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Game on! The legal frontiers of esports and gaming in Asia

Esports and gaming have become powerful engines of innovation across Asia, yet each market faces its own peculiar legal and regulatory challenges

Esports and gaming regulations in Japan

By Tomohiro Takagi, Yuki Matsumoto and Kazuki Ebihara, Nishimura & Asahi

Levelling up the law: Legal developments in Philippine esports

By Ma Carla P Mapalo, Amber Shawn A Gagajena and Macario B Duguiang Jr, V&A Law

Thailand’s regulatory landscape for esports and gaming

By Naris Asavathongkul, Soravit Vongbunsin and Thanadet Wuttitaweewat, Baker McKenzie

Tariff triage

Facing unpredictable tariffs, compliance crackdowns and rising trade tensions, companies in Asia are rethinking contracts, manufacturing and supply chains

Policy developments in Philippine taxation

By Deborah S Acosta-Cajustin, Keanu P Castañeda and John Edcel Q Andes, PunoLaw

Creditor-led insolvency: A new paradigm for India

By Siddhant Kant and Charu Bansal, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Rewriting the tax playbook

From India’s GST 2.0 to the Philippines’ tax overhaul, policy shifts are driving simpler and fairer systems across Asia

2025: A new chapter in India’s indirect tax laws

By Shivam Mehta and Tanya Garg, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys

Mapping Asia’s private equity outlook

Experts unpack the regulatory changes shaping Asia’s private equity landscape

Opportune time, opportune growth: Private equity in India

By Cyril Shroff, Aditi Manchanda and Saloni Shroff, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Evolution of private equity in Taiwan

By James Hsiao and Iting Huang, Dentons

One of a kind

A look at how PSE general counsel Veronica Del Rosario is driving transformation and growth at the Philippine Stock Exchange

Laws and regulations on private equity funds in Japan

By Yuki Sato, Chiho Saito and Taiki Hashimoto, So & Sato Law Offices

Safeguarding consumers: Legal frameworks in Asia

From stricter e-commerce regulations to clearer liability standards, consumer laws are reshaping accountability across the region

Taiwan laws protecting consumers, covering product safety

By Tsung-Yuan Shen and Connie Guo, Lee and Li

Consumer protection and product liability laws in Japan

By Rie Hosaka and Risako Suzuki, City-Yuwa

Mining fiscal reform in the Philippines: A tax overhaul

By Enrique V Dela Cruz Jr, Ciselie Marie T Gamo-Sisayan and Kristina Mae C Durana, DivinaLaw

Korea’s Top Lawyers

Asia Business Law Journal unveils the A-List of Korea's top lawyers

Reasonable criteria for tax deductibility in Philippines

By Jacqueline Ann A Tan, ACCRALAW

Dominancy test: A more robust standard in Philippine TM law

By Ernest Luigi A Manzanares, Federis & Associates Law Offices

Who if not you?

New ACC president and CEO Jason Brown outlines his vision to deepen engagement with in-house counsel across Asia

SCCA to turn 23 with Great Gatsby black-tie celebration

The SCCA will host a gala honouring leadership and pro bono excellence in the in-house legal field

Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2025

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

Korea outbound investment guide 2025

Korean investors looking further afield will find risk and reward in key destinations. Our experts bring you up to speed and well prepared for the outward journey

Danantara dream

Bono Adji has taken on the challenge of building the legal foundations of Danantara, Indonesia’s newest sovereign wealth fund

Structuring investments in Thailand: Legal strategies

By Tananan Thammakiat, Piyawannee Watanasakolpunt and Nathaorn Yingseree, Chandler Mori Hamada

Two key issues for doing business in Taiwan

By Patrick Chu, Matt Lai and Eugene Chung, Lee and Li Attorneys-at-Law in Taipei

Intellectual property protection in Taiwan

By Patrick Chu and Winona Chen, Lee and Li Attorneys-at-Law

Indonesia: Strategic destination for Korean investment

By Fahrul S Yusuf, EY Law Indonesia

Korean investment in India’s infrastructure

By Kushal Sinha and Dhrupad Pant, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

India’s Supreme Court on tenure-linked employment bonds

By Rachit Bahl, Jatinder Singh Saluja and Bhagwati Tiwari, AZB & Partners

Navigating ‘worker’ status and new Freelance Act in Japan

By Yusaku Akasaki, Takeshi Osawa and Daigo Kawano, Chuo Sogo LPC

Philippine labour laws and jurisprudence on illegal dismissal

By Juan Victor Valdez and Aileen Love Reyes, Ocampo Manalo Valdez & Lim Law Firm

Trends and challenges in employment law

Evolving worker classifications and stricter rules on dismissal highlight the challenges businesses face in navigating labour laws in these jurisdictions

Taiwan’s project finance shift

By Sarah Wu and Odin Hsu, Lee and Li

The Philippines top lawyers 2025

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

Wealth and family office laws in Taiwan

By Victor Chang and Annie Liao, LCS & Partners

TMT in transition

Advances in technology are reshaping media and telecoms, with regulators in the Philippines

India’s legal framework for developing AI

By Aarthi Sivanandh, Anind Thomas and Gautam Rego, AZB & Partners

Philippine digital: Key updates in connectivity, fintech

By Herminio Ozaeta Jr, Jesse Eleazer Tantoco and Victoria Rose Velasco, Romulo

Guidelines for protecting  AI-generated content in Taiwan

By TsungYuan Shen and Rachel Chen, Lee and Li

Executing deeds under Singapore law

By Teoh Su Yin, Helmsman

Time for a refit?

Technology and tighter budgets are reshaping how in-house counsel work with external law firms, shifting routine tasks inside while demanding greater strategic value from advisers.

Fraud liability in insolvency: UK and India

By Rishabh Jaisani and Renjith Nair, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

A comparison of laws concerning real estate

Foreign investment in Asia’s real estate is surging, but navigating diverse regulations is essential to avoid costly missteps

Foreign investment and financing in Indian real estate

By Hardeep Sachdeva, Priyamvada Shenoy, Ravi Bhasin and Abhishek Awasthi, AZB & Partners

Overview of Japan’s Important Land Survey Act

By Akira Yasukawa and Tomoki Kotani, City-Yuwa Partners

Legal developments in arbitration

Across eight key jurisdictions, supportive courts and evolving legal regimes are reinforcing arbitration as a trusted forum for resolving disputes

Significant strides in progressing China’s arbitration regime

By Henry Huang, Emily Tang and Catherine Zhang, Grandall Law Firm

Insurance, cross-border data breach disputes: India

By Ajoy Roy, Aishani Das and Balapragatha Moorthy, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Indonesia’s arbitration law and institutions

By Mahareksha S Dillon, Nico A P Mooduto and Ravi Amarendra

Korea stays abreast of global best practices in arbitration

By Jinhee Kim, Yong Ik Lee and Somin Jun, Jipyong

Philippine courts demonstrate respect for arbitration

By Jose Martin R Tensuan, Antonio Eduardo S Nachura Jr and Maria Celia H Poblador, ACCRALAW

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The A-List Indonesia’s top lawyers 2026

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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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