Courts must exercise due caution in cases pertaining to trade dress protection, as once granted it confers perpetual protection and monopolistic rights to a manufacturer, warns advocate and barrister Mikhail Behl
In India, features such as the shape of goods,...
The choice of seat in international commercial arbitration has become the core variable affecting procedural rights. As the focus of international arbitration is shifting from Europe and the US to Asia, and new seats of arbitration are emerging in...
Nishant Singh has joined Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM) as a partner, accompanied by his longstanding core team of 12 lawyers. He joins from Luthra and Luthra Law Offices.
India Business Law Journal spoke to Singh, whose move comes...
Asia Business Law Journal is seeking the help of in-house counsel and other business and legal professionals in Bangladesh and around the world to identify the top private practice lawyers in Bangladesh.
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In view of unyielding geopolitical challenges and alluring promises on the tech front, businesses are beginning to see compliance as not just a line of defence, but a driver for growth. Kevin Cheng reports
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Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow, the Singapore member firm of Baker McKenzie, has added capital market specialist Alexander Stathopoulos as a principal from A&O Shearman.
Stathopoulos brings more than 20 years of experience in international capital markets with a focus...
Nishimura & Asahi, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Nakamura Tsunoda & Matsumoto have counselled on a JPY348.19 billion (USD2.31 billion) proposed tender offer to acquire Topcon Corporation, a leading Japanese manufacturer of GPS, image processing...
According to the Ministry of Finance, Japan’s net foreign direct investment (FDI), which includes corporate acquisitions and investments in production facilities, increased by 17.1% year-on-year to USD211 billion in 2024 – the highest since records began in 1996. Japanese...
on 12 February 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued the Measures for the Administration of Personal Information Compliance Audit, which will take effect from 1 May 2025. The draft of the audit measures was first released for...
Alpesh Parekh has joined Khaitan & Co as a partner in the real estate practice and will be based at the firm’s Pune office.
Parekh brings more than 18 years of experience in the real estate sector. He has advised...
Rahul Dhote has been elevated to equity partner at ANM Global, which comes three years after he merged his outfit Literati Juris with the firm in April 2022.
Since then, Dhote had significantly strengthened ANM Global’s IPR practice.
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Specialist Sneha Nagvekar has joined Veritas Legal as a partner, bringing more than a decade of experience in M&A.
Nagvekar was previously a partner in the corporate practice at AZB & Partners, Mumbai.
Nagvekar has advised leading private equity funds, prominent Indian...
Data has become a strategic corporate asset, as vital as human resources and capital. Proprietary data, in particular, often represents a company’s most critical competitive advantage. For in-house counsel, a thorough understanding of the competitive value of data and...
In a recent judgment in Saranga Anilkumar Aggarwal v Bhavesh Dhirajlal Sheth & Ors (2024), the Supreme Court of India held that penalty proceedings under section 27 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (CP Act) cannot be stayed during...
In the case of Bhushan Power & Steel Limited (BPSL) v Union of India & Another (2025), Delhi High Court has held that once a resolution plan is approved and a change in management occurs, a corporate debtor cannot...
Delhi High Court recently addressed a petition filed by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (petitioner) under section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, challenging an arbitral award passed in favour of HCC Samsung JV (respondent). The core issue...
The greater the impact of online content on market sales, the more susceptible the industry becomes to public opinion crises, and even targeted attacks by online black public relations.
In recent years, the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector has become...
The Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), China’s first specialised legislation on personal information protection, came into effect on 1 November 2021, marking the beginning of a new era of comprehensive legal protection for personal information in the country. Since...
Against a macro backdrop of global changes, an increasing number of Chinese businesses are seen “going global” and participating in cross-border commercial activities. However, disputes may arise, as opportunities and risks always go hand in hand. Once a dispute...
After Pillsbury transitioned its Hong Kong office from a registered foreign law firm to a Hong Kong solicitors’ firm on 13 March, the US outfit has hired corporate partner Samuel Ng, who specialises in capital markets, in the same...
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The internet is no longer a luxury for children. It has become an essential component of modern youth, facilitating learning, communication and various day-to-day activities. In 2025, internet usage or access among individuals in India, is...
Ishita Sharan, legal head of the NARCL, India's 'bad bank', sheds light on mounting insolvency challenges and the critical role of the bank in tackling stressed assets. Indrajit Basu reports
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Korean firms Lee & Ko and Kim & Chang have advised on private equity firm Hahn & Company’s KRW2.6 trillion (USD1.8 billion) acquisition of SK Specialty from SK Corporation.
The transaction attracted a lot of market attention as it was...
Take-private transactions are deals in which large or multiple private equity investors acquire a listed entity, which they thereafter privatise, that is, delist. While this allows a lucrative exit for shareholders of listed entities, the success rate of take-private...
In a recent international arbitration case involving a technology development and service dispute administered by the Beijing Arbitration Commission/Beijing International Arbitration Court (BAC/BIAC), the arbitral tribunal issued an interim measure decision based on the claimant’s application.
This decision was subsequently...
Mamta Jha has been elevated to co-managing partner at Inttl Advocare, effective 1 April 2025, and will share the leadership post with Hemant Singh.
Jha, who will take on a strategic and managerial role in the firm’s growth and succession...
Vietnam’s rapidly growing economy has led to an increase in commercial disputes. However, according to the 2024 WJP Rule of Law Index, Vietnam only ranked 81 out of 142 countries in the world, and for civil justice, its ranking...
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently released the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (draft rules) for public consultation. This marks a step towards implementing the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023...
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AI is being rapidly adopted in India, transforming industries. The Internet and Mobile Association of India projects India’s AI market will reach USD8 billion by 2025 due to this accelerated adoption. This integration spans beyond large...
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Market players prefer relaxed or no regulations in the early stages of an industry. However, studies have shown that an industry booms with regulatory rollout, especially when it comes to data protection.
When the California Consumer Privacy...
Statutory laws protect intellectual property rights in Taiwan through the Patent Act, Trademark Act, Copyright Act, Trade Secrets Act, Plant Variety and Plant Seed Act, Integrated Circuit Layout Protection Act, Fair Trade Act and Intellectual Property Case Adjudication Act.
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The Philippines is signatory to the following IP treaties: Madrid Protocol, World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Copyright Treaty, WIPO Performance and Phonograms, Patent Co-operation Treaty, Rome Convention, Budapest Treaty, WIPO Establishment Convention, Paris Convention, and Trade Related Aspects of...
Japan has historically been active in investing in Taiwan. Since the liberalisation of foreign investment in 1952, Japan has maintained stable investment trends. During the late 1980s economic bubble, Japanese investment in Taiwan surged, accounting for 40% of total...
With a history spanning more than 30 years, Japanese investment in Indonesia is a strong example of successful foreign investment. In 2008, Indonesia and Japan signed the Indonesia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement, with a protocol to amend it issued in...
The Philippines is a prime destination for trade and investment. Japanese companies are among the top investors, being the leading foreign investor in the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), with 800 registered businesses and an investment of PHP500 billion...
Indonesia’s legal system is primarily based on the civil law tradition, with influences from Dutch colonial law. It features a codified set of statutes that serve as the primary source of legal authority, consistent with civil law jurisdictions. The...
With the increasing influx of foreign investment, a surge in M&A and a rise in cross-border transactions, the complexity and volume of disputes in India have grown substantially. To alleviate some of the attendant concerns, and with the intent...
Bangladesh’s fast expanding economy, strategic geographical position, competitive labour costs and government efforts to promote foreign direct investment (FDI) make it a desirable investment destination for diverse industries from across the globe. Bangladesh’s booming consumer market, infrastructure development initiatives...
Miura & Partners has continued its global expansion with plans to launch its first Greater China office in Hong Kong scheduled for this summer, tapping investment work not only between Japan and Hong Kong but also with mainland China...
Anirban Mohapatra has rejoined Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in its technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) practice, and will be based at the Mumbai office.
Mohapatra, who brings more than 14 years of experience in the technology sector, has...
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In the field of intellectual property protection, every influential case serves as a milestone, guiding industry development and legal practice. The retrial of the administrative dispute over the invalidation of the “伊丽” trademarks is one such landmark. This case,...
In recent years, as China has intensified its intellectual property (IP) protection efforts, an increasing number of international brands have turned to litigation to safeguard their rights. The Michael Kors trademark infringement and unfair competition case serves as a...
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In a recent case handled by the authors’ team, the consignee alleged total loss of a precision plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD) system following its sea transportation from Taiwan to Humen Port via the container vessel OSG BOSSTEC.
The consignee...
The Master Direction on Fraud issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) came under attack from the Supreme Court in State Bank of India v Rajesh Agarwal. The decision has had significant implications for the banking sector.
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Mori Hamada & Matsumoto has kickstarted April with a boost to its corporate M&A practice from the addition of Morrison & Foerster’s partner Stan Yukevich to its partnership.
Mori Hamada, one of Japan’s four largest law firms, told Asia Business...
Vishnu Dutt U, Kaushik Moitra, Sneha Jaisingh and Swathi Girimaji have been appointed as equity partners at Bharucha & Partners.
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Soemadipradja & Taher has launched a leadership reshuffle with partner Ardian Deny Sidharta appointed to take the helm as the Indonesian law firm’s new managing partner.
Sidharta succeeds partner Retno Muljosantoso, who has stepped down after serving as the firm’s...
Skadden, Han Kun Law Offices, Jingtian & Gongcheng and Davis Polk have assisted Chinese technology giant Baidu in completing its first offshore reminbi bond issuance, totalling RMB10 billion (USD1.48 billion).
The two HKEX-listed bonds, completed on 13 March, included RMB7.5...
Nanshan Aluminium International, the subsidiary of aluminium giant Nanshan Aluminium, has debuted on the HKEX and raised RMB2.2 billion (USD310 million).
Seven law firms supported the Southeast Asian alumina manufacturer on this IPO, providing expertise in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore,...
Beijing Judian Travel Technology (Judian), a joint venture established by Didi and Li Auto in 2018 to develop customised vehicles for ride-hailing services, faced financial collapse due to rapid changes in the electric vehicle industry and volatility in the...
It has been mostly doom and gloom for China’s real estate industry since 2021. In the market, financial-like companies are facing unprecedented challenges, many having defaulted on their offshore debt obligations, and seeking solutions. This article provides distressed companies...
Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms. Lim Miran and Emeli Zuño report.
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Replacing the outdated Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), or criminal procedure code, has transformed India’s criminal justice system. The BNSS aims to modernise investigations, trials and evidence management by incorporating into them...
Is the recent trend of Indian-origin startups doing a ‘reverse flip’ a permanent fixture on the menu, or is it a seasonal special?
In recent years, there has been a noticeable trend of Indian-origin startups and companies engaging in a...
A&O Shearman, Sidley Austin and Weil Gotshal & Manges have advised on the USD11.5 billion offshore debt restructuring of Hong Kong-listed Shimao Group, a real estate development company.
Viola Jing, A&O Shearman’s lead partner for this deal, said her team...
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) has decided to shutter its Asian operations pivoting its priority to the transatlantic platform, operating selectively in the US, UK, Europe and the Middle East, the firm told Asia Business Law Journal.
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While generative AI and large-language models are anticipated to bring significant benefits to business, governments in asia are eager to regulate against potential misuse
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The government of Taiwan has adopted a proactive approach to support the AI industry, promoting industrial development through policy measures and corresponding legal frameworks. In the latter half of 2024, the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) introduced the...
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In 2025, during the Chinese New Year, China’s AI model, DeepSeek, gained global attention by surpassing ChatGPT to become the most downloaded app on the Apple application store in both China and the US. This indicates China’s progress in...
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India has a robust services-based economy encompassing diverse sectors including IT services, telecoms, e-commerce, healthcare and financial services. These factors position it as a significant data depository that can drive development of AI, specifically GenAI.
Recognising the transformative and economic...
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On 4 February 2025, the government of Japan published an interim report at a joint meeting of the AI System Study Group and the AI Strategy Council to discuss the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI).
On 28 February 2025, based...
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The Philippines edged up the rankings, from 65th to 56th, in the latest Government AI Readiness Index 2024, which assesses the readiness of artificial intelligence (AI) in 188 countries.
The index, published by Oxford Insights, is based on 40 indicators...
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Russia is developing a legal framework to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) and experts say there is no immediate need for comprehensive regulation. Instead, it is sufficient to focus on improving ethical and technical standards to set boundaries for developers...
Mining in the Philippines holds significant potential as a profitable industry. The latest Mines and Geosciences Bureau data shows that 9 million hectares are identified as having high mineral potential but only about 12% is claimed by mining tenements...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in Hong Kong is evolving within a fragmented, sector-specific framework. Different regulatory bodies oversee various industries, leading to a patchwork of guidelines rather than a unified regulatory structure. For instance, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority...
The new Company Law has revised the registered capital system to a limited duration paid-in capital system, reflecting a legislative focus on maintaining sufficient company capital and protecting creditor interests. To address issues arising from equity transfers under the...
Strategically located within the Belt and Road framework, Mongolia is blessed with more than 80 types of energy and mineral resources – and is home to some of the world’s largest coal and copper mining projects – making it...
K&K Advocates has bolstered its corporate group with the appointment of Dezi Kirana as an of counsel, bringing more than 30 years of expertise in corporate practice to the firm in Indonesia.
Justisiari P Kusumah, the managing partner at K&K,...
IBLJ showcases 50 of the most interesting and significant deals from 2024, and reveals the lawyers and law firms that guided them
India witnessed a dynamic year of deal-making in 2024, driven by a booming IPO market and swift transactions....
Jaya M Devashish and Prasad Gangadharan have joined Desai & Diwanji as partners in the firm’s Pune office.
Devashish, a corporate legal expert, specialises in M&A, legal due diligence, compliance and intellectual property management. She has held key positions at...
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM) and JSA have advised on Bajaj Finserv’s proposed INR240 billion (USD2.79 billion) acquisition of Allianz SE’s entire 26% promoter stake in their two insurance joint ventures — Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company (BAGIC)...
Cambodia is advancing its renewable energy agenda, as detailed in the Cambodia Power Development Master Plan (PDP) 2022-2040. The plan halts investment in coal-fired power plants after 2024, accelerating the shift to renewables.
Solar power capacity is expected to be...
The Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) International has named Pui-Ki Emmanuelle Ta as its third secretary-general, becoming the first non-Korean to take up the post, succeeding Sue Hyun Lim (2018-2021) and Steve Kim (2022-2025).
Seung Wha Chang, chairman of KCAB...
Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the 2025 Taiwan Law Firm Awards, the results of which will be announced in June 2025.
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The past few decades have seen lawyers address and effect changes to practice methodologies as a consequence of changed technology. That has accelerated since 2018 and the pace of change seems likely to increase. For the purposes of this...
The intervention of courts in arbitral awards reduces the effectiveness and attractiveness of arbitration, writes advocate, arbitrator and former judge Rishabh Gandhi
Arbitration has become a preferred mechanism for resolving commercial disputes due to its efficiency, confidentiality and finality. However,...
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) has written to the Minister of Law and Justice of India, Arjun Ram Meghwal, seeking reintroduction of reforms to the Advocates Act, 1961, to include general counsel in India within the definition of...
Morrison Foerster (MoFo) and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati are key advisers in SoftBank Group’s USD6.5 billion acquisition of US-based semiconductor design firm Ampere Computing Holdings.
MoFo served as legal counsel to SoftBank, with Tokyo office managing partner Ken Siegel...
Korean firm Lee & Ko has grown its international arbitration practice with the onboarding of former Jones Day partner Zachary Sharpe as a senior foreign attorney, who will handle more arbitration cases in Singapore.
Sharpe, previously head of the Singapore...
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In response to the global imperative to mitigate carbon emissions, the government of Taiwan has established an ambitious objective of achieving “net zero emissions by 2050”. The government has delineated key strategies, including the decarbonisation of the overall electricity...
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Harvesting renewable energy (RE) resources in the Philippines is legislated under the Republic Act No. 9513, otherwise known as the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (RE Law). This dictates the overall framework for exploiting and generating biomass, geothermal, solar,...
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The Republic of Korea (South Korea) promulgated a Special Act on the Promotion of Offshore Wind Power Distribution and Industrial Development (OSW Promotion Act) in March 2025, which substantially alters the regulatory landscape for domestic offshore wind power development.
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As the world shifts towards renewable energy systems, legal frameworks are being developed to institutionalise advancements in South Korea, the Philippines and Taiwan
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Korea’s new offshore wind power regulatory landscape
The Republic of Korea (South Korea) promulgated a Special Act on...
DMD Advocates and Ascendus Law Partners have acted on Gruhas Proptech’s strategic investment into social commerce startup Broadway, which focuses on direct-to-consumer brands, for an undisclosed amount.
DMD Advocates advised Think9 Digital Consumer Brands, which promotes Broadway and other promoters...
Parag Chaturvedi will bolster Fox & Mandal’s dispute resolution practice group after joining the firm as an associate partner.
With more than 10 years of experience, he specialises in high-stakes arbitration and litigation matters, appearing before the Supreme Court of...
Kaustubh Nandan Sinha has been recruited as general counsel at Indian real estate company Jaypee Infratech.
Speaking exclusively to India Business Law Journal, Sinha said, “This move is a seamless transition, as I was already engaged with Jaypee Infratech Limited...
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong published the Consultation Paper on Review of Corporate Governance Code and Related Listing Rules. The enhanced requirements on board effectiveness, gender diversity, risk management and dividend policy have been introduced to the 2,600...
In an enforcement case arising from a guarantee contract dispute, the creditor, a securities company, applied to the court for compulsory enforcement, requesting that the guarantor, named Chen, assume joint and several guarantee liability for the debt not paid...
Establishing and improving diversified mechanisms for resolving financial disputes serve as judicial safeguards for building a strong economy. These mechanisms should encompass mediation, arbitration and litigation to effectively enhance the efficiency of financial dispute resolution, reducing judicial costs, boosting investor confidence, and...
Delhi High Court has addressed the interplay between the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) and the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA). In Ganesh Chandra Bamrana & Ors v Rukmani Gupta, the court reaffirmed that once a moratorium under...
Delhi High Court, in Isar Engineers Private Ltd v NTPC-SAIL Power Company Ltd (2025), addresses the issue of independence of arbitrators, concluding that it is a complex matter. In this case, Isar Engineers was awarded a project for civil...
This legislation is aimed at protecting national interests while safeguarding against the nefarious use of Japanese technologies by foreign actors
The movement in the world economy after the First World War was aimed at preventing economic-bloc formation and promoting free...
Six laws firms are counselling parties involved in a EUR3.5 billion (USD3.8 billion) acquisition of German life insurance group Viridium by a consortium led by Allianz, BlackRock and Japan’s T&D Holdings.
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In-house community's dreams of recognition under the Advocates Act shattered after withdrawal of controversial amendment bill. Manokamana reports.
The release of the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025, by India’s law ministry was met with cheers from the in-house community, particularly...
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Taiwan has a single legislation, the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), generally governing matters in relation to personal data protection. The PDPA applies to government agencies as well as private enterprises and individuals. Some other laws and regulations offer...
Comprehensive regulations targeted at personal data privacy protection are being implemented across jurisdictions in the Philippines, Taiwan and India
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Impact of India’s data protection framework on policy and business
In 2023, India embarked on a new era of data protection by...
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In 2023, India embarked on a new era of data protection by enacting the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act). Subsequently, the government released the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (draft DPDP rules) in January...
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Republic Act No. 10173 (RA10173), or the Philippine Data Privacy Act (DPA) of 2012, is the comprehensive law governing personal data privacy protection in the Philippines. The National Privacy Commission (NPC) oversees the law under its implementing rules and...
The bondholders’ meeting serves as a key mechanism to safeguard the interests of bondholders. Its establishment is rooted in the characteristics of bonds, such as their widely dispersed ownership, strong liquidity and large number of holders. The meeting aims...
Karan Mitroo has joined JSA as an equity partner along with a team of 15 lawyers, including three partners Purvi Dabbiru, Kartikeya Dubey and Ankita Parasar.
Mitroo leads a banking, finance and project finance team, and is widely recognised as...
The rapid development of internet of things (IoT) technology has led to the widespread application of smart devices in daily life and social production, covering areas such as clothing, food, housing and transportation. With the enactment of China’s Personal...
Traditionally, unsolicited offers or “hostile takeovers” were taboo among Japanese companies, but recently the number of M&A transactions in which an offeror releases its intention to make a tender offer without the consent of a target company has increased....
In the geopolitical environment after 2022, foreign companies in Russia have tried to balance between maintaining their market share and dealing with sanction pressures. Some succeed, some fall into the trap of overcompliance, and others (mostly Western) give up...
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has introduced a standard procedure for verifying the captive status of captive power projects (CGP). It will also include their users and will apply to all projects and consumers wishing to gain CGP and...
The government is looking to resolve the data privacy and security issues resulting from the processing of personal data by introducing the long-awaited draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (draft rules) in January. The Ministry of Electronics and ...
Is the recent trend of Indian-origin startups doing a ‘reverse flip’ a permanent fixture on the menu, or a seasonal special?
In recent years, there has been a noticeable trend of Indian-origin startups and companies engaging in a “reverse flip”,...
In recent years, international developments such as the US-China trade tensions and the Russia-Ukraine conflict have led to the expansion of economic sanctions, directly impacting numerous cross-border transactions and contract performance. This raises a critical legal question: can sanctions...
In November 2024, the Motion Picture Association, (MPA), a non-profit organisation and an advocate for the film, television and streaming industries – whose members include major studios such as Disney, Netflix, Paramount Pictures, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios,...
In a landmark decision promulgated on 13 August 2024, the Philippine Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Republic Act No. 9513, otherwise known as the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (RE Act), and the issuances of the Energy Regulatory...
With the upcoming May 2025 mid-term elections in the Philippines, candidates are reminded to observe and respect intellectual property laws, particularly with regard to the use of copyrighted music in jingles and campaigns. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and...
The threats of fraud and corruption are universal for businesses, detrimental to both economic benefits and corporate culture. Yet, many companies remain unprepared, without effective solutions. This article explores three central questions to provide a roadmap for delivering anti-fraud...
Amid the macroeconomic slowdown, real estate industry downturn and mounting fiscal pressures on local governments, contractors are facing escalating risks in recovering payments for completed projects. Key concerns include bad debts from bankrupt developers, delays in government project audits,...
South Korea’s DLG Law Corporation and AP Law Office in Bangkok have established a joint venture called DLG & AP, which is the first Korean law firm JV in Thailand, say both firms.
Won H Cho, the senior managing partner...
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