DISPUTE DIGEST
Arbitrating financial leasing transactions in the energy sector
New energy projects tend to require a large amount of capital for development and construction, and that makes them a natural match for financial leasing, which is easier to apply for than bank loans
International summary procedures: what, how and why
Summary procedures in international arbitration have started to gain popularity in recent years, finding their way into the arbitration rules of major arbitration institutions
Handling disputes over convertible bonds trading
Convertible bonds generally refer to bonds issued by listed companies that are convertible into shares
FEATURES
Watching the watchers
New roles of intermediaries place them under the microscope of capital market regulation
In-house specialty
Top in-house counsel and external lawyers were quizzed to determine what skillsets are behind their successes in two very different legal roles
Ethics for AI
Tao Fuwu, Chief Legal Officer of Coudwalk Group, one of the “four AI dragons in china”, shares his views on current legal and compliance requirements on AI ethics
China Business Law Awards 2022
China Business Law Journal reveals the law firms that have excelled in the past year
In-house Counsel Awards revealed
After months of intensive surveys, we reveal the winners of our In-house Counsel Awards 2021-22
The art of bridge-building
Hang Dongxia, board secretary at Huarui Bank, shares her strategies for working with external lawyers
Towards the light
Easing of regulations on offshore listing brings hope for an end to a long-running Sino-US dispute
AROUND THE REGION
Data Dojo
Data protection laws are evolving rapidly as the world becomes more digitalised, and Japan is working hard to keep its sword sharp
Maintaining momentum
Massive infrastructure development and liberalisation of overseas investment have boosted the Philippines’ competitiveness, but the pandemic has changed everything. What will a newly elected government mean for business-related legal reform?
Indonesia’s Future Legal Leaders
Asia Business Law Journal identifies 50 up-and-coming lawyers in Indonesia who are poised for further success
Bermuda perspectives on global tax initiatives
The world has witnessed some major changes to tax laws and reporting requirements, but governments need to ensure their tax systems are simple, fair and reliable
Monkey Business
India’s NSE scandal comprising a mysterious Himalayan yogi, a “group operating officer” who had never worked in the securities market, and a board that looked the other way shows that it takes only a few key individuals to tarnish even a hallowed institution
In her words
Senior women lawyers across Asia describe their journeys to success and share words of wisdom for aspiring juniors in the profession. Vandana Chatlani reports
Indonesia’s top 100 lawyers 2022
After experiencing its first economic contraction in two decades, Indonesia’s strong rebound was interrupted by the spreading delta variant of covid-19 in 2021
A comparison of M&A regulatory updates
Global M&A activity has climbed sharply since last year, creating opportunities in emerging markets like India and the Philippines, which have relaxed and liberalised their investment policies
Pressing need for regulating cryptocurrencies
Different approaches to cryptocurrencies across jurisdictions cause disparity in the understanding and classification of digital assets
