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News

Obituary: Christopher Hunter

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Asia Business Law Journal
Leader

Climate of change

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Asia-specific

Rise with the tide

Chen Yan, GC of KE Holdings, shares his experiences in adapting to China’s new personal data law
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Features

Down to brass tax

OECD tax expert reveals what is behind the sweeping overhaul of the international tax system
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Digital banking and crypto regulations in Malaysia
Expert briefing

Digital banking and crypto regulations in Malaysia

By Rodney D'Cruz and Dato' AJ Surin, Adnan Sundra & Low
The growing use of technology has led to a seismic shift in traditional finance, and no country wants to be left behind
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renewable energy
In focus

Asia renewed

Renewable energy projects have blossomed across Asia. What has led to the recent boom?
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Khem Thadani, Jasprit Kaur, Adnan Sundra & Low, renewable energy Malaysia
Head 2 head

Renewable energy regulations in Malaysia

By Khem Thadani and Jasprit Kaur, Adnan Sundra & Low
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Kristin Charisse Siao, Villaraza & Angangco, renewable energy Philippines
Head 2 head

Renewable energy regulations in the Philippines

By Kristin Charisse Siao, Efren II Resurreccion and Mely Ann Emerie Cristobal,Villaraza & Angangco
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Yusuke Sugihara, City-Yuwa Partners, renewable energy Japan
Head 2 head

Renewable energy regulations in Japan

By Yusuke Sugihara, City-Yuwa Partners
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Luky Walalangi, Walalangi & Partners, renewable energy Indonesia
Head 2 head

Renewable energy regulations in Indonesia

By Luky Walalangi, Wisnu Renansyah Jenie and Rendi Prahara Septiawedi, Walalangi & Partners
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Deepak Chowdhury, M Arun Kumar, IndusLaw, renewable energy India
Head 2 head

Renewable energy regulations in India

By Deepak Chowdhury and M Arun Kumar, IndusLaw
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Expert briefing

Offshore wind power generation in Japan

By Koji Fukatsu, TMI Associates
Nation steps up its game in renewable energy, but stringent regulation remains
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The Wrap

In-house counsel blast law firms in regional survey

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news brief
Market pulse

News in brief

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renewable energy
Head 2 head

A comparison of renewable energy regulations

Asian policy makers are shifting focus to prioritise renewable power in their energy mixes. With various green initiatives emerging, businesses should compare the regulations in jurisdictions before investing in sustainable power generation
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Korea awards
Features

Korea Law Firm Awards 2021

Asia Business Law Journal presents the best law firm in South Korea for 2021 and four winners each in 27 practice areas
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Intelligence report

Hard talk

Our survey gets the candid opinions of regional in-house counsel when it comes to legal services from law firms, and they’re not pulling any punches
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stock exchange
The Wrap

Beijing to host China’s third bourse

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bond connect
The Wrap

China bond trading opened to boost outbound investment

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meger deal
The Wrap

AnJie to merge with Broad & Bright

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Asia eyes Jersey digital asset funds, Susan McKinstray, Carey Olsen
Expert briefing

Asia eyes Jersey digital asset funds

By Susan McKinstray, Carey Olsen
There has been a surge in Asia-based fund managers looking to establish digital asset funds and holding structures in Jersey
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NFT regulations comparison, Lee and Li, Taipei, Taiwan
Head 2 head

NFT regulations in Taiwan

By Abe Sung and Eddie Hsiung, Lee and Li
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NFT regulations comparison, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra, Metro Manila, Philippinesvideo
Head 2 head

NFT regulations in the Philippines

By Mark Gorriceta, Liane Stella Candelario and Richmond Montevirgen, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra
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NFT regulations comparison, TMI Associates, Tokyo, Japan
Head 2 head

NFT regulations in Japan

By Masakazu Iwakura, Atsushi Igarashi and Haruo Narimoto, TMI Associates
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NFT regulations comparison, Guido Hidayanto & Partners, Jakarta, Indonesia
Head 2 head

NFT regulations in Indonesia

By Naufal Fileindi and Muhammad Fernanda Dharmawan, Guido Hidayanto & Partners
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NFT regulations comparison, Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys, Noida, India
Head 2 head

NFT regulations in India

By Sujata Chaudhri, Urfee Roomi and Rishikaa, Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys
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The Wrap

Green, ESG bonds the ‘biggest trend’ for Asia

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WongPartnership
Market pulse

WongPartnership leader sees financial institutions leading ESG push

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White & Case
Market pulse

Lawyers join White & Case in Seoul, Tokyo

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ESG energy
Market pulse

Linklaters appoints ESG, energy heads in Asia

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Derrick Khoo Tilleke
Market pulse

Tilleke tips cross-border surge, hires M&A expert

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Singapore court’s first ruling on BIT claim
Market pulse

McDermott opens Singapore office

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NFT regulations comparison
Head 2 head

A comparison of regulations surrounding NFTs

Blockchain technology has created ripples worldwide by turning art, music, videos and in-game items into digital assets, puzzling regulators into a cautious waiting game. But for how long? And where to from here?
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SPACs
Expert briefing

SPACs on the rise in Asia

By Matt Roberts, Maples Group
Following the implementation of a new regime to permit the listing of SPACs on the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX), and with SPAC listings also soon to be possible on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK), there are now some further compelling options for Asia-based SPAC promoters and investors
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SPAC
Expert briefing

Lessons for APAC de-SPACs

By Derek Liu, Michelle Heisner, Derek Poon, and Ashok Lalwani, Baker McKenzie
Like many US financial innovations exported worldwide, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have garnered a mix of enthusiasm from companies and investors, and caution from regulators in Asia
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SPAC
Expert briefing

Bracing for SPAC impact

The explosive growth of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in the US is coming to Asia. While the hype is immense, companies and investors need to do their homework before jumping into these new spaces
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SPAC
Cover story

SPAC super league

SPACs have climbed into the big league of capital markets, so we crunched the stats on Asia-related SPAC listings to find the highest performing legal advisers
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

What to expect from India’s amendments to CIRP regulations

By Shardul Shroff and Shreya Prakash, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
On 30 September 2021, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) issued amendments to the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2021
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Deal digest

BlackRock buys proof of regional renewables interest

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Deal digest

Fintech on uptick with PayPal’s Paidy purchase

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bitcoin crypto
Deal digest

Philippine digital assets on the move: K&L Gates

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electricity power
Deal digest

JERA’s Philippine deal involves sticky regulatory work

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vietnam real estate
Deal digest

Goldman’s TLC deal flags foreign interest in Vietnam

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The A-List

Thailand’s top 100 lawyers 2021

Asia Business Law Journal reveals Thailand's top 100 lawyers
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Oon & Bazul, Benedict Eoon, Jerald Foo, and Priscilla Lua
Market pulse

Oon & Bazul recruits disputes trio

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David Blumenfeld Dentons
Market pulse

Dentons makes senior hire, aligns with Vietnam firm

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Daniel Margulies Dechert
Market pulse

Dechert launches HK restructuring practice

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Munenori Kaku Tanner de Witt
Market pulse

In-house counsel joins Tanner

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Squire Patton Boggs Ivan Chia Hazel Brewer
Market pulse

Squire boosts commodities and shipping

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Edward Bennett K&L Gates
Market pulse

K&L Gates hires funds partner

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Suzanne Johnston Stephenson Harwood
Market pulse

UBS director moves to Stephenson Harwood

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Gaston Fernandez Hogan Lovells
Market pulse

Hogan Lovells replaces Vietnam head

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arbitration network global tender
Market pulse

DNA takes Philippine member firm

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hire promote recruit
Market pulse

L&L Partners hires 15 from IndusLaw

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LCMP, Arlene Lapuz Ureta
The Wrap

Philippine legal body supports FOI bill

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Loeb Smith Attorneys

Regulation of crypto exchanges and other crypto services in Cayman

By Santiago Carvajal, Loeb Smith Attorneys
The Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act, 2020 (VASP Act) as amended, provides a legislative framework for the conduct of virtual assets business in the Cayman Islands, and the registration and licensing of persons providing virtual asset services
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In-house agenda

JILA collaborates on in-house webinar

The Japan In-House Lawyers Association (JILA), Daini Tokyo Bar Association and the Japan Association for Chief Legal Officers (JACLO) have organised a joint webinar to address how in-house legal departments and external legal resources
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GCAI
In-house agenda

GCAI forges academic connection

The General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 27 September with Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab to boost the competence of young graduates
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ACC
In-house agenda

ACC’s virtual annual meeting a success

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) welcomed more than 2,000 in-house counsel to its virtual annual meeting, which featured a tailored content stream for the Asia-Pacific in-house community for the first time
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ACC Australia
In-house agenda

ACC Australia holds conference, awards online

The 2021 ACC Australia In-House Legal National Conference is set to be the largest online gathering of in-house legal in the southern hemisphere
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ESG investment
In-house agenda

KICA, IHCF co-host social governance webinars

The two largest in-house counsel associations in Korea have joined forces to organise four webinars in September, which deal with ESG-related regulations and legal disputes, as well as countermeasures for companies
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ACCRALAW

Workers’ rights in the Philippine gig economy

By Martin Luigi Samson, ACCRALAW 
Most gig workers are engaged as independent contractors and are not legally entitled to the mandatory statutory benefits to which employees are entitled. Instead, they are compensated based on the contract between the independent contractor and the principal or hiring party
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intermediaries
Anand and Anand

Role of intermediaries in protecting Indian IP

By Madhu Rewari and Madhurima Gadre, Anand and Anand
In this digital age, where social media has become all the rage and sharing content on the internet has become possible with just a click of a button, businesses need to be more vigilant on the content available on social media platforms or intermediaries
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Will AAs revolutionise India’s financial services?

By Anu Tiwari and Anindita Bhowmik, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
In accessing financial services or products, individuals are often required to share financial information stored with other entities. The lack of a centralised mechanism to access information makes the process time-consuming and often unreliable
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JTJB

Settling disputes by mediation in Singapore and Thailand

By Naiyachon Tathong and John Sze, JTJB
Aside from arbitration or litigation, the only way for parties to attempt to resolve disputes is through constructive dialogue. Mediation involves the engagement of a qualified third party who may help parties bridge differences
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copyrights
Corner Stone & Partners

Copyright infringement and legal liability in China webcasts

By Fu Zhenkun and Gao Rongrong, Corner Stone & Partners
An interactive webcast includes live broadcasts of games, shows and pan-entertainment. Anchors often use unauthorised music works where they earn income by singing songs, flaunting talents and interacting with fans to get rewards, or by sharing advertising incomes
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SCCA
In-house agenda

SCCA creates connectivity platform

The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) has created Peers.Online, a virtual platform that serves as a connectivity hub for corporate counsel around the world
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FICL website
In-house agenda

FICL launches website

The Federation of Indian Corporate Lawyers (FICL) launched its official website, www.ficl.org.in, on 7 October
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NFTs
Vantage point

NFTs and the IP conundrum

Are existing copyrights laws redundant in the case of NFTs, as blockchain technology itself provides for the protection of proof of authenticity and ownership of underlying digital assets?
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tech
Business law digest

Due diligence checklist for tech acquisitions

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IN-HOUSE AGENDA

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