The floating crane vessel Fu Jing 001, owned by Fujian Huajing Marine Technology Company (Fujian Huajing), was anchor-dragged twice in 2022 while sheltering at Yangjiang Port’s No. 2 anchorage due to Typhoon Chaba, Guangdong’s most severe typhoon in two decades....
The patent system aims to clarify the boundary of rights and grant rights holders lawful exclusivity, thus promoting technological innovation and the commercialisation of tech advances and industrial designs, and encouraging sustained innovation. In practice, however, unauthorised use of...
Economic substance rules have added new compliance layers to BVI structures, but they have also reinforced the jurisdiction’s credibility for cross-border investment strategies across Asia
The British Virgin Islands’ (BVI) economic substance (ES) regime has now been in force for...
AZB & Partners, JSA and Samvad Partners have advised on Wishlink’s INR1.57 billion (USD17.44 million) series B fundraise.
JSA advised Wishlink, operating under the entity Creatormon, and its founders, Shaurya Gupta, Divyansh Ameta and Chandan Yadav, on its series B...
The Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) panel “Navigating cross-border private capital investments” discussed the evolving private equity (PE) landscape on 28 February, focusing on key sectors and regulatory trends, and how investors were carrying on despite headwinds.
On day three of...
The “Tariffs & Export Controls: The New World Order in Trade and Supply Chains” panel saw the participation of Tracy Wong, partner at Christopher & Lee Ong, Malaysia as the moderator, with panellists Corey Norton, a Porter Wright partner...
White & Case has hired Alex Elser as a partner in Sydney to strengthen its global M&A practice, private capital industry group, and life sciences and healthcare industry group.
She joins after more than seven years at King & Wood...
In the “Regulation of Digital Products and Artificial Intelligence – is Enough Being Done?” panel, moderator Daniel Liang, a partner at Allen & Gledhill in Singapore raised important issues for the panellists to elaborate on during day three of...
Eric Wagner, partner and co-head of the ESG practice at Gleiss Lutz based in Stuttgart, Germany, and a panellist at the Inter-Pacific Bar Association session “Carbon Crossroads: Navigating the Legal Labyrinkth of a New-Zero Future”, shared his thoughts with...
Delegates enjoyed al-fresco dining and an immersive Bollywood experience at the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Farewell Reception, with turbans, mehendi (henna tattoos) and a professional dance troupe.
President-elect Priti Suri took to the stage with other delegates to set the...
The Inter-Pacific Bar Association discussion on “Evolvement of FDI national security review regimes in a segmented world” featured panel members from Germany, Russia, Vietnam, Italy and Indonesia.
The speakers discussed the regulatory landscape for foreign direct investment (FDI) and the...
The panel on “Recent Structures and Trends to Pass Anti-avoidance Tests” at the Inter-Pacific Bar Association saw enthusiastic participation from the audience, making it a lively exchange of views. Moderators Gibran Naushad, counsel at GN Law in New Delhi,...
The Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) vice-chairs of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) committee, Christina Reyes, a junior partner at Cochingyan & Partners Law Offices in Manila and Weronika Nalbert, a senior associate at Wardyński & Partners in Warsaw,...
Michael Chu is the outgoing president of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) and a partner at McDermott Will & Schulte in Chicago. He is excited to have Priti Suri as the president-elect and has commended her on the successful...
On the sidelines of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) conference, India Business Law Journal spoke to partners and lawyers to gauge the mood on the ground. We picked some of the responses to bring alive the flavours of the...
In the landmark consolidated cases of Lone Congressional District of Benguet Province v Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co (Lepanto) and Far Southeast Gold Resources Inc (FSGR) and Republic v Lepanto and FSGR, the Philippine Supreme Court reasserted the primacy of...
The morning panel discussion, “Real Talk: Women Lawyers Conquering Challenges (The Sequel)”, on 27 February, saw strong participation from female lawyers, as well as a notable number of male lawyers.
The session was moderated by Gmeleen Tomboc, a senior vice...
An international cohort of speakers gathered at an Inter-Pacific Bar Assoication (IPBA) panel on 27 February to discuss investor rights in relation to their investments in AT-1 bonds, or additional tier-1 bonds, which are complex, highly volatile instruments issued...
Long-term land tenure has historically been one of the Philippines’ most significant structural constraints for foreign investors, particularly for capital-intensive projects with extended payback periods. Republic Act No. 12252 directly addresses this issue by allowing foreign investors to lease...
Today’s discussion on “Sales for lawyers: Growing business through relationships and value” emphasised the importance of relationships in the legal profession. The Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) conference panellists agree that authenticity, sincerity and building long-term relationships are crucial.
Itzik Amiel,...
Following the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission’s (SFC) release of a circular on the quality of listing documents submitted by sponsors, a legal professional cautions that issuers should take a holistic approach when selecting sponsors, instead of focusing...
The In-House Counsel Forum (IHCF) and the Korea In-House Counsel Association (KICA), together with the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board International’s Women’s Interest Committee and the Korean Women Lawyers Association, will co-host a seminar to celebrate International Women’s Day on...
Deepak Anurag, member of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), discussed India’s approach towards artificial intelligence (AI) and says the CCI has already released a market study on the impact of AI and competition.
The report recommended several competition and...
Delegates to the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) conference were treated to a colourful evening of good food, music and Indian dance at Raffles in the neighbouring city of Gurugram on Thursday night.
The evening started with Punjabi dhol music (traditional...
One of the sessions at the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) on 26 February was titled “From Boomers to Zoomers – Exploring Trends for the Future of Work and Work-life Balance Expectations v 996 Working Hour Systems in Asia, the...
The Managing Partner’s Panel at 11am brought together the biggest names in the legal industry to discuss reimagining the modern law firm. The panellists were Pallavi Shroff, the managing partner at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, Sridhar Gorthi, the...
Attendees at the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Annual Meeting and Conference will have a plethora of subjects to dive into on Friday, 27 February 2026, with six concurrent sessions, featuring topics from geopolitics and foreign investment screening to AI,...
Inter-Pacific Bar Association president-elect Priti Suri has formally inaugurated the 2026 conference with a traditional Indian lamp lighting ceremony, called deepa prajvalan, an auspicious ritual that signifies the ushering in of light, knowledge and prosperity.
With 850 registered delegates so...
Lisbeth Lanvers-Shah, the newly appointed head of the India desk and of counsel at LPA Singapore, believes India is poised for increased cross-border activity across multiple sectors.
Leading the charge are companies and investors from Europe, who, according to Lanvers-Shah,...
The Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Welcome Reception kicked off at the Pullman Hotel in Aerocity, New Delhi, on 25 February with a lively and well-attended gathering of lawyers from Asia and beyond. The evening event marked the start of...
Legal professionals from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond are gathering in New Delhi for the Inter-Pacific Bar Association’s (IPBA) 2026 conference and annual meeting.
The first full day features headline speakers, panel discussions and sessions across major areas of...
Kunal Vajani, the youngest and first lateral joint managing partner at Fox & Mandal, has resigned to go solo, launching Chambers of Kunal Vajani.
Speaking exclusively to India Business Law Journal, Vajani said, “The decision, far from being precipitous, is...
Thailand’s Chandler Mori Hamada has strengthened its corporate and M&A practice with the appointment of Paveen Khiewvichit as a partner, effective 6 March 2026.
Khiewvichit joins the firm after more than a decade at Linklaters, where he most recently served...
Clifford Chance and White & Case have acted on Japanese scientific instrument manufacturer Shimadzu’s acquisition of Tescan, a European electron microscopy company, for around JPY105.8 billion (USD678 million).
The acquisition, the largest in Shimadzu’s history, involves the purchase of all...
Beijing-headquartered TianTong Law Firm has opened an office in Hangzhou, marking its first new branch since the passing of founding partner Jiang Yong in 2021.
A spokesperson for the firm told China Business Law Journal that the Hangzhou branch was...
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) will host the 2026 ACC Asia-Pacific Annual Conference on 21–22 May at the Westin Hotel in Singapore, bringing together in-house counsel from across the region.
In partnership with Lexology, the two-day event takes place...
Delhi High Court has held that the onus to file a divisional application in patents lies solely on the applicant and must be filed before the parent application is granted. The court judgment came from the case of Yangtze...
Max Rockall, newly appointed head of Squire Patton Boggs’ Asia-Pacific energy disputes and liquefied natural gas (LNG) practice, is bracing for a sharp rise in demand for LNG-related services, particularly in China, Japan and South Korea.
As these nations rank...
In 2025, the Philippines took bold strides in its fight against counterfeiting and piracy. The National Committee on Intellectual Property Rights (NCIPR) led a sweeping campaign that underscored the government’s commitment to consumer safety and economic growth. The NCIPR...
Prolonged delays in patent approvals are impeding the progress of companies, hindering their ability to introduce innovative products to the market, and deterring foreign investment, writes Aditya Rangroo
PIn the past few years, the Indian Patent Office has been grappling...
South Korean law firm Shin & Kim has hired former vice-chairman at the Korea Exchange Hyojae Cho as a senior adviser to strengthen the firm’s capabilities in advising financial institutions on capital markets and regulatory compliance.
He will be part...
AIRPORTS ARE NOT usually considered the most exciting of places for regular travellers, but there is comfort in their sense of certainty. No matter how far from home, or how unfamiliar the local tongues and customs, one can expect an...
Fresh from taking the reins as Chooi & Company’s managing partner, Yeong Hui Yap is already preparing for the growth he foresees across several of the firm’s practice areas.
He attributed it to a multitude of factors, including recent legislative...
Australia’s Wotton Kearney has hired Leah Mooney as a partner in Brisbane to further strengthen its cyber, data and technology (CDT) practice.
Mooney joins from Willis Towers Watson, where she led the Pacific technology, cyber and privacy consulting practice. Prior...
Chinese private rocket company iSpace has raised RMB5.04 billion in a series D++ financing round, marking the largest single fundraising in China’s commercial launch vehicle sector.
Jingtian & Gongcheng counselled one of the joint lead investors, Cowin Capital, as well...
India Business Law Journal is now inviting nominations for the 2026 IBLJ Law Firm Awards & Regional Law Firm Awards, the results of which will be announced in April.
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Morrison Foerster (MoFo) and Paul Hastings advised Japanese forestry and housing company Sumitomo Forestry on its approximately JPY689 billion (USD4.5 billion) all-cash acquisition of US homebuilder and residential real estate company Tri Pointe Homes.
MoFo was led by Randy Laxer,...
Construction machinery manufacturer Zoomlion Heavy Industry issued RMB6 billion (USD869 million) in convertible bonds maturing in 2031, marking the first A-share and H-share dual-listed company to issue a specially authorised H-share convertible bond. It is also the largest RMB-denominated...
TT&A, Trilegal and Gibson Dunn & Crutcher advised parties on Blackstone’s USD1.2 billion investment in Neysa.
“The Blackstone-Neysa transaction is a landmark deal and a defining moment for India’s AI ecosystem,” said Gautam Saha, a joint managing partner at TT&A.
“We...
Contractual freedom is not absolute, and prohibited claims arising out of party autonomy should not be treated as incontestable, writes advocate Pareekshit Bishnoi
Party autonomy is a cardinal jewel of contractual law and is likewise seen as a glittering jewel...
The Supreme People’s Court and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) jointly issued the Minutes of the Symposium on the Effective Trial of Cases concerning the Bankruptcy Reorganisation of Listed Companies on 31 December 2024.
On 14 March 2025, the...
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has launched an investigation against InterGlobe Aviation, the company behind IndiGo Airlines, for alleged abuse of dominant position.
The CCI was deciding a complaint filed by an informant who claimed to have suffered financial...
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed to permit netting of funds for transactions done by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in the cash market. The proposal follows based on feedback received by the regulator that existing...
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) acted for Kwality Wall’s (India) (KWIL) on the ice-cream company’s debut on the BSE and the NSE following its demerger from Hindustan Unilever into KWIL under a scheme of arrangement.
Acting as the sole transaction counsel...
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM), Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), Hogan Lovells, Lee & Lee and JSA worked on the initial public offering of Aye Finance, comprising shares valued at about USD111.4 million, on the BSE and NSE.
SAM acted...
Multiple firms advised on KKR-Singtel consortium’s acquisition of an 82% stake in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) in a deal valued at USD5.1 billion.
JSA acted as Indian legal counsel to Singapore Telecommunications alongside a KKR-led consortium on...
Multiple firms advised on Nuveen’s board-recommended cash acquisition of Schroders, valued at GBP9.9 billion (USD13.46 billion).
JSA Advocates & Solicitors advised Nuveen on Indian law aspects. The team comprised lead partner Vikram Raghani, partner Pulkit Sukhramani, principal associate Farah Titina,...
Trilegal advised Mahindra Lifespace Developers, the real estate and infrastructure development arm of the Mahindra Group, on its proposed joint venture with Mitsui Fudosan Group for the development of Mahindra Blossom, a premium residential project in Whitefield, Bengaluru. The...
After 20 years on the sidelines, India’s banks are back in the takeover game. The RBI’s draft rules reopen acquisition finance, resetting who funds M&A, how deals are structured, and how much risk boards are willing to own. Indrajit...
Delhi High Court’s judgment, in Ferrero SpA & Ors v Abhimanyu Prakash & Ors, engages with various questions of law concerning the scope of trademark protection, the liability of upstream manufacturers, and the appropriateness of granting damages under summary...
Exclusive jurisdiction clauses (EJC) are forum selection provisions by which parties agree that disputes arising from their contract are litigated only before the courts of a specified place. In cross-border contracts, EJCs reduce uncertainty and the risk of parallel...
Garima Shahani has joined Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM) as a partner in its banking and finance practice in New Delhi.
Shahani brings more than eight years of experience in banking and finance and is qualified to practise law...
Overcoming setbacks has taught Priti Suri that struggles make you stronger. As she prepares to take over as IPBA president, she talks to IBLJ’s Manokamana about a lifetime of embracing challenges
France, circa 1993. She was going about her usual...
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM), Trilegal advised IFCI and the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) on USD1.1 billion fiscal support for Assam OSAT facility.
SAM advised IFCI and the ISM in connection with fiscal support of about USD1.1 billion for...
In a strategic shift from its traditionally cautious approach, India has concluded 13 free trade agreements including one with New Zealand, signed in December 2025 and due to be ratified in the first half of 2026. As part of...
As cyber fraud and digital impersonation spreads, India may have a solution to the anonymity that allows so many scammers to practise their deceptions unhindered.
In the recent case of Colgate Palmolive Company and Anr v NIXI and Anr, Delhi...
TT&A, Linklaters, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) and Clifford Chance advised on the inaugural US dollar bond issuance of USD600 million, 6.50% guaranteed senior secured notes due 2031 by ReNew Treasury IFSC.
The transaction marks the first US dollar-denominated bond issuance...
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM) and Khaitan & Co have advised on the sale of PVR INOX’s entire shareholding in Zea Maize to Marico.
SAM advised PVR INOX, Zea Maize and its founder, Chirag Gupta, on the sale of...
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has announced export incentives for shipments made through postal mode in electronic form, effective from 15 January 2026. The incentives have been extended as part of the duty drawback, remission...
A recent standoff between the Indian government and the tech industry was sparked by the Department of Telecommunications’ directions mandating pre-installation of the state-run Sanchar Saathi app on mobile phones. The move was intended to strengthen telecom cybersecurity, allowing...
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (act), as amended in 2025, introduced the concept of mineral exchanges. These are electronic trading platforms through which buyers and sellers transact and enter into contracts. Coal, a notified mineral...
India has emerged as a leading global hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and is among the most attractive destinations for multinationals (MNCs). As of FY2025, India hosted nearly 1,800 of these GCCs, contributing about USD68 billion to the...
DMD Advocates and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) are steering the Investment Fund Denmark on their USD100 million investment in Radiance Renewables, an India-focused commercial and industrial renewable energy platform backed by Eversource Capital.
DMD is representing the Investment Fund Denmark...
The four new labour codes that came into effect in November last year mark a significant shift in India’s labour law framework. These codes on wages, social security, industrial relations and occupational safety, health and working conditions subsume 29...
Seven firms advised global investment firm KKR and Asian communications technology group Singtel on the full SGD13.8 billion (USD10.9 billion) acquisition of Singapore’s ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC).
As part of the deal, which is one of the...
Dentons Rodyk has appointed John Goulios as a partner to strengthen its insurance practice in Singapore, Asia-Pacific and globally.
He joins from DLA Piper, where he served as the global co-chair of the insurance sector and previously led the firm’s...
The Hong Kong chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACCHK) hosted a seminar on the evolving regulatory landscape for listed companies and virtual assets, in collaboration with Stephenson Harwood at the firm’s Hong Kong office in Quarry Bay.
The...
Lead Intelligent, a Chinese supplier of lithium battery manufacturing systems, debuted on the HKEX on 11 February, raising HKD4.93 billion (USD630 million) and completing its dual listing in the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, following its 2015 debut on...
The government’s fiscal programme for the coming year will affect investors, residents and non-residents alike. With proposed changes affecting levies on dividends, income from mutual funds, share buybacks, sovereign gold bonds and futures and options, the government is decisively...
In the state of Karnataka, the E-Khata is a computerised property record kept by bodies such as the former BBMP and other municipal corporations and panchayaths. It contains details of ownership, surveys and tax liabilities. The Khata has now...
Grandway Law Offices has recruited partners Zhang Liu and Zhang Cheng, who have joined the firm’s Nanjing and Hangzhou offices, respectively, strengthening its securities and capital markets practice.
Prior to joining Grandway, Zhang Liu was a partner at C&T Partners,...
In Kannan Gopalakrishnan v Controller of Patents and Anr, a rejected applicant sought a high court order to overturn the dismissal of his claim by the respondent, the Controller of Patents, under section 3(a) of the Patents Act, 1970...
When it comes to mind over legal matters, Jasmine Chen, the legal director (China, India and Mongolia) of Weir Group and a certified national psychological counsellor (level II) in China, explains how psychology can improve the work and well-being...
The Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025 (bill) has been introduced to prevent hate speech and hate-motivated offences. It responds to genuine concerns about polarisation and violence caused by incendiary views expressed in public. However, the...
At the centre of the present debate over artificial intelligence (AI) lies concern about large language models (LLM) and their training data. Many legal questions arise, such as whether LLMs may use copyright data for training; whether that process...
The General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) has concluded its flagship internship and mentoring programme, Youth Unchained Through Knowledge & Transformative Internships (YUKTI), with a convocation ceremony held at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.
The closing ceremony...
Chip supplier Axera listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising HKD2.96 billion (USD378.7 million) and becoming the first Chinese edge AI chip company to go public. Kirkland & Ellis, CM Law Firm, Pillsbury, Clifford Chance and Commerce &...
Weil welcomed back private equity expert #Yu Peng# as a partner in its Hong Kong office, where he had previously practised for three years.
Yu brings more than two decades of experience, focusing on private equity and M&A. He has...
As China’s Belt and Road Initiative aligns more deeply with Brazil’s “reindustrialisation” strategy, China has maintained its position as Brazil’s largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years. With bilateral economic ties expanding, a growing number of Chinese enterprises are...
DLA Piper has strengthened its capital markets capabilities in Hong Kong and Chinese mainland with two major hires. Sherlyn Lau, formerly a partner at Sidley Austin, joined the firm’s Hong Kong office as the head of capital markets and...
Montage Technology, a leading provider of data processing and interconnect chips, listed on the HKEX on 9 February, raising HKD7.04 billion (USD901 million). The IPO marked the company’s completion of an A+H dual listing structure, following its 2019 debut...
In current unpredictable market conditions, India's recent budget promotes stability and growth, write Shruti Lohia and Anushka Agarwal of BMR Legal
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s 9th consecutive budget sends a clear message about India’s long-term growth priorities. It emphasises public capital...
Trademark disputes are often about whether the goods or services the marks relate to are sufficiently similar to create a real likelihood of consumer confusion. This occurs when users apply for protection of the same or similar mark in...
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards bind businesses at a corporate and operational level. The concept is now no longer a buzzword but a business imperative. ESG frameworks encourage companies to manage their environmental risks, foster social responsibility and...
A-share listed company Han’s CNC Technology debuted on the HKEX main board on 6 February, raising HKD4.83 billion (USD618 million), and becoming the first in the printed circuit board (PCB) equipment sector to achieve a dual listing in both...
A&O Shearman has strengthened its M&A practice in Australia with the appointment of Clayton James as a partner.
James, whose start date has yet to be confirmed, will be based in the Sydney office and joins at a time when...
Chinese short video social media giant Kuaishou Technology has issued its first offshore bonds, raising the equivalent of USD2 billion through a dual-currency offering on the HKEX. Simpson Thacher, Appleby, Haiwen & Partners, Linklaters and Fangda Partners provided legal...
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM) and Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) advised on a USD3 billion long-term LNG sale-and-purchase agreement between India’s Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) and Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Company.
“This agreement marks another significant milestone in India’s...
Business has always been about risk, the balance between success and a failure of the enterprise. However, the latest product of the fifth industrial revolution may either be the greatest boon to humanity ever known or the end of...
Amid swift growth of the digital economy, e-commerce now drives social and economic development. Handling information – collecting, storing, processing and transmitting it – is part of daily business operations, and data has steadily become a central asset in...
Large credit transactions or debt-funded leveraged buyout-style acquisitions, not previously common in India, are increasingly being used. Private credit deals are burgeoning, opening up another source of debt financing. The reduction by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) of...
Interim relief should pause further action in a case. It should not permit a direction, order or penalty to continue operating in the background. However, that has happened for years in India’s competition law. Even after an appellate tribunal...
Muyuan Foods, the world’s largest pig breeder, debuted on the HKEX main board on 6 February, raising HKD10.68 billion (USD1.36 billion), which marks the company’s successful transition to an A+H dual‑listing structure, following its SZSE IPO in 2014. Fangda...
London-headquartered international law firm Stephenson Harwood has formally struck a strategic co-operation agreement with PRC peer W&H Law Firm, covering business collaboration, sharing knowledge and talent development.
#Stephenson Harwood# CEO Eifion Morris told China Business Law Journal that the partnership...
Dong Ho Yoo, the new head of Jipyong Vietnam as of 1 February, has unveiled his plans to strengthen the firm’s existing services, focus on more specialised practice areas and solidify its local presence.
South Korean law firm Jipyong currently...
If AI was the buzzword of 2025, then the technification of sports could not be left behind. During its last season of the year, the Indian Premier League (IPL) moved beyond merely scoring centuries and taking wickets. From AI-driven...
Squire Patton Boggs has launched a dedicated Korea desk to be led by partner Sam Song. The new desk will support the firm’s Korean clients on international matters and assist multinational companies with interests in the South Korean market.
Song...
Delhi High Court rules that freezing bank accounts implicated in an investigation but not at the centre of an alleged fraud violated holders’ rights and unreasonable actions would result in multiple customer grievances against banks and non-banking financial companies.
In...
A Delhi High Court judgment in Shenzhen Shandong Nuclear Power Construction Company Limited v Vedanta Limited (2026) has clarified when the accrual of interest would cease on compensation amounts awarded in arbitration cases.
In this case, the question arose of...
Linklaters has appointed capital markets partner William Liu as the chair of Asia, tasking him with advancing the firm’s strategy in this region.
Liu, with 26 years of legal experience, focuses on capital markets and advises government agencies, renowned corporates...
Health drinks producer Eastroc Beverage has debuted on the HKEX, raising HKD10.1 billion (USD12.9 billion), which marks the company’s successful completion of an “A+H” dual listing and comes five years after its SSE IPO in 2021. Herbert Smith Freehills...
Firms have assisted parties involved in learning solutions provider MPS North America’s 100% acquisition of US-based Unbound Medicine in a deal valued at USD16.5 million.
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted as principal counsel to MPS, a public company listed on the...
The recently rolled out DPDP reforms combine with insurance regulations to raise compliance responsibilities and alter how the industry does business in many ways, write Shatakshi Komal and Suvrat Bahuguna
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and the Digital...
The Supreme Court of India has observed in two recent cases that factors such as scale of operations – including turnover, production volume and revenue generation – are powerful factors when determining the environmental compensation a liable company must...
Sumitomo’s rose-scented tyres have earned a definitive space in Indian trademark history with the Trade Marks Registry’s acceptance of the country’s first “smell” mark. But this evolution in unconventional trademark protection also carries a malodourous whiff of domestic limitations...
Jones Day has appointed John Cooper, Annie Leeks and Niv Tadmore as partners in charge of its Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne offices, respectively.
“They will continue to drive, in particular, the growth of our disputes practices, especially involving construction, energy,...
Latin American e-commerce giant Mercado Libre, often dubbed the “eBay of South America”, has appointed Mah Soon Sin as its China head of legal and government relationship to support the company’s expansion in the country.
Mah is qualified to practise...
Zhong Lun Law Firm has recruited Tony Chow as a partner at its Hong Kong office, further reinforcing its capabilities in dispute resolution in the city.
Before joining Zhong Lun, Chow led the contentious insolvency practice at Freshfields’ Hong Kong...
Dentons and Thailand’s Pisut & Partners have banded together to launch Dentons Pisut, extending their presence in the Asean region.
“Over recent years, our clients have increasingly required cross-border legal support, particularly in transactions, regulatory matters and disputes involving multiple...
The shareholder derivative action serves as a safeguard for corporate and minority shareholder interests when internal governance breaks down, allowing shareholders to sue on the company’s behalf. Yet, in practice, the system remains contested.
Debates persist over the permissible scope...
