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Japan Hotel Investment and M&A
Atsumi & Sakai

Buoyant hotel investment and M&A in Japan

By Christopher Marc Hodgens, Hayato Kimura and Akiko Hosokawa, Atsumi & Sakai
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BTAP Philippines Implementing Rules and Regulations
Federis & Associates

Performers’ rights Philippine proposal to implement BTAP

By Ernest Luigi A Manzanares, Federis & Associates Law Offices
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Practice Guides

From clicks to compliance: Asia’s e-commerce evolution

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Japan Law Firm Awards 2025
Features

Japan Law Firm Awards

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future of fintech
Practice Guides

The future of fintech: legal insights into regulatory transformation

As financial technology matures across Asia, regulators are racing to keep pace with innovation
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China’s legal guide to fintech for 2025-Li Jinping
Practice Guides

China’s legal guide to fintech for 2025

By Li Jinping, Fujian Zenith Law Firm
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Practice Guides

Strategies using ‘visible’ patents in Japan’s fintech

By Hiroyuki Ohno, Ohno & Partners
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esports gaming in Asia
Practice Guides

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
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Japan Esports Law 2025
Practice Guides

Esports and gaming regulations in Japan

By Tomohiro Takagi, Yuki Matsumoto and Kazuki Ebihara, Nishimura & Asahi
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Philippine Esports Regulation
Practice Guides

Levelling up the law: Legal developments in Philippine esports

By Ma Carla P Mapalo, Amber Shawn A Gagajena and Macario B Duguiang Jr, V&A Law
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Practice Guides

Thailand’s regulatory landscape for esports and gaming

By Naris Asavathongkul, Soravit Vongbunsin and Thanadet Wuttitaweewat, Baker McKenzie
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Asia Companies Navigate US Tariff Uncertainty
Cover story

Tariff triage

Facing unpredictable tariffs, compliance crackdowns and rising trade tensions, companies in Asia are rethinking contracts, manufacturing and supply chains
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Thailand’s top lawyers 2025
A-List lawyers

Thailand’s top lawyers 2025

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Philippines Tax Reforms 2025
Practice Guides

Policy developments in Philippine taxation

By Deborah S Acosta-Cajustin, Keanu P Casta?eda and John Edcel Q Andes, PunoLaw
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Rewriting the tax playbook
Practice Guides

Rewriting the tax playbook

From 含羞草社区 GST 2.0 to the Philippines’ tax overhaul, policy shifts are driving simpler and fairer systems across Asia
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GST Changes India 2025
Practice Guides

2025: A new chapter in 含羞草社区 indirect tax laws

By Shivam Mehta and Tanya Garg, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys
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Mapping Asia’s Private Equity Outlook
Practice Guides

Mapping Asia’s private equity outlook

Experts unpack the regulatory changes shaping Asia’s private equity landscape
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Q&A

One of a kind

A look at how PSE general counsel Veronica Del Rosario is driving transformation and growth at the Philippine Stock Exchange
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Consumer Protection Laws In Asia
Practice Guides

Safeguarding consumers: Legal frameworks in Asia

From stricter e-commerce regulations to clearer liability standards, consumer laws are reshaping accountability across the region
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Crypto Asset Remedies In BVI
Loeb Smith Attorneys

Overview of remedies in BVI crypto asset disputes

By Edmond Fung, Loeb Smith Attorneys
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Helmsman

Inclusive workplaces: The Workplace Fairness Act

By Matthew Teo and Irvin Ho, Helmsman
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Philippines FIT-All 2025
DivinaLaw

Renewable power in the Philippines: FIT for purpose

By Jose M Layug Jr, DivinaLaw
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Opportunities in Japan-regenerative medicine-gene therapy markets
Atsumi & Sakai

Opportunities in Japan’s regenerative medicine, gene therapy markets

By Dio Inoue and Yuka Daimon, Atsumi & Sakai
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Philippine Mining Fiscal Reform 2025
DivinaLaw

Mining fiscal reform in the Philippines: A tax overhaul

By Enrique V Dela Cruz Jr, Ciselie Marie T Gamo-Sisayan and Kristina Mae C Durana, DivinaLaw
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Korea-Nomination-FOTY-2025
Market pulse

Make your nominations now for Korea Law Firm Awards 2025

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JERA First US Asset Acquisition
Deal digest

Kirkland & Ellis, Baker Botts drive JERA’s first US asset buy

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A&O Shearman Real Estate Practice Australia
Market pulse

A&O Shearman adds partner, starts Australia real estate practice

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Asia-Pacific ADR Conference Arbitration Transparency
Market pulse

Call for greater arbitration transparency: ADR Conference

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RPC Singapore IP Technology Partner Hire
Market pulse

RPC strengthens IP, technology in Singapore with new partner

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Sianturi Partners Indonesia Disputes Boutique Launch
Market pulse

Indonesian disputes boutique firm Sianturi & Partners debuts

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Walalangi Indonesia Counsel Hire
Market pulse

Indonesia’s Walalangi adds counsel to lift project talent

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Anderson Mori Malaysia Desk Launch
Market pulse

Anderson Mori launches Malaysia desk to tap investment surge

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SCCA empowers in-house counsel in ESG leadership series
Market pulse

O’Melveny & Myers boosts cross-border capabilities in Asia

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Reasonable Criteria For Tax Deductibility In Philippines
ACCRALAW

Reasonable criteria for tax deductibility in Philippines

By Jacqueline Ann A Tan, ACCRALAW
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Dominancy Test In Philippine Trademark Law
Federis & Associates

Dominancy test: A more robust standard in Philippine TM law

By Ernest Luigi A Manzanares, Federis & Associates Law Offices
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SCCA ESG Leadership Sustainability Connect Singapore
In-house agenda

SCCA empowers in-house counsel in ESG leadership series

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Orrick Tokyo Energy Partner Hire
Market pulse

Orrick strengthens Tokyo energy team with new partner hire

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In-house agenda

APCCA?names new secretary-general at Bali conference

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Jason Brown Appointed ACC Presidentvideo
Intelligence report

Who if not you?

New ACC president and CEO Jason Brown outlines his vision to deepen engagement with in-house counsel across Asia
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Vote for Vietnam's top lawyers
Market pulse

Vote for Vietnam’s top lawyers

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King & Spalding Sydney Office Launch
Market pulse

King & Spalding expands reach, opens doors in Sydney

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Simbolon & Partners BNG Legal Asean Expansion
Market pulse

Simbolon taps Cambodia’s BNG Legal for Asean expansion

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SCCA Great Gatsby Black-Tie Celebration
In-house agenda

SCCA to turn 23 with Great Gatsby black-tie celebration

The SCCA will host a gala honouring leadership and pro bono excellence in the in-house legal field
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PDLegal expands Thailand team
Market pulse

Singapore’s PDLegal lands partner duo in Thailand

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JICN Consilio Tokyo Networking Event
In-house agenda

JICN builds connections at Tokyo networking event

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Aster Chemicals Sustainability-Linked Loan
Deal digest

Baker, Latham steer Aster’s USD1bn sustainability-linked loan

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Make your nominations now for Philippines Law Firm Awards 2025
Market pulse

Make your nominations now for Philippines Law Firm Awards 2025

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LAW Partnership Regional Alliance Lee & Tengku Azrina
Market pulse

LAW Partnership forms regional alliance in Malaysia

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O’Melveny & Myers Exits Japan
Market pulse

O’Melveny & Myers exits Japan as Tokyo head retires

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SoftBank ABB Robotics Acquisition
Deal digest

MoFo, Freshfields drive SoftBank’s USD5.4bn ABB robotics buy

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ACC Singapore Legal Update Session
In-house agenda

ACC Singapore explores latest legal trends at session

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Greenberg Traurig Singapore Expansion
Market pulse

Greenberg Traurig boosts Singapore office with 7 new lawyers

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PunoLaw partner appointed DOE assistant secretary
Market pulse

PunoLaw senior partner joins Philippines’ Department of Energy

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Bird & Bird Strengthens Hospitality Offering
Market pulse

Bird & Bird strengthens hospitality offering with new co-head

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ACCHK-10th
In-house agenda

ACCHK hosts event for HK competition law’s 10th anniversary

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Hogan Lovells designates Owen Chan
Market pulse

Hogan Lovells’ new Asia head sets key growth areas

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Chipotle’s first joint venture in Asia
Deal digest

BKL, K&L Gates act on Chipotle’s first joint venture in Asia

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IHCF Fall Academy 2025
In-house agenda

IHCF Fall Academy 2025 attracts corporate counsel in Seoul

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Miura & Partners' Manila Philippines office
Market pulse

Japan’s Miura breaks into Philippines in SEA expansion

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GCAI hosts legal leaders to chart vision for reform roadmap
In-house agenda

GCAI hosts legal leaders to chart vision for reform roadmap

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Mediums Law Firm Launch Thailand
Market pulse

Ex-Kudun pair launches new Thai firm Mediums to tap M&A

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Reed Smith hires Etelka Bogardi
Market pulse

Reed Smith shores up Asian financial services in Singapore hire

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Clayton Utz hires Mark Malinas
Market pulse

Australia’s Clayton Utz names head of private equity team

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Market pulse

Mori Hamada eyes 2026 launch of first European office in London

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Yoon & Yang Strengthens Antitrust Practice
Market pulse

Yoon & Yang boosts antitrust practice with senior duo

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SCCA highlights collaboration in global trade
In-house agenda

SCCA highlights collaboration as global trade order shifts

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In-house agenda

ACC Australia concludes In-House Counsel Days

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Milbank hires Maurice Conway
Market pulse

Milbank boosts corporate, M&A practice in Asia with new hire

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Rajah & Tann Singapore Hire
Market pulse

Rajah & Tann Singapore lifts banking, aviation practices

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Singapore electronic deed executionvideo
Helmsman

Executing deeds under Singapore law

By Teoh Su Yin, Helmsman
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Fraud liability in insolvency: UK and India

By Rishabh Jaisani and Renjith Nair, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
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Market pulse

AI law harmonisation in the spotlight at AIPPI 2025

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Rouse acquires Australian IP firm in Asia-Pacific expansion
Market pulse

Rouse acquires Australian IP firm in Asia-Pacific expansion

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Air Lease USD7.4 billion acquisition
Deal digest

Firms chart course on USD7.4bn Air Lease Corp buyout

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Kinstellar Cambodia expansion
Market pulse

Cambodia’s Kinstellar Southeast Asia boosts cross-border team

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Korea Stablecoin Regulation
Practice Guides

Korea’s emerging stablecoin framework

By Hyun-il Hwang and Mooni Kim, Shin & Kim
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Hong Kong stablecoin rules
Practice Guides

Impact of HK stablecoin rules on mainland China

By Felix Miao, Xun Li and Song Hong, Han Kun Law Offices
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THAI-CCA leadership transition
In-house agenda

Sahachai Wibuloutai passes the torch at THAI-CCA

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Nagashima Ohno Thailand expansion
Market pulse

Japan’s Nagashima Ohno grows energy, TMT practice in Thailand

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Gorriceta hires Jose Ma Emmanuel Caral
Market pulse

Philippines’ Gorriceta hires senior counsel to grow energy team

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Seladore Legal Singapore Office
Market pulse

Seladore Legal breaks into Singapore with goals in sight

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CORRESPONDENTS

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Staying afloat: Foreign shipping in Korea

By Choon Won Lee and Dahee Kim, Jipyong

South Korea’s maritime hub status grows with advanced ports, shipbuilding strength, trade volumes and dispute resolution.

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Q&A: Korea’s global standards align with local execution

IHCF vice president SongYi Son discusses the merits and possible obstacles for doing business in South Korea

Trade secrecy laws in Taiwan

By Tsung-Yuan Shen and Connie Guo, Lee and Li Taipei

Trade secret protection under TSA and IPCAA: Secrecy, value, confidentiality measures and Supreme Court guidance

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Japan Taiwan Green Transition Strategies

Chasing zero

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