inevitably transform legal practice, but it will take time to realise its full potential. Enormous benefits, and dangerous pitfalls, await the tentative legal user. And careful regulation is also required

CORRESPONDENTS

Role of retail debenture holders in insolvency resolution

By Anoop Rawat, Saurav Panda and Arushi Asheesh Chandra, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Likelihood of confusion under India’s trademark law for ‘hush’ products

By Prachi Agarwal and Aditi Srivastasa, Anand and Anand in New Delhi

Key features and benefits of a BVI professional fund

By Elizabeth Kenny and Wendy Au, Loeb Smith Attorneys
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Keeping up to speed with Singapore ESG regulations

By Lynette Koh, Helmsman in Singapore
Philippine IP strategy drives growth

Philippine IP strategy drives ‘inclusive, transformative’ growth

By Amanda Carlota, Federis & Associates Law Office
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Treating crypto as property in Hong Kong insolvency regime

By Tang Chong, Helmsman

EXPERT BRIEFINGS

Driving ESG compliance in the Philippines

By Charity Aurellano and Raphael Pangalangan, Ocampo & Suralvo

Learn how ESG compliance in the Philippines and foreign supply chain due diligence laws impact businesses, and why it's crucial to navigate this landscape in the global marketplace

Privy Council clarifies proper purpose rule to Bermuda trustee’s powers

By Helen Wang and Ryan Chong, Carey Olsen in Singapore

In an eagerly anticipated judgment, the privy council voids the decision of the trustee of Bermuda trust, clarifying the boundaries of the trustee's exercise of its powers

Protecting IP and intangible assets in Taiwan

By Brian Hsieh, Monica Wang and Jane Wang, Formosa Transnational

Legal overview for Japanese investment in Thailand

By Mallika Esposito Seu Margherita and Palawi Bunnag, ILCT in Bangkok

Advice for Japanese companies investing in Taiwan

By Albert Kao, Chen Wen-Chih and Hung Pang-Heng, Formosa Transnational

Trends and features of Japan foreign investment

By Masako Takahata, Japan In-house Lawyers Association

Managing and resolving disputes in Taiwan

By Albert Kao, Chen Wen-Chih and Hung Pang-Heng, Formosa Transnational

Investment prospects for Japanese enterprises in India

By Gaurav Dani, Saurav Kumar and Swathi Sreenath, IndusLaw in New Delhi

REGIONAL COMPARISONS

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

A comparison of trademark law

Trademark laws are rapidly evolving to ensure businesses can maintain a competitive edge

A comparison of capital markets regulations

As China and India accelerate their ambitions to be dominant economies in the next decade, their financial market regimes have evolved to encourage company expansions and fundraisings

A comparison of renewable energy laws

In a race to achieve net zero, asian countries have set policies for wind and solar energy deployment and generation

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