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Jipyong and Kudun and Partners advise RIMAN¡¯s Thailand entry, managing licensing, regulation and compliance strategy    

MinterEllison and Nishimura advise Idemitsu¡¯s MidOcean LNG investment in USD1.2 billion fundraise

º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø BNSS section 106 balances rights against bank account freezes, with judicial oversight, proportionality and uniform SOPs for cybercrime investigations

º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø DPDPA reshapes AI governance by restricting data reuse across collection, inference and generation harms

CCI¡¯s AI market study urges proactive self-audits to prevent anti-competitive algorithmic practices in India

South Korean law firm Barun Law appoints US attorney John JungKyum Kim as a partner and senior foreign attorney, effective 1 May 2026

Life insurers¡¯ digital shift demands stronger legal oversight to protect customer data and cyber resilience

Legislation and rules to provide operational procedures to tackle online money gaming finally took effect on 1 May 2026

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra appoints Edrian Apaya to lead its newly established fraud, financial crime and anti-money laundering (AML) practice group

Philippines shifts from crypto payments to tokenised structured finance, guided by regulation and investor protection

º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø four labour codes streamline compliance, digitise processes, and modernise workforce rules while protecting workers

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised Japanese private equity firm Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko (NSSK) on the formation of its NSSK IV Series Funds

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

Dentons HPRP is the sole legal counsel on the IDR17.9 trillion (USD1 billion) syndicated loan financing for the Yogyakarta-Bawen Toll Road Project

The post-base-erosion-and-profit-shifting (BEPS) world is reshaping international tax rules

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

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

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

Firms have advised on Indian company Inox Clean Energy¡¯s acquisition of Dubai-based solar project developer SkyPower MENA for an undisclosed amount

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

Kirkland & Ellis has hired Jenny Li as a partner in its government, regulatory and internal investigations practice in Shanghai

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

Baker McKenzie has hired Frankie Tam as a partner at its Hong Kong office, bolstering its capabilities in technology and cybersecurity

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

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

China has tightened oversight of virtual currencies and real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation

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

Thailand¡¯s Chandler Mori Hamada has strengthened its corporate and M&A practice with the appointment of Paveen Khiewvichit as a partner, effective 6 March 2026

South Korean law firm Shin & Kim has hired former vice-chairman at the Korea Exchange Hyojae Cho as a senior adviser to strengthen the firm¡¯s capabilities

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

Market reforms, investor activity and fundraising trends highlight the investment ecosystems in Hong Kong and Taiwan

Malaysian law firm Skrine has launched a dedicated India desk in response to a sharp increase in cross-border corporate activity between the two countries

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

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Environmental (Protection) Fund Rules, 2026 establishing a comprehensive framework

Reed Smith¡¯s newly appointed Singapore managing partner Manoj Purush says his first order of business at the firm¡¯s helm is to sharpen focus across multiple industries.

Regulation reshapes India healthcare M&A: Structuring deals for compliant, scalable and sustainable investment growth

Mitigating hidden regulatory, tax, property and liability risks in º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø hospital sector investments

Rapid digital expansion is driving Asia¡¯s regulators to craft new e-commerce frameworks  

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

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

Yoon & Yang has hired Young-Joon Cho and Eun Sik Shin to expand its cross-border and offshore finance capabilities

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

From stricter e-commerce regulations to clearer liability standards, consumer laws are reshaping accountability across the region

Japan emerges as a hub for regenerative medicine, with opportunities for foreign companies amid strict local regulations

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

RPC appointed partner Jeremiah Chew in Singapore to boost its IP, tech and competition practices in Asia

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

SEBI¡¯s final report found no violations or market manipulation by Adani Group, rejecting Hindenburg¡¯s allegations

Structuring ESOPs in M&As helps retain key talent and ensure compliance

Foreign investors find º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø hospital sector an appealing opportunity with strong growth and regulatory maturity

The Revenue of 111 Chinese law firms depicts a struggling legal market and a rampant race for survival

BKL and K&L Gates advised SPC Group¡¯s Big Bite and Chipotle on a JV to launch the fast-casual brand in Asia

Miura & Partners entered the Philippines via a Manila office with Feria Tantoco Daos, expanding its SE Asia network

The SCCA co-hosted the Global Trade Congress in Singapore, stressing collaboration in global trade

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 halts BCI action against Dentons Link Legal and CMS IndusLaw over foreign law firm tie-ups

Trilegal advised Jefferies on a USD 1.34 billion block trade in Bharti Airtel

IBBI seeks public input on CIRP changes to boost transparency and eligibility checks

ACC Hong Kong will host a cybersecurity seminar on 9 September for legal and cyber professionals

Foreign and local investors face numerous regulatory hurdles when embarking on joint ventures in India and Taiwan  

M&A key updates from Taiwan, India, Japan, South Korea, China and Thailand

HDB Financial Services¡¯ IPO raises USD1.45 billion, marking º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø largest NBFC listing

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

China enacts new rules enhancing enforcement and legal remedies against foreign sanctions

Legal work in Asia's insurance sector is rising amid regulatory shifts and global disruptions

Setting up a sports league in India requires strong legal planning and IP protection.

A&O Shearman hires Hannah Cassidy to lead its financial regulatory team in Hong Kong

Ashurst appoints Clarence Ding to lead its Asia employment team from Singapore

General counsel talk about evolving relationships with law firms and how to identify the best options

Experts from India, Malaysia and Taiwan are closely monitoring market regulatory shifts and investor behaviours to identify emerging opportunities

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

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

RBI introduced a framework for penalties and offence compounding under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007

Charles Russell Speechlys expands its Hong Kong funds practice with partner Gaven Cheong

KWM strengthens its presence in Australia and Singapore with three new partners

Rahul Jain has joined Hammurabi & Solomon Partners as a partner in Bengaluru, leaving his in-house counsel role

Ankur Loona and his team of 10 lawyers have joined Dentons Link Legal¡¯s capital markets practice in Mumbai

SEBI¡¯s amendments require regulated entities using AI/ML tools to ensure data privacy and compliance

Ramesh Kumar Maali, formerly senior manager at Enel Green Power, is now head of legal at Vedanta FACOR

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

Based on insights from in-house counsel and top business leaders, India Business Law Journal celebrates º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø most popular lawyers making the A-List

The Ministry of Finance amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instrument) Rules, 2019, in August 2024 to boost foreign direct investment    

Ragini Shah of AMD Law Group-India partnered with Rimon Law to boost Indo-US cross-border services

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), Khaitan & Co and Linklaters have assisted on Bajaj Housing Finance¡¯s INR65.6 billion

Advait Luthra, a partner at Luthra and Luthra and the nephew of late founder of the firm Rajiv Luthra, died on 14 September 2024

Loeb & Loeb will take over Perkins Coie¡¯s intellectual property agency in China, while 17 people will join its Beijing office

Rajah & Tann Thailand, a member of Rajah & Tann Asia, has appointed Melisa Uremovic and Supawat Srirungruang as co-managing partners

Recent trends in four Asian markets demostrate need for corporate governance

Nayona Roy and Manoj Panzade have joined Dentons Link Legal as partners

At a time of heightened M&A activity, IBLJ identifies leading international advisers who are key for getting deals done in India

Equity crowdfunding platforms need to be watched closely to save investors from pitfalls

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has published amendments to the SEBI