Landmark Changes
Sweeping reforms are heralding a new era for foreign investment into Vietnam’s property sector, but much remains unexplained
Boolean, IndusLaw act on USD9.8m PopReach games sale
Indian firms, Boolean Legal and IndusLaw, advised on PopReach Corporation’s sale of its games portfolio
Lifang adds compliance partner Annie Xue in Beijing
Lifang & Partners Hires Former GEN Law Firm Compliance Head Annie Xue as Senior Partner in Beijing to Bolster Antitrust and Compliance Practice
Trio advises on Haier, Grifols’ deal in blood products firm
Three firms are advising on the RMB12.5 billion (USD1.73 billion) sale of a stake in Shanghai RAAS between Spanish drugmaker Grifols and Haier Group
Leading the way
Great leadership is irreplaceable, especially in tough market conditions, guiding law firms and young talent through adversity
Asia arbitration veteran a boost for Anli in Shanghai
Anli Partners has hired Chen Luming as a partner to boost the law firm’s dispute resolution capabilities in the Shanghai office
Projects veteran shores up Trowers & Hamlins in Singapore
UK law firm Trowers & Hamlins has expanded the team at its newly opened Singapore office with the addition of energy and projects veteran Ignatius Hwang
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Under the microscope
A comparison of evolving legal frameworks that are helping to shape the massive life sciences industries in China and India
Drive toward driverless
With autonomous vehicles now a reality, we look at the latest legal developments in Japan and Thailand governing safety, liability and control
Shielding your marks
This article attempts to provide a brief overview of the current climate surrounding trademark enforcement mechanisms in India
Making marks
Reforms and upgrades to trademark and IP regulation around the world have continued apace
MARKET PULSE
Japanese boutique firm Isshiki lands IP litigator Akira Irie
Tokyo's Isshiki & Partners bolsters litigation team with US IP partner Akira Irie from Morrison Foerster
Shin & Kim adds international arbitration duo
Shin & Kim has expanded its global dispute resolution practice by adding arbitration specialists Robert Wachter and Sean Sung-woo Lim
Bird & Bird expands Asia network with new Japan outpost
Bird & Bird is set to launch an office in Tokyo before the end of the year with the hiring of Ashurst Tokyo’s head of UK and European Japanese practice Hiroyuki Iwamura
Three ex-judges boost Yoon & Yang’s litigation capabilities
Yoon & Yang has solidified its litigation team with the addition of three former judges, Dongkeun Lee, Jae Ho Hwang and Sungwook You, as partners
Partner powers up Baker McKenzie KLP JV arbitration core
Baker McKenzie & KL Partners Joint Venture Law Firm has further strengthened its dispute resolution capabilities
Nishimura & Asahi adds global firm hire to Vietnam team
Nishimura & Asahi has added Sean Conaty as its newest partner in Vietnam, fortifying the firm’s project finance and M&A sectors
CORRESPONDENTS
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Hershey’s v. Atul Jalan: Scope of ‘first sale’ doctrine in TM infringement
Chocolate maker has day in court over damage to brand from party selling its expired products
Late but worth the wait? Decoding Ericsson v Lava verdict
The recent FRAND (fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory) rate-setting decision from Delhi High Court (DHC)
War of words: combatting trade infringement
In early 2016, the authors found 31 stores infringing on the trademarks of Subway, a client of the authors’ firm since 1998
Energy laws update
As countries work towards transforming their power grids we focus on the efforts of two nations to regulate and navigate these changes
FEATURES
Feel your way
GCs, IP partners discuss navigating economic, regulatory complexities for Chinese and foreign companies
Risky landing
Senior in-house counsel at China Power International analyse risks for overseas energy power plant investments, and delve into defence strategies
Spice wars
Credit for iconic Indian dish results in courtroom dispute between two restaurant chains
INTA’s APAC factor
INTA's chief in Asia-Pacific discusses the big issues and notable developments for IP in the region
MOST READ
In-house Counsel Awards 2024
After extensive market research, we unveil the winners of the In-house Counsel Awards 2024
Busting the counterfeiters
Lawyers share insights on how to support clients in apprehending counterfeiters
Thailand Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms
Singapore A-List: Top 100 lawyers
Asia Business Law Journal reveals the leading talent in Singapore’s legal profession
Mayer Brown confirms split with Hong Kong partner JSM
US-based law firm Mayer Brown has confirmed that it will end its 15-year partnership with Johnson Stokes & Master (JSM)
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
ACCHK advocates for more women in Asia boardrooms
The International Women’s Day theme of inclusion is the inspiration behind the ACCHK and the BakerWomen Committee’s panel
WILJ, JILA and JICN face challenge of generative AI
Women in Law Japan (WILJ) hosted a seminar titled “Legal Generative AI: The New Equation for Legal Departments of the Future” on 3 April
ACCHK leads dialogue with HKEX, SFC heads
The Association of Corporate Counsel Hong Kong (ACCHK) held an engaging fireside chat on 13 March at The China Club in Bank Street, Central
SCCA set for official recognition at APAC Legal Congress
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) is set for official Singapore government recognition as the national body for in-house counsel
CHINA LEXICON
Judgement writing
This column explores the way in which judgments can be structured and expressed
Restrictive state immunity
More than six years ago, this column discussed the doctrine of state immunity and how it was interpreted and applied in various jurisdictions
Grounds for jurisdiction
This column considers the grounds on which Chinese courts generally can accept jurisdiction in foreign-related civil disputes
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