Tag: Corporate compliance
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
Yulchon adds risk management expert as partner
South Korea’s Yulchon rehires Yung Sang Lee as a partner after serving at the Public Prosecutors’ Office and the Office of the President
Singapore Budget 2026: AI growth, risks and governance
Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates AI adoption, highlighting legal risks and governance needs for businesses
White collars, dark intentions
Senior white-collar crime partners map out the shifting risks and offer a full-spectrum playbook, from internal probes to cross-border defence
Dorsey hires corporate of counsel Carlton Ng in HK office
Dorsey hires Carlton Ng as of counsel at its Hong Kong office, strengthening its capabilities in capital markets and corporate compliance
Key revisions to Japan’s Whistleblower Protection Act
Japan’s amended Whistleblower Protection Act shifts burden of proof, imposes criminal penalties and raises retaliation risks ?
Grandall welcomes six equity partners in four offices
Grandall Law Firm has added six equity partners across its Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Fuzhou and Wuhan offices
How to properly manage sick leave
Managing sick leave and medical treatment periods can be a big headache for companies – cured only by preemptive policy clarification
Corporate criminal risk: Pitfalls and course corrections
Criminal exposure is the risk companies can least afford
Case study: Seeking compensation for ‘no contract’ overseas projects
In 2018, a large state-owned design institute signed a strategic co-operation agreement with a Hong Kong investment company to jointly develop a hydropower project in Nepal
Zhong Lun adds four dispute and capital markets partners
Zhong Lun has continued to bolster its ranks by adding four partners, following Tony Chow’s appointment in February
Partner compliance and trade secret protection in the AI era
This article focuses on two areas, third party governance and trade secret protection, setting out the key shifts and compliance priorities driven by AI
Philippine job termination: Avoid illegal dismissal liability
Avoid illegal dismissal: Align grounds, evidence and due process in Philippine termination decisions for employers
Regulatory and investigations partner rejoins Kirkland
Kirkland & Ellis has hired Jenny Li as a partner in its government, regulatory and internal investigations practice in Shanghai
How 2025 redefined listed company reorganisation
Listed company reorganisation enters new phase in 2025. Pre?procedures stretch. Industry upgrade becomes core
Counselling counsel
Weir legal director offers simple psychological tips for in-house counsel
Jingtian & Gongcheng opens in Chongqing
Jingtian & Gongcheng opened a Chongqing office on 19 December 2025, its 11th nationwide and second in southwest China
Han Kun adds compliance partner
Han Kun Law Offices has strengthened its Beijing-based criminal and corporate compliance practices
W&H opens in Foshan to tap Greater Bay Area development
W&H Law Firm has opened a Foshan office, its 56th branch worldwide, strengthening its presence in the Greater Bay Area
Hope for Chinese victims in 61,000 bitcoin ponzi scheme
Chinese victims in the 61,000 bitcoin Lantian Gerui scam may gain extra compensation after UK court progress, marking a key step in cross-border recovery efforts
DOCVIT adds criminal defence senior partner
DOCVIT Law Firm hires Sui Wei as senior partner in Beijing to strengthen criminal defence and compliance practice
ICCA, KPK align on corporate anti-corruption agenda
ICCA and Indonesia’s KPK unite to promote anti-corruption efforts in the private sector through joint training and advocacy
In-house Counsel Awards 2023 revealed
After extensive market research, we unveil the winners of the In-house Counsel Awards 2023
Capital punishment
Chinese IPOs overseas have consistently outperformed those of other nations, but a rash of scandals and suspected frauds has threatened to end the bull run.























































