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Expert briefing

Wait and see on NFT framework in Korea

By Michael Kim, Daniel Lee, and Nathan Park, Kobre & Kim
The country is at a crossroad as it seeks to define virtual assets within its regulation
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Expert briefing

Cryptocurrencies in India: fad or future?

By Abhishek Malhotra and Bagmisikha Puhan, TMT Law Practice
Digital currencies have spread their wings into global fora, and the nation requires vision to avoid missed opportunities
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climate change
Features

Earth v law

Do lawyers have a heightened responsibility to help avert a climate catastrophe?
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Features

Philippines Law Firm Awards 2021

Asia Business Law Journal presents the best law firm in the Philippines for 2021 and four winners each in 22 practice areas
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carbon neutrality
Practice Guides

A comparison of carbon-neutral policies

Asian policymakers have laid down frameworks to ensure public and private sector involvement in tackling the climate crisis
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In focus

Forbidden not forgotten

Enthusiasm for cryptos in Indonesia has led Muslim clerics to forbid them, but the market begs to differ
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Ashurst advises in Singapore's largest clean energy project
Deal digest

Ashurst advises in Singapore’s largest clean energy project

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Skadden supports Japan chip maker's notes offer
Deal digest

Skadden supports Japan chip maker’s notes offer

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Latham assists Korean purchase of endeavor
Deal digest

Latham assists Korean purchase of endeavor

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Baker advises on Vietnamese solar plant finance
Deal digest

Baker advises on Vietnamese solar plant finance

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Mayer in Chubu's buyup of stake in Bitexco
Deal digest

Mayer in Chubu’s buyup of stake in Bitexco

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Mayer Brown bolsters investment funds practice
Market pulse

Mayer Brown bolsters investment funds practice

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Market pulse

New head of proceedings committee at HKIAC

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KWM appoints new Australia chief executive partner
Market pulse

KWM appoints new Australia chief executive partner

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SICC to apply standalone rules
The Wrap

SICC to apply standalone rules

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DR, litigation expert joins Latham in HK
Market pulse

DR, litigation expert joins Latham in HK

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Hong Kong
Market pulse

DLA Piper bolsters HK capital markets practice

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Pinsent Masons appoints head of corporate APAC
Market pulse

Pinsent Masons appoints head of corporate APAC

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Freshfields appoints head of Japan M&A practice
Market pulse

Freshfields appoints head of Japan M&A practice

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SIAC appoints new CEO
Market pulse

SIAC appoints new CEO

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VDB Loi sets up office in Bangladesh
Market pulse

VDB Loi sets up office in Bangladesh

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Walkers' Cayman partner heads to HK
Market pulse

Walkers’ Cayman partner heads to HK

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Market pulse

Kobre & Kim expands into Dubai

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Ashurst hires dispute, corporate partners in Tokyo and HK
Market pulse

Ashurst hires dispute, corporate partners in Tokyo and HK

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Market pulse

Anand and Anand, Naik Naik collaborate in Mumbai

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Legal news in brief
Market pulse

Legal news in brief

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Asia Business Law Survey 2021
Asia-specific

Asia Business Law Survey

Our regional survey of law firms finds the legal market has adapted well during the pandemic and is striking a positive note for 2022
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Vantage point

One step ahead

As most Asian jurisdictions restrict firms from promoting their services, marketing expert Barbara Koenen-Geerdink shares the workaround through business development strategies
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ACCRALAW

Case study for sandbox approach on open finance

By Monique B Ang, ACCRALAW 
The central bank of the Philippines issued circular that sets out guidelines for the adoption of the open finance framework as a part of its digital payments transformation roadmap to promote financial inclusion
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In-house agenda

APCCA elects leader

The Asia Pacific Corporate Counsel Alliance (APCCA) has elected Arlene Lapuz Ureta as its new secretary-general, succeeding Reza Topobroto
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KICA
In-house agenda

KICA celebrates 10th anniversary

The Korea In-house Counsel Association celebrated its 10th anniversary on 2 November and published a digital book to commemorate this milestone
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In-house agenda

HK justice secretary at ACC seminar

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Hong Kong organised a lunchtime seminar at Justice Place with the Secretary for Justice of Hong Kong, Teresa Cheng
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ACC Australia holds virtual national conference

The 2021 Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Australia held its In-house Legal National Conference from 8-9 November titled “Rethink limitations. Rethink possibilities. Rethink in-house.”
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FICL
In-house agenda

FICL supports Dispute Resolution webinar

The Federation of Indian Corporate Lawyers took part in a webinar titled “Dispute Solution or Alternative Dispute Resolution” organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry
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In-house agenda

SCCA hosts CLO Awards

For the fifth year, the Singapore Corporate Counsel Associations has crowned the Singapore Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Awards winners on 15 December
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Expert briefing

Legal frontiers in the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands has legal frameworks to offer Asian businesses bespoke approaches in capital raising opportunities
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The Wrap

Indonesia’s Omnibus Law in limbo

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patent
Federis & Associates

Proposed provisional patent application in the Philippines

By Ramon Emil Olea, Federis & Associates
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Loeb Smith Attorneys

Continuing obligations of Cayman Islands private funds

By Elizabeth Kenny, Loeb Smith Attorneys
The Private Funds Act (2021 Revision) requires Cayman Islands-domiciled, closed-ended investment funds to register with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority as a private fund
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Anand and Anand

Is invisible use of TM in Google AdWords infringement?

By Madhu Rewari, Anand and Anand
The Google AdWords program has invited the attention of trademark owners as the number of infringement cases rises with third-party trademarks were being used
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India digital lending
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Is India ready for a digital lending overhaul?

By Anu Tiwari and Anindita Bhowmik, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
The rapid growth of the digital lending industry increased credit accessibility in India, but also brought concerns on unregulated entities, illegal digital lending applications and coercive recovery tactics
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insolvency
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Issues and challenges of group insolvency in India

By Anoop Rawat and Ahkam Khan, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 incorporated the best practices across jurisdictions, and group insolvency was to be introduced in a phased manner
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trademark
Corner Stone & Partners

Common problems of trademark use in China

By Christy Chen, Corner Stone & Partners
Trademark registrants are obliged to keep their registered trademarks in use but this could be a challenge for a good number of trademarks
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JTJB maritime shipping
JTJB

Tech challenges in Singapore, Thailand shipping sector

By Murali Pany and Warinbhorn Benjasak, JTJB
Although there is wide recognition that the adoption of tech will bring benefits, there are still significant issues that need to be addressed
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Intelligence report

The A-List: Vietnam’s Top 100 Lawyers 2021

Asia Business Law Journal reveals Vietnam's top lawyers
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Bangladesh
A-List lawyers

A-List: Bangladesh 2021

Asia Business Law Journal reveals Bangladesh's top lawyers
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The A-List Indonesia’s top lawyers 2026

The A-List: Indonesia’s top lawyers

Indonesia’s top 100 lawyers plus 41 Legal Icons

Malaysia Law Firm Awards

Malaysia Law Firm Awards

Asia Business Law Journal names Malaysia’s top law firms

Viernam Law Firm Awards 2026

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

IN-HOUSE AGENDA

News

FEATURES

Japan-outbound-guide-2026

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

JOBS

Counsel

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