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Vietnam’s top 100 lawyers

Asia Business Law Journal reveals the top 100 lawyers practising in Vietnam
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In-house counsel turn-offs with law firms
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The hit list

Our survey gauges the opinions of in-house counsel on their pet peeves with law firms
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High five

Heads of five major IP offices share their strategies to spur innovation while fostering collaboration
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Expert briefing

Taiwan’s solar-powered fishery project

By Billy MC Chen and Lillian Chen, K&L Gates
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HKIAC Mariel Dimsey
Asia-specific

Arbitration aspirations

Mariel Dimsey tells us about her new role and plans to enhance the city’s reputation as a leading dispute resolution hub
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legal talent
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Taking the plunge

How has global uncertainty pervaded the legal workforce?
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Cayman Islands BOR back in spotlight

By Anthony McKenzie, Rebecca Lee, Cheow Eng How, and Toh Wei Xun, Carey Olsen
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Japan Law Firm Awards 2022

Asia Business Law Journal names the top firms in Japan
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Japan healthcare sector laws
Expert briefing

Anti-bribery laws, industry codes in Japan’s healthcare sector

By Kengo Nishigaki, Andrew Trost Griffin, and Yuji Yamamoto, GI&T Law Office in Tokyo
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Thailand’s top 100 lawyers 2022video
The A-List

Thailand’s top 100 lawyers 2022

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In focus

Damage controls

Korea takes hard look at creating safe space for cryptocurrency
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NFT law developments
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An update of NFT law developments

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A comparison of tax laws

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Expert briefing

Settling cross-border commercial disputes in Singapore

By Una Khng, Helmsman in Singapore
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The A-List

Korea’s top 100 lawyers 2022 

Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the top performers of South Korea’s legal profession
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Global investment trends
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Keymasters

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anti-bribery and anti-fraud compliance strategies
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Fair & square

In-house lawyers can provide valuable guidance in compliance matters if brought in at the right time
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apparent bias in international arbitration
Expert briefing

Tests for apparent bias in international arbitration

By R Govin and Ang Yong Tong, Gurbani & Co
When doubt arises over an arbitrator’s impartiality, case law provides options to assess the appearance of bias, but some ambiguity may remain
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A comparison of cybersecurity regulations
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A comparison of cybersecurity regulations

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Indonesia Top Law Firms
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Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2022

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Intelligence report

The Philippines top 100 lawyers

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Asia Business Law Journal

Bangladesh business law directory 2022

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Intelligence report

What a tangled Web

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Asia-specific

Against the clock

The interim chair of the Philippine Competition Commission shares key priorities
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Jersey an attractive option for Asia's crypto fund managers
Expert briefing

Jersey an attractive option for Asia’s crypto fund managers

By Chris Griffin and Tom Katsaros, Carey Olsen
Tax benefits have been known to draw digital asset managers in Singapore to structure their funds in Jersey, and the latest developments offer even greater advantages
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The A-List

Malaysia’s top 100 lawyers 2022

Asia Business Law Journal reveals the country’s top 100 lawyers
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Asia Business Law Journal

Philippines business law firm directory 2022

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Intelligence report

AI step-through

Step-by-step artificial intelligence strategies for business transformation
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特許制度の比較
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A comparison of patent regimes

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インドにおけるグリーンテクノロジー奨励策
Expert briefing

Incentivisation of green technologies in India

By Manisha Singh and Pradeep Kumar Kamal, LexOrbis
The global climate pledge has fuelled the country’s ambition to adopt environmentally friendly technology, and everyone is invited to join
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Korea Outbound Investment Guide 2022

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Cover story

Riding out the storm

How can businesses mitigate the damage from global economic headwinds?
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Asia-specific

ESOP fables

Separating fact from myth about granting share deals to keep talent
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Expert briefing

Overview of entry strategies for India market

By Ravi Singhania, Dipak Rao, and Gunjan Gupta, Singhania & Partners
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Debt restructuring in the BVI and Cayman Islands
Expert briefing

Debt restructuring in the BVI and Cayman Islands

By Han Wenhao, Harneys
Financial turmoil from the pandemic pushes global companies to restructure their debt cross-border, where advanced regimes in offshore jurisdictions provide viable options
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A comparison of data protection laws
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A comparison of data protection laws

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Recent developments in Hong Kong's arbitration landscapes
Expert briefing

Recent developments in Hong Kong’s arbitration landscapes

By Ng Jern-Fei QC, Danny Tang, and John CK Chan, Temple Chambers
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The A-List

Japan’s top 100 lawyers 2022

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

Data Dojo

How Japan is keeping its data protection regime sharp
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Maintaining momentum
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Maintaining momentum

What will the new government in Philippines mean for businesses?
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Expert briefing

Bermuda perspectives on global tax initiatives

By Ashley Fife, Carey Olsen
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Monkey Business
Intelligence report

Monkey business

The scandal that rocked the top branch of India's NSE
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Asia-specific

In her words

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Indonesia's Top 100 Lawyers 2022
The A-List

Indonesia’s top 100 lawyers 2022

Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession
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A Comparison of M&A regulatory updates: Philippines
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A comparison of M&A regulatory updates

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Pressing need for regulating cryptocurrencies
Expert briefing

Pressing need for regulating cryptocurrencies

By Abhishek Malhotra and Bagmisikha Puhan, TMT Law Practice
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Metaverse opens quagmire of Indian IP issues
Expert briefing

Metaverse opens quagmire of Indian IP issues

By Manisha Singh, Dheeraj Kapoor, and Simrat Kaur, LexOrbis
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The A-List

Sri Lanka’s top lawyers

Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession
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Expert briefing

Taxation era for Indonesia’s digital financial world

By Freddy Karyadi and Anastasia Irawati
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A comparison of trademark frameworks

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IP protection in Germany for Japanese companies
Features

IP protection in Germany for Japanese companies

By Peter Reckenthäler and Gottfried Schüll, Cohausz & Florack
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Japan outbound investment back on track Masako Takahatavideo
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Japan outbound investment back on track

By Masako Takahata, Japan In-house Lawyers Association (JILA)
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Legal updates for Japanese investors in the Philippines Shiela Esquivel Ciselie Marie Gamo-Sisayan Nilo Divina
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Legal updates for Japanese investors in the Philippines

By Nilo Divina, Ciselie Marie Gamo-Sisayan, and Shiela Esquivel, DivinaLaw
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Duties of a company’s ‘responsible person’ in Taiwan Lee Li-pu Chen Chiu-Hua Pan Yi-Chun
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Duties of a company’s ‘responsible person’ in Taiwan

By Lee Li-pu, Chen Chiu-Hua, and Pan Yi-Chun, Formosan Brothers
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Investment strategies in Vietnam for foreign businesses Dang Anh
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Investment strategies in Vietnam for foreign businesses

By Anh Dang, Vietnam International Law Firm (VILAF)
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Practice and developments for investing in Taiwan Alex Jih-Ching Yeh Mark J Harty
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Practice and developments for investing in Taiwan

By Alex Jih-Ching Yeh and Mark J Harty, LCS & Partners
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IP protection in India for Japanese businesses Joginder Singh Rajeev Kumar
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IP protection in India for Japanese businesses

By Joginder Singh and Rajeev Kumar, LexOrbis
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Strategies for foreign companies investing in Bangladesh
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Strategies for foreign companies investing in Bangladesh

By ABM Nasirud Doulah and Amina Khatoon, Doulah & Doulah in Dhaka
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Guide for Japanese investment in Thailand
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Guide for Japanese investment in Thailand

By Nuanporn Wechsuwanarux, Susumu Hanawa, and Kornkitti Sivamoke, Chandler MHM
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Recent IP protection measures in Brazil
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Recent IP protection measures in Brazil

By Rana Gosain, Daniel Law
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New era of labour dispute cases in Taiwan
Features

New era of labour dispute cases in Taiwan

By Samrong Hwang, Albert Kao and Pang-Heng Hung, Formosa Transnational
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Strategic investment in India for Japanese investors
Features

Strategic investment in India for Japanese investors

By Rishabh Shroff, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
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Arbitration issues for foreign investors in Bangladesh
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Arbitration issues for foreign investors in Bangladesh

By Sameer Sattar, Sattar&Co
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Compliance challenges for foreign investment in the US
Features

Compliance challenges for foreign investment in the US

By Jeffrey L Kessler, Eva W Cole and Heather P Lamberg, Winston Strawn
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New-Horizons
Cover story

New horizons

By George W Russell
As Asia-Pacific companies increasingly look abroad for fresh opportunities, law firms are expanding their footprints in response.
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A comparison of digital banking regulationsvideo
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A comparison of digital banking regulations

As technology revolutionises the banking sector, brick-and-mortar retail is increasingly becoming obsolete as regulators jump to set new standards for inclusive finance
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Challenges, opportunities with virtual asset regulation in BVI
Expert briefing

Offshore solutions in BVI

Corporate flexibility and ease of navigation can explain the increasing popularity of the British Virgin Islands among Asian fund managers, virtual asset businesses and special purpose acquisition companies
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Expert briefing

Hastening technology for Philippine smart cities

By Aris L. Gulapa, Charmaine Rose K. Haw-Lim, and Maria Isabelle J. Poblete, Gulapa Law
An ICT innovation that has gained traction across local government units and government agencies is the development of “smart cities”
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Taxation, legality of cryptocurrency in India
Expert briefing

Taxation, legality of cryptocurrency in India

By Abhishek Malhotra and Bagmisikha Puhan, TMT Law Practice
The Finance Bill, 2022 (as tabled during the Union Budget discussion of 2022-2023) marked a watershed moment in India’s journey towards regulating cryptocurrencies and fostering digital innovation and growth in the country.
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Taiwan A-List 2022
The A-List

Taiwan’s top 100 lawyers 2022

Following an extensive nominations process, Asia Business Law Journal reveals the A-List of Taiwan's legal profession
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Outside the box
Asia-specific

Outside the box

Movement in the West towards greater diversity and inclusion is now reverberating in Asia via work directed to law firms that embrace these values. But just how proactive are our legal communities here?
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법률회사의 다양성과 포용성
Expert briefing

Diversity and inclusion in Indian law firms

By Aprajita Nigam and Manisha Singh, LexOrbis
Mere cohabitation of a diverse population is not enough. What is required is cohabitation with equal opportunities
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Expert briefing

The future of digital asset taxes in Thailand

By Palawi Bunnag, Laeard Ketwat and Pipat Pipatpajong, ILCT
Digital assets have become rapidly popular among Thai investors in the past few years
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Expert briefing

Strategies for post-pandemic recovery in Thailand

By Saravut Krailadsiri, Somboon Sangrungjang and Pariyapol Kamolsilp, Kudun and Partners
The pandemic marks the end of one business era, but also the start of another
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The A-List: Top Offshore Lawyers 2021
The A-List

The A-List: Top offshore lawyers 2022

Asia Business Law Journal reveals the top offshore lawyers
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Thailand Law Firm Awards
Features

Thailand Law Firm Awards 2022

Asia Business Law Journal presents the best law firm in Thailand for 2022 and four winners each in 22 practice areas
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Cover story

War of attrition

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, the international legal community has condemned not just with words, but by boycotting Russian business and transactions
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인도 메타버스 지적재산권의 미래
Expert briefing

Future of Indian IP rights in the Metaverse

By Sujata Chaudhri, Urfee Roomi, and Alvin Antony, Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys
The convergence of human interaction in digital lives through the metaverse creates a harmonious virtual community, but how will this evolution cope with disputes and challenges brought by trademarks and patents from the real world?
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Daoism: a new kind of faith
Asia-specific

DAOism: a new kind of faith

By Andrew Godwin
The idea for a decentralised autonomous organisation, where the rules are baked into its code with no management structure or board of directors, has emerged with the rise of blockchain technology
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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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Features

Earth v law

Do lawyers have a heightened responsibility to help avert a climate catastrophe?
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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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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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A comparison of capital markets regulations

Financial markets in the region are gearing up for significant changes, with China launching its third stock exchange and Hong Kong embracing listing rules for SPACs.
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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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Cayman-Islands-Law-developments
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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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
The A-List

A-List: Bangladesh 2021

Asia Business Law Journal reveals Bangladesh's top lawyers
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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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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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In focus

Asia renewed

Renewable energy projects have blossomed across Asia. What has led to the recent boom?
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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The A-List

Thailand’s top 100 lawyers 2021

Asia Business Law Journal reveals Thailand's top 100 lawyers
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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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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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A comparison of patent law developments

Patent legislation across Asian jurisdictions is constantly catching up with the pandemic’s demands, with stronger protection, foreign filing and higher compensation being common themes.
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legal tech
Intelligence report

Siri Hal Jarvis & Associates

We peer into the undefined future of legal tech and explore how AI is already reshaping the business of law. Just how long will it be before Jarvis makes partner?
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Cover story

Ruben’s rules

The OECD’s Paris-based senior competition expert, Ruben Maximiano, shares how adopting an effective competition policy helps increase investor confidence
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The A-List

The Philippines’ top 100 lawyers 2021

Asia Business Law Journal reveals the Philippines’ top 100 lawyers
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Features

Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2021

Asia Business Law Journal presents the best law firm in Indonesia for 2020 and four winners each in 22 practice areas
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ABLJ Featured

Looking to the East

The new president of the ICC Court, Claudia Salomon, discusses what changes she expects to see in the dispute resolution landscape in Asia
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Asia-specific

Spinning green into gold

ESG-focused fund inflows into Asia are growing, but investing is replete with risk given the region’s diversities and historical inequalities
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Features

Korea Outbound Investment Guide

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The A-List

Japan A-List 2021

Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal reveals the A-List of the country’s legal profession
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A comparison of updates on trademark law
Head 2 head

A comparison of updates on trademark law

Safeguarding trademarks presents real challenges amid the pandemic, with massive shifts to online trading, difficulties getting cases to court and physical enforcement challenges to name a few
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Cover story

Lawyering 2.0

Why have law firms been so sluggish to adopt technology? And where is the legal sector heading now it is on board?
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Asia-specific

Singapore’s secret recipe

SIAC's CEO talks about strategies for the centre's success and emerging trends in arbitration
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Foreign liquidator assistance and common law in Bermuda, Keith Robinson and Emma Duffy, Carey Olsen
Expert briefing

Foreign liquidator assistance and common law in Bermuda

By Keith Robinson and Emma Duffy, Carey Olsen
Foreign liquidators may apply for recognition in Bermuda pursuant to the common law by the application of the principles of comity
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Vantage point

Spinning your Zoom

Communications expert John Miers offers some practical advice for engaging and retaining your virtual audience
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Taiwan’s solar-powered fishery project

By Billy MC Chen and Lillian Chen, K&L Gates

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Asia Business Law Journal reveals the top 100 lawyers practising in Vietnam

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