Korean lawyers, who gathered at the 10th Seoul ADR Festival, say the time is right for the country to realise its ambitions of becoming a recognised player in the region’s arbitration market, but the sector needs more support from...
Hyundai Motor India has appointed Amitabh Lal Das as chief legal officer in a move the company is making to gear up for growth.
“The predominant reason prompting my move from Bajaj Auto to Hyundai has been the nature, size...
South Korean law firms are witnessing a particularly active pipeline of work in the environmental and waste management space this year, with foreign and domestic private equity firms leading the investment drive, Asia Business Law Journal has learned.
“This uptick...
All assets being sold in liquidation cases will now be listed on a single centralised electronic platform, from 1 November 2024, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has announced.
This new platform will be available on a pilot...
Han Kun Law Offices has added partner Steve Lin to boost the firm’s capital markets capabilities.
Lin, previously a partner at Kirkland & Ellis, is a capital markets specialist who has been practising for 16 years.
He has bagged leading advisory...
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is scheduled to launch its first permanent European office in London, with a partner specialising in energy, real estate and environmental law set to head the new outfit.
The London office, which is slated to open...
Nishimura & Asahi has become the only one among Japan’s five largest law firms to launch a direct branch office in Hong Kong, mainly targeting Japanese corporations with subsidiaries or branches in Hong Kong.
Ryuichi Sakamoto, a finance partner and...
An in-house counsel’s tasks may be highly diverse and closely tied to their own business and industry. But lately, with mounting regulatory pressure and geopolitical uncertainty, the community has found a sense of shared experience, writes Kevin Cheng
The pace...
With development of society and the economy, demand for air transportation of pets is rising, leading to more related disputes. This article discusses the main aspects of resolving such disputes by analysing a case history of claiming air transport...
Davis Polk & Wardwell, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher and Katzke & Morgenbesser are guiding parties involved in Nippon Paint Holdings’ USD2.3 billion acquisition of AOC, a global chemical producer owned by Lone Star Funds.
Davis Polk is representing Japan’s Nippon...
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US multinational law firm WilmerHale will close its Beijing office, its only branch in China and Asia, by the end of November this year.
The firm’s spokesman told China Business Law Journal, “Like many others, WilmerHale has evaluated our global...
Almost three years after the launch of the Hong Kong special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) regime, the first de-SPAC has finally listed on the HKEX.
The Hong Kong-listed SPAC, HK Acquisition Corporation, has completed its merger with Synagistics, a Singapore-based...
Wei Tu Law Firm, which is affiliated with UK-based Stephenson Harwood, hires PE/VC specialist Simon Chen to lead its Shanghai branch.
The managing partner in Shanghai has been practising for 30 years. On top of PE/VC, Chen also specialises in...
Trade secrets are the driving force of competitiveness for enterprises, particularly if technology-based. Guarding against infringement of trade secrets is therefore a key concern. A recent trade secrets infringement case before Shanghai Pudong New Area People’s Court involving a...
India’s biotech sector stands on the cusp of a stunning 30-fold increase in growth from USD10 billion in 2014 to USD300 billion by 2030. However, achieving this requires interest, initiative and investment from all stakeholders. Two recent government programmes,...
In Ajay Madhusudan Patel and Ors v Jyotrindra S Patel and Ors, the Supreme Court heard an application to appoint a sole arbitrator in an international commercial arbitration that arose under a family arrangement agreement (FAA) and applied the tests...
As the Indian mergers and acquisition market continues to evolve and grow, transactions are becoming more complex. In acquisitions or investment transactions involving promoter-controlled entities, promoters usually stand behind their indemnity obligations by resorting to such measures as escrows,...
The approach of courts for granting of damages has been a welcome trend in patent law
This article discusses two recent Delhi High Court decisions where the court granted damages in the millions of dollars. Of the two cases, one...
Everybody has great expectations for AI, and insurers are no exception. But how does the industry, which safeguards the risk management of others, secure its own operations against unpredictable new technology and also meet compliance requirements? Norman Luo, head...
Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the 2024 Korea Law Firm Awards, the results of which will be announced in December 2024.
As part of this process, we are requesting nominations from in-house counsel, corporate executives and...
Rajah & Tann Asia has advised Vietjet on an USD8 billion agreement to acquire more than 400 advanced LEAP-1B engines from CFM International, as Southeast Asia’s aviation sector is once again poised for a wave of growth.
“Despite the downturn...
Drawing on personal experience, I recently had the pleasure of delivering some training on deal structuring to junior lawyers in Singapore as part of the Junior Lawyers Professional Certification Programme, developed by the Singapore Academy of Law.
This column discusses...
The co-ordination mechanism between administrative and criminal proceedings is a crucial avenue for IP protection in China, and rights holders should play a proactive role in the defence process
China employs a dual-track system of administrative and judicial protection for...
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Large AI models have made significant strides in recent years, showcasing impressive capabilities. But the performance and effectiveness of these models heavily rely on the scale and quality of training datasets, which frequently include copyrighted material.
In this article, the...
As data increasingly drives business innovation and market expansion, establishing data compliance management systems is essential for reducing operational risks in data-intensive enterprises
Amid an unprecedented digital wave engulfing all industries, the financial sector is increasingly relying on the use...
Resolving financial disputes is crucial for maintaining market order and protecting investor rights. As China’s economy rapidly develops, transactions among financial participants have become more frequent, increasing trading risks and complicating disputes. This presents substantial challenges for financial institutions...
Hong Kong does not have statutory requirements on critical infrastructure cybersecurity. However, critical infrastructure around the world is at risk of cyberattacks and the repercussions of such malevolent action can be extremely severe.
In recent years, legislation to protect the...
Jingtian & Gongcheng’s Shenzhen office has hired partner Liu Ping to boost its criminal law practice.
Previously, Liu was a partner at Guantao Law Firm and practised at Shangquan Law Firm, the first in China specialising in criminal cases.
Liu focuses...
Competition for talent is a crucial component of modern business rivalry, with firms increasingly engaging in efforts to poach employees from their competitors. These efforts include employees soliciting former colleagues to join their startups or current companies, and companies...
On 27 August 2024, the Supreme People’s Court issued the Official Reply on the Validity of Clauses Stipulating Third-Party Payment as a Precondition in Agreements between Large Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), declaring such back-to-back clauses invalid....
Four law firms have advised on a multiphase transaction involving a primary INR24.75 billion (USD298 million) Rasmeli investment in Apollo Healthco, a subsidiary of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise.
Apollo Healthco operates Apollo 24|7, which is an omnichannel healthcare platform, allowing patient...
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan (SyCipLaw), Milbank, Latham & Watkins, Romulo and Allen & Gledhill have acted on I Squared Capital’s acquisition of Philippine Coastal Storage & Pipeline Corporation (PCSPC), the Philippines’ largest independent import terminal.
“It is an extremely...
Australian firm Clayton Utz has recruited partner Katie Higgins, adding to a series of recent hires as the firm anticipates growth in local and international opportunities.
Nicholas Poole, partner and head of restructuring and insolvency practice at Clayton Utz, told...
Amitabh Lal Das has taken up a new role as chief legal officer at Hyundai Motor India.
“The predominant reason prompting my move from Bajaj Auto to Hyundai has been the nature, size and timing of the Hyundai opportunity,” Das...
The comprehensive regime to protect personal data, including those of children, introduced by India’s new data protection law, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), but not yet in force, has sparked fervent debate and discussion among industry...
India has witnessed a drastic change in export services. This dynamic transformation has led to the introduction of the draft Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2024 (draft regulations), to replace the Foreign Exchange...
In its ruling in the landmark case of MC Mehta v State of Tamil Nadu and Ors, the Supreme Court remarked, “To enable the fathering of a valiant and vibrant man, the child must be groomed well in the...
In Quality Services and Solutions Private Limited and Ors v QSS Inspection and Testing Private Limited and Ors, the plaintiffs, including Quality Services and Solutions, applied for urgent interim relief against the defendants, QSS Inspection and Testing and others....
We live in a world of wider perspectives but narrower viewpoints, greater opportunities for growth but reduced means to achieve global sustainability. With much greater exposure to global pollution, India’s capital being a prime example, developing countries are particularly...
This year has seen a significant rise in equity repurchase disputes due to underperformance or delays in public listings of target companies. In practice, investors typically sign a valuation adjustment mechanism (VAM) agreement with the target company, its controlling...
In recent years, Brazil has become one of the most attractive investment centres globally and the fourth-largest destination for Chinese overseas investment, accounting for 4.8% of its global investment. As economic and trade ties between the two countries deepen,...
Following the China Securities Regulatory Commission’s (CSRC) implementation of the Trial Administrative Measures of Overseas Securities Offering and Listing by Domestic Enterprises and its supporting guidelines, domestic enterprises’ overseas IPOs and subsequent refinancing activities are now subject to filing...
As biomedical research advances, the ethical principles governing informed consent have become increasingly stringent. The Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) classifies medical health information as sensitive personal information, indicating that data collected and processed by pharmaceutical companies during industry...
Companies may occasionally find employees involved in a criminal case. But careful consideration is required to determine circumstances in which the labour contract can be terminated, the right timing for such termination, and alternative measures when contract termination is...
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, Latham and Watkins, White & Case and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas have advised on Hyundai Motor India’s USD3.3 billion initial public offering (IPO) in the world’s second largest debut of its kind.
This IPO, also the...
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, Latham and Watkins, White & Case and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas have advised on Hyundai Motor India’s landmark USD3.3 billion initial public offering (IPO).
This historic IPO marks Hyundai’s first listing of a unit outside South...
YKVN has advised the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) on its mandatory acquisition of wholly state-owned Construction Bank (CB), with the deal being one of the first of its kind in the Southeast Asian...
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu has strengthened its tax practice with the addition of former commissioner of Japan’s National Tax Agency (NTA), Hitoshi Sumisawa, to its team of special advisers in Tokyo.
The Tokyo-based law firm has told Asia Business Law...
Davis Polk, King & Wood Mallesons, Maples Group, Cleary Gottlieb and Jingtian & Gongcheng have advised on Horizon Robotics’ HKD5.4 billion (USD695 million) listing on the HKEX.
Horizon Robotics, an autonomous driving solutions provider, issued 1.36 billion shares priced at...
The Association of Corporate Counsel Hong Kong (ACCHK) co-hosted a workshop themed “Accelerating contracting processes” with Radiant Law on 24 September at The China Club. The workshop aimed to address issues in contract handling that can affect company performance...
Lifang & Partners has welcomed former ByteDance in-house counsel Qu Linggang, who is rejoining as a partner to enhance the firm’s strength in IP matters related to internet technology.
The Beijing-based Qu specialises in IP, competition law and compliance matters...
The Korea In-house Counsel Association (KICA) held its annual workshop at Paraspara Seoul, a five-star resort near Bukhansan Mountain, from 4-5 October.
Attendees were welcomed by the KICA president, Jaehwan Lee, managing director of the risk management division at Musinsa,...
Renowned Kirkland & Ellis partner Steve Lin has joined Han Kun Law Offices, becoming the first partner that the PRC firm’s New York branch has hired.
Lin, a capital markets specialist who has been practising for 16 years, is familiar...
Bidding is a primary channel for industrial, trading and construction enterprises to secure business opportunities, but it is also a high-risk area for criminal activities.
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The main criminal risk in the bidding process is collusive bidding, often accompanied...
The previous article (part 1) provided a detailed analysis of the legal pathways and processes for mergers of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) under the new Company Law. This article delves into further key legal issues in the merger process.
Is it...
The private equity market in Japan is very active, with trends indicating the Cayman Islands is a primary conduit for activity
Japan has been the largest and most active private equity (PE) market in the Asia-Pacific since 2023 (see chart)....
Article 180 of the new Company Law stipulates that directors, supervisors and officers (DSOs) bear the obligations of fidelity and diligence to their companies. Drawing on relevant legal provisions and practical cases, the authors of this article explore the...
Economic fluctuations, shrinking demand and the rise of AI are posing new challenges to the labour market. As a result, job transfers and salary adjustments – core aspects of employment – have become significant issues amid increasing labour disputes. This...
KCAB International’s new chairman has laid out an ambitious strategy to power up South Korea as a global arbitration hub to rival big hitters in the region such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
Seung Wha Chang told Asia Business Law...
The subscribed capital contribution system grants shareholders the entitlement to a certain contribution period. However, under what circumstances the entitlement should be revoked, compelling shareholders to contribute capital immediately before the due date, has long been debated in civil...
SGLA Law Firm has opened seven branches across Jiangsu province, with an overall headcount of 200 expected by the end of the year.
The seven branches are in Nanjing, Suqian, Wuxi, Kunshan, Xuzhou, Lianyungang and Suzhou, while the first three...
Merits & Tree Law Offices has set up a new branch in Guangzhou with four freshly hired partners who specialise in dispute resolution, special assets disposal and bankruptcy restructuring.
The firm has chosen to open its 10th office in Guangzhou...
Clifford Chance, Jingtian & Gongcheng, Harneys, Paul Hastings and Zhong Lun Law Firm have advised on China Resources Beverage’s HKD5 billion debut on the HKEX, which is second to Midea Group’s IPO this year.
The China beverage giant, which owns...
Corporate counsel Sushant Mahajan explores the status of third-party litigation funding in India, drawing comparisons with developed jurisdictions where the practice is more accepted
Third-party funding (TPF) of litigation is where a non-party to a dispute finances the legal costs...
On 20 August 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued directions to all access providers to ensure that they had implemented measures to prevent the misuse of messaging services and fraud on customers.
The intention of the directions...
In Zuventus Healthcare Limited v Zaventis Health Care Private Limited, the plaintiff applied to Delhi High Court for an urgent permanent injunction without having given notice to the defendant. The plaintiff alleged the defendant had infringed its trademark and...
The Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA), or new evidence act, will transform electronic and digital records in India’s legal system. The BSA introduces significant changes to the existing definitions of documents, primary evidence and electronic and digital records and...
In the international arbitration community, there is a well-known saying: “Arbitration is only as good as the arbitrators.”
For parties involved, the selection of arbitrators is the most important procedural right; for arbitrators, the benefits of arbitration proceedings largely depend...
Linklaters and Latham & Watkins have advised on the creation of one of the Philippines’ largest independent telecoms tower companies following a combination between Phil-Tower Consortium and Miescor Infrastructure Development Corporation (MIDC).
Telecoms lawyers at major local law firms have...
TianTong Law Firm has established an energy and environment practice at its Shanghai office, appointing new partner Wen Min as the practice head.
Wen brings extensive experience from her previous role as a public lawyer in the regulation department of...
Skadden will wind down its Shanghai operation due to a slow market, with some partners relocating to other offices, a spokesperson has told China Business Law Journal.
“Shifting market dynamics have led us to the decision to begin winding down...
Legal professionals gathered at the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) on 24 September to celebrate the upcoming 100th anniversary of Thailand’s Civil and Commercial Code (CCC) in 2025.
Potential CCC reforms topped the agenda at the “Looking back ‒ Looking...
It is now 32 years since the People’s Republic of China and Republic of Korea established formal diplomatic relations, and 10 years since the free-trade agreement between the two countries came in effect. If there were a scorecard for...
In recent years, a rising number of South Korean businesses have been exploring opportunities in India to tap the world’s fastest-growing economy, particularly in industrial sectors such as electronics, construction, automobiles and chemicals. Several Korean chaebol (family conglomerates) have...
From 19 April to 1 June, India conducted its general election, resulting in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning a third consecutive term. Dubbed “Modi 3.0”, the new government is anticipated to build on...
Most remedies for protecting IP owner rights in the Philippines are set out in Republic Act No. 8293, otherwise known as the IP Code of the Philippines. This law codifies what used to be separate, individual laws on patents...
When Korean companies invest in Taiwan, in most circumstances, these companies establish a Taiwanese company either by a sole proprietorship or joint venture with others (or become a new shareholder of an existing Taiwanese company). In the case of...
In Taiwan, the Code of Civil Procedure is the main law governing civil court proceedings on the island. The Code of Civil Procedure governs the proceedings for general commercial disputes, personal affairs and labour law matters.
In addition to general...
The amendment to the Intellectual Property Case Adjudication Act took effect on 30 August 2023. The amendment improves current trial procedures, making them more complete, and also strengthens the protection of trade secrets. Furthermore, the burden of proof for...
South Korea ranks among the top 10 foreign investors in Thailand, with the Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI) promoting USD1.1 billion in investment projects from 2021 to 2023. The primary sectors attracting South Korean investors include electrical appliances...
Sudip Mullick has joined Economic Laws Practice (ELP) as a partner and will be based at the firm’s Mumbai office.
Mullick has more than 30 years of experience in real estate, construction and related disputes. He has represented developers, contractors...
Faced with swift regulatory change and turbulent global economics, businesses must choose unforeseen paths and yet avoid stumbling beyond the limits of their operations. Managers of both domestic and international law firms in first-tier cities offer their best practice...
Clifford Chance, Linklaters and Ashurst have advised on HSBC’s HKD1 billion digital bond offering.
HSBC has plans to issue USD20 billion in medium-term notes, with HKD1 billion of these notes being issued recently. The digital bond maturing in 2025 carries...
Professional attrition, technology and foreign firms are the major puzzles facing Indian law firms, our annual state of the legal market survey reveals. Manokamana reports
The year 2024 is being marked with many changes: a new government, the upcoming US...
A&O Shearman and Clifford Chance have assisted on the largest syndicated loan in the 76-year history of the Hong Kong Housing Society.
The HKD12 billion (USD1.5 billion) five-year term and revolving syndicated loan includes a HKD3 billion social tranche. The funds...
Nishimura & Asahi, which has recently announced further expansion into Europe, has set out to tap a growing volume of cross-border M&A and corporate work between Europe and Japan, and a concurrent uptake in demand for competition law advice...
O’Melveny & Myers has added Stephanie Keen and Sylvia Taslim as partners in Singapore, as the firm anticipates an increase in M&A deals.
“We anticipate deal activity will continue to intensify, thanks to pent-up demand but also due to Singapore’s...
Gayathri Ramachandran has rejoined Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in its capital markets practice and she will be based in the Bengaluru office.
Ramachandran has more than 10 years of experience as a corporate lawyer, both transactional and in-house,...
JSA has advised Tata Technologies on its joint venture with BMW Holding in the Netherlands to provide automotive software, including vehicle solutions for BMW Group’s premium vehicles.
“BMW TechWorks India, a joint venture between BMW Group and Tata Technologies, is...
The Chambers of Jain and Kumar, a full-service law firm, has launched an art law practice division under the aegis of founding partner Aarushi Jain.
This new division will address the specific legal needs of artists, galleries, collectors, museums, and...
The nearly two-year-old YaoWang Law Office has boosted its ranks with the addition of partner Reking Chen from DaHui Lawyers in October as well as three partners and their teams from Simmons & Simmons in June.
The new partners from...
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Stephenson Harwood has acted for PDS, a global fashion infrastructure platform, on the UAE-related aspects of its successful INR4.3 billion (USD51 million) qualified institutional placement (QIP) on Indian markets.
Partner Diwakar Agarwal led the Stephenson Harwood team, with the support...
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced measures to improve the framework for index derivatives to increase investor protection and market stability. The measures are the result of discussions with stock exchanges and clearing corporations after...
Jia Yuan Law Offices has expanded its capital markets practice by adding a 10-member team from A&O Shearman, led by senior partner Wanda Woo.
Woo brings a wealth of experience in capital markets, specialising in IPOs, share placements, rights offerings,...
Legal Solutions, Kennedys’ joint venture law firm in Singapore, has added Kevin Tan as a director, specialising in commercial litigation and international arbitration.
Julian Wallace and Kevin Kwek, joint Singapore managing partners at Kennedys, said: “Kevin’s arrival significantly bolsters our...
Latham & Watkins, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune and TMI Associates have advised on a Singapore-based global alternative investment firm’s JPY106 billion (USD714 million) takeover bid for Japanese real estate developer Samty Holdings, the target company announced on 11 October.
Hillhouse,...
Shifting from being the top dog of Perkins Coie’s Beijing office to joining Loeb & Loeb as a partner, veteran intellectual property (IP) lawyer Scott Palmer says he is more focused on co-operating with his new colleagues and is...
Davis Polk, Linklaters and Allens have advised on Rio Tinto’s USD6.7 billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, a global lithium chemicals producer listed on the NYSE and ASX.
“With the growing global demand for sustainable energy solutions, we anticipate sustained interest...
GEN Law Firm aims to boost its cross-border business with the recruitment of Saphira Wu as a partner to its Shanghai office.
Wu, who has been practising for 10 years, specialises in M&A and finance. She is a fluent German, English...
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) invites members and non-members to celebrate its 22nd anniversary on 7 November 2024 at the Raffles Hotel Jubilee Ballroom.
The gathering celebrates the SCCA’s accomplishments in the past year and is highlighted by a...
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Singapore has won the ACC Chapter Achievement Award for Best Membership Growth and Engagement Strategy.
Representing over 48,000 members in more than 100 countries, the ACC presented the award at the organisation’s 2024 annual...
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have entered into a bilateral investment treaty, extending reciprocal investment protection to investors from both countries. The treaty, which was signed on 13 February 2024 in Abu Dhabi and took effect on...
Pathik Arora, formerly at Senvion Wind Technology, has taken over as general counsel at Engie India.
“Having worked with Senvion for six years learning most of the nuances of the wind turbine OEM business from my role and being...
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) has advised fertiliser company Coromandel Chemicals (CCL) and Coromandel International on their acquisition of an additional equity stake in Baobab Mining and Chemicals Corporation (BMCC) in Senegal.
Coromandel International will acquire an additional 8.82%, raising its...
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released a draft circular on retail participation in the trading of government securities (G-Secs) to improve the ease of doing business and maximising existing infrastructure. The SEBI is inviting public...
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has reduced the compliance requirements on the fulfilment of an export obligation, which aims to increase the ease of doing business. The DGFT has amended chapter 5 of the procedure handbook on...
Arjun Chaturvedi has transitioned from the edtech sector to take on the role of legal head of Global Capability Centre (GCC) India at Nielsen.
Chaturvedi has more than 15 years of experience in legal leadership, strategy, ethics, and compliance having...
Davis Polk, Han Kun Law Offices and Maples Group are among five law firms that have advised on Meituan’s issuance of two tranches of senior notes worth USD2.5 billion. It is the largest issuance by a Chinese company in...
Nishimura & Asahi has expanded its overseas network in Europe with the scheduled launch of new offices in London and Brussels, boosting its outposts in the continent to four after those in Frankfurt and Düsseldorf.
“The launch of these new...
Linklaters, Fangda Partners and A&O Shearman have advised on the China Ministry of Finance’s issuance of EUR2 billion (USD2.18 billion) worth of sovereign bonds in Paris.
This is Beijing’s first issuance of euro-denominated sovereign bonds since 2021.
Linklaters acted as the...
China Business Law Awards (Regional Awards) 2024 Results Announcement on October 15th
Wintell & Co will set up its first overseas branch in Singapore in a move to develop its capital markets, compliance and criminal law practices.
The new office will serve as a platform to deepen the firm’s ties with legal...
The passion of Arthur “Pancho” Villaraza, chairman and CEO of Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) who passed away on 14 September 2024 at the age of 74, was remembered by his peers as the key to his own success...
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