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Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, Disinvestment
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Destination disinvestment?

Selling off public sector enterprises could be the key to strengthening a sluggish economy. Will a new privatization drive succeed where earlier attempts have failed?
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Harbouring ambitions

With the new limited partnership fund legislation Hong Kong is showing its intent to lure asset managers away from their favoured offshore jurisdictions and anchor them in the city
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Election day fireworks

Renowned legal professor Lawrence Douglas discusses the possibility of a constitutional crisis if Donald Trump should lose the US presidential election, but refuse to go
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Features

Vanquishing viral enemies

Senior in-house counsel share their ideas and practical solutions on fighting cybersecurity and data privacy challenges
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Evolving doors

A reluctance to opt for litigation during the pandemic has seen new opportunities for arbitrators and other alternative dispute resolution practitioners
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Foreign yet familiar

In an exclusive interview, Canadian Justice Beverley McLachlin talks about her role as an overseas judge in Hong Kong
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Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2020

Asia Business Law Journal presents the best law firm in Indonesia for 2020 and four winners each in 22 practice areas
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The A-List

The Philippines’ top 100 lawyers 2020

Asia Business Law Journal reveals the Philippines’ top 100 lawyers
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privacy
In focus

Are you being watched?

Governments adopting trace-and-track apps to prevent the spread of this coronavirus have raised questions about the ‘right balance’ between crisis response and privacy considerations
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asset management
Market watch

Beyond the ‘mega’ era

What does the future hold for China’s asset management industry?
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negotiation
Spotlight

The power of persuasion

A critical part of a lawyer’s job is being a good negotiator. It requires people skills, well-ordered priorities and a positive approach to doing business
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Profile

A wealth of advice

Acclaimed financial lawyer David Liu shares his career stories
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Hong kong What are the best listing venues for homecoming Chinese stocks?
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Surfing boards

What is the best listing venue for homecoming Chinese stocks?
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Thai law firms
In focus

Rising Stars: Thailand law firms

In the first of our new series that identifies movers and shakers making waves in regional legal markets, we showcase Thai law firms on the rise
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smart contracts
Featured

What’s blocking the chain?

Blockchain can be a disruptive technology for the administration of smart contracts in the financial sector if some regulatory hurdles are cleared
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The A-List

Japan’s top 100 lawyers 2020

Asia Business Law Journal reveals the top 100 lawyers practising in Japan
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Bangladesh
Asia-specific

Bangladesh: Ready for business

Often overshadowed in such a powerhouse neighbourhood, this populous nation has scripted an unlikely economic success story, creating lucrative opportunities for pioneering foreign investors
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In focus

High stakes

The months leading up to the US presidential election in November will be crucial for the world, and especially for Asia. Dennis Unkovic explores the cards being dealt in political and legal terms, and warns the stakes could not be higher
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What’s the deal?

Creative synergy

High-quality protection of intellectual property (IP) is a crucial factor for companies to succeed in today’s competitive world. An effective IP strategy built together can aid the organization to manage its IP portfolio and attain a significant portion of the earnings
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non-compete
Spotlight

Keeping competitors at bay

It is well-settled law that a non-compete obligation in an employment contract in India is unenforceable after termination of the employment. However, an acquirer in an M&A transaction can require a promoter to not compete with the business that he is selling
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financial
Intelligence report

A tool for financial trouble

Widely reported troubles at Yes Bank, IL&FS, DHFL and others have exposed inadequacies in the insolvency resolution regime for distressed banking and finance companies. Mohit Shukla, the legal head of Barclays India, argues that now is a perfect time to introduce a new composite code to address these shortcomings and rebuild public trust
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medical
In focus

New challenges of medical sourcing in China

What are the risks for global buyers sourcing medical equipment in China?
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Market watch

The point of return

If legal tools of bankruptcy are properly applied, there are chances for companies to survive and start again
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Features

Surviving a ‘new normal’

India Business Law Journal teamed up with prominent arbitrator Ashok Sharma and a stellar panel of GCs to debate how in-house legal teams should rise to the unprecedented challenges facing Indian companies in a post-lockdown environment
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privacy
Spotlight

Are you being watched?

Governments adopting trace-and-track apps to prevent the spread of the pandemic have raised questions about the ‘right balance’ between pandemic response and privacy considerations
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law firms

Firm response

Law firms and companies take the lead in fulfilling social responsibilities during China’s COVID-19 crisis
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privacy
In focus

Are you being watched?

Governments adopting trace-and-track apps to prevent the spread of the pandemic have raised questions about the ‘right balance’ between pandemic response and privacy considerations
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In-house Insights

Wisdom in management

Six GCs from different industries shared their insights with us on team management, and gave their take on the impact of the pandemic on their work
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IP
Market watch

Tipping Point

Intellectual property protection faces new challenges as the world readjusts to a post-pandemic reality and its associated trade tensions
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Features

Slowing the free fall

With the COVID-19 outbreak, the government has introduced a lockdown to limit the spread of the virus among the population, while introducing a raft of measures to protect businesses
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Home and safe?

With COVID-19 forcing companies to implement work-from-home policies, Jim Fitzsimmons helps us understand the cybersecurity risks posed by a remote workforce
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Features

Counterpunch!

With COVID-19 raging across the region, governments are trying to avoid knockout blows for their territories as they counter with life or death policy moves and decisions affecting business survival
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What’s the deal?

Pandemics unforeseen

How will the courts respond to an anticipated deluge of disputes relating to frustration of contracts in a post-COVID-19 world?
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Asia-specific

Power & parity

Senior women lawyers across Asia share personal stories of successes and struggles for a more inclusive legal profession
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The A-List

The A-List 2020: Indonesia

Asia Business Law Journal reveals the top 100 lawyers practising in Indonesia
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In focus

Home and safe?

Are companies facing higher cybersecurity risks with most employees working from home?
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India
Intelligence report

Indian Law Firm Awards 2020

In this difficult and dynamic environment, India Business Law Journal’s editorial team was once again tasked with selecting the winners of the Indian Law Firm Awards. Our decisions are based on thousands of nominations and endorsements received from in-house counsel, other senior corporate executives and legal professionals around the world, as well as hundreds of submissions from Indian law firms
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Asia-specific

Home & safe?

With COVID-19 forcing companies to implement work-from-home policies, Jim Fitzsimmons helps us understand the cybersecurity risks posed by a remote workforce
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labour
Features

Remote controls

With the deadly COVID-19 virus forcing businesses into shutdown mode, PRC labour laws are scrambling to regulate a new norm for work conditions and payment standards.
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In-house Insights

Three big views

ere we glean the opinions of three elite GCs from different industries, who share their observations and strategies on team management and communication
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Spotlight

Shining a light on unsafe practices

Inadequate enforcement of Indian standards has encouraged spurious manufacturers to put unsafe products on the market
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RERA
What’s the deal?

At a crossroads

Recognizing homebuyers as financial creditors in the event of insolvencies is a welcome move, but the RERA remains the preferred route for recovering funds
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Market watch

China Business Law Awards 2020

We launched the “Golden League” award this year to reflect the market situation, and to encourage the firms on the list, and their peers, to improve their overall quality and level of service
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Features

Flight of the black swan

We ask senior in-house counsel and lawyers about the dangers, and the silver linings, that lie ahead in 2020
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Features

The International A-List 2020

Of the hundreds of lawyers around the world who claim to be India experts, which ones are leading the field? To find out, India Business Law Journal sought answers from a large number of professionals, mainly experienced lawyers at Indian law firms and India-focused in-house counsel around the world.
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Asia-specific

C-suite sanction

The case of former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn is a timely reminder for multinational corporations to ensure their senior executives are prepared for all scenarios when relocating to Asia
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Features

A secret war

New legal regimes mean an increase in trade secret litigation in both China and the US, but what measures are needed to protect trade secrets?
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music
What’s the deal?

Out of harmony

Clarity from the Intellectual Property Appellate Board is required to lessen tensions between music labels and broadcasters
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malaysia
The A-List

Malaysia’s top 100 lawyers 2020

Asia Business Law Journal reveals Malaysia’s best private practice lawyers. The names and photographs of all 100 A-list lawyers are published here
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trade
Spotlight

Bridges not barriers

Membership of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership would allow India to overcome its stunted trading relationship with its neighbours
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covid
Features

COVID-19: What’s your plan?

With the spread of novel coronavirus, businesses are taking unprecedented measures in order to stay operational and to protect their employees
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Foreign Investment
In focus

Dollars in the details?

China’s new Foreign Investment Law and its implementation regulations lay out a blueprint full of promise for international companies. But the lack of detail may present problems
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personal data
Intelligence report

Juggling act

The evolution of India’s personal data protection bill is influenced by the need to protect the interests of businesses, the government and the individual, writes Yukti Sharma
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Philippines
Features

The Philippines Law Firm Awards 2019

Asia Business Law Journal presents the best law firm in the Philippines for 2019 and four winners each in 22 practice areas
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Market watch

The A-List 2019: China’s elite lawyers

CBLJ presents a list of top private practice lawyers for China-related business
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rising star
Intelligence report

Rising Stars 2019

Jostling for position, arguably a useful skill when employed in moderation, has been elevated to a high art form in India, be it on busy highways or in professional life. While six or seven law firms dominate the legal market, a universe of medium and small firms of varying expertise and reputation are elbowing their way forward
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Investment
Spotlight

Open for business

Foreign investment requirements relaxed in single brand retail and other areas
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Professor Eunice Kim
Asia-specific

The era of in-house counsel

Legal academic Professor Eunice Kim heralds a new era for in-house counsel
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US-China trade war: Can Vietnam capitalize on a true opportunity?
Features

Trading trove

A foreign trade war, a collection of new trade alliances and a raft of pending legislation have placed Vietnam in a fortunate position for a major windfall. Can it capitalize?
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Thailand top 100 lawyers 2019
The A-List

Thailand’s top 100 lawyers 2019

Thailand remains attractive to international investors for its openness to trade. The country has been a regional hub for many sectors. Asia Business Law Journal reveals Thailand’s top 100 lawyers in 2019
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Cityscape

Tech transition

How law firms tailor services for Hangzhou’s fast development
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What’s the deal?

Law firm billing rates survey 2019

Rising fees and falling margins
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Intelligence report

The A-List 2019

The fourth annual edition of the A-List is a continuation of India Business Law Journal’s efforts to recognize India’s most outstanding lawyers. This year, in order to acknowledge the grandees of the legal profession, as well as recognizing our regular 100 A-List of highly talented practitioners, we identify 35 legal “icons”.
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Features

Under attack

In-house counsel snaps back at US IP report's rebuke of India
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Indonesian Law Firm Awards
Features

Indonesian Law Firm Awards 2019

Indonesia saw an uptick in M&A in the first half of this year, growing 88% year-on-year with a total deal value of US$17.1 billion. Asia Business Law Journal names the top firms in Indonesia for 2019
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Singapore
The A-List

Singapore’s top 100 lawyers 2019

Asia Business Law Journal reveals the top 100 lawyers practising in Singapore
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Asia-specific

HK protest protection

What employers need to cover during the city’s prolonged period of protests and unrest
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antitrust
Four seas

Fair prey

Regulators will step up their regulation of monopolistic behaviour
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Cover story

An Asian mosaic

Senior women lawyers across Asia share personal stories of successes, struggles and strategies
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In focus

Straight and narrow

Avoiding the long arm of US enforcement
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Spotlight

Risky business

Akhil Prasad: How to implement sound risk management practices
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China-M&A-regulations-中国并购新法规
Market watch

Pooling resources

New regulations prompt resurgence of M&A in China
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What’s the deal?

The Brexit puzzle

Managing challenges and opportunities of Brexit for Indian businesses
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Intelligence report

Indian Law Firm Awards 2019

We unveil the country’s top law firms after an extensive survey of in-house counsel and international lawyers
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Features

Trolls and trash talk

What to do when staff badmouth your company on social media
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Vantage point

Tipping point

Lord Goldsmith launches attack on changes to India’s proposed 2018 Arbitration Bill
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Spotlight

A burning issue

Fire safety laws: More than a tick-box exercise
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Market watch

China Business Law Awards 2019

CBLJ presents the law firms that stand out with their performance in the past year
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In focus

Enter the dragon

Reform of Hong Kong listing rules welcomes new economy companies
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Intelligence report

In a soup

The Legal Metrology Department turns up the heat on companies
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Deals of the year 2018 | India Business Law Journal
What’s the deal?

Deals of the Year 2018

Top 50 deals and dispute resolution cases in 2018
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Features

In sickness & health

ACC's Rajiv Choubey writes on how IBC ties the fate of companies and stakeholders
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Vantage point

India in 2019

In-house counsel foretell the risks and opportunities in the pharma, data privacy and e-commerce sectors
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Cayman Islands regulatory lawyers discuss business opportunities in Cayman Islands
Features

Legal frontiers in the Caymans

The first in a series exploring cutting edge issus in various jurisdictions
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Intelligence report

Ringing up legal spend

Billing rates: How much is too much?
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Features

Thinking outside the box

Opportunities available to companies that utilize offshore structures in the Cayman Islands
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Cover story

Democracy blooms?

Thai Legal faces changing landscape as a military regime prepares for democratic elections
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Market watch

Survey of Chinese law firms’ billing rates in 2018

Fees rise but quality, professionalism count more
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中国业务优秀律师
Market watch

The A-List 2018: China’s elite lawyers

CBLJ presents a list of top private practice lawyers for China-related business
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In focus

Lean to green

China's market-oriented approach to green regulation
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Patent-ruling-intrudes-into-India’s-bedrooms
Intelligence report

A moral quarrel

Patent ruling intrudes into India’s bedrooms
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Asia-specific

World-scale resolution

Experts tackle international dispute resolution
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家族财富管理
Market watch

Family wealth management

Managing your own personal dynasty
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What’s the deal?

No prizes for second place

Tough going for students from lower-rung law schools
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Features

Law firm billing rates survey 2018

Hourly fees are up, but clients still call the shots
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Intelligence report

The A-List 2018

India's most recommended lawyers revealed
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Cover story

Out of time?

Is Indonesia running out of time to implement reforms for business and cast out corruption?
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Data-privacy-law-in-China-data-protection-lawyers
In focus

Data overdrive

Hot issues in data security and management in China
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Market watch

Nature of perpetual bonds

How much do you really know about perpetual bonds?
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Thailand-top-lawyers-100
The A-List

Thailand’s top 100 lawyers

ABLJ reveals the top 100 lawyers practising in Thailand
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What’s the deal?

Fighting for control

Two regulators tussle over jurisdiction
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lawyers-india-social-responsibility
Spotlight

Lending a hand

Gauging the role of social responsibility in law firms
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Common-ADR-mechanism-connects-Belt-and-Road-countries
In focus

Shared justice

Common ADR mechanism connects Belt and Road countries
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Intelligence report

Parliament: the monsoon session

New legislation from parliament’s monsoon session
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China-mediation-lawyers-dispute-resolution-lawyers
Market watch

Yin v Yang

Mediation can help turn conflict into consensus
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When-the-patent-office-acts-as-India’s-conscience-2
Features

Immoral compass?

When the patent office acts as India’s conscience
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MNC-in-house-counsel-must-adapt-to-a-more-turbulent-world
Four seas

Navigating the VUCA world

MNC in-house counsel must adapt to a more turbulent world
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video
Featured

Data driven

Talking tech with US data guru David White, director at AlixPartners
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India's legal industry
Intelligence report

The state of India’s legal market

An assessment of the prevailing trends in the legal profession
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Cover story

A new coat

Malaysia is on the cusp of fundamental legal reform following the end of six decades of rule by one political party
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What’s the deal?

Open market for fake goods

The current system does not create a sufficient deterrence to counterfeiters
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Domestic-and-foreign-law-firms-strive-to-develop-in-China

Against the flow

Domestic and foreign law firms strive to develop in China
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China-in-house-counsel-corporate-lawyers
Profile

In-house focus

New trends and challenges facing corporate counsel
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Lawyers-views-it-is-a-critical-moment-for-China-to-further-open-up
Market watch

Levelling up

It’s a critical moment for China to further open up
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Singapore top lawyers
The A-List

Singapore’s top 100 lawyers

ABLJ reveals the top 100 lawyers practising in Singapore
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China-legal-market-and-lawyers
Market watch

Into the storm

Overseas regulators are buffeting Chinese investment
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Singapore-legal-services-lawyers
Intelligence report

All about action

Lawyers explain why Singapore excels at arbitration, and just about everything else
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With-managing-partners-being-primary-rainmakers,-are-revenue-targets-useful-for-lawyers
Features

Hitting the mark

With managing partners being primary rainmakers, are revenue targets useful for lawyers?
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Market pulse

Federal & Rashmikant to split

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What’s the deal?

Caught in the firing line

How law firms and in-house teams avoid conflicts of interest
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