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Asia eyes Jersey digital asset funds, Susan McKinstray, Carey Olsen
Expert briefing

Asia eyes Jersey digital asset funds

By Susan McKinstray, Carey Olsen
There has been a surge in Asia-based fund managers looking to establish digital asset funds and holding structures in Jersey
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NFT regulations comparison, Lee and Li, Taipei, Taiwan
Head 2 head

NFT regulations in Taiwan

By Abe Sung and Eddie Hsiung, Lee and Li
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NFT regulations comparison, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra, Metro Manila, Philippinesvideo
Head 2 head

NFT regulations in the Philippines

By Mark Gorriceta, Liane Stella Candelario and Richmond Montevirgen, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra
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NFT regulations comparison, TMI Associates, Tokyo, Japan
Head 2 head

NFT regulations in Japan

By Masakazu Iwakura, Atsushi Igarashi and Haruo Narimoto, TMI Associates
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NFT regulations comparison, Guido Hidayanto & Partners, Jakarta, Indonesia
Head 2 head

NFT regulations in Indonesia

By Naufal Fileindi and Muhammad Fernanda Dharmawan, Guido Hidayanto & Partners
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NFT regulations comparison, Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys, Noida, India
Head 2 head

NFT regulations in India

By Sujata Chaudhri, Urfee Roomi and Rishikaa, Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys
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The Wrap

Green, ESG bonds the ‘biggest trend’ for Asia

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WongPartnership
Market pulse

WongPartnership leader sees financial institutions leading ESG push

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White & Case
Market pulse

Lawyers join White & Case in Seoul, Tokyo

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ESG energy
Market pulse

Linklaters appoints ESG, energy heads in Asia

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Derrick Khoo Tilleke
Market pulse

Tilleke tips cross-border surge, hires M&A expert

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Singapore court’s first ruling on BIT claim
Market pulse

McDermott opens Singapore office

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NFT regulations comparison
Head 2 head

A comparison of regulations surrounding NFTs

Blockchain technology has created ripples worldwide by turning art, music, videos and in-game items into digital assets, puzzling regulators into a cautious waiting game. But for how long? And where to from here?
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SPACs
Expert briefing

SPACs on the rise in Asia

By Matt Roberts, Maples Group
Following the implementation of a new regime to permit the listing of SPACs on the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX), and with SPAC listings also soon to be possible on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK), there are now some further compelling options for Asia-based SPAC promoters and investors
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SPAC
Expert briefing

Lessons for APAC de-SPACs

By Derek Liu, Michelle Heisner, Derek Poon, and Ashok Lalwani, Baker McKenzie
Like many US financial innovations exported worldwide, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have garnered a mix of enthusiasm from companies and investors, and caution from regulators in Asia
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SPAC
Expert briefing

Bracing for SPAC impact

The explosive growth of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in the US is coming to Asia. While the hype is immense, companies and investors need to do their homework before jumping into these new spaces
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SPAC
Cover story

SPAC super league

SPACs have climbed into the big league of capital markets, so we crunched the stats on Asia-related SPAC listings to find the highest performing legal advisers
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insolvency bankruptcy
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

What to expect from India’s amendments to CIRP regulations

By Shardul Shroff and Shreya Prakash, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
On 30 September 2021, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) issued amendments to the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2021
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Deal digest

BlackRock buys proof of regional renewables interest

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Deal digest

Fintech on uptick with PayPal’s Paidy purchase

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bitcoin crypto
Deal digest

Philippine digital assets on the move: K&L Gates

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electricity power
Deal digest

JERA’s Philippine deal involves sticky regulatory work

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vietnam real estate
Deal digest

Goldman’s TLC deal flags foreign interest in Vietnam

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Thailand top lawyers A-List story, aerial skyline
The A-List

Thailand’s top 100 lawyers 2021

Asia Business Law Journal reveals Thailand's top 100 lawyers
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Oon & Bazul, Benedict Eoon, Jerald Foo, and Priscilla Lua
Market pulse

Oon & Bazul recruits disputes trio

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David Blumenfeld Dentons
Market pulse

Dentons makes senior hire, aligns with Vietnam firm

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Daniel Margulies Dechert
Market pulse

Dechert launches HK restructuring practice

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Munenori Kaku Tanner de Witt
Market pulse

In-house counsel joins Tanner

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Squire Patton Boggs Ivan Chia Hazel Brewer
Market pulse

Squire boosts commodities and shipping

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Edward Bennett K&L Gates
Market pulse

K&L Gates hires funds partner

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Suzanne Johnston Stephenson Harwood
Market pulse

UBS director moves to Stephenson Harwood

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Gaston Fernandez Hogan Lovells
Market pulse

Hogan Lovells replaces Vietnam head

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arbitration network global tender
Market pulse

DNA takes Philippine member firm

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hire promote recruit
Market pulse

L&L Partners hires 15 from IndusLaw

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LCMP, Arlene Lapuz Ureta
The Wrap

Philippine legal body supports FOI bill

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loeb smith
Loeb Smith Attorneys

Regulation of crypto exchanges and other crypto services in Cayman

By Santiago Carvajal, Loeb Smith Attorneys
The Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act, 2020 (VASP Act) as amended, provides a legislative framework for the conduct of virtual assets business in the Cayman Islands, and the registration and licensing of persons providing virtual asset services
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In-house agenda

JILA collaborates on in-house webinar

The Japan In-House Lawyers Association (JILA), Daini Tokyo Bar Association and the Japan Association for Chief Legal Officers (JACLO) have organised a joint webinar to address how in-house legal departments and external legal resources
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GCAI
In-house agenda

GCAI forges academic connection

The General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 27 September with Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab to boost the competence of young graduates
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ACC
In-house agenda

ACC’s virtual annual meeting a success

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) welcomed more than 2,000 in-house counsel to its virtual annual meeting, which featured a tailored content stream for the Asia-Pacific in-house community for the first time
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ACC Australia
In-house agenda

ACC Australia holds conference, awards online

The 2021 ACC Australia In-House Legal National Conference is set to be the largest online gathering of in-house legal in the southern hemisphere
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ESG investment
In-house agenda

KICA, IHCF co-host social governance webinars

The two largest in-house counsel associations in Korea have joined forces to organise four webinars in September, which deal with ESG-related regulations and legal disputes, as well as countermeasures for companies
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ACCRALAW

Workers’ rights in the Philippine gig economy

By Martin Luigi Samson, ACCRALAW 
Most gig workers are engaged as independent contractors and are not legally entitled to the mandatory statutory benefits to which employees are entitled. Instead, they are compensated based on the contract between the independent contractor and the principal or hiring party
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intermediaries
Anand and Anand

Role of intermediaries in protecting Indian IP

By Madhu Rewari and Madhurima Gadre, Anand and Anand
In this digital age, where social media has become all the rage and sharing content on the internet has become possible with just a click of a button, businesses need to be more vigilant on the content available on social media platforms or intermediaries
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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Will AAs revolutionise India’s financial services?

By Anu Tiwari and Anindita Bhowmik, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
In accessing financial services or products, individuals are often required to share financial information stored with other entities. The lack of a centralised mechanism to access information makes the process time-consuming and often unreliable
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JTJB

Settling disputes by mediation in Singapore and Thailand

By Naiyachon Tathong and John Sze, JTJB
Aside from arbitration or litigation, the only way for parties to attempt to resolve disputes is through constructive dialogue. Mediation involves the engagement of a qualified third party who may help parties bridge differences
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copyrights
Corner Stone & Partners

Copyright infringement and legal liability in China webcasts

By Fu Zhenkun and Gao Rongrong, Corner Stone & Partners
An interactive webcast includes live broadcasts of games, shows and pan-entertainment. Anchors often use unauthorised music works where they earn income by singing songs, flaunting talents and interacting with fans to get rewards, or by sharing advertising incomes
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SCCA
In-house agenda

SCCA creates connectivity platform

The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) has created Peers.Online, a virtual platform that serves as a connectivity hub for corporate counsel around the world
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FICL website
In-house agenda

FICL launches website

The Federation of Indian Corporate Lawyers (FICL) launched its official website, www.ficl.org.in, on 7 October
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NFTs
Vantage point

NFTs and the IP conundrum

Are existing copyrights laws redundant in the case of NFTs, as blockchain technology itself provides for the protection of proof of authenticity and ownership of underlying digital assets?
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tech
Business law digest

Due diligence checklist for tech acquisitions

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Shaneen Parikh,Shalaka Patil, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Party autonomy now rules in arbitration law

By Shaneen Parikh and Shalaka Patil, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
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Asia Business Law Journal
Leader

Stronger together

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taiwan
Head 2 head

Patent law development in Taiwan

By Kuo Yulan, Jane Wang, and Brian Hsieh, Formosa Transnational
Patent legislation across Asian jurisdictions is constantly catching up with the pandemic’s demands, with stronger protection, foreign filing and higher compensation being common themes.
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Blockchain technology in Indian financial services, Anu Tiwari and Anindita Bhowmik, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Suggested framework for digital assets in India

By Anu Tiwari and Anindita Bhowmik, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
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Charmayne-Ong-&-Kuek-Pei-Yee-Skrine
Head 2 head

Patent law development in Malaysia

By Charmayne Ong and Kuek Pei Yee, Skrine
Patent legislation across Asian jurisdictions is constantly catching up with the pandemic’s demands, with stronger protection, foreign filing and higher compensation being common themes.
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Hirofumi-Tada-Attorney-at-Law-at-Ohno-&-Partners-in-Tokyo
Head 2 head

Patent law development in Japan

By Hirofumi Tada, Ohno & Partners
Patent legislation across Asian jurisdictions is constantly catching up with the pandemic’s demands, with stronger protection, foreign filing and higher compensation being common themes.
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Manisha-Singh-and-Joginder-Singh-LexOrbis
Head 2 head

Patent law development in India

By Manisha Singh & Joginder Singh, LexOrbis
Patent legislation across Asian jurisdictions is constantly catching up with the pandemic’s demands, with stronger protection, foreign filing and higher compensation being common themes.
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Jin-Xiao-Assistant-Director-of-Litigation-Department-at-CCPIT-Patent-and-Trademark-Law-Office-in-Beijing
Head 2 head

Patent law development in China

By Jin Xiao, CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office
Patent legislation across Asian jurisdictions is constantly catching up with the pandemic’s demands, with stronger protection, foreign filing and higher compensation being common themes.
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A-comparison-of-patent-law-development
Head 2 head

A comparison of patent law developments

Patent legislation across Asian jurisdictions is constantly catching up with the pandemic’s demands, with stronger protection, foreign filing and higher compensation being common themes.
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legal tech
Intelligence report

Siri Hal Jarvis & Associates

We peer into the undefined future of legal tech and explore how AI is already reshaping the business of law. Just how long will it be before Jarvis makes partner?
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news in brief
Market pulse

News in brief

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Market pulse

Renewables lawyer rejoins Pinsent Masons

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Mitsuhiro Imamura K&L Gates
Market pulse

IP team opens K&L’s Japan capabilities

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HSF’s disputes head joins Bird & Bird 
Market pulse

Conyers hires disputes head in HK

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Market pulse

R&T hires data protection expert

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ruben maximiano
Cover story

Ruben’s rules

The OECD’s Paris-based senior competition expert, Ruben Maximiano, shares how adopting an effective competition policy helps increase investor confidence
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philippines
The A-List

The Philippines’ top 100 lawyers 2021

Asia Business Law Journal reveals the Philippines’ top 100 lawyers
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wind farm renewable
Market pulse

Orrick targets renewables boom with Singapore office

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Market pulse

Harneys hire to aid Japanese companies going offshore

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Market pulse

V&A partner moves in-house in Philippines

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Market pulse

ICC Court appoints three Asian VPs

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Market pulse

Veteran litigator joins HK Withers

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latham watkins
Market pulse

Capital markets expert joins Latham in Seoul

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Maples
Market pulse

Maples chief sees Asian trend offshore

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baker mckenzie
Market pulse

Baker bolsters HK, Beijing practices

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Alpha opens doors in Bengaluru
Market pulse

Jingtian takes five on board

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Mayer Brown
Market pulse

Mayer adds quartet in Hong Kong

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Features

Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2021

Asia Business Law Journal presents the best law firm in Indonesia for 2020 and four winners each in 22 practice areas
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Deal digest

Taiwan wind farm heralds renewables boom

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solar
Deal digest

Latham helps Thailand’s GSRC invest in Indian solar

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solar
Deal digest

Shearman advises largest solar project in Southeast Asia

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solar panel
Deal digest

Ashurst assists Indonesia solar projects

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zomato
Deal digest

Indian firms help Zomato go public  

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mobile
Deal digest

SPAC merger takes Indonesia’s Kredivo to Nasdaq

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ecommerce marketplace
Deal digest

Hogan Lovells, SAM, Cooley assist Flipkart’s funding  

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semiconductor
Deal digest

CGP acquires Malaysia’s largest chipmaker 

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IPO game
Deal digest

Paul Hastings assists Krafton, KakaoBank IPOs

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Bukalapak IPO
The Wrap

AHP assists in Indonesia’s biggest IPO

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ACC Annual Meeting
In-house agenda

ACC Annual Meeting tailored for APAC

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) will conduct its annual meeting virtually from 19-21 October, featuring a tailored content stream for the Asia-Pacific in-house community for the first time
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In-house agenda

ACC HK peels back pandemic for summer boat party

With the current pandemic situation and travel restrictions, the best way to enjoy the summer sunshine in Hong Kong is a cruise offshore. The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Hong Kong did just that
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SIAC-KICA-zoom-meeting
In-house agenda

KICA teams up with SIAC 

The Korea In-House Counsel Association (KICA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) to promote international arbitration as a preferred method of dispute resolution
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In-house agenda

MCCA hosts webinar on arbitration trends

The Malaysian Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) recently held a panel discussion on trends and developments in dispute management in Asia
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In-house agenda

SCCA challenges students to make social media policy

Following last year’s inaugural success, the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) invited students to act as fictional general counsel and advise a board of directors on social media policy
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APCCA
In-house agenda

APCCA updates its charter 

The Asia-Pacific Corporate Counsel Alliance (APCCA) has formed a working group to amend and update the charter it launched in 2009, in order to anticipate the further growth of the alliance
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Asia Business Law Journal

Looking to the East

The new president of the ICC Court, Claudia Salomon, discusses what changes she expects to see in the dispute resolution landscape in Asia
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Federis & Associates

International recognition of Philippine IP strategies

By Ramon Emil Olea, Federis & Associates
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Challenges in implementing resolution plans in India

By Saurav Panda, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
In spite of the strong emphasis in IBC regarding time-bound implementation, there have been several challenges that have mired timely implementation of resolution plans
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Welcoming the wave of offshore SPACs in Asia
Loeb Smith Attorneys

Welcoming the wave of offshore SPACs in Asia

By Peter Vas, Loeb Smith Attorneys
Last year saw an explosion of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in the US, largely driven by favourable economic returns to SPAC IPO sponsors, liquidity, and pricing certainty offered by SPACs to target companies and investors
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Anand and Anand

AI’s right to legal identity in India

By Vaishali Mittal and Siddhant Chamola, Anand and Anand
Advocates of IP and economic growth have consistently propagated the cause of recognising AI inventions in law. However, this is different from the issue that debates granting legal recognition to AI as an independent entity
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JTJB

Mandating covid-19 vaccines in Singapore and Thailand

By Mary-Anne Chua, Bunnasomboon Chaiparinya and Poonyawee Jitjameekorn, JTJB
A refusal of vaccination without reasonable grounds could lead to an infection that endan­gers the business, but it is unlawful for employers to make vaccinations compulsory
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NFTs
ACCRALAW

Philippines ponders NFTs in online gaming

By Juan Miguel Calimon Dela Cruz, ACCRALAW 
Popular games like Axie Infinity and My Defi Pet have recently gained traction for their unique selling proposition that one can earn money as they play
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Blockchain technology in Indian financial services, Anu Tiwari and Anindita Bhowmik, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Blockchain technology in Indian financial services

By Anu Tiwari and Anindita Bhowmik, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
Blockchain, a form of digital ledger technology (DLT), is a linearly linked information-containing block secured by cryptography and shared between participants
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Corner Stone & Partners

Design protection in China’s amended Patent Law

By Liu Zongjie, Corner Stone & Partners
The fourth amendment of the PRC Patent Law came into force on 1 June 2021. The amended law intensifies patent protection, promotes patent exploitation and employment, and improves the patent granting system
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ESG principles in Asia - Business Law
Asia-specific

Spinning green into gold

ESG-focused fund inflows into Asia are growing, but investing is replete with risk given the region’s diversities and historical inequalities
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arbitration
Market pulse

Forum shopping in Asian restructuring

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SSEK Dyah Soewito

Dyah Soewito leaves enduring legacy

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Asia Business Law Journal
Leader

Shifting gears

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Korea-Outbound-Investment-Guide-2021-re
Features

Korea Outbound Investment Guide

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Investment-protection-strategy-post-FTAs-in-Vietnam,-Phung-Anh-Tuan,-David-Seungmok-Oh-and-Nguyen-Hai,-VCI-Legal
ABLJ Featured

Investment protection strategy post-FTAs in Vietnam

By Phung Anh Tuan, David Seungmok Oh and Nguyen Hai, VCI Legal
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Regulatory-overview-for-companies-doing-business-in-Thailand,-Warot-Wanakankowit,-Warot-Advisory-Services-
ABLJ Featured

Regulatory overview for companies doing business in Thailand

By Warot Wanakankowit, Warot Advisory Services
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Investment-incentives-and-setting-up-business-in-Taiwan,-Robin-Chang,-Matt-Lai-and-Lu-Jialin,-Lee-and-Li
ABLJ Featured

Investment incentives and setting up business in Taiwan

By Robin Chang, Matt Lai and Lu Jialin, Lee and Li
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Overview-of-arbitration-and-dispute-resolution-in-Taiwan,-Huang-Shilin,-K&L-Gates
ABLJ Featured

Overview of arbitration and dispute resolution in Taiwan

By Huang Shilin, K&L Gates
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Foreign-investment-friendly-IP-regime-in-Taiwan,-Jane-Wang,-Brian-Hsieh-and-Monica-Wang,-Formosa-Transnational
ABLJ Featured

Foreign investment-friendly IP regime in Taiwan

By Jane Wang, Brian Hsieh and Monica Wang, Formosa Transnational
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Brief-guide-to-FDI-in-the-Philippines,-Raoul-Angangco,-Sylvette-Tankiang-and-Franchette-Acosta,-Villaraza-&-Angangco
ABLJ Featured

Brief guide to FDI in the Philippines

By Raoul Angangco, Sylvette Tankiang and Franchette Acosta, Villaraza & Angangco
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Investment-rules,-agencies-and-dispute-resolution-in-Nigeria,-Adedolapo-Akinrele,-Adewale-Sontan-and-Abraham-Otene,-FO-Akinrele-&-Co
ABLJ Featured

Investment rules, agencies and dispute resolution in Nigeria

By Adedolapo Akinrele, Adewale Sontan and Abraham Otene, FO Akinrele & Co
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The-disputes-landscape-for-foreign-investors-in-India,-Atul-Pandey-and-Ravitej-Chilumuri,-Khaitan-&-Co
ABLJ Featured

The disputes landscape for foreign investors in India

By Atul Pandey and Ravitej Chilumuri, Khaitan & Co
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Indian-investment-opportunities-for-South-Korean-businesses,-Gaurav-Dani-and-Saurav-Kumar,-IndusLaw
ABLJ Featured

Indian investment opportunities for South Korean businesses

By Gaurav Dani and Saurav Kumar, IndusLaw
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Tax-planning-strategies-for-South-Korean-investors,-Kim-Sunyoung-and-Kim-Minhyung,-Shin-&-Kim
ABLJ Featured

Tax planning strategies for South Korean investors

By Kim Sunyoung and Kim Minhyung, Shin & Kim
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Foreword, Chae Jooyup, Korea In-house Counsel Association (KICA)
ABLJ Featured

Korea’s global outreach

By Chae Jooyup, Korea In-house Counsel Association (KICA)
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Liability of guarantors after landmark India verdict
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Liability of guarantors after landmark India verdict

By Soummo Biswas and Shivani Sinha, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
Guarantors, whether personal or corporate, have an intrinsic relationship with the corporate debtor in their capacities as directors, promoters, associates, subsidiaries or holding companies.
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