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Firms serve Kobe Bussan and Gourmet Kineya on their Meal Hub joint venture and airline catering business acquisition

Asia Business Law Journal reveals the country¡¯s top law firms

Firms advise nickel mining and processing company Vale Indonesia on its USD750 million sustainability-linked loan

Walkers and Baker McKenzie advise on Malaysian developer IOI Properties Group¡¯s SGD2.5 billion (USD1.9 billion) Singapore tower buy

Baker McKenzie Vietnam has advised OKX, a global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 technology company, on its strategic investment in Vietnam Prosperity CAEX

Baker McKenzie Vietnam advises on a USD488 million unsecured syndicated loan to Techcom Securities, making it the largest of its kind in the country

Bringing to the spotlight leading foreign lawyers that are the go-to advisers on India-related matters

K&L Gates, Trilegal and Baker McKenzie are advising on Olam Holdings¡¯ sale of its wholly owned subsidiary, Mindsprint, to Wipro Networks for USD375 million

Firms assist Thailand-based Arise Digital Technology¡¯s USD3.2 billion acquisition of a 25% stake in telecoms company True Corporation

Asia Business Law Journal names the country¡¯s top law firms

Firms have advised on Jindal Energy Botswana's USD1 billion financing of a greenfield thermal power project in the southern African nation

As Asian regulators tighten controls on online gambling, cross-border networks and advancing technologies remain one step ahead, testing the limits of regulation

Baker McKenzie has hired Frankie Tam as a partner at its Hong Kong office, bolstering its capabilities in technology and cybersecurity

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

Asia Business Law Journal unveils the A-List of Taiwan¡¯s top 100 lawyers plus 15 Legal Icons

A look back at the blockbuster transactions of 2025 as we gallop into the Year of the Horse

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

As AI activities such as scraping and crawling become pervasive, publishing companies in Asia are fighting to protect their valuable IP and their futures

Honouring the A-List lawyers, Vanguards and Legal Icons who are irreplaceable to their clients

Knowledge Atlas (Zhipu) made history as the world¡¯s first listed general-purpose LLM company on the HKEX on 8 January 2026

Bright Scholar Education, backed by Country Garden¡¯s founding family, has completed privatisation and delisted from NYSE

Withers has launched a dedicated projects and energy practice in Asia by hiring partners Ean MacPherson and Fumihiko Hori and special counsel Keisuke Misuda

Baker McKenzie has significantly strengthened its finance and projects bench in the Asia-Pacific with the addition of project finance specialist Matthias Schemuth

LiDAR company Seyond debuts on the HKEX through a de-SPAC merger with TechStar on 10 December, raising HKD1.03 billion

Atsumi & Sakai has significantly deepened its competition and antitrust bench in Tokyo by onboarding former Japan

Baker McKenzie has appointed Miles Wadley, formerly a partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, as a partner in Melbourne

Asia Business Law Journal names the country¡¯s top law firms

Esports and gaming have become powerful engines of innovation across Asia, yet each market faces its own peculiar legal and regulatory challenges

Facing unpredictable tariffs, compliance crackdowns and rising trade tensions, companies in Asia are rethinking contracts, manufacturing and supply chains

Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the A-List of Thailand¡¯s top 100 lawyers plus 28 Legal Icons

Greenberg Traurig strengthens its Singapore team with Ashok Lalwani and Shih-Chi Pan to boost cross-border and India-focused legal capabilities across Asia

Greenberg Traurig has hired Ashok Lalwani, a former Baker McKenzie leader, to expand its cross-border and India-focused corporate practice in Singapore

Baker McKenzie, DeHeng and others advised CIG Shanghai on its HKEX debut, raising HKD4.6b (USD589m)

Latham & Watkins, Zenith, DeHeng and others advised on Zijin Gold International¡¯s HKD25b HKEX debut

Chery raised HKD9.14b (USD1.2b) in its Hong Kong debut, marking the city¡¯s largest carmaker IPO so far this year

Baker McKenzie, FenXun Partners, King & Wood Mallesons, Linklaters and Haiwen & Partners have assisted China Pacific Insurance (CPIC)

JD.com to acquire German electronics retailer Ceconomy for EUR2.2b, among the largest Chinese deals in Europe

Which Chinese and international law firms have earned client trust through exceptional expertise?          

NTT DC REIT launches SGD988 million IPO on SGX, the largest REIT listing in over a decade

Gordon Davidson and Fergus Saurin join Broadfield¡¯s first overseas office in Hong Kong

Asia Business Law Journal names Taiwan's top law firms

Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the most celebrated lawyers in Japan¡¯s legal industry, featuring the country¡¯s top 100 lawyers plus 30 Legal Icons

SILF president Lalit Bhasin reaffirmed support for foreign law firm entry, urging proper and balanced regulatory reforms

A Shanghai court upheld a company¡¯s right to fire an employee for violating its salary confidentiality policy?

Baker McKenzie and Linklaters advised on a major data centre deal in Thailand involving GIP, CP Group, and True IDC

Baker McKenzie, Quisumbing Torres advise ARCH Capital on PH deal as part of tie-up with Partners Group

MinebeaMitsumi makes JPY82.6b white knight bid for Shibaura Electronics in heated takeover battle

Asia Business Law Journal names the country¡¯s top law firms  

Jirapat Thammavaranucupt has launched Jirapat and Partner after two years leading key practices at TTT+Partners

China passes VAT Law on 25 Dec 2024; to take effect on 1 Jan 2026

Australian firm Mills Oakley has added five more partners to its Sydney office this month, bringing its total to over 170, following earlier hires Tania Sibree and Randall Gerkens

Wong & Partners has hired Celia Cheah as IP partner; she brings 20+ years of expertise from Christopher & Lee Ong

A&O Shearman, Baker McKenzie advised Qualcomm on its acquisition of Vietnam-based AI firm MovianAI

Baker McKenzie FenXun hires four Wilson Sonsini experts for its Greater China team

Baker McKenzie hires capital markets expert Alexander Stathopoulos

China's new personal information compliance audit measures will take effect on May 1, 2025

Asia Business Law Journal names the country¡¯s top law firms

We reveal the most-recommended foreign lawyers for India-related matters

The most complex and interesting deals and disputes that have taken place in the past year  

Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the premier professionals leading the way in Taiwan¡¯s legal landscape

Asia faces legal and regulatory uncertainties in 2025 due to global and regional challenges

Hong Kong introduces draft bill for critical infrastructure cybersecurity

Baker McKenzie advised Liberty Mutual on selling its Thailand, Vietnam operations to Chubb, reflecting an M&A trend

Hogan Lovells and Baker McKenzie expand teams in Vietnam with key hires

Court orders employer to cover occupational disease compensation shortfall

Hong Kong proposes a re-domiciliation regime for foreign companies

Georgiou Partnership has brought onboard Wilson Sung, a former of counsel at Jones Day¡¯s Hong Kong branch, as a special counsel

Nishimura & Asahi and Baker McKenzie advise Yageo on a JPY65 billion tender offer takeover bid for Shibaura Electronics

Bank SinoPac has acquired Amret Microfinance for USD 550 million, marking Cambodia's largest deal

HHP rehires M&A partner Bima Sarumpaet to meet rising investment demand in Jakarta

Baker McKenzie KLP JV has added arbitration veteran Sean Sung Woo Lim as a partner in Seoul

China's aging population prompts talks on raising low statutory retirement age, straining pension funds

Despite a sluggish market and data regulations forcing closures, some foreign firms are expanding their presence in China

Asia Business Law Journal shines a spotlight on the exceptional performance of top law firms in Japan, highlighting their excellence and impact in the legal field

Mini Menon vandePol, partner and head of Baker McKenzie¡¯s Asia-Pacific investigations group, is the new chair of the firm¡¯s global India practice

Baker McKenzie expands its Brisbane construction practice with new partner Melanie Harwood

TS Lines debuted on the HKSE, raising HKD 1.049 billion with help from eight law firms

Trade secrets are the driving force of competitiveness for enterprises, particularly if technology-based

Legal professionals met at the Thailand Institute of Justice to discuss reforms to the Civil and Commercial Code

Hong Kong¡¯s Court of Final Appeal addressed the test for Quistclose trusts, emphasizing the importance of intent regarding fund use  

The NDRC issued a notice on 26 July 2024 to expand asset classes and streamline filing for China's REITs regime

Baker McKenzie KLP JV has established a tax practice in Seoul with John Jangwoon Kwak and Doug Duk Won Suh

Kirkland & Ellis, Baker McKenzie, Debevoise & Plimpton oversee USD1.2 billion logistics unit sale

Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country¡¯s legal profession

A non-compete clause protects trade secrets but must not violate an individual¡¯s right to free choice of employment

Hong Kong¡¯s Privacy Commissioner published its AI framework, "Artificial Intelligence: Model Personal Data Protection," on 11 June 2024

Baker McKenzie and Freshfields advised GNMI on its EUR665M acquisition of Surface Solution from Germany's Merck

Jakarta's FKNK Law Firm strengthens its capital markets practice by hiring Ferry Rajagukguk as a partner from RSA Advocates

Herbert Smith Freehills has appointed Jojo Fan as its new China managing partner, replacing Matthew Emsley after 4 years

China Business Law Journal reveals its top performing law firms of 2023  

The foreign firms that have overcome adversity and emerged as go-to choices for India legal matters

Asia Business Law Journal names the country¡¯s top law firms

Partners Ash Tiwari, Hani Naja and Joy K Gallup are now on the steering committee of Baker Mackenzie

FenXun, Baker McKenzie¡¯s joint operation partner in China, has hired IP specialist Cassidy Guo to lead the firm¡¯s patent enforcement and litigation team in Beijing

Atsumi & Sakai strengthens banking and finance team with new partner Akiko Hosokawa, former Baker McKenzie partner

King & Wood Mallesons and Baker McKenzie have advised Yankuang Energy Group Company on its HKD5 billion H-share placement on the HKEX

China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced five new significant measures to further integrate and develop the capital markets

Shanghai court released a case where an employee was held liable by the company for economic losses caused by her misconduct

Asia Business Law Journal names the country¡¯s top law firms

Sweeping reforms are heralding a new era for foreign investment into Vietnam¡¯s property sector, but much remains unexplained

Tokyo's Isshiki & Partners bolsters litigation team with US IP partner Akira Irie from Morrison Foerster

With autonomous vehicles now a reality, we look at the latest legal developments in Japan and Thailand governing safety, liability and control

This article discusses the current state of the regulatory framework for the main enablers that make autonomous driving possible, consisting of two crucial elements

The International Women¡¯s Day theme of inclusion is the inspiration behind the ACCHK and the BakerWomen Committee¡¯s panel

Baker McKenzie & KL Partners Joint Venture Law Firm has further strengthened its dispute resolution capabilities

After extensive market research, we unveil the winners of the In-house Counsel Awards 2024

Baker McKenzie has advised Chinese automaker Chery on a joint venture in Barcelona with Spain¡¯s EV Motors to establish the first Chinese automotive plant in Europe

Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed partner Beelee Seah to strengthen the global law firm¡¯s banking and finance team in Singapore

Asia Business Law Journal names the country¡¯s top law firms

Safeguarding the company against cyber threats is even tougher with new disclosure regulations in the mix

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu boosts the strength of its energy and infrastructure practice with energy and project finance specialist Tsutomu Kobayashi

SAMR issued draft regulations to implement the five-year capital contribution term for LLCs, effective from 1 July 2024

On 25 January 2024, the State Council issued the Interim Regulations on Carbon Emissions Trading, effective 1 May 2024

A trio of intellectual property groups in Beijing and Hong Kong have joined forces, incorporating a 36-strong team from Zhong Lun Law Firm

With China slowing, India and the Middle East factor heavily in legal experts¡¯ predictions of key trends that will shape 2024

Dentons Lee is receiving a timely boost with the addition of senior foreign attorney Bernard Ham to lead the life sciences and healthcare team

On 29 December 2023, the Standing Committee of the National People¡¯s Congress of China promulgated the amended Company Law

Baker McKenzie and Allen & Overy have played pivotal roles in advising on the establishment of South Korea¡¯s first open-ended core fund

The State Council published in full its revised Provisions on Thresholds for the Filing of Concentrations of Undertakings on 26 January 2024