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Turning the tide

Why this year’s Indonesian election was different

The slippery slope of reverse passing off

By Karan Kumar Kamra and Ashutosh Upadhyaya, Anand and Anand

Appetite for M&A

Despite headwinds that caused an M&A downturn in Asia, experts say things are taking a turn for the better

Joining forces

Joint ventures are popular for market entry, but investors should know the risks

International JV structures and regulations in Taiwan

By Derrick Yang and Yu-Ting Su, Lee and Li

Expect the unexpected in Japanese joint ventures

By Len Matsunaga, Gen Takahashi and Hirofumi Mizuma, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

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

Corporate governance in Taiwan: An international overview

By Annie Liao and Letitia Hsiao, LCS & Partners

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

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

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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

Valuing software-defined imports in Asean

By Mark Anthony P Tamayo, Mata-Perez, Tamayo & Francisco Law Offices

Preparing for ‘whistleblowing inflation’ in age of AI

By Kengo Nishigaki, GI&T Law Office
Philippine aviation fuel costs

Philippine aviation braces for Hormuz-driven fuel shocks

By Vanel Andrea Beltejar and Danielle Ibojos, Gargantiel and Associates

FEATURES

Exchanging roles

Paul Chow shares his views on shaping HKEX legal strategy, sustainability leadership and responsible AI use in markets

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

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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