Amid increasing activity in standard essential patent (SEP) disputes leading to settlements between players such as Nokia-OPPO and Kigen-Thales, a recent Delhi High Court decision in Ericsson v Lava has put India at the forefront as one of the most favourable destinations...
Sidley Austin will close its Shanghai office in September, making it the fourth US-based law firm to close a branch in China this year.
“As part of our review of office space and attorney requests to relocate or retire, we...
The 32-member Japanese business team of A&Z Law Firm – including principal partner Sophie An, both vice directors, senior partners Eric Zhang and Peter Zeng – has completed its merger with Duan & Duan Law Firm in April. The...
With the development of the digital economy, data has emerged as a new type of production factor, garnering increasing interest among companies. However, the heightened focus on data intellectual property rights or property rights protection has made many enterprises...
Guangdong Provincial Higher People’s Court recently published five typical cases dealing with safeguarding the lawful rights and interests of women. These included an employment dispute involving remuneration paid to a female employee while pregnant that deserves the particular attention...
Seven partners from Covington & Burling and Mayer Brown are countering Washington’s move against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance that is forcing the social media platform to be sold or face a ban.
Partners of the two law firms...
Following the April closure of KPMG’s Hong Kong legal arm SF Lawyers, the firm’s former managing partner and founder, Shirley Fu, has joined Charles Russell Speechlys’ office in the city, bringing a team of three.
Fu specialises in M&A and...
The operation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is divided roughly into three stages: data capture, training, and output. The core of each stage lies in processing and making use of massive data; the attached data risks vary by stage.
The...
Shanghai, as the front line in China’s opening-up to the world and one of its most economically dynamic regions, has now rolled out some pioneering initiatives in tax services.
Advance tax rulings
The Shanghai Municipal Tax Service Measures for the Administration...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has long been concerned about the lack of adequate disclosure of all the charges borrowers must pay when taking out loans and scant transparency concerning the rates they have to pay. The first...
India’s concerns about the basis of its tax treaties started with the landmark Supreme Court case of Union of India and Anr v Azadi Bachao Andolan and Anr in 2003. This case dealt with the question of whether investments from...
Established in 2006 by Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, Patanjali Ayurved (Patanjali) is an Indian consumer goods conglomerate with a global presence. It produces an array of products, from Ayurvedic medicine and cosmetics to food items. Recently, Patanjali has...
Yulchon has deepened its intellectual property and technology practice bench with the hire of new partner Chunghwan Choi, who is known as one of South Korea’s top media and entertainment industry lawyers, in Seoul.
“We are delighted to welcome Chunghwan...
Role
IP Partner (7+ PQE) - 17123/VTA
Location
Beijing, China
Job Description
This leading Chinese law firm is looking to add an IP Partner or team to their already well-established office in Beijing.
Job Requirements
You will be a qualified lawyer with proven experience in...
Role
Counsel /Senior Lawyer (8+ PQE) - 17125/VTA
Location
Shanghai, China
Job Description
Are you a senior US-qualified lawyer seeking a dynamic and challenging environment to advance your leadership development? Our client, a global law firm with a strong disputes and investigations practice, is...
In the past year, these in-house legal teams and leaders left the biggest impressions on the market. Kevin Cheng reports
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LOOKING BACK no further than a year, we have...
While workplaces in India have made significant progress during the past decade in implementing the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH act), the law still needs to address gaps in moving towards...
In the recent case of Havells India Limited v Azad Singh, Delhi High Court granted a temporary injunction in favour of the plaintiff, restraining the defendant, Azad Singh, from using in any manner the registered trademark Reo belonging to...
Economist Joseph Schumpeter introduced the concept of “creative destruction” to describe how innovation drives the replacement of old products and methods. It is increasingly recognised that innovation is the driving force of economic growth, breaking down old structures from...
Legal use of copyrighted material is crucial for training artificial intelligence (AI) but also poses a significant copyright risk for AI front-end developers. During the training process, developers need to feed large amounts of text data to AI algorithm...
Recognition of well-known trademarks is a significant milestone in branding. The Trademark Law of China outlines the protection of well-known trademarks, complemented by administrative regulations and judicial interpretations. Trademark holders can assert the protection of well-known trademarks in administrative...
India’s rapid economic growth and expanding markets make it an attractive destination for foreign investments. Launched in 2014, India’s Act East Policy has actively fostered economic ties with Southeast Asian nations, resulting in robust economic relations between India and...
The advertising industry in India has experienced rapid advancements in advertising technology or adtech. Advertisers can monitor individuals across diverse digital channels and create profiles for personalised advertising. However, this raises privacy considerations in a complex market with intricate...
In recent years, there has been a growing trend in the application of agreed compensation in intellectual property (IP) infringement cases. However, the existing regulations are somewhat vague, leading to numerous controversies in practice. To clarify these issues, this...
Legal matters often arise in the ever-evolving landscape of public discourse. However, there is often a delicate balance to be struck between permitting free speech and affecting ongoing judicial proceedings under the sub judice rule.
At its core, the sub...
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has imposed a hefty penalty of INR70 million (USD840,000) on the startup fundraising platform Planify Capital and its directors for breaching provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
The penalty follows violations related to the...
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has announced significant amendments to the Patents Rules, 2003, with the introduction of the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024.
According to the ministry, these...
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) – the regulatory body operating under the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) – and the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) have joined forces to enhance the enforcement of advertising regulations and create...
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has announced significant changes aimed at simplifying the process for financial companies to launch investment schemes in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).
According to the IFSCA, the move is expected to...
As global trade continues to advance, the phenomenon of parallel importation of medical devices is gaining increasing prominence. In fact, it is becoming a significant issue in the international trade arena.
Alongside the parallel-imported products come questions regarding their legality,...
In a bid to curb the proliferation of online gambling and its adverse impacts, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a stern caution to social media influencers against promoting or advertising offshore online betting and gambling platforms....
Three of Japan’s largest law firms – Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, Nishimura & Asahi and Mori Hamada & Matsumoto – have advised on a USD3.4 billion syndicated loan agreement to fund the construction of the country's first integrated casino...
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given the green light for the trial launch of the optional T+0 settlement. This decision, made during the SEBI’s 204th meeting, marks a significant departure from the conventional T+2 settlement...
In a significant move to revamp the film certification process, the central government has issued the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, replacing the 1983 version.
This development follows the approval of the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act by parliament last year, signalling a...
In response to requests from stakeholders, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has granted an extension for submissions regarding the draft Digital Competition Bill and the accompanying report from the Committee on Digital Competition Law. Stakeholders now have until 15...
There have been many cases of copyright infringement regarding gameplay in recent years, with some infringers even ordered to pay RMB50 million (USD6.9 million) in damages, the highest amount awarded to date in game-related infringement disputes. Behind the huge...
The Guidelines on Boosting Growth of the Private Sector from the Central Committee and State Council stress that the overarching requirement for boosting private-sector growth is “ensuring all economic sectors are equally protected by law and guiding private enterprises...
A company must showcase its business operations at the time of an IPO, but even after a successful listing it is still required to maintain sufficient operations. The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) issued its revised guidance, in...
The Supreme Court has upheld the sanctity of arbitration awards by overturning changes made to an award made by a civil judge and upheld by the high court.
In the matter of SV Samudram v State of Karnataka , the...
THIS COLUMN HAS PREVIOUSLY discussed the need for courts to provide written reasons (see China Business Law Journal, volume 12, issue 3: “Law reports” and China Business Law Journal, volume 3, issue 3: “Binding or persuasive?”). The provision of written reasons...
The Supreme Court has rejected the notion of an “absolute and unrestricted right” to bypass pre-litigation mediation in commercial proceedings.
It ruled that a prayer for urgent interim relief should not be a disguise or mask to get around section...
A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court has overturned a three-judge bench’s 2018 decision that all interim orders passed by high courts or lower courts automatically expire after six months and cannot be issued under article 142 of the Indian...
How to thoroughly protect the intellectual property rights of new products is a common head-scratcher among businesses. Many such new products involve the use of a graphical user interface (GUI). Generally, a GUI is a way of displaying an...
Role
Paralegal (Shipping)
Location
Singapore
Job Description
Conduct legal research on shipping laws, regulations, and precedents.
Assist attorneys in drafting legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and briefs related to shipping transactions and disputes.
Review and analyze shipping documents, such as bills of lading, charter parties, and...
Role
IP Counsel
Location
Shenzhen, China
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Trademark Counsel to join a Multinational Retail Company in Shenzhen, China.
Job Requirements
• Law degree or equivalent from a reputable law school.
• Admission to the bar in at least...
Role
Legal Business Partner - Ecommerce
Location
Shenzhen, China
Job Description
Our client is a Multinational Retail Company in Shenzhen, now we are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Legal Business Partner in Shenzhen. As a Legal Business Partner, you will play a pivotal...
Role
Member, Independent Appeals Panel
Location
Philippines
Job Description
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Independent Appeals Panel (IAP), which is the final stage of a two-stage appeals mechanism under ADB’s Access to Information Policy. The IAP...
Role
Member, Asian Development Bank Administrative Tribunal
Location
Philippines
Job Description
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Asian Development Bank Administrative Tribunal (ADBAT). The ADBAT is an independent judicial body that hears and passes judgment on cases...
Han Kun Law Offices has added Hong Kong-based partner Allen Zhang to shore up its debt capital markets practice.
Zhang, who practised at Allen & Overy (now A&O Shearman), Linklaters and King & Wood Mallesons, specialises in offshore debt capital...
Women in Law Japan (WILJ) hosted a seminar titled “Legal Generative AI: The New Equation for Legal Departments of the Future” on 3 April at Otemachi Park Building in Chiyoda City.
The event, in partnership with Japan In-House Counsel Network...
The Association of Corporate Counsel Hong Kong (ACCHK) held an engaging fireside chat on 13 March at The China Club in Bank Street, Central.
The event featured Jon Witts, head of enforcement at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX),...
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) is set for official Singapore government recognition as the national body for in-house counsel.
Impending recognition was confided by Minister for Home Affairs and Minister of Law, Kasiviswanathan Shanmugam SC, at the SCCA’s annual...
The Association of Corporate Counsel Hong Kong (ACCHK) welcomed the summer junk season with its much-anticipated junk boat event on 17 April 2024.
Members gathered for a delightful evening cruise aboard the Sea Lynx VI across Victoria Harbour. This annual...
In international investment arbitration practice, it is not uncommon for investors to claim that their witnesses have been intimidated by host states. Investors often apply to arbitral tribunals for interim measures to ensure that witnesses are not interfered with...
Labour dispatch services are projects developed by the Chinese talent market to meet social employment demands. Typically, there are three parties – the labour dispatching unit, employing unit and dispatched labourer – and two contracts involved: the labour contract...
The new Company Law becoming effective on 1 July 2024 introduces many significant changes having material effect on company law practices and corporate governance, with one key revision regarding shareholder rights. Safeguarding legitimate rights of compliant shareholders, this provides...
The National Administration of Financial Regulation released the Measures for the Administration of Personal Loans on 2 February 2024, which will officially take effect on 1 July 2024, replacing the interim measures previously in effect. The measures serve as...
The Philippines is famously a land of singers, and the 2020 pandemic spurred the emergence of a new medium for performing – through interactive livestreams and on-demand webcasts. Within this corner of the digital space, artists and performers come...
Herbert Smith Freehills has boosted its disputes practice with the addition of Pariyapol Kamolsilp as a partner in Bangkok.
“Thailand’s economy is growing and Bangkok is also a business hub for Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam investment, so client demand for...
Role
Associate General Counsel - Insurance
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
Offer legal advice and manage legal and compliance risks in the Company's key channels, including Agency & Brokerage Handle litigation, and regulatory investigations, and ensure compliance within Distribution Channels.
Provide legal guidance for new...
Linklaters has added Sayak Maity as a partner in its corporate practice to strengthen the firm’s India-focused M&A and private equity services in Singapore.
Amit Singh, Linklaters head of India practice, said: “India is a critical jurisdiction for the firm...
British law firm Allen & Overy and US-based Shearman & Sterling have completed their merger and they now operate under the name A&O Shearman.
The integration involving one of the five magic circle law firms, Allen & Overy, is the...
US-based law firm Mayer Brown has confirmed that it will end its 15-year partnership with Johnson Stokes & Master (JSM).
Mayer Brown said it would continue to operate in Hong Kong through a “new partnership”, while the law firms would...
White & Case has bolstered its global M&A practice with the addition of funds partner Eriko Sakata from Linklaters in Tokyo.
White & Case partner Anthony Wong, head of investment funds in the Asia-Pacific, said: “There continues to be significant...
Goodwin Procter and Greenberg Traurig have assisted on a USD2.4 billion merger between American biotechnology enterprise Deciphera with ONO, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in Japan.
Greenberg Traurig is advising ONO Pharmaceutical, led by Chia-Feng Lu and Michael Helsel.
“The...
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) in partnership with EC Innovations plans an exclusive event for in-house counsel titled "The Influence of AI Localisation on International Legal Practices" on 23 May at the Sofitel Singapore City Centre Guoco Tower,...
The Arbitration Rules of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules) were officially adopted by the UN’s General Assembly in 1976, and have since gained widespread acceptance by the international arbitration community and serve as...
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Singapore held its first family day on 28 April at AT Feast in Dempsey.
The event for members and sponsors blended informal networking with family-oriented fun on a delightful Sunday afternoon.
Captivating both children and...
In recent years, Chinese arbitration institutions have experienced a rise in the number of foreign-related commercial arbitration cases. These often involve parties explicitly agreeing in the contract on the sole law to be applied in the event of a...
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Singapore and Khaitan & Co hosted a lunch seminar themed “Essential Legal and Regulatory Insights: Navigating Indian Matters for Singapore-Based In-House Counsel” on 20 March.
The event at Altro Zafferano, Ocean Financial Centre attracted...
Amid the cool capital markets climate, the recent surge in billion-dollar M&A deals involving overseas biomedical companies acquiring smaller Chinese counterparts have paved a path for early investors of China enterprises to make returns.
Since last year, the mainland has...
Tim Gardner, Weil’s Hong Kong-based managing partner, left the law firm to join investment firm PAG as its group general counsel in April.
“It has been a privilege to co-head the Weil, Gotshal & Manges Asia private equity team over...
Atsumi & Sakai has expanded its presence in Europe with the launch of a Brussels office, marking the Tokyo-based firm’s third European outfit after London and Frankfurt.
The new Brussels office will be led by representative partner Etsuko Kameoka, an...
A revision of the new Company Law was adopted on 29 December 2023 at the 14th National People’s Congress, and will come into effect on 1 July 2024. This revision will certainly have a knock-on effect on the tax...
Countries have differing legal views about companies stopping their ex-employees from becoming the next competition. It is common practice for employers in China to establish non-compete obligations with employees on their departure.
However, the recognition and strictness of non-compete agreements...
The concept of the seat in arbitration proceedings has been the subject of significant analysis and discussion in Indian arbitration jurisprudence. While courts have considered the question of exclusive jurisdiction and the distinction between seats and venues on a...
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a leading jurisdiction in the digital assets sector, offering a cost-effective solution for cryptocurrency trading vehicles, token issuers, virtual asset service providers and other blockchain businesses. Its reliable legal system, tax neutrality and...
Erich Andersen, general counsel of TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, will step down in June to take on special counsel dedicated to fighting legislation in the US that would ban the short video app used by 170 million...
The new Company Law has protections for minority shareholders. If disputes arise between this group and a controlling shareholder, or a controlling shareholder suppresses the minority’s interests at management level, how can minority shareholders make an effective exit?
Share transfer
Share...
In the past decade, there has been an increase in the incidence of illegal and criminal cases in the securities industry in China. Regulatory and judicial authorities have been increasingly strict in investigating and punishing securities crime cases, especially...
Han Kun Law Offices boosts its criminal capabilities in Shanghai with the addition of former judge Liu Xin, who has honed nearly three decades of experience in this practice area.
Liu was previously a senior partner and director of the...
During IPO processes, regulatory bodies scrutinise whether companies have completed the requisite registrations and forex procedures for their overseas subsidiaries. Many domestic enterprises engaging in overseas investment often encounter issues with filing procedures at departments of commerce, development and...
It has been three years since Saudi Arabia first introduced the Regional Headquarters Programme (RHQ), aiming to position itself as a leading global hub for multinational corporate operations. With the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia releasing application guidelines...
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) has been at loggerheads with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) on various occasions in the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) of a distressed entity. Courts and tribunals have passed...
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Singapore’s 2023 economic landscape presented a dynamic mix of resilience and opportunities. Despite global economic pressures that reverberated across trade-dependent...
Four law firms have counselled parties involved in state-owned Shenyang Automobile’s RMB16.4 billion (USD2.3 billion) acquisition of indebted Huachen Automotive Group, making it the largest such industry restructuring in China’s auto industry.
After the acquisition was completed on 15 March,...
Baker McKenzie has advised Chinese automaker Chery on a joint venture in Barcelona with Spain’s EV Motors to establish the first Chinese automotive plant in Europe.
Stanley Jia, chief representative at the Beijing office, led the Baker McKenzie team, with...
The Inter-Pacific Bar Association’s (IPBA) gathering, which is now in its 32nd year since its founding in 1991, officially kicked off in Tokyo on 24 April for a four-day annual meeting and conference.
This year’s conference has attracted a record-high...
MidOcean Energy and INPEX Corporation have finalised the acquisition of Tokyo Gas’ interests in four Australian integrated liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, valued at USD2.15 billion.
White & Case, led by partner Brendan Quinn, has acted for MidOcean to purchase...
Elections, political tensions, accelerated regulation and shifting sands of opportunity are some of the factors influencing law firm movements in the region. Like never before, the turnstyle of firm exits and entries provides a pulse count of regional business,...
The Indian space sector has become a beacon of excellence and technological development, propelling India to the forefront of the global space business. During the past decade, the sector has seen tremendous growth, including the successful lunar landing of...
YNSS Law Offices has advised Great Rocksport, a Mahindra-backed company providing in-school adventure programmes, in successfully raising USD3 million from Brand Capital, the strategic investment arm of The Times of India.
This transaction has significantly enhanced Rocksport’s valuation, which is...
Aquilaw has advised OJB Herbals in an equity investment deal with First Bridge India Growth Fund, raising INR500 million (USD6 million).
Managing partner Sucharita Basu and partner Suhana Islam Murshedd led the Aquilaw team, with the assistance of principal associate...
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has advised the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) and the India Debt Resolution Company Limited (IDRCL) on the resolution plan for two non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) under insolvency proceedings.
“This was one of the biggest deals...
Khaitan & Co has counselled Italian company Leonardo Helicopters on an aircraft distribution agreement with Universal Vulkaan Aviation in the Indian market.
Partner Atul Pandey led the Khaitan team, which was responsible for structuring the arrangement in accordance with Indian...
Delhi High Court has appointed Kangan Roda, founding partner of illuminIP, as a senior panel counsel.
“As I step into the role of senior panel counsel for the government of India for Delhi High Court, I am deeply committed to...
Kirkland & Ellis, Clifford Chance, Sullivan & Cromwell, Maples Group and Slaughter and May are counselling parties involved in Silver Pegasus Investment’s HKD8.79 billion (USD1.13 billion) take-private by way of a scheme of arrangement for Hong Kong-listed SciClone Pharmaceuticals.
Silver...
As consumer demand for environmentally friendly products and services increases and private equity investors look to invest responsibly, Indian businesses are keen to show off their environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials. From preparing business decks to advertisements, companies...
Allen & Overy has added Australian duo Ravi de Fonseka and Daniel Thompson as partners to boost the firm’s technology transactions practice.
Thompson and Fonseka are experts in technology, telecommunications and intellectual property law.
Fonseka has more than two decades of...
Milbank, Appleby, Loeb & Loeb and DaHui Lawyers have assisted on the merger agreement between Singapore-based hotel operator Hotel101 Global and the Hong Kong-based special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) JVSPAC Acquisition.
The combined entity is set to be listed on...
Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed partner Beelee Seah to strengthen the global law firm’s banking and finance team in Singapore.
Bringing more than a decade of experience and formerly with Baker McKenzie as a local principal, Seah has established himself...
Trilegal, Saraf and Partners and Duane Morris & Selvam have advised on pharmaceutical company Wockhardt’s INR4.8 billion (USD57.8 million) qualified institutional placement (QIP).
Partner Richa Choudhary and counsel Avanti Kale led the Trilegal team advising Wockhardt, with the assistance of...
Role
Data Privacy Counsel
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
Our client is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join their team as a Data Privacy Counsel. As part of this role, you will be responsible for providing expert guidance on data...
Role
Commercial Bank Legal Counsel
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
- Provide legal counsel and assistance to multiple business units within the financial institution and the group, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and minimizing legal risks.
- Support the Head of Legal in delivering comprehensive...
Revanta Mathur has joined Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in Delhi-NCR, becoming the second hire since September 2023 to bolster the IP practice.
Mathur said, “I am excited to join the largest full-service law firm in India and embark...
With the introduction of amendments to the Income Tax Act, 1961, India’s government has introduced legal changes to encourage the prompt payment of amounts that businesses owe to micro or small enterprises (MSE). This is a positive step as...
Meenal Maheshwari Shah has joined fintech company Angel One as group general counsel, bringing more than 14 years of diverse experience to the team.
Shah’s expertise involves managing diverse legal transactions, adeptly navigating complex legal environments, and offering insightful counsel...
Davis Polk, Jingtian & Gongcheng, Clifford Chance and King & Wood Mallesons have advised on Baicha Baidao’s HKD2.59 billion (USD330 million) debut on the HKEX, marking the city’s biggest IPO to date in 2024.
Baicha Baido, the third-largest tea chain...
Global Law Office has welcomed Li Deyuan, Li Yuanyuan and Yang Haoyan to their Beijing and Chengdu offices to boost the firm’s businesses in private equity and investment funds, M&A, and banking and financing.
The Beijing-based Li Deyuan is a...
Latham & Watkins has appointed Yohei Nakagawa as a partner in its Tokyo office, boosting the firm’s M&A and private equity practice.
Nakagawa has expertise in advising Japanese and international entities on outbound and inbound transactions. Prior to joining Latham,...
The past year, 2023, signalled the apparent determination of the regulators of both mainland China and Hong Kong to co-operate in a more integrated manner, especially focusing on the vetting process by listing applicants with assets and/or businesses substantially...
Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms. Lim Miran and Brian Yap report
While global economic headwinds crimped demand for Thailand’s exports and slowed GDP growth to 1.9% in 2023, Asean’s second-biggest economy earned a longer-term boost...
The effectiveness evaluation of compliance management systems in state-owned enterprises (SOEs) urges them to fulfil compliance obligations and to inspect and judge the actual utility of identifying, analysing and preventing compliance risks.
The Central SOEs Compliance Management Measures, which took...
Freshfields, Simpson Thacher, Fangda Partners, Haiwen & Partners and Allen & Overy have advised on the sale of a 60% stake in Chinese property giant Dalian Wanda’s mall unit, Zhuhai Wanda Commercial Management Group, for RMB60 billion (USD8.3 billion).
The...
Mukul Shastry details how India’s state and central governments can plug the legal and regulatory gaps holding back the nation’s massive infrastructure sector
Human civilisation has been in existence for at least 5,000 years. During much of those five millennia...
Sanjit Nagarkatti, the former GC of Ola Electric, has joined Economic Laws Practice (ELP) as a partner in its Bengaluru office, while Sukirti Singh has also come onboard as an associate partner.
“I am looking forward to contributing to and...
Role
Legal Counsel, Korea & Japan (12+ PQE) - 17117/VTA
Location
Korea
Job Description
Our client, a key player in automotive technology, seeks an experienced corporate commercial lawyer to join their legal team to oversee their Korea and Japan operations. You'll serve as a...
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Due to global geopolitical events taking place since 2022, international companies operating in Russia face challenges associated with compliance with sanctions imposed by many countries against Russia. Sanctions impede companies’ ability to continue their operations in the...
Du Xiaocheng, a former principal at TianTong Law Firm in Xi’an, has joined JunHe as the head of the team in the capital of Shaanxi province.
Du specialises in dispute resolution, particularly in the sectors of energy, banking and finance,...
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) has lined up a stellar group of speakers for its two-day significant in-house corporate counsel event, the APAC Legal Congress 2024, from 23-24 April at the One Farrer Hotel.
In its second year, the...
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