Tag: Dispute resolution

Philippines law firm PJS Law wlecomes the return of Jose Carlos Marin as special counsel and head of litigation

How Russia sanctions disputes can pierce group limited liability and expose Asian companies’ Russian assets

Dentons strengthens litigation and dispute resolution practice in Greater China with Benjamin Ng’s recruitment as a partner in Hong Kong

Amrita Pandey joins Hammurabi & Solomon Partners as a partner in the dispute resolution practice in Kolkata

APFL Partners appoints Minh Nguyen as a partner and head of the dispute resolution and arbitration practice in Ho Chi Minh City

Arianto & Partners establishes a dedicated Japan desk and is open to collaborating with Japanese firms

Merits & Tree Law Offices appoints Roy Rong, Susan Li, Carys Li and Hu Tianxiong as equity partners at its Beijing and Qingdao offices

Global Law Office recruits four partners and their teams to strengthen its capabilities in dispute resolution and investment

The Japan In-House Lawyers Association (JILA) marks global outreach milestone after officially supporting the 11th ICC Asia-Pacific Conference in Singapore

White & Case hires two former Broadfield dispute resolution partners Fergus Saurin and Grace Zhu

HHP Law Firm, the Indonesian member firm of Baker McKenzie, names Ponti Partogi as its new managing partner

Constance Zhao from Mallesons Singapore will further enhance Fangda Partners’ dispute capabilities in the Southeast Asian market

South Korea’s oldest in-house counsel association, IHCF, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Mediation Institute

Juris Corp inducts Ankit Sinha, Apurva Kanvinde, Saurabh Sharma and Smrithi Nair as equity partners

Baker McKenzie & KL Partners Joint Venture Law Firm unveils Jangwoon John Kwak as its new Korea managing partner

PDLegal bolsters its dispute resolution offering in Thailand with the appointment of former public prosecutor Korakod Jittimaporn as counsel

Supreme Court: ‘Can’ arbitration clauses signal permissive option, not binding consent, in Nagreeka Indcon case

The GCAI deepens cross-border collaboration after convening senior government officials, general counsel, law firms and legal institutions from India and the UK at its London conference

Rajanala Yella Reddy joins TLH Advocates & Solicitors as a partner at the firm’s Vijayawada office

Mohammad Kamran leaves Nishith Desai Associates to head the New Delhi office of Resolüt Partners

Singapore’s Drew & Napier names four new managing directors, who are from the law firm’s dispute resolution and IP practices

Sidley Austin hires James Comber, the former head of Hong Kong dispute resolution practice at Ashurst, as a Hong Kong partner

Dentons HPRP, the global law firm’s Indonesian arm, establishes a China desk to support business opportunities

Indonesia investment disputes: Strategic forum selection, enforcement planning, asset recovery, insolvency risks and cross-border co-ordination

South Korea dispute resolution guide for Japanese investors amid reforms, e-litigation and regulatory enforcement

Practical guidance on why Singapore remains the dispute resolution hub for Japanese companies investing across Asia

Guangzhou Arbitration Commission (GZAC) establishes liaison offices in Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam

Ashurst set to rename South Korean joint venture as Ashurst Perkins Coie HwaHyun Joint Venture Law Firm

As AAA turns 100, CEO Bridget McCormack discusses ICDR growth and responsible AI tools reshaping arbitration services globally

China’s new Company Law sharpens risks around veil piercing, related-party exposure and debt evasion, reshaping compliance and recovery strategy

The ICC issues new arbitration rules, which took effect on 1 June 2026, to improve efficiency, clarity and case management

India’s Supreme Court reinforces arbitration finality where due process objections cannot derail awards or restart proceedings

Shanghai-headquartered Dehehantong Law Offices opens a Hangzhou branch, expanding its presence in the Yangtze River Delta

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre officially launches Beijing representative office, which comes more than a decade after the Shanghai branch in 2016

Hong Kong law firm Ince appoints Cheung Kwok Kit, former consultant at Deacons, as a senior consultant in the construction practice

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) grows presence in China with the opening of a representative office in Beijing

Arbitration law firm Peter & Kim bolsters Singapore office with the appointment of Elodie Dulac as a partner

Han Kun appoints Huang Peng, former managing partner of East & Concord’s Hangzhou office, to join the firm in the same city

Executing foreign decrees in India: Section 44A CPC, reciprocity, comity and Bombay High Court guidance

Allen & Gledhill establishes two new practices – technology disputes, and healthcare, life sciences and pharmaceuticals

The HKIAC appoints Domitille Baizeau and Victor Dawes as its new co-chairs, and Thomas Walsh and Sun Huawei as vice-chairs

Boutique law firm Goswami & Nigam dissolves after founding partners Himanshu Goswami and Nishant Nigam part ways

Skrine strengthens dispute resolution practice with the return of partner Brenda Chan

Llinks Law Offices hires Chen Yongxing and Chen Gong as partners at its Shanghai office

Saga Legal adds Roshan D’Souza as partner in Bangaluru to bolster the firm’s disputes and financial regulatory team

Preparing for India’s multi-agency dawn raids: Building response architecture, preserving privilege and documenting every step

Arbitration clauses as strategic assets in India-Singapore deals: Seats, venues, institutions and enforcement choices

Arbitration clauses as strategic assets in India-Singapore deals: Seats, venues, institutions and enforcement choices

Indonesian law firm Makarim & Taira S appoints Vincent Lie as its new managing partner, effective 1 May 2026

Duan & Duan adds four partners to its Shanghai headquarters, further strengthening its dispute resolution and related practice areas

Masashi Ichikawa, formerly of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto and Yanagida & Partners, has launched his own independent law firm in Tokyo

Kirkland & Ellis appoints Wilfred Ho as a litigation practice partner at its Hong Kong office

Faraz Alam Sagar joins CMS IndusLaw as an equity partner and head of dispute resolution and white-collar crimes

Grandway recruits two new partners, Lin Zexin and Chen Xinhao, to its Shanghai office, strengthening dispute resolution, and the entertainment and media sector

Beijing-headquartered V&T Law Firm has launched an office in Osaka, marking its second branch outside the Chinese mainland

Grandall Law Firm has added six equity partners across its Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Fuzhou and Wuhan offices

East & Concord Partners has added six partners and a counsel across four offices nationwide, bolstering its capabilities in dispute resolution, compliance and international trade

Four lawyers launch their own firm, Puno & Partners, in the Philippines

Poornima Hatti, the head of the disputes practice and a founding member of Samvad Partners has retired from the firm after 15 years

Criminal exposure is the risk companies can least afford

A long-time legal adviser to the coal and energy sector, the author has navigated multiple episodes of upheaveal in mining

Myungin Bae, co-founder of Bae Kim & Lee, dies at 93 in Seoul after suffering chronic illness

Shikha Goenka Ginodia, who has more than 18 years of experience, has been promoted to equity partner at ANM Global in Mumbai

In 2018, a large state-owned design institute signed a strategic co-operation agreement with a Hong Kong investment company to jointly develop a hydropower project in Nepal

Rajah & Tann Singapore’s deputy managing partner Kelvin Poon SC takes over as regional head of dispute resolution as part of practice reorganisation

Manila-based firm Sabornay Law has formed an alliance with Japan’s Uryu & Itoga (U&I) to strengthen cross-border legal capabilities between the Philippines and Japan

Jones Day has continued to strengthen its global disputes practice with the addition of Clive Luck as a partner in Perth

Zhong Lun has continued to bolster its ranks by adding four partners, following Tony Chow’s appointment in February

In investment and M&A deals, valuation adjustment mechanism (VAM) agreements, also known as bet-on agreements, are increasingly used to bind the parties’ interests and drive the target’s performance

China Business Law Journal has identified this year’s future leaders in the legal market after an extensive market survey and independent research

Avoid illegal dismissal: Align grounds, evidence and due process in Philippine termination decisions for employers

Shanghai-headquartered Joint-Win Partners has extended its footprint outside Asia for the first time, launching American offices in New York and Washington

Chance Bridge Law Firm has hired Li Wanping as a partner at its Beijing headquarters, strengthening its capabilities in high-end dispute resolution and corporate matters

Kohei Miyadai is breaking new ground in Japan as the first lawyer who was also a professional baseball player

HFW has hired litigation, arbitration and regulatory investigations partner Sumarsono (Jacky) Darsono in Hong Kong

Hui Zhong Law Firm has hired partner Zhou Xi and counsel Wu Chenfei at its Beijing headquarters and Shanghai office

Kirkland & Ellis has hired Jenny Li as a partner in its government, regulatory and internal investigations practice in Shanghai

Clyde & Co has brought in Jessica Thurtell as a partner in its Sydney office to bolster its insurance practice

Zhaowei Machinery & Electronics listed on the HKEX on 9 March, raising HKD1.9 billion (USD243 million)

ASL Law is the first Vietnamese law firm to launch an office in the US, primed by local businesses’ appetite to move into the American market

Jones Day has beefed up its global disputes practice with the addition of Matthew Critchley, former head of the commercial litigation team

Missing section 21 notice not fatal; party conduct waives procedure, broadens arbitration scope: Supreme Court

Leverage URDG article 23 timelines and evidence structuring to prove abuse of demand and obtain emergency relief in cross-border cases

Simmons & Simmons has appointed Chris Studebaker, former general counsel at IBM Japan, as a partner and head of its dispute resolution initiative

Loeb & Loeb has hired Phoebe Yan as a partner in its Beijing and Hong Kong offices to strengthen its investigations and regulatory practices across Greater China

Beijing-headquartered TianTong Law Firm has opened an office in Hangzhou

Eight leading arbitration institutions share the latest trends and developments across the board

The General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) has concluded its flagship internship and mentoring programme

Stephenson Harwood has formally launched a co‑operation with PRC peer W&H Law Firm, covering business collaboration, knowledge sharing and talent development

Jones Day has appointed John Cooper, Annie Leeks and Niv Tadmore as partners in charge of its Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne offices, respectively

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

Malaysian law firm Skrine has launched a dedicated India desk in response to a sharp increase in cross-border corporate activity between the two countries

Hui Zhong Law Firm has hired Kitty Zheng as a partner and Wu Hao as counsel at its Hong Kong office

Pomoy has been with the firm for 12 years, and serves as the deputy managing partner, deputy head of the labour and employment department

RDS Partnership has formed a strategic alliance with China’s DeHeng Law Offices to support Malaysian clients expanding into the country

Directors’ duties shift to creditors in insolvency: Section 66 liability for fraudulent and wrongful trading risks

Nishtha Kumar has joined Saga Legal as a partner in its litigation and dispute resolution practice, and will be based at the firm’s New Delhi office

The relationship between RERA and arbitration needs clarification to enable fair resolution of real estate disputes

Bird & Bird has recently expanded its Greater Bay Area team with the addition of two partners, Lucia He in Shenzhen and Katherine Cheung in Hong Kong

Australia’s Thomson Geer has hired John Emmerig as a partner to boost its litigation and dispute resolution capabilities across the region

Indonesia-based PSHP Law and Adrem Law Firm have announced a strategic merger, effective 8 January 2026

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has appointed former Herbert Smith Freehills senior associate Jocelyn Heng

Malaysian law firm Halim Hong & Quek (HHQ) has appointed former Skrine veteran Siva Kumar Kanagasabai

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has appointed former Herbert Smith Freehills senior associate Jocelyn Heng

Revised law aims to rebrand China as a trusted forum, offering relief to companies facing cross-border disputes

Offshore law firm Harneys has appointed former WongPartnership specialist Wei Lee Lim to lead its Singapore dispute resolution practice

Caught between national ambition and market reality, law firms in Chengdu and Chongqing are reshaping their paths

Why do Chinese enterprises often lose overseas disputes? This article explores core barriers and provides actionable solutions

As Chengdu pushes its “Brands Going Global” strategy, manufacturers shift from exports to global value chains

Bahuguna Law Associates adds a white-collar crime vertical led by Laksh Khanna

Zhong Lun adds Leonard Lou as counsel in Beijing and hires Wu Kaiqi and Yu Jiakai as regional partners

MZM Legal has appointed Purazar Fauzdar as a new partner, joining MZM Legal’s Mumbai office

UNIDROIT has announced the establishment of its first-ever overseas liaison office in Hong Kong, scheduled to open in 2026

Han Kun Law Offices has strengthened its Beijing-based criminal and corporate compliance practices

Mars and Cadbury ended their 25-year trademark dispute over “CELEBRATIONS” with a landmark 2025 Delhi High Court settlement