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Appetite for M&A

Despite headwinds that caused an M&A downturn in Asia, experts say things are taking a turn for the better

Reasonable expectation of privacy in the workplace

By Jenn Kiana Louise N Cardeño, ACCRALAW

Joining forces

Joint ventures are popular for market entry, but investors should know the risks

International JV structures and regulations in Taiwan

By Derrick Yang and Yu-Ting Su, Lee and Li

Expect the unexpected in Japanese joint ventures

By Len Matsunaga, Gen Takahashi and Hirofumi Mizuma, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

Structure and regulation of Sino-foreign joint ventures

By William Qiu, Johnson Zhu and Yuanyuan Tao, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Malaysia’s moves to keep directors above board

By Chan-Xian-Ai, Koay Su Ling and Mohammad Iliyas Razali, Zaid Ibrahim & Co (in association with KPMG Law)

Doing right, Doing good

Recent trends in four Asian markets demostrate need for corporate governance

Recent corporate governance developments in Japan

By Masakazu Iwakura, Yuji Nakano and Junya Horiki, TMI Associates

Beyond compliance: Corporate governance in the Philippines

By Mark S Gorriceta, Kristine T Torres and Kristine T Torres, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra

Corporate governance in Taiwan: An international overview

By Annie Liao and Letitia Hsiao, LCS & Partners

The Philippines’ calibrated approach to energy transition

By Jose M Layug Jr, DivinaLaw

The A-List: Japan’s top lawyers

We reveal our choices of the nation's top lawyers and, for the first time, we also introduce our selection of Legal Icons for Japan's legal sector

M&A mechanisms

Law firms are bullish about M&A activity. We explore four major markets

Corporate governance laws foster investment in Taiwan

By James Hsiao and Iting Huang, Dentons

Analysis of M&A laws in India

By Raghubir Menon, Jeel Panchal and Ketayun Mistry, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Significance, characteristics of M&A structures in Japan

By Yusaku Akasaki, Jun Niizawa and Daigo Kawano, Chuo Sogo LPC

Overview, trends of M&A market in Russia

By Artashes Oganov, Georgy Daneliya and Anastasia Dukhina, Seamless Legal

Competition mission

An analysis of four Asian jurisdictions offers the latest legal information on local competition practices

Unpacking China’s antitrust law regime

By Han Ye, Lushen Hong and Xiao Fu, Merits & Tree

Japanese antitrust enforcement on foreign affiliated companies

By Teruhisa Ishii, Yoshihiro Sakano and Hiroaki Matsunaga, City-Yuwa Partners

Update on changes to Taiwan Fair Trade Act

By James Hsiao and Ya Yun (Mya) Hsieh, Dentons

A critical look at antitrust violation assessment in Indonesia

By Miriam Andreta, Putri Bening Larasati and Prisca Octavia Rumokoy, Walalangi & Partners

Malaysia Law Firm Awards

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

Rescue Remedies

We explore bankruptcy law systems in mainland China and India, and Hong Kong courts on winding-up arguments

India and the evolution of an insolvency code

By Sanjeev Kumar, Anshul Sehgal and Pranshu Paul, Luthra and Luthra Offices

Focus on restructuring and insolvency in Hong Kong

By Howard Lam, Flora Innes and Anthony Chan, Latham & Watkins

China’s bankruptcy law system moves toward maturity

By Xiuchao Yin, Sitong Zhang and Ting Li, Dacheng Law Offices

Shareholder disputes in the British Virgin Islands

By Edmond Fung, Loeb Smith Attorneys

Taking it to court

Litigation has always been an important source of income for law firms, but compliance with new domestic regulation and cross-border developments are key to successful conclusions. We explore four jurisdictions

Litigation laws and practices in India

By Samudra Sarangi, Shruti Raina and Riya Kalra, Law Offices of Panag & Babu

A guide to Japan’s litigation laws and practices

By Norika Yuasa, Ayako Osugi and Daichi Ito, Miura & Partners

Ins and outs of labour dispute resolution in Taiwan

By Patrick Chu, Matt Lai and Eugene Chung, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law

Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Indonesia

By Pheo M. Hutabarat, Asido M. Panjaitan and Yuris A. Hakim, HHR Lawyers

Challenges to curbing piracy in e-commerce platforms in the Philippines

By Ernest Luigi A Manzanares, Federis & Associates Law Offices

Medical devices regulation in China

By Huang Lu, JunHe

Judging AI

Singapore Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon addresses the transformative impact of AI on judicial systems

The A-List: Top offshore lawyers 2024

Asia Business Law Journal unveils the crème de la crème of the global offshore legal world

Taking on uninvited takeover bids

Publicly traded Japanese companies are facing novel pressures to deal with unexpected acquirers knocking on their doors

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Indonesia’s top 100 lawyers plus 41 Legal Icons

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Vietnam Law Firm Awards

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

CORRESPONDENTS

Philippine aviation fuel costs

Philippine aviation braces for Hormuz-driven fuel shocks

By Vanel Andrea Beltejar and Danielle Ibojos, Gargantiel and Associates
Essential Supply Agreement

Singapore-New Zealand ink world’s first essential supplies pact

By Peter Huang and Ahmad Noorfahmy, Helmsman
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ESG due diligence for Philippine mining and energy M&A

By Recolito Ferdinand N Cantre Jr, Cristina Marie T Bello and Mikaela V Bernardino, Sarmiento Loriega Law Office

FEATURES

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Japan outbound investment guide

Japanese corporates have been actively turning to the overseas M&A market for expanding their business and enhancing capital efficiency

The A-List Indonesia’s top lawyers 2026

The A-List: Indonesia’s top lawyers

Indonesia’s top 100 lawyers plus 41 Legal Icons

Foreign Shipping In Korea

Staying afloat: Foreign shipping in Korea

By Choon Won Lee and Dahee Kim, Jipyong

South Korea’s maritime hub status grows with advanced ports, shipbuilding strength, trade volumes and dispute resolution.

PRACTICE GUIDES

Wealth in transition

Wealth in transition

An unprecedented transfer of private wealth is colliding with tighter regulation and rising complexity

Japan Taiwan Green Transition Strategies

Chasing zero

A closer look at how Japan and Taiwan are charting paths toward a low-carbon future

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