Tag: Litigation

Halim Hong & Quek appoints former Court of Appeal judge Sri Mariana Hj Yahya as partner. 

Broadfield hires Jonathan Crompton as a partner and head of its dispute resolution and investigations practice in Asia

Singapore energy and commodities law firm Blackstone & Gold hires Joyce Fong as a director

The new Company Law empowers creditors to accelerate shareholder capital calls, but judicial tests vary

An executive need not break the law to become entangled in a Singapore criminal investigation

China’s expanding consumer credit market has brought mortgages and personal lending into the financial mainstream

Malaysian law firm Azmi & Associates onboards Rueben Mathiavaranam as a partner to shore up its litigation and arbitration capabilities

Shin & Kim expands its white-collar defence practice with Kisoo Han joining as a partner from Kim & Chang

Shanghai-based boutique Sunwell Law Firm hires Wang Jin and Zhang Tao, both joining from Hiways, as senior partners

DLA Piper names Craig Silverwood as head of transfer pricing for the Asia-Pacific region and will be based in Melbourne

Dentons HPRP beefs up its tax practice with the addition of partner Rita Mansjur in Indonesia

Baker McKenzie bolsters its dispute resolution practice in Hong Kong with the addition of Justin Tang as a partner.

Yoon & Yang officially has opened its new northern Seoul branch in Gangbuk on 1 September 2026

Chinese drone maker DJI secures a procedural victory in challenging the US Department of Defence’s designation as a “Chinese military company” on 14 August

South Korean law firm Yulchon hires former Supreme Court justice Jung Hwa Park as a senior adviser

Chance Bridge Law Firm hires Li Ying as a senior consultant at its Beijing headquarters

In-house legal teams that adapt now will be better placed for the final judgment after the first ruling on AI training and copyright

Focus Law Asia adds three lawyers, including Augustine Liew as head of shipping and admiralty in Singapore

Disputes partners must leave their law firms in order to practise as senior advocates. IBLJ asks leading lawyers whether it is time for change

Malaysian law firm Adnan Sundra & Low bulks up its general civil and commercial litigation practice, adding Saresh Mahendaren as a partner

Advocate-on-record Sanjay Kumar and advocate Mrinal Kumar launch full-service law firm Clarvis Legal

Zul Rafique & Partners welcomes back Imran Ismail as a partner to expand its litigation, and shipping and maritime practice groups

Srihari Alluri and Vegesana Radha join Juris Prime Law Services as partners to boost disputes and healthcare talent

Philippines-based VAL merges with Inicio Law to broaden its practice areas as the firm approaches its 10th anniversary in 2027

Squire Patton Boggs adds partner Scott Crabb to bulk up its litigation practice group in Perth

SNG & Partners, with a legacy spanning more than six decades, integrates with MRM Legal, expanding its dispute resolution talent

International law firm Ashurst Perkins Coie onboards JK Muckersie as a partner in Melbourne, bolstering its complex litigation practice

Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) brings back Peter Glover as a partner in Singapore to grow its global shipping practice

Legal strategies for business recovery across Asia

Hong Kong High Court upholds charging order absolute, rejects BVI insolvency defence in Lead Good appeal

How can companies identify the right lawyer? A China Business Law Journal survey reveals what factors are truly driving the choices of general counsel

Clyde & Co beefs up arbitration talent in Australia with the addition of Andrew Pullinger as a Perth partner

New Singaporean law firm Anchor Law has strengthened its capabilities with the addition of Jevan Li as a director

Lengthy litigation and enforcement hurdles? ADR offers flexible, efficient remedies for financial conflicts

Non-compete agreements serve as a key legal tool for employers to protect trade secrets

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

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

The Bombay High Court orders defendants to pay a INR1 million (USD10,501) fine for infringing Blue Cross Laboratories’ registered mark “Meftal-Spas”

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

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

Clyde & Co appoints Sarah Wood as employment practice leader in Australia, strengthening global employment, immigration and pensions team

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

South Korean law firm One Law Partners announces a merger agreement with IP boutique Minwho Law Group

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

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

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

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

The hours are brutal and the stakes are high. So what keeps elite lawyers balanced and able to carry on?

A concise guide to penalty interest, compound interest and judicial rate caps for bank loans, with key rules and case law insights

Shashank Shekhar joins JSA as retained partner in Bengaluru, boosting indirect tax litigation expertise

Interpreting when service income from cross-border transactions is considered Philippine-sourced – and taxable – has become a hot topic of debate lately in the Philippines

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

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

Grandall Law Firm has opened new offices in Milan and Budapest, marking its fourth and fifth branches in Europe after offices in Paris, Madrid and Stockholm

South Korean law firms D&A (formerly DR & AJU) and LIN sign MoU on proposed merger on 29 April 2026 

Latest guiding case from the Supreme People’s Court views “offer for sale” as its own infringing act and penalty cannot be averted by reason of “no sale”

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

Criminal exposure is the risk companies can least afford

Malaysian law firm RDS Partnership appoints former Federal Court judge Harmindar Singh Dhaliwal as a litigation partner

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

The Thai Corporate Counsel Association (THAI-CCA) is entering a new phase as Visitsak Arunsuratpakdee becomes president

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

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

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

Ricky Chow, former vice-president of the listing division at the HKEX, has rejoined Kirkland & Ellis as a partner in its Hong Kong office

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

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

Women must show strength and professionalism so their male peers view them not simply as female lawyers but as excellent colleagues and strong performers

On IWD 2026, we speak with three women in law who have pierced that ceiling. Their journeys differ, yet they point in the same direction

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

Kuala Lumpur-based law firm Zul Rafique & Partners has brought back Janice Wong as a partner in its employment and industrial relations practice group

Hard-fought patent rights can still be snatched away via invalidation. Netease Youdao, online dictionary operator and smartpen maker, faced this risk in a recent administrative dispute    

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

Fresh from taking the reins as Chooi & Company’s managing partner, Yeong Hui Yap is already preparing for the growth

A&O Shearman has strengthened its M&A practice in Australia with the appointment of Clayton James as a partner

Kuaishou Technology has issued its first offshore bonds, raising the equivalent of USD2 billion through a dual-currency offering

Zhong Lun Law Firm has recently established a branch office in Xi’an, marking its first presence in northwest China and its 17th office worldwide

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

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

Deduction limits apply to head offices of foreign companies in India, the Supreme Court has ruled, citing section 44C of the Income Tax Act, 1961

South Korea’s Lee & Ko adds Min-Ho Lee as partner to boost competition and antitrust practice in Seoul

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

Due diligence teams work tirelessly to prevent problems, foresee issues and, where necessary, administer a pound of cure

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

Saraf and Partners and S&R Associates have advised on IHH Healthcare’s USD490 million open offer to acquire a 26.1% stake in Fortis Healthcare

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

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

S&A Law Offices expands its regional disputes practice with the acquisition of U&L Partners

Global firm Jones Day has promoted three Asia-Pacific based lawyers—Barry Lai (Taipei), Zack Oswald (Singapore)

The General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) is set to launch the inaugural edition of its national internship and skilling programme

CLO merges with Sanjay Mohan to expand disputes, advisory services and regional legal strength

Tanoriz (Malaysia) and W&H Law Firm (China) formed a partnership to jointly promote investment and provide integrated legal services

Beijing-based boutique Furui Law Firm has hired Zhang Sijie as a partner to further strengthen its cross-border practice

Sunac secured Hong Kong court approval for its USD9.6 billion offshore debt restructuring, backed by over 98% of creditors

HFW opens Brisbane office under Christopher Rowden, boosting its construction and infrastructure practice

As global finance integrates, Chinese firms often secure offshore loans or bonds backed by outbound domestic guarantees

Rajah & Tann Singapore strengthens its disputes practice with ex-AGC deputy director David Menon, boosting expertise in white-collar crime and cross-border enforcement

Thomson Geer has appointed Jane Hall as a partner in Melbourne to strengthen its national employment and workplace safety team

TSMP Law hired former MAS deputy director Harsharan Kaur to lead its investigations and financial regulatory practice

Founder Petrus Richard Sianturi launched Jakarta boutique Sianturi & Partners on 1 Oct, focusing on disputes

Harneys hired partner Ben McCosker to its Shanghai office, boosting its litigation and restructuring strength

PDLegal appoints Ravipat Mullijarupongs and Supagorn Jittimaporn to lead dispute resolution and tax in Thailand

O’Melveny & Myers is closing its Tokyo office after nearly 40 years, with Tokyo head Yoji Maeda set to retire

Market shakeups lead to increasingly complex dispute issues and novel investor strategies to resolve them

Tian Yuan Law Firm has appointed Dantes Leung as partner in Hong Kong, strengthening its litigation and arbitration team

Dispute resolution unlocked: Finding your business’ perfect fit

Yoon & Yang hired Keum Seok Oh and Yeong Ho Shin to boost its antitrust practice