BKL wins mandate to advise Korea’s financially strained Sambu
Bae Kim & Lee (BKL) is the sole legal adviser working on Sambu Engineering & Construction’s corporate rehabilitation proceedings in South Korea
GCAI pushes global agenda through India-UK conference
The GCAI deepens cross-border collaboration after convening senior government officials, general counsel, law firms and legal institutions from India and the UK at its London conference
Latham & Watkins charts USD386m Changi Airport hotel purchase
Latham & Watkins guides Japan’s Tokyo Century Corporation on its joint venture with Singapore’s OUE to acquire the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
DLA Piper shines on landmark Indonesia solar PV project
DLA Piper advises Sumber Energi Surya Morowali on a project set to be among the largest solar PV and battery energy storage facilities in Indonesia
Paramount secures Australian clearance for Warner Bros buy
Firms help Paramount Skydance secure Australian regulatory clearance on a proposed USD111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery
Clyde & Co recruits employment practice leader in Australia
Clyde & Co appoints Sarah Wood as employment practice leader in Australia, strengthening global employment, immigration and pensions team
DAC Beachcroft appoints new location head of Singapore office
DAC Beachcroft appoints Andrew Robinson as location head of its Singapore office for a three-year term
Nishimura & Asahi, WFW steer USD205.8m JOLCO financing
Nishimura & Asahi and Watson Farley & Williams advise on the closing of Navigator Gas’ USD205.8 million financing
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EDITOR’S PICKS
Exchanging roles
Paul Chow shares his views on shaping HKEX legal strategy, sustainability leadership and responsible AI use in markets
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
GCAI pushes global agenda through India-UK conference
The GCAI deepens cross-border collaboration after convening senior government officials, general counsel, law firms and legal institutions from India and the UK at its London conference
IHCF networking night discusses key industry issues
Key industry issues took centre stage at the In-House Counsel Forum (IHCF) networking event held in the aT Centre in Seoul on 25 June 2026
SCCA-NTUC partnership aims to future-proof in-house counsel
The SCCA signs a memorandum of understanding with the National Trades Union Congress, offering structured support for the in-house commnity
Korean in-house counsel face compliance challenges: IHCF event
Korean in-house counsel are likely to face growing challenges in light of directors’ fiduciary duties to shareholders, says a lawyer at the IHCF spring academy
KICA, JILA deepen cross-border legal ties in Tokyo exchange
KICA and JILA strengthen cross-border collaboration at a joint legal exchange event in Tokyo
SCCA expands regional network with IHCF and LMCP partnerships
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association strengthens regional footprint through partnerships with Korea’s IHCF and the Philippines’ LMCP
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The A-List: Indonesia’s top lawyers
Indonesia’s top 100 lawyers plus 41 Legal Icons
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
Malaysia Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal names Malaysia’s top law firms
Vietnam Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal reveals the country’s top law firms
Q&A: INTA’s Walter Chia discusses IP from APAC viewpoint
Walter Chia, the chief representative officer for Asia-Pacific at INTA, elaborates on factors shaping IP across the region
In the spotlight
Three INTA board members highlight AI branding, deepfakes and Asian enforcement reshaping trademark ownership, liability and protection
Cracking the bad eggs
As Indonesia’s new criminal codes take effect, local and foreign businesses are in a race to keep pace or pay the price
Strait jacket
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz reveal fragility of contracts; experts urge rewriting force majeure clauses to safeguard trade supply
KEY JURISDICTIONS
Bundled and binding
A 1,200-article code, five interlocking books, and one tighter leash on Chinese business. The clock to August 2026 is ticking
No flaws allowed
While stock exchanges lower barriers to atrract emerging sector issuers, regulators focus on accountability of listco and intermediaries at the top corporate level
Exchanging roles
Paul Chow shares his views on shaping HKEX legal strategy, sustainability leadership and responsible AI use in markets
Wealth in transition
An unprecedented transfer of private wealth is colliding with tighter regulation and rising complexity
Wealth in transition
An unprecedented transfer of private wealth is colliding with tighter regulation and rising complexity
Chasing zero
A closer look at how Japan and Taiwan are charting paths toward a low-carbon future
Trade secrecy laws in Taiwan
Trade secret protection under TSA and IPCAA: Secrecy, value, confidentiality measures and Supreme Court guidance
Changes for chips
Taiwan blends semiconductor innovation and regulation to stay ahead
Taking TM’s measure
Trademark disputes, regulatory reforms and expansion pressures are forcing businesses to rethink brand protection
Japan outbound investment guide
While Japanese outbound investment continues to reach record levels, the global landscape in which these investments are made has grown markedly more complex
Staying afloat: Foreign shipping in Korea
South Korea’s maritime hub status grows with advanced ports, shipbuilding strength, trade volumes and dispute resolution.
Trade secrecy laws in Taiwan
Trade secret protection under TSA and IPCAA: Secrecy, value, confidentiality measures and Supreme Court guidance
Changes for chips
Taiwan blends semiconductor innovation and regulation to stay ahead
Philippine job termination: Avoid illegal dismissal liability
Avoid illegal dismissal: Align grounds, evidence and due process in Philippine termination decisions for employers
BVI economic substance rules for Asian cross-border structures
BVI economic substance rules 2026 give cross-border structuring guidance for Asian investors
Taiwan’s cross-border semiconductor controls: Export, security and investment regulations
A tougher regulatory framework is set to redefine how critical semiconductor technologies can move across borders
BVI’s regulatory landscape for virtual asset issuers
The BVI offers a flexible, tax-neutral, and business-friendly framework for virtual asset issuers, supporting innovation under clear yet adaptable regulation
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
Taiwan’s project finance shift
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Russian courts expand their jurisdiction over international disputes
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Singapore Budget 2026: AI growth, risks and governance
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Inclusive workplaces: The Workplace Fairness Act
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Who if not you?
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Executing deeds under Singapore law
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Wealth in transition
An unprecedented transfer of private wealth is colliding with tighter regulation and rising complexity
Taking TM’s measure
Trademark disputes, regulatory reforms and expansion pressures are forcing businesses to rethink brand protection
Asia’s AI era
As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and industries, jurisdictions across Asia are racing to set the rules for the AI age
Power shift
From offshore wind zones to new grid infrastructure laws, Asian jurisdictions are reshaping the region’s energy sector
Deal-making across borders
Cross-border transactions are accelerating across Asia, bringing new opportunities and regulatory hurdles
Harnessing capital market waves
Market reforms, investor activity and fundraising trends highlight the investment ecosystems in Hong Kong, India and Taiwan
Through the lens: anti-bribery and corporate risk across Asia
A regional snapshot of how China, Hong Kong, India and Taiwan are tightening anti-bribery laws, enforcement and compliance for businesses
Shaping litigation in India and Taiwan
India broadens dispute resolution options, while Taiwan boosts efficiency through court reforms
Asia’s AI era
As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and industries, jurisdictions across Asia are racing to set the rules for the AI age
Through the lens: anti-bribery and corporate risk across Asia
A regional snapshot of how China, Hong Kong, India and Taiwan are tightening anti-bribery laws, enforcement and compliance for businesses
A regulatory update on antitrust law
Mainland China, Japan and Taiwan to strengthen enforcement against anti-competitive behaviour
Unpacking China’s antitrust law regime
China tightens antitrust rules with AML reforms and stricter enforcement
Focus on Taiwan’s antitrust and competition rules
Taiwan enforces strict MLM rules under the MLMSA to protect distributors and ensure fair trade
Japan’s antitrust enforcement from 2024 to 2025
Japan boosts antitrust action with tougher JFTC enforcement and merger scrutiny
Legal developments in arbitration
Supportive courts and advancing legal regimes are strengthening arbitration, but grasping jurisdictional nuances is key to success
On the road to regulation
A comparison of legal developments for the use of autonomous vehicles in mainland China and Taiwan
Legal developments in banking & finance
Experts from India, Malaysia and Taiwan are closely monitoring market regulatory shifts and investor behaviours to identify emerging opportunities
Harnessing capital market waves
Market reforms, investor activity and fundraising trends highlight the investment ecosystems in Hong Kong and Taiwan
Safeguarding consumers: Legal frameworks in Asia
From stricter e-commerce regulations to clearer liability standards, consumer laws are reshaping accountability across the region
Regulatory movements on corporate governance
Mainland China, Hong kong, Japan and Taiwan have run the ruler over legislation, streamlining clunky laws to improve frameworks on company Management
Deal-making across borders
Cross-border transactions are accelerating across Asia, bringing new opportunities and regulatory hurdles
Legal trends in the regulation of crypto currency
Regulators in Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan are boosting cryptocurrency markets by strengthening consumer protection and market integrity.
A regulatory update on data privacy
Regulations for personal data privacy are being implemented in the Philippines, Taiwan, and India
North Asia regional guide to digital banking
As regulation and compliance evolves rapidly in the hot-button area of finance, it is imperative to keep up to date on new developments
From clicks to compliance: Asia’s e-commerce evolution
Rapid digital expansion is driving Asia’s regulators to craft new e-commerce frameworks
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
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
The future of fintech: legal insights into regulatory transformation
As financial technology matures across Asia, regulators are racing to keep pace with innovation
A comparison of developments in Franchise law
Franchising is shaping regulations in India and Taiwan, with India lacking specific laws and Taiwan using the Fair Trade Act
A comparison of developments in healthtech
South Korea boosts drug development; Russia tackles telemedicine and data protection
Developments in insurance law
A comparison of updates on eligiblity criteria in Japan and subrogation in India
Navigating laws on joint ventures
Foreign and local investors face numerous regulatory hurdles when embarking on joint ventures in India and Taiwan
Under the microscope
A comparison of evolving legal frameworks that are helping to shape the massive life sciences industries in China and India
Delicate balance of life sciences laws in India
India's life sciences laws regulate medicines, devices, biotech, and healthcare, ensuring quality, efficacy, safety, and consumer protection
Navigating China’s new protections for life science patents
China’s 2021 Patent Law overhauled life sciences protection with US-style patent linkage, term extension (PTE), and term adjustment (PTA)
Shaping litigation in India and Taiwan
While India expands its dispute resolution toolkit through arbitration and regulatory reform, Taiwan is sharpening efficiencies with court fee changes and mediation-first approaches
Mapping a path through M&A law
M&A key updates from Taiwan, India, Japan, South Korea, China and Thailand
M&A in Indonesia: Risks, Rewards and Roadmaps
With Indonesia emerging as a prime destination for foreign investment, M&A offers a strategic gateway, although not without legal complexities
Ideas and Innovations in Patent Law
Asia’s patent systems are evolving to balance innovation and local policy
Comparison of legal developments in private equity
Explore key trends and challenges in private equity disputes in China and India
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
Legal developments on restructuring & insolvency
Frameworks focused on restructuring companies in distress are becoming more transparent in Singapore and Taiwan
Comparison of laws regarding stablecoins
As stablecoins reshape global finance, regulators are developing different legal approaches
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
TMT in transition
Advances in technology are reshaping media and telecoms, with regulators in the Philippines
Taking TM’s measure
Trademark disputes, regulatory reforms and expansion pressures are forcing businesses to rethink brand protection
Legal trends on trade secrets
Trade secret laws in the Philippines and Taiwan continue to evolve amid confidentiality challenges
Wealth in transition
An unprecedented transfer of private wealth is colliding with tighter regulation and rising complexity
