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When a nominee shareholding agreement is void, how do courts decide ownership, divide gains, and allocate losses?

This column discusses proportionate liability and the written law that governs the concept in common law jurisdictions and the Chinese mainland

Jia Yuan Law Offices has hired Echo Shen as a partner at its Hong Kong office

Even without an entry in the shareholder register, an equity transferee may still be treated as a shareholder

A co-shareholder sued to void a multibillion-renminbi equity transfer on right-of-first-refusal grounds

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

Weir legal director offers simple psychological tips for in-house counsel

Stephenson Harwood has formally launched a co?operation with PRC peer W&H Law Firm, covering business collaboration, knowledge sharing and talent development

Health drinks producer Eastroc Beverage has debuted on the HKEX, raising HKD10.1 billion. HSF Kramer, DeHeng , Jia Yuan and O¡¯Melveny advised on the listing

When corporate governance falters, how should courts respond?

While India expands its dispute resolution toolkit through arbitration and regulatory reform, Taiwan is sharpening efficiencies with court fee changes and mediation-first approaches

Bird & Bird has recently expanded its Greater Bay Area team with the addition of two partners, Lucia He in Shenzhen and Katherine Cheung in Hong Kong

In bankruptcy if a shareholder cannot cure defective capital, creditors may seek joint and several liability from others

Chongqing-headquartered Baijus Law Firm has officially launched the Nanning office, marking the firm¡¯s 10th branch nationwide

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

Grandway Law Offices has hired Liu Zhiwei and Cao Jian as partners in Shenzhen and Suzhou to boost its IP practice

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

Law reform bodies play key roles in updating legal systems in common law jurisdictions and the PRC

The article explores how civil and criminal laws intersect in financial disputes, emphasizing asset recovery, liability, and litigation strategy

The Revenue of 111 Chinese law firms depicts a struggling legal market and a rampant race for survival

The article examines the liability boundaries of dual controllers, de facto and shadow directors under China¡¯s revised Company Law

Han Kun hired Jerald Foo as partner in Singapore to strengthen its cross-border dispute resolution work in Southeast Asia

Artificial intelligence (AI) has started to revolutionise many workplaces and businesses

With Indonesia emerging as a prime destination for foreign investment, M&A offers a strategic gateway, although not without legal complexities

Foreign and local investors face numerous regulatory hurdles when embarking on joint ventures in India and Taiwan  

Mainland China, Hong kong, Japan and Taiwan have run the ruler over legislation, streamlining clunky laws to improve frameworks on company Management

In-house counsel roles keep evolving. Which standout teams and GCs have led the way over the past year?

Shares as property: when ownership transfers under an equity deal is the focus of this column.

China¡¯s 2023 law introduced audit committees for better financial oversight and governance

CBLJ marks a milestone as founder Kelley Fong reflects on its vision, journey, and guiding ethos for the future

China¡¯s slowing economy highlights insolvency challenges, including outdated laws, cross-border issues, and resistance to change

This column explores smart contracts, their use in China, Chinese legal views, and how they fit under Chinese contract law

Lexicon's 150th column celebrates Chinese legal pioneers in common law jurisdictions, reflecting on their lives & achievements

The revised Company Law offers new shareholder exit mechanisms, including share repurchase and compulsory deregistration

Dissolution of a partnership is one way a partner can withdraw from a partnership

An update of regulatory amendments and trends in mainland China, India and Taiwan

China¡¯s recent surge of equity-related disputes reflects testing economic times ¨C and the importance of swift, effective resolution

In-house counsel roles vary by industry, but growing regulations and geopolitical shifts now bring a shared experience

China's shift to high-quality development requires wealth planning for high net worth individuals

Foreign investment is welcome in joint ventures, however each jurisdiction has its own unique rules

Most law firms are bullish about anticipated upticks in M&A activity

Legal team leaders from Caocao, China Power, Shaeffler, SAIC-GM and Taikang share their outlooks for 2024

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

JunZeJun Law Offices has unveiled a new branch in Shenyang, Liaoning province, to broaden its reach within northeast China

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