CHINA INSIGHTS
Enforcement of foreign-related civil, commercial judgments: Part I
Having judgments of courts in foreign jurisdictions recognised and enforced in mainland China requires conformity to stringent legal conditions
DISPUTE DIGEST
Arbitrability for intra-company disputes
Intra-company disputes are usually resolved by courts in China, but the absence of special procedural rules in the Civil Procedure Law leads to time-consuming and laborious settlements
Arbitration case study of aviation tech dispute
In this case, the claimant company specialises in aviation-related technology and the respondent supplies general technical service
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
FEATURES
Bright future
Why the new Futures and Derivatives Law is a boost for China towards aligning with international practice?
Trade route revival
China’s rise as a global investor has had a massive impact on countries around the world as they seek to diversify their sources of foreign direct investment (FDI)
Markets of choice
Chinese companies are finding both challenges and opportunities amid shakeups in capital markets at home and abroad
Matching the pieces
Tupperware legal director on how best to select and work with external counsel
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
AROUND THE REGION
ESOP fables
Amid intensifying competition, enterprises grant shares to formidable knights in exchange for loyalty
Overview of entry strategies for India market
India has become a favoured destination, not only for foreign investment but also for doing business, and enduring foreign exchange management laws freely permit investment in almost all sectors
Debt restructuring in the BVI and Cayman Islands
Financial turmoil from the pandemic pushes global companies to restructure their debt cross-border, where advanced regimes in offshore jurisdictions provide viable options
A comparison of data protection laws
Despite the varied and complex socioeconomic and political landscapes, many Asian jurisdictions are taking giant strides in strengthening personal data safeguards
Recent developments in Hong Kong’s arbitration landscapes
A pro-arbitration approach has solidified Hong Kong’s status as a leading arbitration hub and centre of legal excellence
Japan’s top 100 lawyers 2022
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country’s legal profession
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