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2024: Spheres of influence

With China slowing, India and the Middle East factor heavily in legal experts’ predictions of key trends that will shape 2024. George W. Russell reports While geopolitical tensions continue to make global headlines – the...
Smita Rajmohan on implementing AI systems

First time? Don’t pAnIc!

Smita Rajmohan, senior product counsel and co-head of the AI Practice Group at software company Autodesk, offers expert advice to in-house counsel on how their companies can implement AI systems Companies worldwide are embracing new...

Asia Business Law Journal – January/February 2024

Volume 8, Issue 4 Subscribe now to read Asia Business Law Journal in full and unlock our full archive and a vast resource of legal intelligence. Highlights: Under attack: Safeguarding the company against cyber threats is...
Larson Maddox

Global Hedge Fund Compliance Officer

Role Global Hedge Fund Compliance Officer Location Singapore Job Description A reputable and established hedge fund is looking to hire a Compliance Officer for its Singapore base. You will be given the opportunity to support the business on all...

Kaizen Law

ESTABLISHED IN 2022 Total number of professionals: 10 (1 partner) Principal office: New Delhi NCR Key practice areas Corporate & commercial; corporate governance; data protection; joint ventures; labour & employment; mergers & acquisitions; policy & regulatory; private equity,...
Gavin Guo

Gavin Guo > Merits & Tree Law Offices > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Gavin Guo Partner Merits & Tree Law Offices Beijing Tel: +86 10 5650 0966 Email: xiaoxing.guo@meritsandtree.com Practice areas Healthcare & life sciences; Private equity, venture capital & funds; M&A; Cross-border investment Introduction Gavin Guo has provided legal services in...
Feng Cheng

Feng Cheng > JunHe > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Feng Cheng Partner JunHe Shanghai Tel: +86 21 2208 6356 Email: fengch@junhe.com Practice areas Banking & finance; Capital markets; Private equity, venture capital & funds; Securitisation & structured finance Introduction Feng Cheng joined JunHe in 2007 and is a...
Du Yao

Du Yao > Jingtian & Gongcheng > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Du Yao Partner Jingtian & Gongcheng Beijing Tel: +86 10 5809 1201 Email: du.yao@jingtian.com Practice areas Antitrust & competition; Inbound investment; Investment & financing; M&A Introduction Du Yao graduated from China University of Political Science and Law with a...
Lyon Dong

Lyon Dong > Grandall Law Firm > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Lyon Dong Partner Grandall Law Firm Shanghai Tel: +86 21 5234 1668 8122 Email: lyon.dong@grandall.com.cn Practice areas Capital markets; Cross-border investment; M&A; Private equity, venture capital & funds Introduction Lyon Dong is a seasoned legal professional and equity partner...
Stephen Dong

Stephen Dong > Han Kun Law Offices > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Stephen Dong Partner Han Kun Law Offices Shanghai Tel: +86 21 6080 0202 Email: shiwen.dong@hankunlaw.com Practice areas Foreign direct investment; Infrastructure; M&A; Real estate Introduction Prior to joining Han Kun Law Offices, Stephen Dong was a partner at another...
securing patient information

Health provider obligations in securing patient information

By Mathew Chacko, Aadya Misra and Shambhavi Mishra, Spice Route Legal
This, the second in a two-part series on health data protection law, examines the impact of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), on healthcare organisations. The DPDPA was enacted in 2023 but is...

China Business Law Journal – February 2024

Volume 15, Issue 2 Subscribe now to read China Business Law Journal in full and unlock our full archive and a vast resource of legal intelligence. Highlights: Peer power: GCs share game plans for year ahead ...

India Business Law Journal – March 2024

Volume 17, Issue 8 Subscribe now to read India Business Law Journal in full and unlock our full archive and a vast resource of legal intelligence. Highlights: Pause: Government halts Google Play’s delisting of Indian apps ...
National Infrastructure and Investment Fund India

NIIF the stealth hero of infrastructure investment

By Rohit Jain and Nitish Mawkin, Singhania & Co
The National Infrastructure and Investment Fund (NIIF) was established in 2015 as a trust, registering as a category-II alternative investment fund (AIF) under regulation 2(b) of the SEBI (AIF) Regulations, 2012. Consisting of four...

Crystal Zhang > Tian Yuan Law Firm > Beijing/Hong Kong > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (International) Crystal Zhang Partner Tian Yuan Law Firm Beijing/Hong Kong Tel: +L12 852 3500 8628 Email: crystal.zhang@tylaw.hk Practice areas Capital markets; Compliance; Private equity, venture capital & funds Introduction Crystal Zhang Qian is a partner at Tian Yuan Law Firm. Prior...

Paul Wang > Haldanes > Hong Kong > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (International) Paul Wang Partner Haldanes Hong Kong Tel: +852 2230 2823 Email: paul.wang@haldanes.com Practice areas Anti-corruption & anti-bribery; Criminal defence of economic crimes; Defence; White-collar crime Introduction Paul Wang is a criminal litigator focusing on white-collar crime, securities and regulatory matters. A...

Lily Liang > DeHeng Law Offices > Hong Kong > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Lily Liang Partner DeHeng Law Offices Hong Kong Tel: +852 3916 3398 Email: lilyliang@dehenglaw.com.hk Practice areas Capital markets; Investment & financing; Private equity, venture capital & funds Introduction Lily Liang serves as a partner and head of the Debt...

Stephanie Chan > Sidley Austin > Hong Kong > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (International) Stephanie Chan Partner Sidley Austin Hong Kong Tel: +852 2509 7678 Email: stephanie.chan@sidley.com Practice areas Compliance; Dispute resolution; White-collar crime; Contentious regulatory investigations Introduction Stephanie Chan’s practice focuses on commercial litigation, contentious regulatory matters and international arbitration. She has extensive...
Zuo Yuru

Zuo Yuru > Zhong Lun Law Firm > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Zuo Yuru Equity Partner Zhong Lun Law Firm Beijing Tel: +86 10 5087 2996/+86 138 1030 4246 Email: zuoyuru@zhonglun.com Practice areas Healthcare & life sciences; Dispute Resolution; Compliance Introduction In the field of medical law, Zuo has provided dozens...
Vincent Zhuang

Vincent Zhuang > Global Law Office > Shenzhen > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Vincent Zhuang Partner Global Law Office Shenzhen Tel: +86 755 8388 5979 Email: zhuanghaojia@glo.com.cn Practice areas Capital markets; Environment, social and corporate governance; Investment & financing Introduction Vincent Zhuang is a partner at Global Law Office in Shenzhen. Zhuang...
Zhu Wangying

Zhu Wangying > Jingtian & Gongcheng > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Zhu Wangying Partner Jingtian & Gongcheng Beijing Tel: +86 10 5809 1121 Email: zhu.wangying@jingtian.com Practice areas Capital markets; Investment & financing; Private equity, venture capital & funds; Technology, media and telecommunications Introduction Zhu Wangying graduated from Beijing Normal University...
Zhou Zhehao

Zhou Zhehao > Zhong Lun Law Firm > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Zhou Zhehao Partner Zhong Lun Law Firm Shanghai Tel: +86 21 6061 3580 Email: zhouzhehao@zhonglun.com Practice areas Foreign direct investment; Land development and infrastructure construction; M&A; Real estate Introduction Zhou Zhehao has more than 13 years’ working experience at...
Zheng Ziwei

Zheng Ziwei > JunHe > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Zheng Ziwei Partner JunHe Shanghai Tel: +86 135 2445 7511 Email: zhengzw@junhe.com Practice areas Capital market; Corporate and M&A; PE/VC investment Introduction Ziwei Zheng is a partner at JunHe Law Offices and is based in the Shanghai office. Zheng...
Zhao Feng

Zhao Feng > Jingtian & Gongcheng > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Zhao Feng Partner Jingtian & Gongcheng Beijing Tel: +86 10 5809 1595/+86 188 1083 9068 Email: zhao.feng@jingtian.com Practice areas Commercial litigation; Compliance; Dispute resolution; White-collar crime Introduction Zhao Feng specialises in security compliance and litigation, securities-related criminal defence, and...
Zhang Yun

Zhang Yun > Merits & Tree Law Offices > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Zhang Yun Partner Merits & Tree Law Offices Beijing Tel: +86 10 5650 0993 Email: yun.zhang@meritsandtree.com Practice areas Private equity, venture capital & funds Introduction Zhang Yun is a partner at Merits & Tree Law Offices. Before joining Merits...
Leo Zhang

Leo Zhang > FenXun Partners > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Leo Zhang Senior Counsel FenXun Partners Beijing Tel: +86 10 5649 6082 Email: leo.zhang@bakermckenziefenxun.com Practice areas Cross-border M&A; Foreign direct investment; Private equity; EMI Introduction Leo Zhang started his law career at Baker McKenzie’s Beijing and Shanghai offices and...
Julia Zhang

Julia Zhang > Haiwen & Partners > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Julia Zhang Partner Haiwen & Partners Beijing Tel: +86 138 1171 6480 Email: zhangkainan@haiwen-law.com Practice areas Banking & finance; Cross-border investment; Foreign direct investment; Private equity, venture capital & funds Introduction Julia Zhang is a partner based in Haiwen...
Zhang Han

Zhang Han > Jingtian & Gongcheng > Shenzhen > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Zhang Han Partner Jingtian & Gongcheng Shenzhen Tel: +86 183 1901 9147 Email: zhang.han@jingtian.com Practice areas Capital Markets; Investments and M&A; Major asset restructuring; Private equity and venture capital Introduction Zhang Han is a partner at Jingtian & Gongcheng...
Zhang Haomiao

Zhang Haomiao > King & Wood Mallesons > Guangzhou/Shenzhen > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Zhang Haomiao Partner King & Wood Mallesons Guangzhou/Shenzhen Tel: +86 20 3819 1116 Email: zhanghaomiao@cn.kwm.com Practice areas Antitrust & competition; Commercial litigation; Intellectual property; Technology, media and telecommunications Introduction Zhang Haomiao obtained his JD degree (US Law) and Master’s...
Zhai Xueming

Zhai Xueming > Dowway & Partners > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Zhai Xueming Senior Partner Dowway & Partners Beijing Tel: +86 010 6514 2061 / +86 0755 8670 2172 Email: zhaixueming@dowway.com.cn Practice areas Arbitration & ADR; Construction engineering; Entertainment & sports; Real estate Introduction Zhai Xueming is a senior partner,...
Yang Yanan

Yang Yanan > Wincon Law Firm > Qingdao > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Yang Yanan Partner Wincon Law Firm Qingdao Tel: +86 532 8077 2086 Email: yangyanan@wincon.cn Practice areas Compliance; Corporate & commercial; Dispute resolution; Government & public policy Introduction Before joining Wincon Law Firm, Lawyer Yang Yanan worked in legal affairs...
Omar Yang

Omar Yang > East & Concord Partners > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Omar Yang Partner East & Concord Partners Beijing Tel: +86 10 6510 7068 Email: yangyingzhi@east-concord.com Practice areas Arbitration & ADR; Commercial litigation; Dispute resolution; Litigation Introduction Omar Yang has represented clients in relation to many civil and commercial litigation...

Leigh Yang > Han Kun Law Offices > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Leigh Yang Partner Han Kun Law Offices Shanghai Tel: +86 21 6080 0360 Email: li.yang@hankunlaw.com Practice areas Capital markets; Cross-border investment; Foreign direct investment; Private equity, venture capital & funds Introduction Leigh (Li) Yang is a partner with Han...
Johnny-Xu

Johnny Xu > Commerce & Finance Law Offices > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Johnny Xu Partner Commerce & Finance Law Offices Shanghai Tel: +86 21 6019 5746 Email: xuyuanguan@tongshang.com Practice areas Labour & employment Introduction Yuan Guan (Johnny) Xu is a partner at Commerce & Finance Law Offices. Xu has been focusing...
Allen Yang

Allen Yang > SGLA Law Firm > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Allen Yang Partner SGLA Law Firm Shanghai Tel: +86 21 6836 1233 Email: allen.yang@sgla.com Practice areas Anti-corruption & anti-bribery; Data protection; Environment, social and corporate governance; White-collar crime Introduction Allen Yang is a partner at SGLA Law Firm. He...
Yang Jianyuan

Yang Jianyuan > Haiwen & Partners > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Yang Jianyuan Partner Haiwen & Partners Beijing Tel: +86 10 8564 0766 Email: yangjianyuan@haiwen-law.com Practice areas Anti-corruption & anti-bribery; Compliance; Data protection Introduction Yang Jianyuan is an expert in dealing with complex compliance issues involving domestic and cross-jurisdictional matters,...
Wu Lintao

Wu Lintao > Zhong Lun Law Firm > Chongqing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Wu Lintao Partner Zhong Lun Law Firm Chongqing Tel: +86 23 8892 5880 Email: wulintao@zhonglun.com Practice areas Capital markets; M&A; Private equity, venture capital & funds; Securitisation & structured finance Introduction Wu Lintao has more than 12 years of...
Greatest gift to humankind or its biggest threat

Greatest gift to humankind or its biggest threat

By Mathew Chacko, Aadya Misra, Ada Shaharbanu and Ritika Acharya, Spice Route Legal
The exponential rise of the use and economic potential of artificial intelligence has made it a subject of front-rank legal importance. In a world driven by information and a growing awareness among consumers that...
Wu Yang

Wu Yang > Merits & Tree Law Offices > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Wu Yang Partner Merits & Tree Law Offices Beijing Tel: +86 10 5650 0916 Email: yang.wu@meritsandtree.com Practice areas Banking & finance; Project finance; Securitisation & structured finance; Trust & fund Introduction Wu Yang’s main practice area is banking...
Angus Xie

Angus Xie > Han Kun Law Offices > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Angus Xie Partner Han Kun Law Offices Beijing Tel: +86 10 8524 5866 Email: angus.xie@hankunlaw.com Practice areas Antitrust and competition law; Compliance and investigations; Data protection Introduction Angus Xie is a partner at the corporate and compliance department of...
Xu Guangzhe

Xu Guangzhe > Chance Bridge Partners > Beijing/Haikou > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Xu Guangzhe Partner Chance Bridge Partners Beijing/Haikou Tel: +86 10 8541 9677 Email: guangzhe.xu@chancebridge.com Practice areas Capital Market; M&A; Private Equity; Venture capital and mutual funds Introduction Xu Guangzhe joined Chance Bridge Law Firm in 2014. Currently, Xu is...

Wang Xiaodong > Shihui Partners > Beijing/Shenzhen > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Wang Xiaodong Partner Shihui Partners Beijing/Shenzhen Tel: +86 10 8514 7500/+86 755 2665 0302 Email: wangxd@shihuilaw.com Practice areas Private equity & venture capital; M&A; Retructuring; Domestic & overseas listing Introduction Wang Xiaodong is an attorney with a strong capability...
Wan Jia

Wan Jia > AnJie Broad > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Wan Jia Partner AnJie Broad Beijing Tel: +86 10 8567 5930 / +86 186 0134 3832 Email: wanjia@anjielaw.com Practice areas Commercial litigation; Dispute resolution; Insurance & reinsurance; International arbitration Introduction As a qualified lawyer in both China and the...
Wang Haohan

Wang Haohan > DeHeng Law Offices > Wuxi > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Wang Haohan Equity Partner DeHeng Law Offices Wuxi Tel: +86 510 8521 5998 Email: wanghaohan@dehenglaw.com Practice areas Banking & finance Introduction Wang Haohan is employed at the Wuxi office of Deheng Law Offices, where he specialises in civil and...
Tian-Shaoqing

Tian Shaoqing > Lantai Partners > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Tian Shaoqing Head of Infrastructure, Senior Partner Lantai Partners Beijing Tel: +86 10 5228 7795/+86 151 2000 8330 Email: tianshaoqing@lantai.cn Practice areas Dispute resolution; Investment & financing; Land development and infrastructure construction; Real estate Introduction Tian Shaoqing is the...
Tan Xiao

Tan Xiao > Dacheng Law Offices > Chongqing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Tan Xiao Senior Partner Dacheng Law Offices Chongqing Tel: +86 183 7590 2322 Email: xiao.tan@dentons.cn Practice areas Corporate compliance; Capital markets & funds; Corporate M&A; Asset restructuring Introduction Tan Xiao is a senior partner at Dacheng Law Offices, and...
Nick Shu

Nick Shu > Han Kun Law Offices > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Nick Shu Partner Han Kun Law Offices Shanghai Tel: +86 21 6080 0555 Email: nick.shu@hankunlaw.com Practice areas Domestic & overseas capital markets; M&A; Private equity & venture capital; Technology, media, and telecommunications Introduction Nick Shu joined Han Kun Law...
Sheng Zhengjun

Sheng Zhengjun > Sloma & Co > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Sheng Zhengjun Senior Partner Sloma & Co Shanghai Tel: +86 21 6321 5285 Email: zjsheng@sloma.com.cn Practice areas Commercial litigation; Dispute resolution; Maritime & shipping; International Sanction Introduction Sheng Zhengjun is a senior partner at Sloma & Co, specialising in...
Shen Cheng

Shen Cheng > AllBright Law Offices > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Shen Cheng Senior Partner AllBright Law Offices Shanghai Tel: +86 189 3008 5588 Email: shench@allbrightlaw.com Practice areas Capital markets; Investment & financing; M&A; Technology, media and telecommunications Introduction Shen Cheng is a senior partner at AllBright Law Offices, mainly...
Peng Chengwei

Peng Chengwei > AllBright Law Offices > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Peng Chengwei Partner AllBright Law Offices Shanghai Tel: +86 21 6263 8280 Email: chengwei.peng@allbrightlaw.com Practice areas Capital markets; M&A; Private equity, venture capital & funds; Trust & fund Introduction Peng Chengwei is a partner at AllBright Law Offices, with...
Ember-Pang

Ember Pang > AllBright Law Offices > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Ember Pang Senior Partner AllBright Law Offices Shanghai Tel: +86 21 2051 1190 Email: emberpang@allbrightlaw.com Practice areas Capital markets; Investment & financing; M&A; Private equity, venture capital & funds Introduction Ember Pang, a senior partner at Allbright Law Offices,...
Alvin Liu

Alvin Liu > King & Win Law Firm > Shenzhen > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Alvin Liu partner King & Win Law Firm Shenzhen Tel: +86 755 8302 9020/+86 133 3290 5513 Email: liurongzong@kwlaw.cn Practice areas Arbitration & ADR; Commercial litigation; Corporate & commercial; Dispute resolution Introduction Alvin Liu Rongzong graduated from The Chinese...
Meng Yetian

Meng Yetian > Hui Zhong Law Firm > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Meng Yetian Partner Hui Zhong Law Firm Beijing Tel: +86 10 5639 9688 Email: mengyetian@huizhonglaw.com Practice areas Banking & finance; Commercial litigation; Dispute resolution; Insurance & reinsurance Introduction Meng Yetian is an equity partner at Hui Zhong Law Firm....
Liu Yuxiang

Liu Yuxiang > Haiwen & Partners > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Liu Yuxiang Partner Haiwen & Partners Beijing Tel: +86 138 1158 7573 Email: liuyuxiang@haiwen-law.com Practice areas Employment & labour; Anti-corruption & compliance Introduction Liu Yuxiang is a partner at Haiwen & Partners. He has gained extensive experience in the...
Liu Xiaoli

Liu Xiaoli > Zhong Lun Law Firm > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Liu Xiaoli Partner Zhong Lun Law Firm Beijing Tel: +86 10 5957 2153 Email: liuxiaoli@zhonglun.com Practice areas Banking & finance; Investment & financing; Securitisation & structured finance; Trust & fund Introduction Liu Xiaoli is a partner at the private...
Lian Chunhui

Lian Chunhui > Kangda Law Firm > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Lian Chunhui Partner Kangda Law Firm Shanghai Tel: +86 21 6390 1100 Email: lianchunhui@kangdash.com.cn Practice areas Civil and commercial dispute resolution; Corporate legal affair Introduction Lian Chunhui is the managing partner of Kangda Law Firm’s Shanghai office. She obtained...
Li Zhiheng

Li Zhiheng > Kangda Law Firm > Chengdu > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Li Zhiheng Partner Kangda Law Firm Chengdu Tel: +86 185 0821 6777 Email: zhiheng.li@kangdalawyers.com Practice areas Commercial litigation; Corporate & commercial; Investment & financing; Restructuring & reorganisation Introduction Li Zhiheng is a partner at Kangda Law Firm’s Chengdu office....
Fair use doctrine in generative AI

Applying fair use doctrine to generative AI

By Ernest Luigi A Manzanares, Federis & Associates Law Offices
In a meeting with technology investors in San Francisco, California, late last year, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr vowed the readiness of the Philippines to embrace AI, and invited technology companies to become partners...
India Artificial Intelligence

Balancing innovation and regulation as AI spreads

By Essenese Obhan and Charul Yadav, Obhan & Associates
Whether artificial intelligence (AI) is considered a disruptor or an accelerator, it is here to stay. After decades of being confined to laboratory-based research, AI has become mainstream and governments are becoming interested. India...
RBI financial climate risk

A new climate for regulating financial risk

By Sawant Singh and Aditya Bhargava, Phoenix Legal
In its February 2024 statement on developmental and regulatory policies, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) explicitly recognised that “climate change can translate into climate-related financial risks” for regulated entities (RE) “which can have...

Applying for a VASP licence in BVI

By Gary Smith and Frost Wu, Loeb Smith Attorneys
The Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, 2022 (VASP Act), creates a legal framework for registration and supervision of Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPs) – such as virtual asset exchanges, marketplaces and brokerages, and perpetual...

China Capital Market 2023

COMPREHENSIVE IMPLEMENTATION of the across-the-board, registration-based listing mechanism is overarching reform with far-reaching implications, leaving an indelible imprint on the development of China’s capital markets. The success of the universal registration-based system relies on the...
Real estate companies' decarbonisation efforts

Real estate prosperity only through radical decarbonisation

By Ashoo Gupta, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
There is an urgent, crucial need for a more efficient approach to reducing carbon emissions in buildings. This approach has the potential to drive real estate portfolios towards achieving net-zero emissions while generating positive...
Zhang Yuanyuan

Zhang Yuanyuan > Joint-Win Partners > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Zhang Yuanyuan Partner Joint-Win Partners Shanghai Tel: +86 138 1637 0275 Email: zhangyuanyuan@joint-win.com Practice areas Bankruptcy & insolvency; Commercial litigation; Corporate & commercial; Dispute resolution Introduction Zhang Yuanyuan, a partner at Joint-Win Partners, has abundant practice experience in law...
Ethan Zhang

Ethan Zhang > Joint-Win Partners > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Ethan Zhang Senior Partner Joint-Win Partners Shanghai Tel: 86 21 60742766 Email: zhangyichen@joint-win.com Practice areas Antitrust & competition; Commercial litigation; Corporate & commercial; Healthcare & life sciences Introduction Ethan Zhang Yichen mainly deals with commercial disputes including company equity...
Tian Tian

Tian Tian > Joint-Win Partners > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Tian Tian Partner Joint-Win Partners Shanghai Tel: 86 21 60742766 Email: tiantian@joint-win.com Practice areas Civil and commercial litigation; Criminal defence; Labour arbitration Introduction Tian Tian has practised PRC law for more than 10 years. She joined Joint-Win Partners as...
Shane Li

Shane Li > Joint-Win Partners > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Shane Li Partner, Director of Compliance Business Centre Joint-Win Partners Shanghai Tel: 86 21 60742766 Email: lixiang@joint-win.com Practice areas Commercial Dispute Resolution, Corporate Compliance, Cross-Border M&A Introduction Shane Li graduated from Northwestern University of Politics and Law with a...

Chen Lei > Merits & Tree Law Offices > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Chen Lei Partner Merits & Tree Law Offices Beijing Tel: +86 10 5921 0973 Email: lei.chen@meritsandtree.com Practice areas Labour & employment Introduction Chen Lei is the lead partner of the labour law practice at Merits & Tree Law Offices,...
Angela-Chen

Angela Chen > King & Wood Mallesons > Guangzhou > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Angela Chen Partner King & Wood Mallesons Guangzhou/Shenzhen Tel: +86 20 3256 8537 Email: chenqiansi@cn.kwm.com Practice areas Capital markets; Investment & financing; M&A; Private equity, venture capital & funds Introduction Angela Chen specialises and has extensive experience in domestic...
Christine Chang

Christine Chang > Dacheng Law Offices > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Christine Chang Partner Dacheng Law Offices Beijing Tel: +86 152 0167 1700 Email: qing.chang@dentons.cn Practice areas Energy & natural resources; Investment & financing; Real estate; Restructuring & reorganisation Introduction Christine Chang has been in the legal profession for more...
Cao Ying

Cao Ying > Global Law Office > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Cao Ying Partner Global Law Office Beijing Tel: +86 189 0515 0427 Email: caoying@glo.com.cn Practice areas Regulatory compliance; Anti-corruption & bribery; Dispute resolution Introduction Cao Ying is a partner at Global Law Office in Beijing. Before joining Global, she...
Cai Yiwen

Cai Yiwen > Sundial Law Firm > Shenzhen > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Cai Yiwen Partner Sundial Law Firm Shenzhen Tel: +86 755 8826 5288 Email: caiyiwen@sundiallawfirm.com Practice areas Civil and commercial (administrative) dispute resolution; Private equity & asset management; Corporate securities Introduction Cai Yiwen holds a Bachelor of Laws from Jilin...
Bao Han

Bao Han > Haiwen & Partners > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Bao Han International Partner Haiwen & Partners Shanghai Tel: +86 21 6043 5070 Email: baohan@haiwen-law.com Practice areas Private wealth Introduction Bao Han heads the private wealth practice of Haiwen & Partners. She advises PRC and overseas clients on succession...
Bai Xiao

Bai Xiao > Zhong Wen Law Firm > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Bai Xiao Partner Zhong Wen Law Firm Beijing Tel: +86 10 5178 3535 Email: xiao.bai@zwlawyer.com Practice areas Arbitration & ADR; Commercial litigation; Corporate & commercial; Cross-border investment Introduction Bai Xiao has a comprehensive educational background with a bachelor’s degree...
Deng Xiaoming

Deng Xiaoming > Han Kun Law Offices > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Deng Xiaoming Partner Han Kun Law Offices Beijing Tel: +86 10 8524 5860 Email: xm.deng@hankunlaw.com Practice areas Banking & finance; Capital markets; Compliance; Dispute resolution Introduction Deng Xiaoming specialises in business dispute resolution, representing mainly securities firms, commercial banks and...
He Dongmin

He Dongmin > Jincheng Tongda & Neal > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) He Dongmin Partner Jincheng Tongda & Neal Beijing Tel: +86 10 5706 8369 Email: hedongmin@jtn.com Practice areas Dispute resolution; Cross-board dispute resolution; Corporate governance & compliance; Sports Law Introduction He Dongmin, a partner at Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal...
Grace Guo

Grace Guo > Hiways Law Firm > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Grace Guo Senior Partner Hiways Law Firm Shanghai Tel: +86 181 1638 6029 Email: guojie@hiwayslaw.com Practice areas Dispute resolution; Intellectual property Introduction Grace Guo Jie is a senior partner at Hiways Law Firm in Shanghai. She obtained a bachelor’s...
Lai Yulong

Lai Yulong > Shihui Partners > Shenzhen/Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Lai Yulong Partner Shihui Partners Shenzhen/Beijing Tel: +86 755 26650302/+86 10 85147500 Email: laiyl@shihuilaw.com Practice areas Arbitration & ADR; Bankruptcy & insolvency; Commercial litigation; Dispute resolution Introduction Lai Yulong specialises in commercial dispute resolution and has frequently represented clients...
Li Haibo

Li Haibo > Landing Law Offices > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Li Haibo Senior Partner Landing Law Offices Shanghai Tel: +86 139 1699 5025 Email: lhb@landinglawyer.com Practice areas Financial disputes; Civil and commercial dispute resolution; Asset management; Family affairs and wealth succession Introduction Li Haibo mainly focuses on providing litigation...
Kevin-Li

Kevin Li > Merits & Tree Law Offices > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Kevin Li Partner Merits & Tree Law Offices Beijing Tel: +86 10 5650 0957 Email: kailun.li@meritsandtree.com Practice areas Data protection; E-commerce; Family law and private wealth management; Securitisation & structured finance Introduction Kevin Li is a partner at Merits...
Lawrence Li

Lawrence Li > Joint-Win Partners > Shanghai > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Lawrence Li Partner Joint-Win Partners Shanghai Tel: 86 21 60742766 Email: liweijie@joint-win.com Practice areas Government & public policy; Real estate; Succession planning (family office); Urban renewal Introduction Lawrence Li Weijie graduated from East China University of Political Science and...
Culinary intellectual property in India

Fine words butter no parsnips, nor apparently chicken

By Manisha Singh and Tushitta Murali, LexOrbis
On 16 January 2024, a hearing in the case of Rupa Gujral and Ors v Daryaganj Hospitality Private Limited and Ors saw the opening salvos in what could either be a lengthy campaign over...
Market coupling sparks efficiency debate

Market coupling sparks debate on efficiency and dominance

By Abhishek Tripathi and Rahul Bangia, Sarthak Advocates
Market coupling in power exchanges is expected to be the most significant move in the power sector seen recently. When the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) introduced the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Power Market)...
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The A-List 2023-24: Rising Stars

Following an extensive survey of market opinion and independent editorial research, China Business Law Journal announces China’s future legal leaders.  Access the Rising Stars full list As China’s heavily battered economy gradually recovers, challenges like corporate...
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Extended deadlines, waived fees for LLP forms

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) announced a significant relief for limited liability partnerships (LLPs) by extending the deadline and waiving additional fees for the filing of two crucial forms under the Limited Liability...

Employee transfer needs trust on both sides

By Anirudh Mukherjee and Pankaj Anil Arora, Kochhar & Co., Advocates & Legal Consultants
Recently, a number of Indian companies have faced questions regarding the validity of transfers they have required of their employees. With several incidents of employees resisting such transfers coming to light, it is essential...
IBBI's insolvency resolution rules amendments

IBBI amends insolvency resolution rules

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) enacted amendments to the Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons (CIRP) Regulations, 2016. The changes are outlined in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution...
Rule changes boosting infrastructure funding

Rule changes proposed to boost infrastructure funding

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has put out a proposal to amend regulations governing alternative investment funds (AIFs) to facilitate infrastructure financing. According to the SEBI, the proposed changes aim to allow...

Challenges in reducing subscribed registered capital

By Zhao Xun and Guo Kaihang, Grandway Law Offices
The new Company Law has enhanced the system of registered capital subscription and registration, stipulating that limited liability companies must fully pay up their registered capital within five years from their establishment, while joint-stock...

Loss of electricity generation claims in new energy projects

By Wang Yong, DOCVIT Law Firm
With the increasing investment in and construction of new energy projects such as wind electricity and photovoltaics against the backdrop of the “dual carbon” initiative, legal compliance issues and disputes related to these projects...
Compliance strategy

How consumer, retail companies can capture compliance and profits

By Quan Kaiming and Yuan Wei, AllBright Law Offices
Premier Li Qiang told a State Council executive meeting on 19 May 2023 that to deliver tangible benefits from the push to build a national unified market it was important to enhance ideological unity...
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The right to company name under new Company Law

By Wang Kun and Ding Tianmiao, Blossom & Credit Law Firm
A company’s name reflects its image, reputation and value. Through the name of the company, people can infer the quality of the company’s products and management level. But the current Company Law has no...
Firms get direct listing on GIFT IFSC

Firms get direct listing on GIFT IFSC exchanges

The government has granted permission for public companies to directly list their securities on international exchanges within the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City International Financial Services Centre (GIFT IFSC). The decision follows an announcement made by...

India Business Law Journal – February 2024

Volume 17, Issue 7 If you are a subscriber, please sign in below. Highlights: Punching the clock: A fierce national debate is raging about long working hours, with the legal community heavily invested Dissecting the interim...
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Head of Data Privacy – 17113/VTA

Role Head of Data Privacy - 17113/VTA Location Singapore Job Description Our client, a Fortune Global 500 corporation, is seeking a Head of Data Privacy based in Singapore. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for managing data...
RBI's new credit card rules

RBI issues new credit card rules

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced amendments to the Master Direction – Credit Card and Debit Card – Issuance and Conduct Directions, 2022. This move was made under section 35A of the Banking Regulation...
Loan Facilitation Impact

Negatives of borrowers charged by loan facilitators

By Guang Zhenming, Joint-Win Partners
A case involves company G, which is a financial institution, and company F, a loan-facilitating institution, with Xia and Liu as the borrowers. On 5 January 2017, borrowers Xia and Liu signed a loan...
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Assets seized in Bhushan Steel fraud probe

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached immovable assets valued at INR3.6 billion (USD44.2 million) across New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Odisha in a money-laundering investigation related to an alleged bank loan fraud involving Bhushan Steel...
Paytm Bank's cease operations order

Paytm Payments Bank ordered to cease operations

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directed Paytm Payments Bank (PPB) to halt most of its operations by 15 March 2024, following persistent non-compliance and material supervisory concerns. This action was carried out under...

Insights from judicial interpretation of labour disputes (Part II)

By Shaw Zhao and He Yanling, Jingtian & Gongcheng
In the preceding article of this series, we discussed the unified legal characteristics of equity incentive disputes and the innovative special arrangement for untaken annual leave under the draft Interpretation II on Several Issues...
Fintech new incentive scheme

Fintech goes mainstream through new incentive scheme

By Rohit Jain and Kunal Sharma, Singhania & Co. 
The fintech sector in India has become a global leader. It has built the largest ecosystem and enjoyed the fastest growth. By 2025, its valuation will hit USD150 billion-USD160 billion, making the country a...
Data protection and commercial practice in India

Balancing data protection and commercial practice

By Mathew Chacko, Aadya Misra, and Vishnu Naduvakkad, Spice Route Legal
The coming implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), has required businesses to begin restructuring their processes and systems to comply with its data protection obligations. Data fiduciaries, entities that determine...

Fangda represents LTW Capital in its acquisition of 100% equity of Wanfeng Auto’s wholly-owned...

Fangda Partners represented LTW Capital in its CNY 1.1 billion acquisition of 100% equity of Wuxi Xiongwei Precision-Machinery Sci-Tech Co., Ltd. ("Xiongwei Precision-Machinery"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SZSE-listed Zhejiang Wanfeng Auto Wheel Co., Ltd....

Fangda acts as the administrator in the first successful restructuring of an SSE convertible...

On December 26, 2023, the Shanghai Third Intermediate People's Court confirmed that the restructuring of Shanghai Trendzone Holdings Group Co., Ltd. ("Trendzone Holdings" stock code: 603030.SH) was complete. Fangda Partners had acted as the...

Fangda advised Kangh in reaching an exclusive license agreement with HilleVax for the Recombinant...

Fangda Partners recently assisted Chengdu Kanghua Biological Products Co., Ltd. (“Kangh”) in reaching an exclusive license agreement with HilleVax, Inc. (“HilleVax”) on the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of Kangh’s recombinant hexavalent virus-like particles...

The Supreme People’s Court ruled in favor of Huahong New Material in the patent...

Fanda has assisted Huizhou Huahong New Materials Co., Ltd. (“Huahong New Material”) in obtaining the Supreme People's Court’s (“SPC”) recent final judgment (Judicial Review No. (2021) SPC Intellectual Property Zhi Xing Zhong No. 1172),...

Fangda represents OPPO in obtaining Chinese court’s landmark judgment setting SEP global licensing rates

The Chongqing First Intermediate People's Court ("Chongqing First Intermediate Court") recently issued the first-instance judgment on the dispute over standard essential patent (SEP) royalty rates between OPPO companies, including Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corporation...

Fangda represents LCAA on its DE-SPAC business combination with Lotus Technology Inc. and subsequent...

On February 22nd, 2023, L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp (“LCAA”, NASDAQ: LCAA), a special purpose acquisition company formed by affiliates of the leading global consumer-focused investment firm L Catterton, and Lotus Technology Inc. (“Lotus Tech”) announced that they...

Fangda represented Yeebo (International Holdings) Limited in its sale of controlling stake in Nantong...

Fangda Partners represented Yeebo (International Holdings) Limited (00259.HK) in its sale of controlling stake in Nantong Jianghai Capacitor Co., Ltd. (002484.SZ) to Zhejiang Economy and Construction Investment Co., Ltd., involving a transaction price of...
Hu Canlian

Hu Canlian > DeHeng Law Offices > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Hu Canlian Parter DeHeng Law Offices Beijing Tel: +86 10 5268 2888 Email: hucl@dehenglaw.com Practice areas Capital markets; Investment & financing; M&A; Private equity, venture capital & funds Introduction Hu Canlian received her bachelor’s degree in management and master's...
Leo Hu

Leo Hu > Dongwei Law Firm > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Leo Hu Partner Dongwei Law Firm Beijing Tel: +86 10 6554 2826 Email: hujiarun@dongweilawyer.com Practice areas Arbitration & ADR; Compliance; Healthcare & life sciences; Private equity, venture capital & funds Introduction Leo Hu, a partner at Dongwei Law Firm...
Hou Xiaohua

Hou Xiaohua > Commerce & Finance Law Offices > Beijing > Lawyer Profile 2024

The Rising Star (PRC Law) Hou Xiaohua Partner Commerce & Finance Law Offices Beijing Tel: +86 10 6569 6996 Email: houxiaohua@tongshang.com Practice areas Anti-dumping, countervailing, anti-circumvention, customs investigations Introduction Hou Xiaohua, a partner at Commerce & Finance Law Offices in Beijing, is a distinguished...
Lawyers' long work hours in India

Punching the clock

An elderly billionaire’s comments about working long hours has fuelled a firestorm. Katherine Abraham quizzes members of the legal fraternity about the merits of working tirelessly in a profession notorious for its skewed work-life...
India's digital transactions

Digital India is now leading the world

By Rajesh Narain Gupta and Aniket Vijay Singh Rajpurohit, SNG & Partners
The World Bank reported at the 2023 G20 Summit that Indian digital transactions had exceeded INR14.89 trillion (USD18 billion) by May 2023, marking an unprecedented achievement. It praised India’s strategic use of digital public...
Sinopec A-share Private Placement

Haiwen helps Sinopec complete RMB12bn private placement

Haiwen & Partners has advised Sinopec on its RMB12 billion (USD16.67 billion) A-share private placement, led by domestic capital markets partners Li Liping, Gao Wei and Xu Min and Hong Kong capital markets partner...

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