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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

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

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

Vietnam Law Firm Awards

Following extensive research, we celebrate the high achievers practising their profession in Vietnam

Wolves at the gate

When activist shareholders come knocking, general counsel hold a unique protective position

Landmark Changes

Foreign investment reforms in Vietnam's property sector

Under the microscope

A comparison of legal frameworks shaping the massive life sciences industries in China and India

Navigating China’s new protections for life science patents

By Gordon Gao and Sherry Yao, King & Wood Mallesons

Drive toward driverless

Exploring the latest developments in Japan and Thailand on this now not so futuristic technology

Indonesia’s top lawyers

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

Privacy laws and personal data protection regulation

By Ruengrit Pooprasert and Chotika Lurponglukana,Veritas Law

Mergers & acquisitions on the uptick

By Warot Wanakankowit, Warot Advisory Services

Making marks

An assessment of trademark regulation across international jurisdictions

An analysis of trademark law in Indonesia

By Emirsyah Dinar, AFFA Intellectual Property Rights

A quickstep guide to trademark law in Nigeria

By Mark Mordi and Uche Nwokocha, ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode

How trademark law impacts Russian trade

By Vladimir Biriulin, Gorodissky & Partners

Taiwan’s patent, trademark figures show growth

By CF Tsai, Yu-Li Tsai, and Lu-Fa Tsai, Deep & Far Attorneys-at-Law

INTA’s APAC factor

INTA's Asia-Pacific chief discusses his top regional IP issues ahead of the association's annual meeting

War of words: combatting trade infringement

By Peter Jiang and Xiaobo Bao, C&M Law Office

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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

Wahaha ruling underscores benefits of lifetime offshore trusts

Wahaha ruling underscores benefits of lifetime offshore trusts

By Gary Smith and Yuri Zhang, Loeb Smith Attorneys
Russian Court Jurisdiction Disputes

Russian courts expand their jurisdiction over international disputes

By Georgy Daneliya, Natalia Kozyrenko and Igor Sokolov, SL Legal

Changing interpretation of cross-border service tax in Philippines

By Euney Marie Mata Perez, Mata-Perez, Tamayo & Francisco (MTF Counsel)

FEATURES

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.

South Korea Global Standards Local Execution

Q&A: Korea’s global standards align with local execution

IHCF vice president SongYi Son discusses the merits and possible obstacles for doing business in South Korea

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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