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Market SPACulation

Will Asia offer alternative forums for China’s current SPAC boom as the US loses its appetite?

Pirate hunters

Cognex Asia in-house counsel reveal how they hunt the pirates of their high-quality software products

China Business Law Awards 2021

China Business Law Awards 2021: We reveal which law firms excelled with the strongest performances during the most challenging year by offering their clients sophisticated and innovative legal solutions

How to be a successful in-house counsel

In-house award winners share must-have skills for successful GCs

Jiangsu on song

How Jiangsu province is optimising its strengths and establishing a dominant position in east China’s legal market

Tight times

Chinese law firms reveal their fees in our exclusive billing rates survey, shedding light on how reduced corporate budgets have affected the cost of legal services

Learning on the fly

Minsheng Financial Leasing’s senior counsel, Fiona Sun, shares how business aviation has become a silver lining in the hard-hit sector

Action plan

Five top in-house counsel share expectations for the new year, and reveal how they helped steady their company ships during the 2020 storm

In-house Counsel Awards 2020

China Business Law Journal reveals the country’s leading in-house lawyers and corporate legal teams

Solving the IP puzzle

The blueprint for China’s top-down intellectual property (IP) reforms includes piecing together major judicial and legislative change, solving problems that have affected enterprises for decades. But do the changes go far enough?

Rising Stars 2021

CBLJ presents a list of the country’s top up-and-coming legal talent

How to be a top lawyer

Top 10 habits of most successful lawyers in China

Pathfinder

Gerard Sanders moves on from his GC role at Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and shares his formative work with the bank, and the past year’s challenges

Deals of the year 2020

Deals of the Year: Highlighting the China-related transactions and cases that stood out in 2021. We revisit decisive moments for the legal market in the past year based on extensive editorial research

Finding middle ground

Singapore Mediation Centre chief Ban Jiun Ean offers his insights

IP profit v human loss

With covid-19 vaccines rolling out, the question of compulsory licensing weighs up IPR profit and protection against public health and access

Peaking on tech

Southwest China’s high-tech bet draws national law firms

The A-List 2020

The A-List: Who are the elite lawyers being recognised by clients for China-related business?

Force for change

Irresistible forces of change are reforming the way dispute resolution is practised, but will this be enough to change the sector in China?

Out of the shadows

How are regional law firms in North China differentiating themselves from firms in the capital to secure business?

In crisis lies opportunity

INTA's CEO shares his bold plan to revive flagship event in virtual sphere

Gauging substantive similarity in software copyright disputes

By Chen Jing, Commerce & Finance Law Offices

Harbouring ambitions

Hong Kong's new limited partnership fund regime lures offshore clients

Future tense

In uncertain times, there are still plenty of opportunities for international law firms in China. The key is agility and adaptation.

The great outflow?

As China's economy recovers, what are the trends with its outbound investment around the globe, and what are the hurdles ahead?

Reviving a heartland

The once booming industrial and manufacturing hub of northeast China has been weathered by economic decline, but government revitalization plans are creating new opportunities for businesses. How should law firms prepare to tap the region’s full potential?

The long view

International General counsel shared their views with us on the changing role of in-house legal teams

Toil and trouble

China’s economy is recovering from the pandemic ahead of the rest of the world, but in-house counsel now face an increasingly tense international political theatre and an enormous uptick in regulatory and compliance-related work.

When the going gets tough

China’s legal services market is navigating a tumultuous period of change. Our annual survey looks at how firms are performing, and what strategies they have in place to see them through the storm

Forward motion

Despite the trials thrown up in 2020, China has never stopped moving forward with legal reforms. Frankie Wang explores areas that have confused some companies, and seeks clarity from the experts

Are you being watched?

Governments adopting trace-and-track apps to prevent the spread of this coronavirus have raised questions about the ‘right balance’ between crisis response and privacy considerations

Beyond the ‘mega’ era

What does the future hold for China’s asset management industry?

A wealth of advice

Acclaimed financial lawyer David Liu shares his career stories

Surfing boards

What is the best listing venue for homecoming Chinese stocks?

The homecoming

A wave of Chinese stocks is poised to exit the US and seek capital back in Shanghai or Hong Kong, following recent fraud allegations of Nasdaq-listed Luckin Coffee and intensifying political tensions

Over the peak?

Businesses restarting after the worst of the pandemic face supply-related legal headaches. How should in-house counsel manage these and other risks?

New challenges of medical sourcing in China

What are the risks for global buyers sourcing medical equipment in China?

The point of return

If legal tools of bankruptcy are properly applied, there are chances for companies to survive and start again

Interview with Jiang Wenlu, general manager, legal department of Sinochem International

Jiang Wenlu, general manager, legal department of Sinochem International shared his insight with us on team management

Interview with Max Zhang, assistant general counsel of Becton Dickinson Medical Devices China

Max Zhang, assistant general counsel of Becton Dickinson Medical Devices China shared his insight with us on team management

Interview with Tonell Liu, legal director of Suning Sports

Tonell Liu, legal director of Suning Sports shares his insight with us on team management

Wisdom in management

Six GCs from different industries shared their insights with us on team management, and gave their take on the impact of the pandemic on their work

Tipping Point

Intellectual property protection faces new challenges as the world readjusts to a post-pandemic reality and its associated trade tensions

Home and safe?

Are companies facing higher cybersecurity risks with most employees working from home?

Interview with Chris Zhao, chief regional counsel for APAC of DuPont

Chris Zhao, chief regional counsel for APAC, safety and construction of DuPont shared her insight with us on team management

Interview with Jiang Ying, legal director of the LEGO Group China

Jiang Ying, legal director of the LEGO Group, China shared her insight with us on team management

Interview with Feng Xiaoju, APAC general counsel of Saint-Gobain (China)

Feng Xiaoju, Asia-Pacific general counsel of Saint-Gobain (China) Investment shared his insight with us on team management

Remote controls

With the deadly COVID-19 virus forcing businesses into shutdown mode, PRC labour laws are scrambling to regulate a new norm for work conditions and payment standards.

Three big views

ere we glean the opinions of three elite GCs from different industries, who share their observations and strategies on team management and communication

China Business Law Awards 2020

We launched the “Golden League” award this year to reflect the market situation, and to encourage the firms on the list, and their peers, to improve their overall quality and level of service

Flight of the black swan

We ask senior in-house counsel and lawyers about the dangers, and the silver linings, that lie ahead in 2020

Rising stars: China’s young elite lawyers 2020

After extensive editorial research, China Business Law Journal has compiled a list of China's young elite lawyers. Charlie Wu reports

A secret war

New legal regimes mean an increase in trade secret litigation in both China and the US, but what measures are needed to protect trade secrets?

10 years

A decade of covering China's legal market

Dollars in the details?

The lack of details on the new Foreign Investment Law may present problems

Deals of the year 2019

CBLJ selects outstanding China-related deals and cases in 2019

In-depth coverage of CBLJ Forum in Shanghai

Hundreds of in-house counsel and other business leaders attend CBLJ Forum

The winners are…

Results of our inaugural awards for outstanding in-house counsel

In the hot seat

Interview with Milton Cheng, Baker McKenzie’s new global chair

The A-List 2019: China’s elite lawyers

CBLJ presents a list of top private practice lawyers for China-related business

Meltdown?

As competition heats up, how will law firms avoid low-cost chaos?

Arbitration: Six shades of wisdom

Interviews with leaders of six arbitration centres

Tech transition

How law firms tailor services for Hangzhou’s fast development

More than half the sky

Senior women lawyers share personal stories of challenges and success

A legal legacy

Exclusive interview with Chris Stephens, ADB's outgoing general counsel

Outbound hard ground

Geopolitical risks impact Chinese investment

Arbitration evolution

Internationalizing China's dispute resolution system

The gameplan

China deploys reforms to buoy its economy

Grand design

What legal services will Greater Bay Area require?

Metamorphosis

Law firms in China are evolving and transforming

A new SOE-ra

Changing of the guard for newly compliant SOEs

Connecting the dots

How legaltech can help in-house counsel

Legal eagles

What are the qualities required for a capable in-house counsel?

Fair prey

Regulators will step up their regulation of monopolistic behaviour

The draft amendment to patent examination guidelines

By Duan Xiaoling and Sun Zhanhua, Wanhuida Peksung IP Group

The long game

Chinese investors need far-sighted overseas IP strategy

Legal challenges in the internet age

Talking tech with Anna Xue, the IP director at Perfect World

Crossing the divide

Su Yanan, the legal director of Chinalife Capital, talks about her in-house role

Technified

Shanghai's tech exchange board to rival NASDAQ

Foreign favours

Legal experts analyze the new Foreign Investment Law and how it will impact foreign investors in China

The internet IP of things

By Helen Gu, Sina Corporation

Maintaining an edge

By Grace Kwok, TINAVI Medical Technologies

Internal, external and global

By Meline Huang, Goldpac Limited

Protection and compliance

By Peter Su, Tsinghua Tongfang

Nurture innovation

By Eric Xie, Golden Concord Holdings

The smart warrior

Fighting clever over IP in China

An ounce of prevention

Your data are both precious and dangerous.

Straight and narrow

Avoiding the long arm of US enforcement

Pooling resources

New regulations prompt resurgence of M&A in China

China Business Law Awards 2019

CBLJ presents the law firms that stand out with their performance in the past year

Enter the dragon

Reform of Hong Kong listing rules welcomes new economy companies

New year, more compliance

Existing challenges and new regulations in the Year of the Pig

Deals of the Year 2018

CBLJ selects outstanding China-related deals and cases in 2018, applauding remarkable legal efforts

Survey of Chinese law firms’ billing rates in 2018

Fees rise but quality, professionalism count more

The A-List 2018: China’s elite lawyers

CBLJ presents a list of top private practice lawyers for China-related business

Lean to green

China's market-oriented approach to green regulation

Family wealth management

Managing your own personal dynasty

Data overdrive

Hot issues in data security and management in China

Nature of perpetual bonds

How much do you really know about perpetual bonds?

Shared justice

Common ADR mechanism connects Belt and Road countries

Yin v Yang

Mediation can help turn conflict into consensus

Navigating the VUCA world

MNC in-house counsel must adapt to a more turbulent world
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Against the flow

Domestic and foreign law firms strive to develop in China

In-house focus

New trends and challenges facing corporate counsel

Levelling up

It’s a critical moment for China to further open up

Into the storm

Overseas regulators are buffeting Chinese investment

Testing the defences

Key cybersecurity requirements for WFOE private fund managers

New wave

Offshore jurisdictions are riding the tide of fintech

Guided growth

New rules are shaping the development of PE/VC funds

China’s pollution war

Technology can help China enhance environmental law enforcement

Capital makes port

China’s capital markets are further integrated with the world

Rising in the East

The second of our series on Africa focuses on countries in the continent's east

Heads or tails?

Are Europe’s GDPR and China’s Cybersecurity Law two sides of the same coin?

Green and mean

As authorities step up law enforcement for protection of the environment, manufacturers are advised to prepare themselves for better compliance

IP protection in China

China is prioritizing a network of strong and effective new IP protection mechanisms

Hands on Africa

Part one on the continent’s longstanding partnership with China

Runny money

Why asset securitization is an effective new financing tool in China

Resisting temptation

Practical tips for anti-bribery compliance in the corruption-averse China

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The A-List 2023-24: Rising Stars

100 young elite lawyers for China market

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China Deals of The Year 2023

From blockbuster issuances to fiercely contested disputes, we proudly unveil the Deals of the Year 2023

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The A-List 2023-24: Growth Drivers

Leaders of seven leading arbitration institutions review their development highlights and explore future landscape

CORRESPONDENTS

Renewable Energy Investment in South Africa

Precautions before investing in South African green energy

By Wang Jihong and Chen Dingduo, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Challenges in reducing subscribed registered capital

By Zhao Xun and Guo Kaihang, Grandway Law Offices
Compliance strategy

How consumer, retail companies can capture compliance and profits

By Quan Kaiming and Yuan Wei, AllBright Law Offices

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Peer power

GCs share game plans for year ahead

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100 young elite lawyers for China market

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Brains trust: Adjudicating private fund e-contracts

CITIC Securities top in-house lawyers discuss validity issues and trial rules that adjudicators can follow

PRACTITIONERS' PERSPECTIVES

Compliance on notification threshold for anti-monopoly filing

By Pan Zhicheng and Li Qingqing, Huiye Law Firm

Upgrading data breach prevention and response

By Kevin Duan and Hu Minzhe, Han Kun Law Offices
Equity Participation

Supervision of SOEs’ external investment by equity participation

By Sha Qianli and Shen Yingxin, Brightstone Lawyers

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