Tag: In-house counsel
KICA delegates share legal exchange in Tokyo with JILA
KICA delegates visit JILA in Tokyo for collaboration on in-house operations and issues
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
APAC Legal Congress reviews shift to strategic business roles
APAC Legal Congress puts spotlight on shifting role among in-house counsel as strategic business partners
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
JILA appoints Satoshi Shinkuma as new head, boosts visibility
The Japan In-house Lawyers Association (JILA) has appointed Satoshi Shinkuma as its new president, succeeding Hideyuki Sakamoto
THAI-CCA new president aims to amplify counsel voice
The Thai Corporate Counsel Association (THAI-CCA) is entering a new phase as Visitsak Arunsuratpakdee becomes president
SCCA’s APAC congress to focus on reinvention
The Asia-Pacific Legal Congress 2026 returns to Singapore on 8-9 April 2026, hosted by the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA)
IHCF, KICA to mark International Women’s Day in Seoul
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
ACC Asia-Pacific Annual Conference returns to Singapore
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) will host the 2026 ACC Asia-Pacific Annual Conference on 21–22 May at the Westin Hotel in Singapore
ACC Singapore names Nathalia Lossovska as new head
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Singapore has appointed Nathalia Lossovska as its new president
Japan In-House Counsel Network announces new leadership?
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
2026 CBLJ In-house Counsel Awards nominations
China Business Law Journal is inviting nominations for China’s top in-house counsel and in-house legal teams
In-house counsel role highlighted at year-end event in South Korea
The In-House Counsel Forum marked the end of 2025 with its annual meeting in Seoul, highlighting the role of in-house counsel in compliance and risk management
The A-List 2025-26: Visionaries
The Visionaries: We announce the top lawyers who have driven change and served legal society for the past year
JILA hosts 180th seminar, redefines corporate governance
JILA's 180th seminar in Tokyo gathered professionals to discuss evidence-based, intentional corporate governance culture
SCCA empowers in-house counsel in ESG leadership series
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association will launch Sustainability Connect on 28 October to promote legal leadership in sustainability and finance
Who if not you?
New ACC president and CEO Jason Brown outlines his vision to deepen engagement with in-house counsel across Asia
SCCA to turn 23 with Great Gatsby black-tie celebration
The SCCA will host a gala honouring leadership and pro bono excellence in the in-house legal field
JICN builds connections at Tokyo networking event
The Japan In-House Counsel Network (JICN) strengthened its community ties through a joint event with Consilio on 18 September in Tokyo
Amplifying legal’s voice
KPMG’s associate GC, Priya Bahal, writes that being proactive is the only way forward for in-house teams
ACC Singapore explores latest legal trends at session
ACC Singapore and Drew & Napier briefed in-house counsel on key updates in Singapore law
Ashok Sharma, FICL founder and in-house champion, passes away
FICL founder Ashok Sharma passes away at the age of 73
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
Time for a refit?
Technology and tighter budgets are pushing in-house teams to handle routine work themselves, while law firms are expected to deliver higher strategic value.
Legal Management Council marks 60 years, elects new president
LMCP elects Alicia Salita as president and plans initiatives to support in-house counsel and strengthen global ties
SCCA AGM names new board, re-elects president
SCCA re-elects Daniel Choo as president and names new board for 2025–2028
ICCA to host summit as in-house counsel are at the forefront
ICCA and partners will host the 2025 In-House Counsel Summit in Bali to highlight legal agility and leadership
ACCHK partners with GRC Solutions on compliance training?
ACCHK and GRC Solutions launch a webinar to enhance compliance training for in-house counsel
KICA workshop returns with focus on care-driven leadership
KICA’s 2025 Workshop, featuring Jaebyung Park of Caredoc, will focus on leadership in "The Era of Great Care
From expertise to excellence
Skechers China legal head Richard Tian shares key principles for excelling as in-house counsel amid AI and complexity
SCCA’s First Thursday night draws strong in-house turnout
SCCA’s First Thursday event gathered in-house counsel in Singapore for networking and informal discussions over drinks
Elimination race
As Chinese EV brands race for global growth, legal landmines, price wars and tech regulation pose steep challenges
Blueprint for in–house success
Veteran legal expert shares actionable insights for in-house counsel aiming for senior leadership roles
ACC APAC to host annual meeting in Singapore
The ACC APAC Annual Meeting 2025 will be held on 29–30 May at The Westin Singapore, offering key insights for the region’s legal community
ICCA plots 2025 agenda amid membership surge
The ICCA outlines its 2025 agenda after a 40% membership surge
Aussie in-house counsel set to try a day at the zoo
The South Australia In-House Counsel Day at Adelaide Zoo is on March 27
JICN strengthens ties at year-end dinner
JICN hosted a year-end dinner in Tokyo to strengthen connections and plan for 2025
SCCA celebrates 22nd anniversary
SCCA celebrated its 22nd anniversary with a gala and Chief Legal Officer Awards.
CSOP Saudi-linked ETFs shine light on regional investment
Risky business
Geopolitical tensions in Asia are driving lawyers to adopt new risk management strategies
JICN drives forward under new leadership
The Japan In-house Counsel Network (JICN) enters a new chapter with the announcement of its new leadership
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
HK counsel discover vibrant artwork on guided MTR tour
Association of Corporate Counsel Hong Kong (ACCHK) members were enthusiastically enlightened during a fascinating “art tour”
ACC Singapore tackles white-collar crime issues
The Association of Corporate Counsel Singapore held a discussion titled “The Perfect Storm: Managing a Crisis in The Time of Data”
2024 CBLJ In-house Counsel Awards nominations
China Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the?2024 CBLJ In-house Counsel Awards. The deadline for making nominations is 12 January 2024 (Friday)
Counsel in command
The role of Japanese in-house lawyers has undergone a remarkable shift in recent times, says the president of the Japan In-House Lawyers Association
Anand and Naik welcomes Suresh Amesar, media team
Suresh Amesar, formerly a partner at ANM Global, and his team along with Rachna Vats have joined Anand and Naik’s Mumbai office
In-house Counsel Awards 2023 revealed
After extensive market research, we unveil the winners of the In-house Counsel Awards 2023
Taiwan’s top 100 lawyers 2023
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the top performers of Taiwan’s legal profession
What clients really want
Our survey gauges the opinions of in-house counsel around the region on their pet peeves with law firms, as well as what hot topics have them engaging with their own legal teams
Wipro hires OYO’s Tejal Patil as general counsel
OYO (Oravel Stays) senior legal adviser Tejal Patil has joined Wipro as the general counsel and senior vice-president
Matching the pieces
Tupperware legal director on how best to select and work with external counsel
International A-List 2022
India Business Law Journal reveals the top 100 legal experts around the world who are leading the field with their work on the international aspects of india-related matters
Hard talk
Our sister publication Asia Business Law Journal’s survey gets the real opinions of regional in-house counsel when it comes to legal services from law firms, and they’re not pulling any punches
Compliance anxiety
In-house leaders reveal how to keep up with tectonic regulatory shifts
































































































































