Judgement writing
This column explores the way in which judgments can be structured and expressed
No shortcut from pre-litigation mediation
The Supreme Court rejects the "absolute and unrestricted right" to bypass pre-litigation mediation in commercial proceedings
Supreme Court rejects automatic vacation of stay orders
The Supreme Court's five-judge bench reversed a 2018 ruling on interim orders from high courts, extending their validity under Article 142 of the Indian Constitution
Han Kun lifts debt capital markets practice with new partner
Han Kun Law Offices has added Hong Kong-based partner Allen Zhang to shore up its debt capital markets practice
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
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Herbert Smith adds expert to meet rising Bangkok demands
Herbert Smith Freehills has boosted its disputes practice with the addition of Pariyapol Kamolsilp as a partner in Bangkok
Linklaters boosts India services in Singapore
Linklaters has added Sayak Maity as a partner in its corporate practice to strengthen the firm’s India-focused M&A and private equity services in Singapore
UK-US law firms finalise merger to become A&O Shearman
British law firm Allen & Overy and US-based Shearman & Sterling have completed their merger and they now operate under the name A&O Shearman
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)
New partner boosts White & Case funds practice in Tokyo
White & Case has bolstered its global M&A practice with the addition of funds partner Eriko Sakata from Linklaters in Tokyo
Weil’s HK managing partner joins investment firm PAG
Tim Gardner, Weil’s Hong Kong-based managing partner, left the law firm to join investment firm PAG as its group general counsel in April
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AI and the law in the Philippines
ChatGPT's global surge sparked broader debate on AI innovation and risk management among policymakers and stakeholders
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
ACCHK kicks off summer with a junk boat outing
The Association of Corporate Counsel Hong Kong (ACCHK) welcomed the summer junk season with its much-anticipated junk boat event on 17 April 2024
Exploring AI’s impact on legal practice
SCCA in partnership with EC Innovations plans an exclusive event for in-house counsel
ACC Singapore’s first family day a hit
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Singapore held its first family day on 28 April at AT Feast in Dempsey
ACC Singapore explores India’s legal landscape
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Singapore and Khaitan & Co hosted a lunch seminar themed Essential Legal and Regulatory Insights
CHINA LEXICON
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
Technology neutrality
This column explores tech neutrality's role in financial regulation, addresses tech innovation in regulation, and questions its ongoing relevance
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