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A concise guide to penalty interest, compound interest and judicial rate caps for bank loans, with key rules and case law insights

Shashank Shekhar joins JSA as retained partner in Bengaluru, boosting indirect tax litigation expertise

Interpreting when service income from cross-border transactions is considered Philippine-sourced ¨C and taxable ¨C has become a hot topic of debate lately in the Philippines

The HKIAC appoints Domitille Baizeau and Victor Dawes as its new co-chairs, and Thomas Walsh and Sun Huawei as vice-chairs

Skrine strengthens dispute resolution practice with the return of partner Brenda Chan

Grandall Law Firm has opened new offices in Milan and Budapest, marking its fourth and fifth branches in Europe after offices in Paris, Madrid and Stockholm

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

Latest guiding case from the Supreme People¡¯s Court views ¡°offer for sale¡± as its own infringing act and penalty cannot be averted by reason of ¡°no sale¡±

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

Criminal exposure is the risk companies can least afford

Malaysian law firm RDS Partnership appoints former Federal Court judge Harmindar Singh Dhaliwal as a litigation partner

Myungin Bae, co-founder of Bae Kim & Lee, dies at 93 in Seoul after suffering chronic illness

The Thai Corporate Counsel Association (THAI-CCA) is entering a new phase as Visitsak Arunsuratpakdee becomes president

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 has continued to bolster its ranks by adding four partners, following Tony Chow¡¯s appointment in February

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

Avoid illegal dismissal: Align grounds, evidence and due process in Philippine termination decisions for employers

Ricky Chow, former vice-president of the listing division at the HKEX, has rejoined Kirkland & Ellis as a partner in its Hong Kong office

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

HFW has hired litigation, arbitration and regulatory investigations partner Sumarsono (Jacky) Darsono in Hong Kong

Women must show strength and professionalism so their male peers view them not simply as female lawyers but as excellent colleagues and strong performers

On IWD 2026, we speak with three women in law who have pierced that ceiling. Their journeys differ, yet they point in the same direction

Simmons & Simmons has appointed Chris Studebaker, former general counsel at IBM Japan, as a partner and head of its dispute resolution initiative

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

Kuala Lumpur-based law firm Zul Rafique & Partners has brought back Janice Wong as a partner in its employment and industrial relations practice group

Hard-fought patent rights can still be snatched away via invalidation. Netease Youdao, online dictionary operator and smartpen maker, faced this risk in a recent administrative dispute    

Beijing-headquartered TianTong Law Firm has opened an office in Hangzhou

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

A&O Shearman has strengthened its M&A practice in Australia with the appointment of Clayton James as a partner

Kuaishou Technology has issued its first offshore bonds, raising the equivalent of USD2 billion through a dual-currency offering

Zhong Lun Law Firm has recently established a branch office in Xi¡¯an, marking its first presence in northwest China and its 17th office worldwide

Pomoy has been with the firm for 12 years, and serves as the deputy managing partner, deputy head of the labour and employment department

Nishtha Kumar has joined Saga Legal as a partner in its litigation and dispute resolution practice, and will be based at the firm¡¯s New Delhi office

Deduction limits apply to head offices of foreign companies in India, the Supreme Court has ruled, citing section 44C of the Income Tax Act, 1961

South Korea¡¯s Lee & Ko adds Min-Ho Lee as partner to boost competition and antitrust practice in Seoul

Australia¡¯s Thomson Geer has hired John Emmerig as a partner to boost its litigation and dispute resolution capabilities across the region

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

Offshore law firm Harneys has appointed former WongPartnership specialist Wei Lee Lim to lead its Singapore dispute resolution practice

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

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

MZM Legal has appointed Purazar Fauzdar as a new partner, joining MZM Legal¡¯s Mumbai office

Han Kun Law Offices has strengthened its Beijing-based criminal and corporate compliance practices

S&A Law Offices expands its regional disputes practice with the acquisition of U&L Partners

Global firm Jones Day has promoted three Asia-Pacific based lawyers¡ªBarry Lai (Taipei), Zack Oswald (Singapore)

The General Counsels¡¯ Association of India (GCAI) is set to launch the inaugural edition of its national internship and skilling programme

CLO merges with Sanjay Mohan to expand disputes, advisory services and regional legal strength

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

Beijing-based boutique Furui Law Firm has hired Zhang Sijie as a partner to further strengthen its cross-border practice

Sunac secured Hong Kong court approval for its USD9.6 billion offshore debt restructuring, backed by over 98% of creditors

HFW opens Brisbane office under Christopher Rowden, boosting its construction and infrastructure practice

As global finance integrates, Chinese firms often secure offshore loans or bonds backed by outbound domestic guarantees

Rajah & Tann Singapore strengthens its disputes practice with ex-AGC deputy director David Menon, boosting expertise in white-collar crime and cross-border enforcement

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

Founder Petrus Richard Sianturi launched Jakarta boutique Sianturi & Partners on 1 Oct, focusing on disputes

Harneys hired partner Ben McCosker to its Shanghai office, boosting its litigation and restructuring strength

PDLegal appoints Ravipat Mullijarupongs and Supagorn Jittimaporn to lead dispute resolution and tax in Thailand

O¡¯Melveny & Myers is closing its Tokyo office after nearly 40 years, with Tokyo head Yoji Maeda set to retire

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

Tian Yuan Law Firm has appointed Dantes Leung as partner in Hong Kong, strengthening its litigation and arbitration team

Dispute resolution unlocked: Finding your business¡¯ perfect fit

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

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

Technology and tighter budgets are pushing in-house teams to handle routine work themselves, while law firms are expected to deliver higher strategic value.

Delhi High Court refused Conqueror¡¯s bid for a temporary injunction against Xiaomi

How is Pune¡¯s legal market faring while being situated next to º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø financial capital

Seladore Legal launches Singapore office to focus on international disputes before SIAC and SICC, led by partner Liang-ying Tan

Lee & Ko appoints former chief prosecutor Hoo Gon Kim as managing partner and head of criminal defence

DOCVIT Law Firm allied with Hong Kong¡¯s Loong & Yeung to boost capital markets, litigation, arbitration, and family wealth

Gauhar Mirza joins Saraf and partners¡¯ dispute resolution practice

Abeezar E Faizullabhoy, Murtaza Kachwalla and SM Algaus join CMS IndusLaw¡¯s Mumbai office

George Varghese joins TLH Advocates & Solicitors as litigation and dispute resolution partner in Hyderabad

ELP partner Mumtaz Bhalla has been elected vice president of the Society of Indian Law Firms

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

Jingtian & Gongcheng adds Chai Xiaofeng and Pu Jiayan as partners in Shanghai

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

Bharucha & Partners appointed Vishnu Dutt U, Kaushik Moitra, Sneha Jaisingh, and Swathi Girimaji as equity partners

Jaya M Devashish and Prasad Gangadharan joined Desai & Diwanji as partners in the Pune office

Explore key trends and challenges in private equity disputes in China and India

Sneha Nagaraj and Gautham Gururaj have founded Frontline Law Partners, focusing on dispute resolution, arbitration, and corporate advisory

Sapna Jhangiani, Singapore's first female King¡¯s counsel, joins Blackstone Chambers

Hogan Lovells has hired Rob Palmer as a partner in Singapore to strengthen its international arbitration practice in Asia

Wintell & Co¡¯s Beijing office names Cai Shuaitong and Fu Liya as senior partners, both specializing in securities litigation

Deacons has hired Gillian Lam as a partner to strengthen its litigation and dispute resolution practice

Sudip Mullick has joined Economic Laws Practice (ELP) as a partner, based in the Mumbai office

Rahmat Lim & Partners has hired Desmond Liew Zhi Hong as a partner, boosting its legal service offerings

OS Law has launched a disputes practice, adding Anthony Jacoba as a partner and head of the new group in Manila

Ajay Kumar has joined Triumvir Law as partner, expanding the firm¡¯s services in arbitration, litigation and dispute resolution

Conyers has opened a litigation and restructuring practice in Singapore, led by Anna Lin

Adnan Sundra & Low (ASL) has added partners Sri Sarguna Raj

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher adds Jocelyn Williams as Of Counsel to bolster its Hong Kong litigation and regulatory practice

Ho Yichin joins Hughes Hubbard & Reed as a partner in the litigation and arbitration practices in the firm¡¯s Los Angeles office and will also be China practice co-chair with Christine Kang

The dispute redressal mechanism in India is a well-established system with multiple options for the resolution of disputes

Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the top performers of Taiwan¡¯s legal profession

Clifford Chance hired white-collar expert Vasu Muthyala as a partner in its litigation and dispute resolution practice in Singapore.

A court judgment in a long and winding property dispute has emphasised the crucial nature of due procedure an attention to regulation when adjudicating such disputes

Ashwathh Legal, on behalf of Dabur India, filed a lawsuit before the District Court, Saket, in New Delhi, rebuking the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) for false accusations over an advertisement breach for their client¡¯s new energy drink, Dabur Vita

Taiwan is considered as having relatively better protection for employees than employers in terms of legal and practical settings

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a key driver of economic development of an emerging country like Bangladesh