India Business Law Journal (IBLJ) is proud to introduce its inaugural Regional Law Firm Awards, with the results to be announced in May. The awards will recognise and reward significant achievements and celebrate legal excellence at law firms in...
A slowing economy has exposed China’s insolvency regime as a system grappling with outdated legislation, growing cross-border complexities, and a cultural mindset reluctant to change. Yet, within these challenges lie opportunities for reform, writes Luna Jin
In an ancient Chinese...
Fox & Mandal has brought onboard Saurav Bhaumik as an associate partner in the firm’s corporate & commercial practice group.
He specialises in a broad range of corporate transactions, including cross-border mergers and acquisitions, business and asset transfers, and general...
Karan Dev Chopra and Neeraj Malik have established a new firm, Gray Law headquartered in New Delhi, as they seek to bring together legal expertise and a strong client-focused approach.
Chopra, Gray Law’s managing partner and an advocate-on-record at the...
Tuhin Kanta Pandey has assumed office as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in Mumbai just as the regulator faces heightened scrutiny.
Pandey, an Indian administrative service officer of the Odisha cadre from the 1987 batch,...
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the draft E-commerce – Principles and Guidelines for Self-Governance. The draft covers topics such as self-governance to protect consumer interests, ensuring fair practices among stakeholders and the need for standardised practices,...
Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the premier professionals leading the way in Taiwan’s legal landscape. Miran Lim and Brian Yap report.
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As Taiwan enters 2025, its legal landscape is undergoing a significant transformation that will shape business operations,...
Asia’s dynamic markets, high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors and multinationals face increasingly sophisticated and complex cross-border demands, requiring more agile solutions. Instead of selecting jurisdictions for administrative convenience, Asian investors choose financial partners to complement their existing structures in global...
Global firms A&O Shearman and White & Case have counselled on a transaction in Hong Kong’s food delivery sector, as Deliveroo exits the market and sells select assets to industry rival foodpanda, a subsidiary of Delivery Hero.
Tess Fang, A&O...
THE MANY ADVANTAGES of arbitration – expedition, cost-effectiveness, confidentiality and finality – require little introduction, but for the seven leading arbitration institutions in China’s legal market featured in this series, good is not good enough.
These institutions are striving not just...
Global law firm Dentons has made its latest push into Southeast Asia with plans to combine with Thai counterpart Pisut & Partners under the name “Dentons Pisut”, and a launch is expected in the coming months subject to partner...
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM) has recruited Anant Dang as a partner in the general corporate practice and will be based in Delhi.
He will advise clients on mergers, acquisitions and private equity transactions. With more than 14 years...
The UK Court of Appeal’s landmark decision, on 28 February 2025, granting Lenovo an interim licence to use Ericsson’s 4G and 5G patents is set to reshape standard essential patent (SEP) licensing negotiations.
The ruling is expected to encourage more...
To simplify the regulatory landscape for overseas direct investment, the Indian government issued the Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Directions, 2022 (OI directions), the Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Regulations, 2022 (OI regulations) and Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment)...
The British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands companies remain key players in series financing transactions in Asia and beyond, offering a flexible, cost-competitive and well-tested means of deal structuring.
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A series financing transaction is...
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has long been a significant player in the Asian market. In 2025, the BVI continues to evolve, driven by regulatory changes, new opportunities for funds, its growing role as a hub for virtual assets...
British Virgin Islands Premier Natalio Wheatley has doubled down on efforts to maintain an active investment stream from Greater China, while moving in quickly to secure new growth sources in Asia amid geopolitical uncertainties.
Wheatley, also the BVI Finance, Financial...
The Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) president Lalit Bhasin’s book Lawyers of India in the Freedom Struggle, which took centre stage at a recent launch, commemorates 75 years of India’s independence and the contribution of the legal fraternity...
B2B online marketplace IndiaMART InterMESH has reshuffled the board, appointing Manish Vij as a non-executive independent director and Manoj Bhargava as an executive director.
Both appointments are subject to shareholder approval. Bhargava’s new role is a full-time director and he...
Sugandha Asthana has joined Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) as a partner in the Mumbai office.
Asthana’s experience is in debt and equity transactions, and she brings nearly two decades of experience in the area of banking and finance. Before joining...
Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India has recruited Sharad Joshi as a partner in the corporate practice, along with his team, at the Mumbai office.
With more than 16 years of experience, Joshi brings extensive expertise in project financing, infrastructure...
JSA has elected its new joint managing partners and executive committee to bring fresh perspectives and continuity to the operation of the firm.
The newly formed five-member executive committee will comprise Amar Gupta, Vivek Chandy, Lalit Kumar, Varghese Thomas and...
Jingtian & Gongcheng, Davis Polk and Latham & Watkins assisted Chinese video streaming platform, iQIYI, in its USD350 million convertible bonds issuance.
Jingtian & Gongcheng acted as iQIYI’s Chinese legal counsel, handling the National Development and Reform Commission's foreign debt...
From Trump’s global tariff war to the internal machinations of law within jurisdictions that will impact business, there are both predictable and unpredictable events on the road ahead for Asia in 2025. Brian Yap gets some expert advice on being prepared
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On 6 December 2024, the Hong Kong government published a draft of the Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Bill, marking a significant step towards enhancing cybersecurity standards in relation to essential services and critical societal or economic activities...
Clifford Chance has tied up with #He Ping# Law Firm in the Shanghai free-trade zone (FTZ) to further strengthen its presence in China. This makes Clifford Chance the ninth foreign law firm to form a joint operation with a...
Dhaval Vussonji & Associates has expanded its footprint, opening a new office in Pune at BSB Capital and recruiting partner Shakti Singh Champawat.
Champawat’s appointment will see six partners working for the firm across six offices in four cities.
With more...
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Nishimura & Asahi have played key advisory roles in KKR and Walmart’s USD2.5 billion divestment of Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu to Trial Holdings.
Simpson Thacher advised KKR on this deal, with a team led by...
Beijing-based Hui Zhong Law Firm, a specialist firm in dispute resolution, has launched an office in Singapore in a regional expansion move regarded as the finishing touch to its globalisation strategy and a key extension of its international network.
Hui...
Asia Business Law Journal unveils the top talent in the Lion City’s legal profession. Miran Lim and Byung Jin Park report
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Singapore’s economy started 2025 with excitement. Lawrence Wong, the country’s prime minister, revealed that Singapore’s economy grew...
Baker McKenzie has advised Liberty Mutual Insurance on the sale of its Thailand and Vietnam operations to American Swiss insurance company Chubb, signalling a growing M&A trend in the Southeast Asian insurance market.
Sumet Orsirivikorn, Baker McKenzie’s lead partner in...
The growing complexity and diversity of socioeconomic activities have led to a surge in cases involving the intersection of criminal and civil liability. Disputes over assets now extend beyond the parties involved, affecting external businesses and individuals.
However, the trial...
TMI Associates, one of Japan’s largest law firms, has expanded its Asia-Pacific legal service network to Australia by launching an alliance with Australian firm Johnson Winter Slattery (JWS), and establishing a Sydney desk within its office.
TMI Associates’ partner Masayuki...
An updated version of the Singapore In-House Legal Counsel Pro Bono Guide has been launched in a collaboration between the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA), Pro Bono SG (PBSG) and DLA Piper.
The updated guide empowers in-house lawyers in Singapore...
Linklaters, Debevoise & Plimpton, and Clifford Chance have advised on Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company’s USD2.28 billion acquisition of Legal and General Group’s (L&G) US insurance businesses, Legal & General America.
Concurrently, Meiji Yasuda has acquired about a 5% shareholding...
Distinguishing between legitimate investment capital and dubious funds has posed a longstanding challenge, and Singapore’s service providers are about to find themselves on the frontline, once new laws come into effect.
Singapore’s streamlined business establishment process, and its appeal as...
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) released a consultation paper proposing to revise the regulations around alternative investment funds (AIF), aiming to enhance the "ease of doing business" for category II AIFs.
Category II AIFs refers to funds...
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China Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the annual China Business Law Awards 2025, which will be presented to the best Chinese and international law firms serving the...
Who defines the meaning of success in the legal sector? Is it dictated by traditional rules, or steered by oneself? In celebration of International Women’s Day, six female lawyers speak to China Business Law Journal about their experiences of...
Competition law in India is governed by the Competition Act, 2002 (Competition Act), together with associated rules, regulations and guidance notes. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is the exclusive statutory authority empowered to enforce the provisions of the...
The rapid advancement in artificial intelligence subsequent to the maturation of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models in the past few years marked a milestone in technological innovation.
Many creative processes, be it writing and visualising scripts, gathering comprehensive sector specific...
India’s banking and financial sector is highly regulated under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the central bank established under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (RBI Act).
The RBI’s jurisdiction extends to banks, non-banking financial institutions (NBFCs), and...
In a market economy, the freedom to enter, compete and exit the market is essential for fostering efficiency, innovation and growth. Insolvency mechanisms ensure that businesses unable to meet their financial obligations can exit the market in a structured...
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) serves as the primary regulatory body overseeing India’s securities markets. Formed in 1988, the SEBI’s main objectives are to protect the interests of investors (particularly retail investors), ensure the integrity of...
The Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Authority (TNOGA) has introduced stringent new regulations to oversee online real money gaming in the state, tightening access and imposing safeguards to protect users, particularly minors.
The new rules prohibit minors from participating in real...
In a move that has brought significant relief to private companies across India, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has, albeit belatedly, extended the deadline for mandatory dematerialisation (demat) of securities to 30 June 2025.
This was done as it...
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) oversees the regulation and promotion of insurance and reinsurance business in India. Its jurisdiction encompasses all of India, with the exception of the International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs).
The regulatory authority...
International firm Simmons & Simmons and Singapore’s Allen & Gledhill have advised on Marina Bay Sands’ (MBS) SGD12 billion (USD8.9 billion) syndicated loan facility, Singapore’s largest to date.
“The successful completion of the deal instils confidence in the Singapore market....
Saraf and Partners and Khaitan & Co acted for a deal involving Fortis Hospotel’s acquisition of Shrimann Superspecialty Hospital in Jalandar, Punjab.
Fortis Hospotel, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis Healthcare, entered into definitive agreements to acquire Shrimann Superspecialty Hospital...
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has released draft regulations to initiate a public consultation on revamping its approach to evaluate predatory pricing.
The draft Competition Commission of India (Determination of Cost of Production) Regulations, 2025, come as part of...
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has provided a reprieve to Indian companies by extending the deadline for filing financial statements under the Companies Act, 2013. This extension shifts the compliance deadline from the original 31 December 2024 to...
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has banned finfluencer Asmita Patel, the self-proclaimed “she-wolf of the stock market”, and several associates, impounding INR53.6 million (USD616,364). The regulator found Patel and her company, Asmita Patel Global School of...
IndusLaw acted for Esco Technologies (Asia), a global leader in laboratory and biopharma equipment, on its strategic investment in Allwin Medical Devices, a prominent manufacturer of medical devices, for an undisclosed amount.
The transaction team for IndusLaw was led by...
JSA advised ASG Hospital in its acquisition of a majority stake in the Vedanta Centre for Ophthalmic Science, a leading eye hospital in Patna, for an undisclosed amount.
The JSA team was led by partner Rajul Bohra, and assisted by...
Nishith Desai Associates (NDA) and Economic Laws Practice (ELP) acted for Max Healthcare Institute, a leading healthcare provider, in its agreements with VR Konkan to establish a 500-bed multi-speciality hospital in Thane, Mumbai.
The project follows a built-to-suit and lease...
Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys (LKS) advised Fibro India Precision Products, a subsidiary of LÄPPLE, on the sale and transfer of its rotary table unit business to Fibro Rotary Tables India, a newly formed entity of the acquirer, as a...
Silicon Valley-headquartered Wilson Sonsini has confirmed the closure of its Beijing office, following a decision not to renew its lease.
A spokesperson for Wilson Sonsini told China Business Law Journal that the firm would continue to provide services in Greater...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a comprehensive framework for imposing monetary penalties and compounding offences under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, aiming to bolster regulatory compliance within the digital payments landscape.
The framework outlines a...
DeHeng Law Offices, Reed Smith, JunHe and Cleary Gottlieb are advising China’s leading EV maker, BYD, to raise HKD43.5 billion (USD7.5 billion) in share sales, which would make it the largest fundraising project in the auto sector in a...
South Korean law firm Yoon & Yang has continued its litigation practice expansion by recruiting another three former judges, Oh Young Lee, Jeong Dae Park and Dong Bok Park, as partners effective from 4 March.
Yoon & Yang’s senior managing...
International firms Hogan Lovells and Baker McKenzie have expanded their Vietnam teams with the addition of corporate partners David Harrison and Chris Milliken, respectively, reflecting the country’s increasing appeal to investors.
“We have seen significant interest from sponsors and financiers...
French international firm LPA Law has expanded its Asian footprint by integrating with APFL Partners Vietnam, another international law firm with offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
According to the LPA, the move reflects the firm’s commitment to...
SPACs are transforming capital markets. From initial deals to merger success, their innovative structure unlocks growth and opportunities – reshaping how companies go public and inspiring bold investment strategies
The special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) model is gaining traction in...
AS NOTED IN THIS COLUMN almost 15 years ago (see China Business Law Journal, volume 1, issue 6: Terms for describing lawyers and why they matter), English has a number of different terms to describe a legal practitioner, including lawyer,...
Trilegal, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) and Touchstone Partners have advised on the Carlyle Group’s acquisition of a majority stake in Roop Automotives and Highway Industries for USD400 million, establishing an auto parts platform with a 65-70% shareholding.
Trilegal advised Carlyle...
Electronic service addresses the geographical constraints of traditional approaches when serving notice, ensuring effective notification while improving efficiency and information exchange. This aligns with the goal of commercial arbitration to efficiently resolve disputes and serve the interests of the...
Clifford Chance has added M&A partner Jeff Schrepfer to the Tokyo office to bolster the firm’s US law capabilities for Japanese clients engaged in outbound transactions.
Schrepfer brings more than 20 years of experience handling cross-border M&A transactions in Japan....
Davis Polk, Zhong Lun Law Firm, Freshfields and Jingtian & Gongcheng have assisted Mixue Group on the beverage company’s HKEX debut, raising HKD3.46 billion (USD449.8 million).
Davis Polk acted as Mixue’s Hong Kong and US counsel, while Zhong Lun acted...
The Zhuhai Intermediate People’s Court in Guangdong province recently ruled on a case involving a worker who developed pneumoconiosis due to workplace dust exposure. Recognised as a work-related injury by the local labour authority, the worker sought additional personal...
Hong Kong’s long awaited inward re-domiciliation regime was gazetted on 20 December 2024 and introduced to the Legislative Council on 8 January 2025. Once enacted, the Companies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2024 will enable non-Hong Kong incorporated companies to...
Under the administrator-centric framework of the Bankruptcy Law, the administrator is a pivotal figure in bankruptcy proceedings. With the growth of China's market economy and the rise in bankruptcy cases, corporate legal teams must understand the crucial roles and obligations...
The bankruptcy restructuring process for listed companies plays a crucial role in the intricate landscape of China’s capital market, providing distressed enterprises a second chance while ensuring optimal resource allocation and market stability.
A significant milestone in this restructuring framework...
Enterprises serve as the driving force behind national economic and social development, anchoring a critical foundation of China’s economic growth. But amid an overall downturn of the global economy, operational risks faced by enterprises are increasing daily, and bankruptcy...
Miura & Partners, through its strategic partner Miura & Partners US, has expanded its office network in America with the launch of its second branch in Seattle, marking the firm’s rapid global expansion drive in recent years.
The Tokyo-based firm,...
Rajah & Tann Singapore has elected deputy managing partner Kim Beng Ng as the next firm’s head to take over from Patrick Ang, who has been at the helm since 2019 and will remain vice-chairman of Rajah & Tann...
Singaporean firm Incisive Law has strengthened its shipping and international trade practice with new director, Davis Tan, in anticipation of increasing business shifts from Greater China to Singapore.
Wai Yue Loh, a co-managing director at Incisive, told Asia Business Law...
The Japan In-House Lawyers Association (JILA) recently celebrated the latest achievements of in-house legal teams and professionals at the annual In-House Legal Awards at Kabukiza Tower in Tokyo.
In the group awards for mid-sized legal departments, QVC Japan and Uber...
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has released amendments to regulations on the liquidation process, including voluntary liquidation, which have immediate effect. The amendments aim to enhance efficiency, transparency and integrity.
Key changes include:
(1) Strengthening the auction process.
(a)...
The Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Communications has released new draft rules on the standards, conformity assessment and certification of telecoms equipment. The draft rules are intended to improve security, interoperability and the quality of telecoms services....
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is seeking public comments on a draft circular proposing that listed companies file a separate report on digital assurance of financial statements.
This proposal, which is in addition to the existing listing...
Construction contractors are entitled to priority repayment from the proceeds of a project’s sale or auction to settle unpaid invoices. Since construction payments are significant and substantial claims in bankruptcy proceedings, their priority ranking against other debts draws considerable...
The pre-reorganisation system serves as a transitional mechanism between out-of-court restructuring and formal bankruptcy reorganisation. It is being increasingly applied to help courts more accurately assess a company’s reorganisation value, facilitate preparatory arrangements for proceedings, and ultimately improve the...
China’s new Company Law introduces major reforms in capital systems, shareholder liability and corporate governance, significantly influencing implementation of the Bankruptcy Law.
This article adopts a comparative law perspective to examine the theoretical frameworks and practical norms of bankruptcy laws...
The Indonesian Corporate Counsel Association (ICCA) plotted its 2025 work programme and long-term plans at Richie Garden Resto & Villa, in the rolling tea plantation hills of Sentul, on 1 February.
Encouragingly, it was officially announced that ICCA membership had...
The Association of Corporate Counsel Hong Kong (ACCHK) is hosting an exclusive lunch session on 18 March themed “Managing your ethics and compliance programme through volatility”.
The event, to be held at the Mandarin Oriental, is a response to organisations...
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Singapore kick-started the new year with a networking event at exclusive private members’ club 1880 on 22 January.
The event invited members to reconnect after the year-end break, sharing insights and discussing activities planned...
South Australia In-House Counsel Day is being hosted by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Australia at Adelaide Zoo on 27 March.
The one-day conference brings together in-house counsel in the corporate and government sectors, from general counsel to sole...
German law firm CMS has moved to merge its Hong Kong operations through the integration of CMS Hasche Sigle Hong Kong and local association firm Lau, Horton & Wise under the name CMS Hong Kong, striving to enhance brand...
Although the primary aim of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), is to revive financially distressed entities and ensure their continued operation, its practical application often diverges from this goal. Creditors frequently leverage IBC proceedings to secure favourable...
Disputes arising from equity incentive schemes are often complex due to their unique characteristics, particularly when the incentive recipients hold dual roles as employees. Those disputes intersect with multiple legal frameworks including the Company Law, the Securities Law and...
The theme of the year gone by in the tech world was indisputably GenAI, or generative artificial intelligence, and the way in which its development continued to accelerate. GenAI’s tentacles are lengthening in reach, raising new questions every day....
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), introduced the concept of consent managers. These are entities registered with the Data Protection Board to act as single points of contact, enabling data principals to give, manage, review and withdraw...
The government has proposed important revisions to the regulatory framework for angel funds. These were outlined in the SEBI’s (Securities and Exchange Board of India) consultation paper, Review of Regulatory Framework for Angel Funds in Alternative Investment Fund (AIF)...
Beijing-headquartered Yongwen Law Firm has recruited Tang Yuewen as its Shenzhen office’s executive director in a strategic move to bolster the real estate and financial practice.
Tang brings 19 years of experience to the Shenzhen branch and he was previously...
King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) and Clayton Utz have advised on two transactions enabling Mitsui to acquire a 40% stake in the Rhodes Ridge iron ore project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region with a combined value of USD5.342 billion.
The...
Jones Day has expanded its financial markets team with the recruitment of partner Kong Ming and counsel Dominic Sze to join its Hong Kong branch.
Kong, who specialises in capital markets, brings 12 years of experience to the US firm....
In the trade sphere, tariffs and subsidies unarguably play the most crucial role. Historically, nations have often wielded tariffs as strategic tools to secure favourable trade terms and unilateral benefits. This practice prompted the establishment of a global forum...
London-based Bird & Bird has expanded its newly established Tokyo office with the addition of commercial partner Aya Saito, who was most recently a senior director and executive legal counsel at global firm Boston Consulting Group’s Tokyo office.
Hiroyuki Iwamura,...
Following the departure of partners Sun Kai and Xu Yilin from Skadden’s Beijing office, a source has told China Business Law Journal that the firm will relocate partners from its Hong Kong and former Shanghai offices to lead the...
Climate change and a rapidly growing global population have intensified pressure on energy and water resources. Water scarcity disrupts agriculture, industry, energy production and environmental balance. Increasing water pollution has rendered many rivers and aquifers incapable of supporting ecosystems...
The editorial team of China Business Law Journal, drawing on market insights and independent research, has selected this year’s most promising Rising Stars in China’s legal market. Pan Xinyi reports
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Georgiou Partnership has brought onboard Wilson Sung, a former of counsel at Jones Day’s Hong Kong branch, as a special counsel.
Sung, who worked at Jones Day for 24 years, told China Business Law Journal: “I hope to try a...
Vivek Malhotra is now the director of legal (South Asia) at Zimmer Biomet, a publicly traded American medical device company headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana.
With more than 17 years of experience, he is a seasoned legal and contracts professional specialising...
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Paralegal, Corporate/Capital Markets (1-2 yrs EXP) 17210/VTA
Location
Hong Kong, China
Job Description
A leading Chinese law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate/Capital Markets Paralegal to join its Hong Kong office. In this role, you will work closely with a prestigious partner on...
Role
Associate, Corporate (3-6 yrs PQE) 17209/VTA
Location
Shenzhen, China
Job Description
Our client, a leading Chinese law firm, is offering a unique opportunity to advance your career within its highly regarded corporate team in Shenzhen.
Requirements
• The ideal candidate will be PRC-qualified with 3-6...
Atsumi & Sakai has moved to accelerate the growth of its international projects and M&A practice, strengthening the ranks of its foreign law partners with the addition of Alan Kitchin, formerly Ashurst’s Tokyo office managing partner.
“With the joining of...
CMS Singapore’s formal law alliance, CMS Holborn Asia, has expanded its banking and finance group with the recruitment of Ying Yi Liew as a director, who will lead the firm’s financial services regulatory practice.
Daniel Tan, head of finance at...
Malaysia’s RDS Partnership has bolstered its ranks with the addition of partners Michael Soo, Wai Ming Yap, David Lee Lai Huat, Rajeswari Karupiah and Chee Khoon Tan.
Soo, a veteran in IP practice with more than 40 years of experience,...
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of INR4 million (USD46,174) on Goldman Sachs (India) Alternative Investment Management for failing to notify the regulator of buying 3.81% in Biocon Biologics after finding the investment was not...
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has seen 352 arbitration cases in 2024, one of the highest on record and is an optimistic sign.
Joanne Lau, secretary-general of the HKIAC, described this growth as “optimistic” when she announced the...
Role
Senior Patent Litigation Lawyer - 17190/VTA
Location
Beijing, China
Job Description
Are you a seasoned patent litigation lawyer looking for an opportunity with a leading international law firm in Silicon Valley or New York?
Requirements
• Our client seeks a Senior Patent Litigation Lawyer with...
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released a consultation paper on a draft circular for investors to make safe and efficient transfers via the unified payments interface (UPI).
The regulator’s circular outlines plans to issue unique UPI...
Shin & Kim has recruited three ex-judges and a former chief prosecutor, strengthening the firm’s litigation practice, expertise in corporate investigations and financial institutional compliance as well as family and inheritance disputes.
Joo Yeon Jo, who worked in the anti-corruption...
British Virgin Islands (BVI) Premier and Finance Minister Natalio Wheatley has set his sights on Malaysia as the next major growth market for BVI companies.
Wheatley visited the Law.asia office on 17 February, as he led a delegation embarking on...
Key legal considerations for Indian companies doing business in the city-state
Singapore and India have long maintained a close economic relationship. While establishing and expanding their businesses in Singapore, companies from India will inevitably collect and process personal data from...
A celebration of the exceptional legal achievements of general counsel and their legal teams. Manokamana reports
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The In-House Counsel Awards by India Business Law Journal acknowledge and celebrate the strong performance of in-house counsel in the country. Our...
British Virgin Islands Premier Natalio Wheatley visited the Law.asia office on 17 February, as he led a delegation embarking on an Asia-Pacific tour stopping in Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Malaysia.
In an exclusive interview with Law.asia in our Hong...
Atul N Menon has joined Saga Legal as a partner in its Bengaluru office, and will lead the litigation and dispute resolution practice.
With 13 years of experience, Menon brings significant experience in handling legal matters across various judicial and...
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