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Charting course for indirect tax laws in India

By Shivam Mehta and Tanya Garg, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Keep watch on data privacy

By Kowit Somwaiya, Usa Ua-areetham and Warit Lertwuthisart, LawPlus
Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Key principles, compliance requirements, and penalties

Philippines Law Firm Awards

Acknowledging the country's outstanding legal performer in 2022

Shuffling the deck

Bleak prospects have dealt a challenging hand of enhanced regulations to players in China’s private equity market

Vietnam’s top 100 lawyers

Asia Business Law Journal reveals the leading talent in Vietnam’s legal profession

Cayman toolkit for foreign arbitration

By Jeremy Lightfoot, Kimberley Leng, and Yi Yang, Carey Olsen in Hong Kong
Recent developments have reinforced the Cayman islands’ pro-arbitration reputation

Japan still hot for 2024

Japan has witnessed keen growth in 2023 and the year ahead looks just as optimistic, say top lawyers

Direction corrections on Singapore tax

By Eugene Lim, Christine Schwarzl and Mei Yeo, WTS Taxise in Singapore
The island nation is ringing in tax changes to keep it competitive, pay for an energy transition, and align with new international standards

2023 – The legal year in review

From AI and geopolitics to energy transitions and global taxation, law firms and in-house counsel had plenty to keep them busy in 2023

Pillar two: setting the web

Pillar two of a global tax initiative to clamp down on cross-border tax avoidance from multinationals is here. Do Asian jurisdictions stand ready?

Korea’s Top 100 Lawyers

Asia Business Law Journal unveils the top performers of South Korea’s legal profession

Final frontiers, first opportunities

India's moon mission rocketed space into the minds of savvy businesses eager for a crack at the final frontier. But are the regulatory parameters in place to support the investment?

Japan anti-bribery enforcement trends

By Kengo Nishigaki, Nobuhiro Matsuo, and Patrick Forman, GI&T Law Office

Thailand’s top 100 lawyers

Asia Business Law Journal unveils the top performers of Thailand's legal profession

Philippine e-commerce protections

By Editha R Hechanova, Timothy J David and Allan V. Badillo, Hechanova & Co Inc

The shifting sands of India’s indirect taxes

By Rajat Bose, Ankita Bhasin and Ankit Sachdeva, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Japan Law Firm Awards

Asia Business Law Journal shines a spotlight on the exceptional performance of top law firms in Japan, highlighting their excellence and impact in the legal field

A comparison of Jersey foundations and trusts

By Rachel Yao, Carey Olsen

IP protection in Hong Kong, with infringement case example

By Grace H W Chu, Jasmine C K Wong and Venus W S Man, Fairbairn Catley Low & Kong

A comparison of patent provisions: India v China

What are the major developments in India and China with their evolving patent ecosystems?

Taiwan investment strategies for Korean companies

By Jacqueline Fu and Lin Yoting, K&L Gates

AI inspires awe, but needs to instil confidence

By Ban Jiun Ean, Maxwell Chambers

Cayman law’s attraction to Asian investors

By Ann Ng, Sharon Yap and Nick Harrold, Maples Group

ADR in the United Arab Emirates: proactive dispute management

By Guillaume Hess, Jonathan Sutcliffe and Henry Kim, K&L Gates

Taiwan’s intellectual property protection and litigation

By Patrick Marros Chu and Winona Chen, Lee and Li

Leaps & bounds

How Asia is leading the way forward on IP innovation

Strength in Numbers

Why are the region's corporate counsel associations scrambling to form alliances?

A regional comparison of real estate markets

What developments are affecting the property sector in often volatile regional markets?

Investment activities in Singapore: a legal perspective

By Christopher Tan, Henry Kim and Edward Bennett, K&L Gates Straits Law

Disputes in Taiwan: an overview for Korean firms

By Patrick Marros Chu and Matt Lai, Lee and Li

LEP strengthens long-term ties with Malaysia

By Constance Low, Loo Sim Yi and Goh Chai Ling, Adnan Sundra & Low

Investment strategies in Nigeria

By Ayotunde Owoigbe and Ibiyemi Ajiboye, Banwo & Ighodalo

Fast track to accelerate Thailand TM applications

By Titirat Wattanachewanopakorn and Ratinuch Kawnachaimongkol, ILCT

IP protection in the Philippines

By Rogelio Nicandro and Nicole Beatriz Yap Veloso, Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De los Angeles

Japan’s IP High Court finds domestic patent covered US server

By Aki Ryuka and Yichen Liu, RYUKA & PARTNERS

A regional comparison of arbitration landscapes

The competition for arbitration business is heating up with a host of national developments

IPR protection in Indonesia for South Korean companies

By Emirsyah Dinar, AFFA Intellectual Property Rights

Navigating commercial litigation in Indonesia

By Nien Rafles Siregar and Bobby Rahman Manalu, Siregar Setiawan Manalu Partnership

Navigating commercial disputes in India

By Sumeet Kachwaha and Ankit Khushu, Kachwaha & Partners

Strategies for South Korean investment in India

By Suneeth Katarki, Rashi Saraf and Swathi Sreenath, IndusLaw

The Philippines top 100 lawyers 2023

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

Singapore swing

How Singapore became a regional legal hub

Counsel in command

Japan's GC association president shares evolving in-house lawyer roles

Expansive counsel

Regional GCs share business expansion views

A comparison of M&A laws

Asia M&A booms with government incentives and global investor interest. To compete, dealmakers must keep current on trends and regulations

Pursuit of parity

Korean committee for women practitioners share views on the future of arbitration in the country

Driving ESG compliance in the Philippines

By Charity Aurellano and Raphael Pangalangan, Ocampo & Suralvo

Japan’s top 100 lawyers 2023

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

All eyes on foreign investment in the Philippines

Long denied access to full business ownership in the Philippines, foreign investors are poised as new laws are now effective

Legal AI’d

Unleashing potential of generative AI across the legal profession

Indonesia’s Future Legal Leaders

Asia Business Law Journal has recognised 50 up-and-coming Indonesian lawyers who are poised for further success

Privy Council clarifies proper purpose rule to Bermuda trustee’s powers

By Helen Wang and Ryan Chong, Carey Olsen in Singapore

Japan outbound investment guide

Legal experts around the globe offer insights for Japanese companies expanding abroad

Protecting IP and intangible assets in Taiwan

By Brian Hsieh, Monica Wang and Jane Wang, Formosa Transnational

Legal overview for Japanese investment in Thailand

By Mallika Esposito Seu Margherita and Palawi Bunnag, ILCT in Bangkok

Advice for Japanese companies investing in Taiwan

By Albert Kao, Chen Wen-Chih and Hung Pang-Heng, Formosa Transnational

Trends and features of Japan foreign investment

By Masako Takahata, Japan In-house Lawyers Association

Managing and resolving disputes in Taiwan

By Albert Kao, Chen Wen-Chih and Hung Pang-Heng, Formosa Transnational

Investment prospects for Japanese enterprises in India

By Gaurav Dani, Saurav Kumar and Swathi Sreenath, IndusLaw in New Delhi

Investment liberalisation and tax reform in the Philippines

By Benedicta Du-Baladad, Du-Baladad & Associates in Metro Manila

Strategies for foreign companies investing in the Philippines

By Sylvette Tankiang, Franchette Acosta and Maria Carla Mapalo, V&A Law

IP protection in India for Japanese businesses

By Joginder Singh and Rajeev Kumar, LexOrbis in New Delhi

Commercial dispute mechanism for foreign investment in India

By Harshit Anand, Kamaljeet Singh and Harshil Mehta, AP & Partners in New Delhi

A greater good

How law firms across the region prioritise pro bono work, sustainability, and staff welfare over profits

Vietnam Law Firm Awards 2023

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

Indonesia’s top 100 lawyers

We reveal our choices for the country’s top legal experts

The patent protector

One-on-one with Rowel Barba, APEC’s IP expert

Not so stablecoins

Following the US regulator's decision to deem a stablecoin unregistered security, Asian regulators may be better positioned to adopt the approach to ensure effective oversight

Who’s next?

The recent collapse of regional financial institutions in the US has rocked global banking, including in Asia, prompting a range of legal ramifications that could last for years

Inventive incentive

Former justice head explains Hong Kong’s unique strengths as a dispute resolution hub

Universal healthcare law opens financing opportunities in Philippines

By Charmaine Rose Haw-Lim, Dan Kevin Mandocdoc, and Ann Danzel Albana, Gulapa Law

Challenges navigating Taiwan’s emerging insurtech sector

By Eddie Hsiung and Maggie Chang, Lee and Li

Thailand Law Firm Awards 2023

We celebrate the best of the country’s legal profession

Connect the DOTs

Digital ownership tokens signal future of property law

Singapore’s top 100 lawyers 2023

We reveal the top performers of the country’s legal profession

Litigate or arbitrate: The continuing debate

By James Noble, Kate Lan and Yan Chng, Carey Olsen in Singapore

Judging retirement

Is the mandatory retirement age for judges still relevant?

What’s ahead?

Our survey gathers opinions from legal professionals on their hopes in 2023

Power clash

With strong net zero commitments, Asia is set to be a key arena for climate change-related disputes

Korea Law Firm Awards

Celebrating the best of South Korea’s legal profession

Philippines Law Firm Awards

Acknowledging the country's outstanding legal performer in 2022

A comparison of renewable energy laws

In a race to achieve net zero, asian countries have set policies for wind and solar energy deployment and generation

Regulating decentralised finance in Taiwan

By Steven Hsu, Ashley Chao, and Kimi Chang, HSU & Associates

A comparison of healthtech regulations

Asia's healthcare sector has grown to an unprecedented size and perforated the digital world, but the integration between medicine and technology

Bollywood buzzing over NFTs

By Pravin Anand, Dhruv Anand and Udita Patro, Anand and Anand

Vietnam’s top 100 lawyers 2022

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

The hit list

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

High five

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

Taiwan’s solar-powered fishery project

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

Arbitration aspirations

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

Time for a rethink?

Lawyers across Asia are changing their career paths

Cayman Islands BOR back in spotlight

By Anthony McKenzie, Rebecca Lee, Cheow Eng How, and Toh Wei Xun, Carey Olsen

Japan Law Firm Awards 2022

Asia Business Law Journal names the top firms in Japan

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

Damage controls

Korea takes hard look at creating safe space for cryptocurrency

Settling cross-border commercial disputes in Singapore

By Una Khng, Helmsman in Singapore

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

Keymasters

Fair & square

In-house lawyers can provide valuable guidance in compliance matters if brought in at the right time

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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