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Tightening oversight of trademark non-use cancellation applications

By Kathy Zhao and Zhang Shufang, CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office

Four major AI upgrades in commercial litigation

By Ethan Zhang, Joint-Win Partners

Update on HK’s new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme

By Rossana Chu and Sam Wu, YYC Legal

Burden of proof for one-person company assets

By Liu Xin, DOCVIT Law Firm

Understanding new compliance rules for personal data protection

By Cai Liren and Sun Quan, Ronly & Tenwen Partners

Protection of trade secrets through conduct preservation

By Wang Yan and Zhang Yue, Han Kun Law Offices

Three defences against corporate criminal risks

By Fan Yun, Starrise Law Firm

Structuring and identification of FIE’s highest authority

By Li Ying and Wang Zizheng, Anli Partners

New IP battlegrounds

With global shifts to the rules of IP competition, leading Chinese players display the ambition – and the means – to move forward to a new chapter

Liquidation liabilities under new Company Law

By Zuo Yuru and Wang Zhongyu, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Kazakhstan’s 2025 renewable energy auctions

By Wang Jihong and Chen Haobi, Zhong Lun Law Firm

New ‘med-arb’ expedited rules to mediate dispute resolution

BAC launches new Med-Arb Expedited Rules for faster dispute resolution

AI sandboxes

Fearless intent

John Quinn, founding partner of Quinn Emanuel and renowned litigator, shares insights on legal talent and the future of dispute resolution in China

15 remarkable years

At our milestone 15th anniversary, China Business Law Journal's publisher shares the origin story and creative philosophy that has inspired success

Recognising copyright of AI-generated works

By Zhang Meijian and Liang Qiang, Zhong Ce Law Firm

Seat selection and countermeasures for international arbitration

By An Shouzhi and Huang Wenqi, AnJie Broad Law Firm

Turning up compliance

Top GCs explore turning compliance into a growth driver, leveraging tech for business empowerment and ushering in a new era of financial compliance

Data circulation and AI: The new battlefield in litigation

By Zhao Kefeng and Zhang Hanxiong, GEN Law Firm

China Deals of The Year 2024

From blockbuster issuances to fiercely contested disputes, we proudly unveil the Deals of the Year 2023

Retrial of the ‘伊丽’ dispute over trademark invalidation

By Nancy Qu and Susie Pang, Chang Tsi & Partners

Resolving a contractual dispute over policy changes

By Lian Gaobo and Xia Hai, Kangda Law Firm

Resolving offshore debt through multi-tiered restructuring plans

By Jeffrey Quan and Isabella Yeung, ETR Law Firm

Supplementary contribution liability of equity transferors

By Yi Xiangming and Zhou Yueqin, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Navigating mineral rights, environmental obligations in Mongolia

By Cheng Jun and Zhao Zeyu, Zhong Lun Law Firm

How to develop a renewable energy project in Cambodia

By Wang Jihong and Liu Ying, Zhong Lun Law Firm

HKEX conclusions on Corporate Governance Code review

By Rossana Chu and Dennis Yeung, YYC Legal

Legality of discharging guarantor liability in reorganisation plans

By Gong Yi and Guo Luwen, Ronly & Tenwen Partners

Improving diversified governance in financial dispute resolution

By Zhu Tao and Chen Jing, ETR Law Firm

Exploring remedies for dissenting bondholders

By Ma Jia and Zhang Yanjie, DOCVIT Law Firm

Challenges for IoT enterprises in personal info processing

By Wang Kun and Han Xiangli, Blossom & Credit Law Firm

Evaluating force majeure sanctions under Chinese law

By Liu Jiong and Zhu Yiyang, Anli Partners

Addressing construction payment risks for contractors

By Song Zhongchun, City Development Law Firm

Insolvency: from crisis to reform

What lies ahead for China's insolvency regime during a real estate crisis?

From ruin to renewal

The leaders of major arbitration institutions demonstrate their various strategies and philosophies that help them stay on top of their game

Higher aims

The leaders of major arbitration institutions demonstrate their various strategies and philosophies that help them stay on top of their game

A practical analysis of equity-settled incentive disputes

By Shaw Zhao and He Yanling, Jingtian & Gongcheng

The A-List 2024-25: Rising Stars

100 young elite lawyers for China market

Protecting customer information as a trade secret

By Alex Sun and Lu Yuqin, Ronly & Tenwen Partners

How horizontal corporate veil-piercing now benefits creditors

By Jiang Xuan and Li Jiaxun, Zhong Lun Law Firm

HKEX’s review of issuers’ annual reports for FY2023

By Rossana Chu, YYC Legal

Critical aspects of Uzbek power purchase agreements

By Wang Jihong and Liang Danni, Zhong Lun Law Firm

IP investigations in IPO due diligence

By Zhang Hanguo and Qiao Chuanlin, Grandway Law Offices 

Financial fraud and compliance: guidelines for intermediaries

By Cheng Xiaolu, Starrise Law Firm

Legal risk management in investment, financing

By Wang Feng, Docvit Law Firm

Audits, compliance in phase four of ‘golden tax’ reform

By Li Weiming and Wu Jiayu, Blossom & Credit Law Firm

Understanding unfair dismissal in the UK

By Zhu Tao and Zheng Ziliang, ETR Law Firm

CBLJ Forum Shanghai 2024

Corporate leaders, legal heads gather at CBLJ Forum in Shanghai

Knowing is half the battle

Sadaff Habib, an independent arbitrator based in Dubai, points out the major challenges in local arbitration and offers key tips for Chinese businesses

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In-house Counsel Awards 2026

Following months of market research, we have selected these outstanding in-house counsel and their teams

CORRESPONDENTS

Infringement risks of AIGC in entertainment industry (Part 2)

By Jiang Shen and Xu Wen, Jingtian & Gongcheng
Generative AI in the entertainment industry

Infringement risks of generative AI in entertainment industry (Part 1)

By Jiang Shen and Xu Wen, Jingtian & Gongcheng
Auditor changes under HKEX’s new FAQ

Tighter scrutiny of auditor changes under HKEX’s new FAQ

By Stella Yeung and Stephen Luo, Jingtian & Gongcheng

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In-house Counsel Awards 2026

Following months of market research, we have selected these outstanding in-house counsel and their teams

Marco Chung on arbitration seat selection

A tale of three seats

For Marco Chung, group head of legal at CITIC Securities International, the choice for arbitration seat in China-related disputes is clear

A-list partners managing work stress

Beating burnout

A-list partners share their personal rituals for sustaining performance in increasingly demanding work environments

PRACTITIONERS' PERSPECTIVES

AI global expansion confronts hurdles

Agile shareholding structures, compliance to drive AI globalisation

By Clara Liu and Zhao Chenchen, Han Kun Law Offices

Recovery and liability for losses arising from uncollected cargo

By Chen Leiming and Yuan Yuan, Kangda Law Firm

China’s marine warranties: a better balance?

By Shengnan Jia, Tahota Law Firm

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