Ashurst Perkins Coie powers JBIC’s USD493m India energy loan
Ashurst Perkins Coie aids Japan Bank for International Co-operation-led consortium on a JPY80 billion (USD493 million) loan for an energy project in India
Dentons hires ex-Ashurst lawyer as partner in Hong Kong
Dentons strengthens litigation and dispute resolution practice in Greater China with Benjamin Ng’s recruitment as a partner in Hong Kong
China’s CTI buys Singapore’s Ugene Laboratory Services
Shook Lin & Bok and BR Law Corporation advise on Centre Testing International Group’s 100% acquisition of Ugene Laboratory Services
YKVN, Shin & Kim drive Phat Dat’s USD291m Lotte Properties buy
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Indonesia’s AHP powers Indosat, Lintasarta’s launch of IFT
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KKR, SK launch Korea’s largest renewable energy platform
Firms assist on the launch of South Korea’s largest renewable energy platform by KKR and SK Group, which is valued at KRW2 trillion (USD1.3 billion)
Latham, A&G, Clifford Chance act on Singapore healthcare IPO
Latham & Watkins, Allen & Gledhill and Clifford Chance guide parties in Foundation Healthcare’s SGD242 million (USD187 million) IPO in Singapore
APFL Partners adds dispute resolution head in Ho Chi Minh City
APFL Partners appoints Minh Nguyen as a partner and head of the dispute resolution and arbitration practice in Ho Chi Minh City
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JILA backs first overseas ICC conference in outreach milestone
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ACC APAC hosts inaugural in-house counsel event in Malaysia
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IHCF partners with newly founded Korea Mediation Institute
South Korea’s oldest in-house counsel association, IHCF, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Mediation Institute
GCAI pushes global agenda through India-UK conference
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
IHCF networking night discusses key industry issues
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SCCA-NTUC partnership aims to future-proof in-house counsel
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Q&A: Korea’s global standards align with local execution
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Malaysia Law Firm Awards
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Vietnam Law Firm Awards
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Q&A: INTA’s Walter Chia discusses IP from APAC viewpoint
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In the spotlight
Three INTA board members highlight AI branding, deepfakes and Asian enforcement reshaping trademark ownership, liability and protection
Cracking the bad eggs
As Indonesia’s new criminal codes take effect, local and foreign businesses are in a race to keep pace or pay the price
Strait jacket
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Wealth in transition
An unprecedented transfer of private wealth is colliding with tighter regulation and rising complexity
Wealth in transition
An unprecedented transfer of private wealth is colliding with tighter regulation and rising complexity
Chasing zero
A closer look at how Japan and Taiwan are charting paths toward a low-carbon future
Trade secrecy laws in Taiwan
Trade secret protection under TSA and IPCAA: Secrecy, value, confidentiality measures and Supreme Court guidance
Changes for chips
Taiwan blends semiconductor innovation and regulation to stay ahead
Taking TM’s measure
Trademark disputes, regulatory reforms and expansion pressures are forcing businesses to rethink brand protection
Japan outbound investment guide
While Japanese outbound investment continues to reach record levels, the global landscape in which these investments are made has grown markedly more complex
Staying afloat: Foreign shipping in Korea
South Korea’s maritime hub status grows with advanced ports, shipbuilding strength, trade volumes and dispute resolution.
Trade secrecy laws in Taiwan
Trade secret protection under TSA and IPCAA: Secrecy, value, confidentiality measures and Supreme Court guidance
Changes for chips
Taiwan blends semiconductor innovation and regulation to stay ahead
Philippine job termination: Avoid illegal dismissal liability
Avoid illegal dismissal: Align grounds, evidence and due process in Philippine termination decisions for employers
BVI economic substance rules for Asian cross-border structures
BVI economic substance rules 2026 give cross-border structuring guidance for Asian investors
Taiwan’s cross-border semiconductor controls: Export, security and investment regulations
A tougher regulatory framework is set to redefine how critical semiconductor technologies can move across borders
BVI’s regulatory landscape for virtual asset issuers
The BVI offers a flexible, tax-neutral, and business-friendly framework for virtual asset issuers, supporting innovation under clear yet adaptable regulation
Korea outbound investment guide 2025
Korean investors looking further afield will find risk and reward in key destinations. Our experts bring you up to speed and well prepared for the outward journey
Taiwan’s project finance shift
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ESG due diligence for Philippine mining and energy M&A
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Wealth in transition
An unprecedented transfer of private wealth is colliding with tighter regulation and rising complexity
Taking TM’s measure
Trademark disputes, regulatory reforms and expansion pressures are forcing businesses to rethink brand protection
Asia’s AI era
As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and industries, jurisdictions across Asia are racing to set the rules for the AI age
Power shift
From offshore wind zones to new grid infrastructure laws, Asian jurisdictions are reshaping the region’s energy sector
Deal-making across borders
Cross-border transactions are accelerating across Asia, bringing new opportunities and regulatory hurdles
Harnessing capital market waves
Market reforms, investor activity and fundraising trends highlight the investment ecosystems in Hong Kong, India and Taiwan
Through the lens: anti-bribery and corporate risk across Asia
A regional snapshot of how China, Hong Kong, India and Taiwan are tightening anti-bribery laws, enforcement and compliance for businesses
Shaping litigation in India and Taiwan
India broadens dispute resolution options, while Taiwan boosts efficiency through court reforms
Asia’s AI era
As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and industries, jurisdictions across Asia are racing to set the rules for the AI age
Through the lens: anti-bribery and corporate risk across Asia
A regional snapshot of how China, Hong Kong, India and Taiwan are tightening anti-bribery laws, enforcement and compliance for businesses
A regulatory update on antitrust law
Mainland China, Japan and Taiwan to strengthen enforcement against anti-competitive behaviour
Unpacking China’s antitrust law regime
China tightens antitrust rules with AML reforms and stricter enforcement
Focus on Taiwan’s antitrust and competition rules
Taiwan enforces strict MLM rules under the MLMSA to protect distributors and ensure fair trade
Japan’s antitrust enforcement from 2024 to 2025
Japan boosts antitrust action with tougher JFTC enforcement and merger scrutiny
Legal developments in arbitration
Supportive courts and advancing legal regimes are strengthening arbitration, but grasping jurisdictional nuances is key to success
On the road to regulation
A comparison of legal developments for the use of autonomous vehicles in mainland China and Taiwan
Legal developments in banking & finance
Experts from India, Malaysia and Taiwan are closely monitoring market regulatory shifts and investor behaviours to identify emerging opportunities
Harnessing capital market waves
Market reforms, investor activity and fundraising trends highlight the investment ecosystems in Hong Kong and Taiwan
Safeguarding consumers: Legal frameworks in Asia
From stricter e-commerce regulations to clearer liability standards, consumer laws are reshaping accountability across the region
Regulatory movements on corporate governance
Mainland China, Hong kong, Japan and Taiwan have run the ruler over legislation, streamlining clunky laws to improve frameworks on company Management
Deal-making across borders
Cross-border transactions are accelerating across Asia, bringing new opportunities and regulatory hurdles
Legal trends in the regulation of crypto currency
Regulators in Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan are boosting cryptocurrency markets by strengthening consumer protection and market integrity.
A regulatory update on data privacy
Regulations for personal data privacy are being implemented in the Philippines, Taiwan, and India
North Asia regional guide to digital banking
As regulation and compliance evolves rapidly in the hot-button area of finance, it is imperative to keep up to date on new developments
From clicks to compliance: Asia’s e-commerce evolution
Rapid digital expansion is driving Asia’s regulators to craft new e-commerce frameworks
Trends and challenges in employment law
Evolving worker classifications and stricter rules on dismissal highlight the challenges businesses face in navigating labour laws in these jurisdictions
Game on! The legal frontiers of esports and gaming in Asia
Esports and gaming have become powerful engines of innovation across Asia, yet each market faces its own peculiar legal and regulatory challenges
The future of fintech: legal insights into regulatory transformation
As financial technology matures across Asia, regulators are racing to keep pace with innovation
A comparison of developments in Franchise law
Franchising is shaping regulations in India and Taiwan, with India lacking specific laws and Taiwan using the Fair Trade Act
A comparison of developments in healthtech
South Korea boosts drug development; Russia tackles telemedicine and data protection
Developments in insurance law
A comparison of updates on eligiblity criteria in Japan and subrogation in India
Navigating laws on joint ventures
Foreign and local investors face numerous regulatory hurdles when embarking on joint ventures in India and Taiwan
Under the microscope
A comparison of evolving legal frameworks that are helping to shape the massive life sciences industries in China and India
Delicate balance of life sciences laws in India
India's life sciences laws regulate medicines, devices, biotech, and healthcare, ensuring quality, efficacy, safety, and consumer protection
Navigating China’s new protections for life science patents
China’s 2021 Patent Law overhauled life sciences protection with US-style patent linkage, term extension (PTE), and term adjustment (PTA)
Shaping litigation in India and Taiwan
While India expands its dispute resolution toolkit through arbitration and regulatory reform, Taiwan is sharpening efficiencies with court fee changes and mediation-first approaches
Mapping a path through M&A law
M&A key updates from Taiwan, India, Japan, South Korea, China and Thailand
M&A in Indonesia: Risks, Rewards and Roadmaps
With Indonesia emerging as a prime destination for foreign investment, M&A offers a strategic gateway, although not without legal complexities
Ideas and Innovations in Patent Law
Asia’s patent systems are evolving to balance innovation and local policy
Comparison of legal developments in private equity
Explore key trends and challenges in private equity disputes in China and India
A comparison of laws concerning real estate
Foreign investment in Asia’s real estate is surging, but navigating diverse regulations is essential to avoid costly missteps
Legal developments on restructuring & insolvency
Frameworks focused on restructuring companies in distress are becoming more transparent in Singapore and Taiwan
Comparison of laws regarding stablecoins
As stablecoins reshape global finance, regulators are developing different legal approaches
Rewriting the tax playbook
From India’s GST 2.0 to the Philippines’ tax overhaul, policy shifts are driving simpler and fairer systems across Asia
TMT in transition
Advances in technology are reshaping media and telecoms, with regulators in the Philippines
Taking TM’s measure
Trademark disputes, regulatory reforms and expansion pressures are forcing businesses to rethink brand protection
Legal trends on trade secrets
Trade secret laws in the Philippines and Taiwan continue to evolve amid confidentiality challenges
Wealth in transition
An unprecedented transfer of private wealth is colliding with tighter regulation and rising complexity
