Tag: Risk management
Guarding the nest eggs
Life insurers’ digital shift demands stronger legal oversight to protect customer data and cyber resilience
White collars, dark intentions
Senior white-collar crime partners map out the shifting risks and offer a full-spectrum playbook, from internal probes to cross-border defence
Cracking the bad eggs
As Indonesia’s new criminal codes take effect, local and foreign businesses are in a race to keep pace or pay the price
Corporate criminal risk: Pitfalls and course corrections
Criminal exposure is the risk companies can least afford
Using SPVs to control founder risks in VAM agreements
In investment and M&A deals, valuation adjustment mechanism (VAM) agreements, also known as bet-on agreements, are increasingly used to bind the parties’ interests and drive the target’s performance
BOC paperless customs: Faster trade and smarter border checks
Balancing paperless trade facilitation and data-driven border protection in the Philippines’ customs modernisation drive for logistics hub status
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
China rules push RWA tokenisation out of grey zone: lawyers
China has tightened oversight of virtual currencies and real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation
Loeb & Loeb recruits investigations partner for Greater China
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
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
Counselling counsel
Weir legal director offers simple psychological tips for in-house counsel
Market volatility challenges risk management amid M&A stumbles
Terminated M&A deals sweep China’s semiconductor sector, drawing widespread market attention
Heat and chill
Caught between national ambition and market reality, law firms in Chengdu and Chongqing are reshaping their paths
JILA hosts 180th seminar, redefines corporate governance
JILA's 180th seminar in Tokyo gathered professionals to discuss evidence-based, intentional corporate governance culture
Tariff triage
Facing unpredictable tariffs, compliance crackdowns and rising trade tensions, companies in Asia are rethinking contracts, manufacturing and supply chains
Thomson Geer grows employment team, adds partner in Melbourne
Thomson Geer has appointed Jane Hall as a partner in Melbourne to strengthen its national employment and workplace safety team
TSMP Law taps former monetary authority deputy director
TSMP Law hired former MAS deputy director Harsharan Kaur to lead its investigations and financial regulatory practice
Hope for Chinese victims in 61,000 bitcoin ponzi scheme
Chinese victims in the 61,000 bitcoin Lantian Gerui scam may gain extra compensation after UK court progress, marking a key step in cross-border recovery efforts
Who if not you?
New ACC president and CEO Jason Brown outlines his vision to deepen engagement with in-house counsel across Asia
Amplifying legal’s voice
KPMG’s associate GC, Priya Bahal, writes that being proactive is the only way forward for in-house teams
Countering RE dilemma of ‘nominated subcontractors’
This article systematically analyses prevailing judicial trends and compliance essentials, offering practical strategies for risk isolation and contract management
Guide to criminal risk for enterprises
Enterprises face rising criminal and compliance risks, highlighting the need for stronger legal safeguards and risk prevention
Dacheng onboards former Dell China GC at Beijing office
Dacheng Law Offices hired Che Xuan as counsel in Beijing, strengthening services for multinational and foreign clients
Arbitration v litigation in commercial dispute resolution
Dispute resolution unlocked: Finding your business’ perfect fit
Shielding financial investors from M&A fraud liability
Financial investors face rising M&A fraud risks and need stronger legal safeguards
Navigating administrative legal risks and dispute resolution
Businesses face rising administrative risks and need smart dispute resolution strategies
Yoon & Yang boosts antitrust practice with senior duo
Yoon & Yang hired Keum Seok Oh and Yeong Ho Shin to boost its antitrust practice
Walking the sanctions tightrope
How can multinationals adapt as China strengthens its anti-foreign sanction defences?
Next-gen alliances
General counsel talk about evolving relationships with law firms and how to identify the best options
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
ACCHK strengthening compliance awareness
ACCHK is hosting a lunch session on managing compliance amid evolving regulations
Balancing K-AI
South Korea's AI Basic Act, effective in 2026, balances innovation and regulation for law firms
Comparison of legal developments in private equity
Explore key trends and challenges in private equity disputes in China and India
Forewarned is forearmed
Dispute experts from frontier law firms expound on the standout legal issues in an era of tightened regulation
Gibson Dunn grows financial regulatory team with new hire
Gibson Dunn has hired Hagen Rooke as a partner in Singapore
Wealth management in India: SEBI’s bottom-up approach to investment
The Securities and Exchange Board of 含羞草社区 (SEBI) decision to introduce a new asset class within the mutual fund framework
Deal structuring
Deal structuring skills are vital for junior lawyers' career growth, focusing on commercial acumen and legal expertise to enhance transaction efficiency
The case for TPF
Corporate counsel Sushant Mahajan examines third-party litigation funding in India, comparing it to more accepted practices in developed jurisdictions
SEBI invites public comment on new G-Secs initiative
SEBI released a draft circular to boost retail participation in trading government securities (G-Secs) and improve business ease
Clayton Utz sharpens insurance dispute team with new partner
Clayton Utz has bolstered its commercial litigation practice in Melbourne by appointing Sophy Woodward as a partner specializing in insurance disputes
Generative AI bringing real change to real estate
Generative AI is emerging as a game-changer for the real estate industry, transforming business operations
Sanjeev Gemawat leaves Vedanta to join Essar as group GC
Sanjeev Gemawat joins Essar as managing director and group GC, departing Vedanta
JILA ponders AI legal risks and regulations
The JILA hosted an online seminar themed Decoding International AI Regulations: A Guide for In-House Lawyers
The future is?
What apps, software and websites are proving indispensable for China’s lawyers and in-house counsel?
New safety net a surety
Surety insurance bonds are adding a level of sophistication to 含羞草社区 insurance sector while strengthening infrastructure development and the economy at large
















































































































