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KICA delegates visit JILA in Tokyo for collaboration on in-house operations and issues

LPA Tokyo hires partner Yoshiki Tsurumaki from King & Wood to boost corporate and M&A

Anant Mishra joins Aretha Legal as a partner in the firm¡¯s corporate, M&A, private equity and venture capital practice

Allen & Gledhill establishes two new practices ¨C technology disputes, and healthcare, life sciences and pharmaceuticals

Drew & Napier assists digital asset platform Payward on its USD600 million acquisition of Hong Kong-based fintech Reap

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

Indonesian law firm Bagus Enrico & Partners adds partner Ujang Suhirta to bolster its corporate and commercial practice

Norton Rose Fulbright names Marshall Bromwich as its new Australia country head and Daniel Lin as an energy and infrastructure partner

Firms advise on Vault Minerals and Regis Resources merger to establish a new Australian Securities Exchange-listed gold company

Kudun & Partners integrates corporate and capital markets law firm Manunya & Associates with its founder Manunya Thitinuntawan joining as a partner

Mallesons appoints Mark McNamara as the firm¡¯s new chair, effective 30 June 2026, succeeding David Friedlander

Indonesian law firm Makarim & Taira S appoints Vincent Lie as its new managing partner, effective 1 May 2026

South Korean law firms D&A (formerly DR & AJU) and LIN sign MoU on proposed merger on 29 April 2026?

MinterEllison has advised Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania, the Australian subsidiary of Japan¡¯s Sumitomo Metal Mining

King & Wood advises Singapore-headquartered BDx Data Centres (BDx) on a USD320 million syndicated loan to develop data centre infrastructure across Indonesia

Four independent practitioners ¨C Abhishek Adke, Himanshu Vidhani, Vikrant Zunjarrao and Kaushalya Venkataraman ¨C co-found boutique firm Quadra Legal in Mumbai

Jipyong advises the underwriters for KRW427 billion (USD288 million) in project financing for the construction of a Musinsa logistics centre in Yeoju

Firms advise on MTT Shipping and Logistics¡¯ IPO on the Bursa Malaysia, raising MYR652 million (USD164 million)

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

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto advises Hitachi Global Life Solutions on the JPY110 billion reorganisation of its home appliance business

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow, the Singapore arm of the global law firm, and Gibson Dunn advised on regulatory technology company Diginex¡¯s

Four lawyers launch their own firm, Puno & Partners, in the Philippines

Manila-based firm Sabornay Law has formed an alliance with Japan¡¯s Uryu & Itoga (U&I) to strengthen cross-border legal capabilities between the Philippines and Japan

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is advising Tokyo-based Otsuka Pharmaceutical on its acquisition of clinical-stage biotechnology company

South Korean law firm Yoon & Yang has restructured its Vietnam strategy by securing a co-location arrangement

As M&A activities climb across the region, rising regulatory complexity and shifting market dynamics are redefining strategy, execution and the evolving role of general counsel

¡°Singapore is increasingly emerging as the first stop for many Chinese companies entering Southeast Asia¡± to pursue M&A activity, says Ivy Liu

Kohei Miyadai is breaking new ground in Japan as the first lawyer who was also a professional baseball player

Cross-border transactions are accelerating across Asia, bringing new opportunities and regulatory hurdles

Anshum Singh has joined Wadhwa Law Offices as a partner in the firm¡¯s corporate practice and is based at the firm¡¯s Gurugram office

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

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

White & Case has hired Alex Elser as a partner in Sydney to strengthen its global M&A practice, private capital industry group

The In-House Counsel Forum (IHCF) and the Korea In-House Counsel Association (KICA), together with the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board International¡¯s Women¡¯s

Clifford Chance and White & Case have acted on Japanese scientific instrument manufacturer Shimadzu¡¯s acquisition of Tescan

Fresh from taking the reins as Chooi & Company¡¯s managing partner, Yeong Hui Yap is already preparing for the growth

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

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

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?

Withers has appointed former Sidley Austin partner Raymond Oh as a senior partner based in Hong Kong and Singapore, where he will lead the firm¡¯s corporate practice

This article looks briefly at how an application can be made to the court in the British Virgin Islands (BVI)?

South Korean law firm D&A has strengthened its corporate practice with the addition of former Hyosung Group general counsel Cheon Su Kim as a partner at its Seoul office

RDS Partnership has formed a strategic alliance with China¡¯s DeHeng Law Offices to support Malaysian clients expanding into the country

Bangkok-based Pisut & Partners has strengthened its corporate and commercial practice group with the addition of partners Kru Sukcharoen and Panida Doungrutana

For many businesses, intellectual property sits at the heart of enterprise value

Squire Patton Boggs has expanded its Singapore-based global corporate practice group, hiring partner Philip Lee and his team

Former JSA and IC Universal partners launch Mantrika Legal, a new corporate law firm in Mumbai

The Japan In-House Counsel Network (JICN) has appointed Novo Nordisk general counsel Akiko Kikuchi as its new co-president to lead alongside Angela Yuen

Ashwin Sapra joins Trilegal as equity partner, strengthening its healthcare and life sciences practice

Former Bharucha & Partners partner Parag Bhide joins Aquilaw as M&A partner, to lead its employment law practice

India has enacted the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill 2025

Saraf and Partners and S&R Associates have advised on IHH Healthcare¡¯s USD490 million open offer to acquire a 26.1% stake in Fortis Healthcare

Lee & Ko and Kim & Chang have advised on Glenwood Private Equity¡¯s KRW 1.4 trillion acquisition of LG Chem¡¯s water solution business

Tanoriz (Malaysia) and W&H Law Firm (China) formed a partnership to jointly promote investment and provide integrated legal services

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

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

India is introducing a creditor-initiated insolvency mechanism under the 2025 IBC amendments, creating a faster, out-of-court, creditor-led resolution process

Akin Gump will close its Singapore office in 2026, consolidating its Asia presence in Hong Kong

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

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

Paul Hastings has hired Zhou Quan as a partner in Hong Kong, expanding its Greater China capital markets and M&A practice.

NEC Corporation plans to acquire US software firm CSG Systems International for USD2.9 billion, with Freshfields and Simpson Thacher advising

Kirkland & Ellis and Baker Botts advised JERA on its USD1.5 billion first US shale gas acquisition from Williams and GEP Haynesville II

Walalangi & Partners, in association with Nishimura & Asahi, appointed Heru Mardijarto as local counsel in Jakarta

Amitabh Sharma returns to JSA as a partner in Gurugram, bringing over 25 years of M&A and corporate law expertise

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has launched a Malaysia desk with RDS Partnership to support Japanese investment and cross-border work in Southeast Asia

Vidhisastras Advocates & Solicitors teams up with Boubaris Ganetsiou to enhance India-Greece legal and investment advisory collaboration

O¡¯Melveny hires John Curran as Corporate Finance Partner in Singapore to expand Asia presence

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

Simbolon & Partners has allied with Cambodia¡¯s BNG Legal to boost Asean reach in corporate, investment, dispute resolution and IP work

The SCCA will host a gala honouring leadership and pro bono excellence in the in-house legal field

MCM Law expands with new partners to strengthen its corporate and dispute resolution practices

LAW Partnership has allied with Lee & Tengku Azrina to strengthen its regional reach and cross-border legal capabilities in Malaysia

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

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

IHCF hosted its Fall Academy on 20 Sept in Seoul, drawing 100+ participants from member companies and law firms

Aequitas Law Partners launches in Mumbai with four former IC Universal Legal partners bringing strong expertise in corporate and regulatory law

Ex-Kudun partners have launched Mediums, a new Thai law firm focused on M&A and business rehabilitation

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

Samvad Partners promotes Jagriti Mohata, Lalit Munshi and Nivedita Udupa to partners

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu boosts its Bangkok office with top hires to expand energy and TMT practices

Suman Kamani joins ALMT Legal Mumbai as partner, bringing 30+ years of corporate and litigation expertise

Bayfront Law appoints Joseph Tay as director to strengthen its commercial disputes team

Florete Law partners with A&D Law to offer cross-border legal services in Southeast Asia

Corrs Chambers Westgarth has hired M&A partner Ben Macdonald to expand its corporate team in Melbourne

Filing a trademark infringement case requires proving harm and justifying entitlement to damages, not just copying of the mark

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

Bird & Bird launches Singapore restructuring group led by Ashok Kumar and Darius Tay to boost regional legal services

Hiroshi Mori returns to Nishimura & Asahi after leading MUFG¡¯s global legal division

Indian stakeholders must consider varying legal considerations when navigating a cross-border transaction

Five key contract do¡¯s and don¡¯ts every contractor must follow to avoid costly pitfalls

Corporate oppression and mismanagement matters take a backseat in the face of º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø insolvency and bankruptcy challenges

RDS Partnership boosts its corporate practice with new partners Sharifah Hamzah and Hurriyyah Kamaruzzaman

Bird & Bird to open Riyadh office in 2025, expanding its TMT and IP focus in Saudi Arabia

ARMA Law names Neni Zunaini partner to lead private wealth practice

Judicial mediation explored as a tool for resolving cross-border disputes involving Asian parties

Yulchon hires ex-deputy prosecutor general Nam Kwan Cho as partner

Moksha Bhat has been appointed managing partner at AP & Partners to lead its operations and strategy

Kinstellar enters Cambodia with new sister firm Sok Siphana Sethalay, led by Vanseka Sok

Samv¨¡d promotes Ayush Mohan and Aakash Sherwal to partnership in Mumbai and Bengaluru

Hughes Hubbard & Reed boosts its Asia presence by appointing Justin Terada to lead the Tokyo office and expand its corporate and M&A practice

Yulchon hires Sung Uk Park, former SK On EVP, to enhance its cross-border M&A capabilities

DaHui Lawyers adds PE partner Jason Song to its Shanghai team

Dai-ichi takes 15% stake in M&G, advised by Freshfields and Linklaters

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

Sarthak adds partner Tarun Bhattacharya to strengthen its corporate and energy practices

Alpha Corporate Legal and AKG Consors have partnered to offer integrated legal services

As AI expands globally, countries are exploring regulatory sandboxes to test its use across different sectors

Sullivan & Cromwell and Clifford Chance advise on ENN Energy¡¯s USD11.6B privatisation, involving H shares, HKEX delisting, and regulatory compliance

Nishant Singh has joined Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co as a partner, bringing his core team of 12 lawyers

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto strengthened its corporate M&A practice by adding partner Stan Yukevich from Morrison & Foerster