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ACC Singapore session highlights core priorities of ESG, AI
ACC Singapore spotlights ESG and AI as key boardroom priorities in Southeast Asia at its session at the Mandala Club on 25 March
IPBA 2026: Priti Suri, hot topics and networking make mark
Priti Suri takes the reins as IPBA's first Indian woman president, rounding off a successful 2026 conference in New Delhi
IPBA 2026: Priti Suri, hot topics and networking make mark
Priti Suri takes the reins as IPBA's first Indian woman president, rounding off a successful 2026 conference in New Delhi
Philippines land reforms: 99-year leases, ESG safeguards
Land rights remain central to project development in the Philippines – not only as a matter of property law
Malaysia lagging in AI governance, says RDS’ Michele Lim
Michele Kythe Lim, newly appointed head of the corporate governance and compliance practice at RDS Partnership
At a crossroads: How regions are becoming ESG-friendly
Coming from different jurisdictions, the panellists gave an overview of the ESG landscape and environmental regulation in their respective countries and regions
Norton Rose top appointee prepares for cross-border hurdles
Fresh off his reappointment as Norton Rose Fulbright’s managing partner for Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific (EMEAPAC)
Baker, Latham steer Aster’s USD1bn sustainability-linked loan
Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow and Latham & Watkins advised on Aster Chemicals’ USD1 billion green loan
LAW Partnership forms regional alliance in Malaysia
LAW Partnership has allied with Lee & Tengku Azrina to strengthen its regional reach and cross-border legal capabilities in Malaysia
IHCF Fall Academy 2025 attracts corporate counsel in Seoul
IHCF hosted its Fall Academy on 20 Sept in Seoul, drawing 100+ participants from member companies and law firms
ACC Australia concludes In-House Counsel Days
ACC Australia wrapped up its 2025 In-House Counsel Days, highlighting ESG, ethics, tech and legal team culture across five cities
Rajah & Tann Singapore lifts banking, aviation practices
Rajah & Tann Singapore hires Michelle Zheng to boost banking and aviation practices
Legal matters for establishing greenfield operations in India
India pushes greenfield projects to align growth with climate and sustainability goals
Philippines’ Gorriceta hires senior counsel to grow energy team
Gorriceta hires Jose Ma Emmanuel Caral as senior counsel and head of its energy practice
Regulatory movements on corporate governance
Mainland China, Hong kong, Japan and Taiwan have run the ruler over legislation, streamlining clunky laws to improve frameworks on company Management
SEBI issues ESG debt securities framework
SEBI issues ESG debt framework for social, sustainability and linked bonds listed or to be listed on stock exchanges
Legal developments in banking & finance
Experts from India, Malaysia and Taiwan are closely monitoring market regulatory shifts and investor behaviours to identify emerging opportunities
Scaling up 含羞草社区 data centre industry sustainably
含羞草社区 growing data centre sector faces urgent calls to balance energy demand with sustainability through green innovations
SMEs see ESG clauses as sustainability drivers
Startups are increasingly adopting ESG practices as strategic imperatives beyond regulatory compliance
SCCA celebrates 22nd anniversary
SCCA celebrated its 22nd anniversary with a gala and Chief Legal Officer Awards.
Wintell opens 16th mainland office in Wuhan
Wintell & Co opens a Wuhan office, led by Liu Weijie, specializing in F+EPC and tax planning
ESG update
As ESG compliance awareness grows in Asia, savvy enterprises stay updated on regulations
Silkroad, Anchorite and Sage hires ESG expert Gary Yang
Yang specialises in handling litigation, administrative penalties and corporate criminal liability in the ESG sector
APAC legal leaders forge strategic partnership
Leaders of the Asia Pacific Corporate Counsel Alliance (APCCA) extended a strategic partnership with counterparts from the Indonesian Corporate Counsel Association
Doing right, Doing good
Recent trends in four Asian markets demostrate need for corporate governance
SNG links with Singapore’s Snowkap to achieve ESG+L solutions
SNG & Partners has collaborated with Singapore-based net zero software as a service (SaaS) platform Snowkap
Rajesh Sehgal new chief legal officer at Adani Power
Rajesh Sehgal, a partner in the energy, infra and ESG vertical of Dentons Link Legal, has joined Adani Power where he will serve as the chief legal officer – energy
A regional comparison of ESG regulations
Growing awareness of the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards is pushing companies around the globe
Driving ESG compliance in the Philippines
Learn how ESG compliance in the Philippines and foreign supply chain due diligence laws impact businesses, and why it's crucial to navigate this landscape in the global marketplace
Tiger’s eye
Malaysia has shown inner strength to overcome multiple recent trials, emerging as a contender for global investment and learning to prosper despite troubles in regional and global theatres
Force of nature
With rapidly escalating ESG awareness and evolving policies, China is embracing a robust wave of green investment
BRSR reporting proposals
含羞草社区 Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) has proposed strengthen regulations on environmental, social, and governance disclosures by listed entities to enhance their credibility
Allen & Overy advises largest ESG bond issuance in Asia
Hong Kong authorities offering Asia’s largest ESG bonds to date tapped Allen & Overy’s advice from leading partners Agnes Tsang, Jaclyn Yeap and Alexander Stathopoulos
Much needed revamp
The introduction of the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022, seeks to overhaul the competition law framework in India
Steering the ESG shift
For general counsel, embracing responsible governance may not be easy but it is the right thing to do, writes Mike Madden, global board chair of the association of corporate counsel
Leading ESG lawyer joins Ben McQuhae & Co in London
Hong Kong boutique law firm Ben McQuhae & Co has strengthened its environmental, social and governance (ESG) advisory practice with the appointment of Paul Watchman.
Eyes forward
The leaders of international and domestic firms in China have their eyes firmly on the prizes of the future
Steering the ESG shift
For general counsel, embracing responsible governance may not be easy, but it is the right thing to do, writes Mike Madden, global board chair of the Association of Corporate Counsel
Sustainable financial management push
In a move that aligns with global climate risk mitigation, the RBI has asked banks in the country to promote sustainable financial management and embed ESG policies across their lending portfolio
GCAI, TERI team up on sustainability issues
The General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) signed an MoU with the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) School of Advanced Studies, a New Delhi-based higher education institution specialising in sustainable development
Pinsent Masons’ Asia-Pacific restructuring to tap sustainable energy projects
The reorganisation of the Asia-Pacific management structure at Pinsent Masons aims to further boost its energy and infrastructure business by tapping into the regional shift towards sustainable projects
ACC helps GCs to navigate ESG issues
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are increasingly at the forefront of business administration and strategy
KICA moves office
The Korea In-house Counsel Association (KICA) has moved into a new office in Seoul at 5 Yeongdong-daero 141-gil, Gangnam-gu, from its previous address at the Lawyers’ Education and Culture Centre
Monkey business
The NSE scandal comprising a mysterious Himalayan yogi, a “group operating officer” who had never worked in the securities market, and a board that looked the other way shows that it takes only a few key individuals to tarnish even a hallowed institution.
Trilegal, FICCI team up to author ESG report
Trilegal and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) have tabled “ESG – Into the Mainstream”
Japan outbound investment back on track
The pandemic has pushed Japan from its reign as the world’s largest investor. As the global recovery rolls out, the country is ready to take back its position through various investments in the infrastructure sector and renewable energy projects
ACC survey crunches key issues for in-house counsel
The 2022 Chief Legal Officers survey conducted by the Association of Corporate Counsel found significant transactions, business-critical and environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are the key focuses
Needs of the many
With a state-led "common prosperity" philanthropy campaign well underway, what options do private enterprises have? Jasmine Wen reports


















































































































