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RBI tightens NBFC governance as PE and VC board observers face director duties, liability risks

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

Preparing for º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø multi-agency dawn raids: Building response architecture, preserving privilege and documenting every step

Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates AI adoption, highlighting legal risks and governance needs for businesses

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 Carlton Ng as of counsel at its Hong Kong office, strengthening its capabilities in capital markets and corporate compliance

Duan & Duan adds four partners to its Shanghai headquarters, further strengthening its dispute resolution and related practice areas

Japan¡¯s amended Whistleblower Protection Act shifts burden of proof, imposes criminal penalties and raises retaliation risks ?

As Indonesia¡¯s new criminal codes take effect, local and foreign businesses are in a race to keep pace or pay the price

APAC Legal Congress puts spotlight on shifting role among in-house counsel as strategic business partners

JSA is the sole adviser to consumer electronics retailer Sathya Agencies¡¯ proposed INR6 billion (USD64 million) IPO

Lee & Ko guides Korean global game developer Netmarble and affiliate Netmarble Neo on a bid to integrate the latter as a wholly owned subsidiary

Anchal Dhir, Shubham Rastogi and a team of four have joined Anagram Partners, strengthening the corporate practice

Suspension versus supersession: Supreme Court rulings on board participatory rights in IBC financial service provider CIRP cases

ACC Singapore spotlights ESG and AI as key boardroom priorities in Southeast Asia at its session at the Mandala Club on 25 March

NSDL circular mandates consent letters for demat private share transfers, reshaping investor exits and Companies Act compliance

Criminal exposure is the risk companies can least afford

Tripti Vini has joined Hammurabi & Solomon Partners as a senior partner in the firm¡¯s corporate and transactional practice in New Delhi

Harneys has appointed William Lee as a partner in its Hong Kong office, further strengthening the firm¡¯s corporate practice

In investment and M&A deals, valuation adjustment mechanism (VAM) agreements, also known as bet-on agreements, are increasingly used to bind the parties¡¯ interests and drive the target¡¯s performance

The China Securities Regulatory Commission issued the regulation on short swing trading on 6 March

China Business Law Journal has identified this year¡¯s future leaders in the legal market after an extensive market survey and independent research

Han Kun Law Offices has appointed Joanne Loi as a partner at its Hong Kong branch, further strengthening the firm¡¯s capital markets practice

NCLT admits º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø first major shareholder class action, reviving section 245 enforcement against promoter misconduct

K&L Gates advised Vietnam Airlines on an USD8 billion aircraft purchasing agreement with American plane manufacturer Boeing

Chance Bridge Law Firm has hired Li Wanping as a partner at its Beijing headquarters, strengthening its capabilities in high-end dispute resolution and corporate matters

Hui Zhong Law Firm has hired partner Zhou Xi and counsel Wu Chenfei at its Beijing headquarters and Shanghai office

Fangda Partners, Freshfields, Noerr and DVMB acted as legal advisers on the deal

ASL Law is the first Vietnamese law firm to launch an office in the US, primed by local businesses¡¯ appetite to move into the American market

Michele Kythe Lim, newly appointed head of the corporate governance and compliance practice at RDS Partnership

The Asia-Pacific Legal Congress 2026 returns to Singapore on 8-9 April 2026, hosted by the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA)

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

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) will host the 2026 ACC Asia-Pacific Annual Conference on 21¨C22 May at the Westin Hotel in Singapore

Eight leading arbitration institutions share the latest trends and developments across the board

When corporate governance falters, how should courts respond?

Rajendra Patil has joined SNG & Partners as a partner in its banking & finance practice at the Mumbai office

From pandemic disruption to regional expansion, Arlene Lapuz-Ureta talks to Sheryl Ubana about uniting Asia-Pacific in-house counsel

Marking a significant milestone in regional collaboration among in-house legal professionals

Due diligence teams work tirelessly to prevent problems, foresee issues and, where necessary, administer a pound of cure

MCA simplifies director KYC compliance with a new three-year filing regime

Caught between national ambition and market reality, law firms in Chengdu and Chongqing are reshaping their paths

W&H Law Firm has opened a Foshan office, its 56th branch worldwide, strengthening its presence in the Greater Bay Area

Clyde & Co hires Patrick Peng as partner and Greater China corporate head, boosting its insurance capabilities in Hong Kong

Commerce & Finance has hired Bonnie Yung as a partner in Hong Kong, strengthening its corporate and finance practice

China¡¯s approach to good faith in commercial arbitration is evolving as arbitration depends on tribunal neutrality and party integrity

The Visionaries: We announce the top lawyers who have driven change and served legal society for the past year

JILA's 180th seminar in Tokyo gathered professionals to discuss evidence-based, intentional corporate governance culture

A look at how PSE general counsel Veronica Del Rosario is driving transformation and growth at the Philippine Stock Exchange

China strengthens training rules for corporate counsel

Mori Hamada advised Daiwa House on its USD1.9 billion stake buy in Sumitomo Densetsu, with Anderson Mori acting for the target

Lawyers and PR teams now work hand in hand to manage corporate crises, blending legal precision with strategic communication to protect brands and trust

The Bombay High Court upheld SBI¡¯s move to label Anil Ambani¡¯s Reliance Communications loan as ¡°fraud¡±, rejecting his plea of non-involvement in company affairs

Thomson Geer has appointed Jane Hall as a partner in Melbourne to strengthen its national employment and workplace safety team

TSMP Law hired former MAS deputy director Harsharan Kaur to lead its investigations and financial regulatory practice

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

APCCA secretary-general-elect, Seradesy Sumardi, delivers her remarks at the Indonesian In-House Counsel Summit and Awards 2025 in Bali.

New ACC president and CEO Jason Brown outlines his vision to deepen engagement with in-house counsel across Asia

CSRC issued revised corporate governance rules to strengthen conduct and oversight among listed companies

KPMG¡¯s associate GC, Priya Bahal, writes that being proactive is the only way forward for in-house teams

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

Enterprises face rising criminal and compliance risks, highlighting the need for stronger legal safeguards and risk prevention

Dispute resolution unlocked: Finding your business¡¯ perfect fit

Financial investors face rising M&A fraud risks and need stronger legal safeguards

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

Clayton Utz has hired Mark Malinas as head of private equity to strengthen the firm¡¯s transactional capabilities

Yoon & Yang hired Keum Seok Oh and Yeong Ho Shin to boost its antitrust practice

Delhi HC sets aside interim injunction in director removal dispute, highlights corporate governance limits under arbitration law

Hong Kong boutique Hauzen, allied with AnJie Broad, has hired fintech specialist Jay Lee as partner, ex-K&L Gates

Cooley hires David He in Singapore to expand its venture capital practice

Yoon & Yang boosts its M&A team with partners Jin Kook Lee and So Yeon Yoon

Abhishek Kalra rejoins Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in the corporate practice at the Mumbai office

How can multinationals adapt as China strengthens its anti-foreign sanction defences?

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

Atsumi & Sakai launched A&S Osaka to offer corporate legal services in the Kansai region, focusing on M&A and business succession

SEBI¡¯s 2025 amendment lets founders retain ESOPs even after being classified as promoters in IPOs

Helmsman has appointed Teoh Su Yin as the new corporate, banking and finance director

Wu Yuting joins RedNote as the tech company's general counsel after nearly 15 years at Skadden

Japan¡¯s revised MBO rules aim to protect minority shareholders by enhancing procedural fairness and disclosure requirements

ICCA and Indonesia¡¯s KPK unite to promote anti-corruption efforts in the private sector through joint training and advocacy

How a robust ethics and compliance programme keeps a company safe from fines, penalties and other legal troubles

China updates governance rules for listed firms, abolishing supervisory boards and redefining shareholder rights

Independent directors face rising liability as SEBI and courts demand greater diligence and accountability

Should directors be personally liable for wrongdoing when impleaded in a case?

The board of directors oversees top-level decisions and sets the tone for a company¡¯s operations and public image

M&A specialist Sneha Nagvekar has joined Veritas Legal as a partner, bringing over a decade of experience with a focus on public M&A

The BVI and Cayman Islands offer flexible, cost-effective solutions for series financing

IndiaMART InterMESH appointed Manish Vij as a non-executive independent director and Manoj Bhargava as an executive director

MCA extended the deadline for mandatory securities dematerialization to 30 June 2025, easing pressure on private companies

MCA extended the deadline for Indian companies to file financial statements under the Companies Act, 2013

Wilson Sonsini, based in Silicon Valley, confirms closing its Beijing office after deciding not to renew its lease

Vivek Malhotra is now legal director (South Asia) at Zimmer Biomet

Dispute experts from frontier law firms expound on the standout legal issues in an era of tightened regulation

Regulations for edtech compliance are changing, and one expert is urging businesses to get up to speed

Whistleblowing policies are key to corporate accountability and transparency in º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø growing economy

Whistleblowing in India dates back to Kautilya¡¯s Arthashastra, which outlined a detailed mechanism for reporting financial wrongdoing

Hyundai Motor India has appointed Amitabh Lal Das as Chief Legal Officer to support its growth after a historic IPO

Amitabh Das is the new Chief Legal Officer at Hyundai Motor India, bringing nearly 30 years of experience

Japan's private equity market is thriving, with the Cayman Islands as a key fundraising hub