Web Analytics


Our publications:
Our publications
Home Authors Posts by Leo

Leo

4928 POSTS 7 COMMENTS

Receiverships in the BVI

Shining a light on the courts of British Virgin Islands’ approach to granting the appointment of receivers, and the state of the law in respect of this powerful interim remedy.

When the going gets tough, PEZA locators get going

By Karen Andrea D Torres, ACCRALAW

Gin and the jam over ‘genericness’

By Mila Federis, Federis & Associates

Ironing the wrinkles out of GI logos, taglines (Part 2)

By Gowri Tirumurti and Purvasha Mansharamani, Anand and Anand

The intellectual property game in the Sino-US trade war

By John Xia, Corner Stone & Partners

COVID-19: What’s your plan?

With the spread of novel coronavirus, businesses are taking unprecedented measures in order to stay operational and to protect their employees

KICA re-elects popular president

The Korea In-house Counsel Association's (KICA) re-elected Lee Wan-keun president in its 2020 annual general meeting, which took place in the Lotte Hotel in Seoul on 25 January

GCs push for a seat at the table

ACC 2020 chief legal officers (CLOs) survey revealed that a “seat at the table”, regulatory issues, technology and AI (artificial intelligence) are among the top factors influencing the role of general counsel

PMLA v IBC: The battle for primacy

By Misha and Siddhant Kant, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Dollars in the details?

China’s new Foreign Investment Law and its implementation regulations lay out a blueprint full of promise for international companies. But the lack of detail may present problems

Juggling act

The evolution of India’s personal data protection bill is influenced by the need to protect the interests of businesses, the government and the individual, writes Yukti Sharma

When families fail

Family feuds often erupt without reason, and they can be bitter and long lasting

10 years: Has it been that long?

It seems like yesterday to us in many respects, but China Business Law Journal is 10 years old!

Forging ahead

In-house counsel and lawyers comments on legal trends and developments of the past decade

10 years

A decade of covering China's legal market

Securing the family silver

Why many wealthy Indians are shifting capital overseas

How Colgate defended its brand

Pravin Anand and Achuthan Sreekumar illustrate how limited information isn't a barrier to stopping an infringing activity

Deals of the Year 2019

Revealing the most significant deals and disputes, and the lawyers who guided them

Bevatas is distinct from Bevetex, rules Delhi HC

By Omesh Puri and Keya Joshi, LexOrbis

A case of intervention?

Has a recent Malaysian federal court decision watered down the non-interventionist policy enshrined within its arbitration regime?

Conducting negotiations is an art, not a science

By Mithun V Thanks and Gaurav Dugar, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Regulating data: Will fintech need a new approach?

By Shilpa Mankar Ahluwalia, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Chinese legal pioneers

A tribute to Chinese legal pioneers in common law jurisdictions

Dollars in the details?

The lack of details on the new Foreign Investment Law may present problems

Bad faith filing

By Paul Ranjard and Huang Hui, Wanhuida Intellectual Property
After the fourth revision of China's Trademark Law, is filing a trademark without intention to use an act of bad faith?
WtE

WtE in India: An opportunity for Chinese companies

By Santosh Pai and Dinesh Pardasani, Link Legal India Law Services

Protecting investors in limited partnership PE funds

By Lai Jihong and Yan Juntao, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Enforcement of security for overseas loans

By Wang Jihong and Huang Guanli, Zhong Lun Law Firm

In movies, is a ‘transformative’ use defence effective?

By Wang Yaxi and Guo Jincheng, Yuanhe Partners

Cost control of IPR protection

By Frank Liu, Tiantai Law Firm

Making a judgment on confusion of corporate personality

By Li Weiming, Tiantai Law Firm

Trademark transfer issues for previously licensed trademarks

By Shi Yakai and Hu Miao, Sanyou Intellectual Property Agency

Minefields in patent due diligence for high-tech financing

By Tang Huadong and Zhong Yueping, Merits & Tree Law Offices

The minutes: Security issues affecting financial institutions

By Yang Guang and Wang Qing, Lantai Partners

Bankruptcies and influence of new minutes on foreign investors

By Xu Bangwei and Zhang Xiaotong, Jingtian & Gongcheng

Revised measures give clarity to movable asset security

By Wu Jiejiang, Jingtian & Gongcheng

Deals of the year 2019

CBLJ selects outstanding China-related deals and cases in 2019

Overhaul of debenture related stamp duties

By Aditya Vikram Dua and Arjit Sahni, SNG & Partners

The solution for the rooftop solar revolution

By Mani Gupta and Abhishek Tripathi, Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors

Perspectives on Korean investment in India

By Rajat Prakash and Siddharth Mahajan, Athena Legal

Overview of provisions protecting children’s information

By Tao Shan and He Wei, Hylands Law Firm

Constructing pre-emptive rights to new projects

By Pan Jieda, Grandway Law Firm

Access to capital for Chinese businesses through London listings

By Michael Wang and Nikolas Colbridge, Dentons

Controlling legal risks in trademark transfers

By Shan Xunping, Dentons

Legal risks of share acquisitions in liquor makers

By Cai Qixiao and Zhang Jinchao, East & Concord Partners

Key issues in non-competition agreements

By Shen Jin and Li Ming, AnJie Law Firm

The Mainland-HK arrangement: HKIAC practice and experience

By Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre

Terms of reference: Theory and practice

By Beijing Arbitration Commission/Beijing International Arbitration Center (BAC/BIAC)

Court rules committee of creditors is supreme

By Karthik Somasundram and Shreya Gupta, Bharucha & Partners

Preferred market entry plan for joint ventures

By Gautam Khurana, India Law Offices

Are copyright infringement offences cognizable or not?

By Akanksha Kar, LexOrbis

Revisions to framework for imposing monetary penalties

By Sawant Singh and Aditya Bhargava, Phoenix Legal

Clear land titles: Still muddying the waters

By Vikram Wadehra and Vidushi Chokhani, Vidhii Partners

New reasons for hope in domestic arbitral awards

By Manoj Kumar, Hammurabi & Solomon

Caymans: Investing through exempted limited partnership

This article examines the extent of the rights of limited partners to the information in the investment vehicles in which they often entrust their money with another person for a long period of time

Caymans: Key trends in Asian fund finance

In this series, top law firms from the region explore emerging trends and provide insights into the regulatory framework in the islands

Jump start

One-and-a-half years into the Mahathir administration, Malaysian law firms are highlighting major legislative developments, pitfalls and trends that need immediate attention to electrify the nation’s business environment

Regaining momentum: Outlook for Indian M&A in UK, Europe

While geopolitical events are slowing deal activity, the country remains an attractive and growing economy with strong long-term prospects

In the hot seat

Milton Cheng was recently elected Baker McKenzie’s new global chair. His four-year tenure began in October, and here he talks to Asia Business Law Journal about his thoughts and strategies for the firm

India in 2020: Tackling sexual harassment 

The legislature has cast a liability on the employer to combat sexual harassment in the workplace

India in 2020: Relief in sight from data protection bill?

The report on the revised bill is is being eagerly awaited by the industry

India in 2020: Digital transformation is key for GCs

Technology to be the buzzword at all GC discussion platforms in 2020

India in 2020: Easing restrictions on foreign investment

The surge in FDI will result in a boost for employment and the economy

Taiwan’s top 100 lawyers

Asia Business Law Journal reveals Taiwan's top 100 lawyers in 2019

The Philippines Law Firm Awards 2019

Asia Business Law Journal presents the best law firm in the Philippines for 2019 and four winners each in 22 practice areas

Juggling act

How conflicting interests shaped the data protection bill

SCCA Black Tie gives the glamour

In celebration of Singapore Corporate Counsel Association’s 17th anniversary on 1 November 2019, a stylish crowd gathered for the SCCA Annual Black Tie 2019

Korean in-house associations co-host mentoring seminar

The Korea In-house Counsel Association (KICA) and the In-house Counsel Forum (IHCF) co-hosted a mentoring seminar on “lawyer’s attitudes in responding to digital revolution, business innovation” on 30 October

Truffles, tastes and tells for unconscious bias

FTI Consulting’s Women’s Initiative Network and the ACC Women’s Committee co-hosted an evening at the ultra-progressive Tippling Club On 3 October

Aussie, NZ in-house lawyers converge on Adelaide

More than 350 in-house lawyers from across Australia and New Zealand gathered in Adelaide recently for the 25th Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Australia National Conference

The evolving resolution of stressed assets

By Ramya Hariharan and Dipti Srivastava, HSA Advocates

NBFCs brought under purview of insolvency code

By Anisha Shroff and Sharanya Kundu, Samvad Partners

CCI balances need for confidentiality, disclosure

By Vikram Sobti and Shruthi Rao, Chandhiok & Mahajan

Amendments bring clarity for foreign-owned retailers

By Anshuman Mozumdar and Anirudh Gotety, L&L Partners

Harmonizing IBC and money laundering laws

By Ashwin Mathew and Gopal Machiraju, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Join our mailing list for legal news and alerts

Sign up