TikTok’s general counsel steps down to fight US ban
TikTok's GC Erich Andersen to resign, becomes special counsel opposing US ban on app used by 170M
Former judge Liu Xin bolsters Han Kun’s criminal practice
Han Kun Law Office strengthens Shanghai criminal team with former judge Liu Xin, bringing nearly 30 years' expertise
Singapore A-List: Top 100 lawyers
Asia Business Law Journal reveals the leading talent in Singapore’s legal profession
Quartet assists Shenyang Auto’s RMB16.4bn Huachen buyout
Four law firms have counselled parties involved in state-owned Shenyang Automobile’s USD2.3 billion acquisition of indebted Huachen Automotive Group
Baker McKenzie guides Chery’s first EV plant in Europe
Baker McKenzie has advised Chinese automaker Chery on a joint venture in Barcelona with Spain’s EV Motors to establish the first Chinese automotive plant in Europe
IPBA launches in Tokyo with record turnout
IPBA's 32nd annual meeting began in Tokyo, marking another milestone in the association's history
White & Case, Norton Rose advise on USD2.15bn LNG sale
MidOcean Energy & INPEX complete USD2.15B acquisition of Tokyo Gas’ Australian LNG interests
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Digital assets businesses in the BVI – practical considerations
BVI is a top destination for digital asset ventures, providing cost-effective solutions for cryptocurrency trading and blockchain enterprises
MARKET PULSE
Kangan Roda accepts senior panel counsel role at Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court appoints Kangan Roda, founding partner of illuminIP, as a senior panel counsel
Trio guides HKD8.79bn privatisation bid for SciClone
Kirkland & Ellis, Clifford Chance, and Slaughter and May advise on Silver Pegasus Investment's HKD8.79 billion take-private of SciClone Pharmaceuticals in Hong Kong
Allen & Overy expands technology practice with duo
Allen & Overy has added Australian duo Ravi de Fonseka and Daniel Thompson as partners to boost the firm’s technology transactions practice
Four law firms advise on Hotel101 SPAC listing
Milbank, Appleby, Loeb & Loeb, and Dahui Lawyers aided the merger agreement between Hotel101 Global, a Singaporean hotel operator, and JVSPAC Acquisition, a Hong Kong SPAC
Norton Rose boosts Singapore banking, finance with new hire
Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed partner Beelee Seah to strengthen the global law firm’s banking and finance team in Singapore
Revanta Mathur second hire to boost CAM’s IP practice
Revanta Mathur has joined Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in Delhi-NCR, becoming the second hire since September 2023 to bolster the IP practice
CORRESPONDENTS
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Data Privacy Guide
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FEATURES
Thailand Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms
Roadmap for a superhighway
How can India plug the legal and regulatory gaps that are holding back the nation’s massive infrastructure sector?
On the move
Elections, political tensions, accelerated regulation and shifting sands of opportunity are some of the factors influencing law firm movements in the region
Under attack
Safeguarding the company against cyber threats is even tougher with new disclosure regulations in the mix
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Taiwan’s top 100 lawyers
Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the premier professionals leading the way in Taiwan's legal landscape
Draft capital contribution rules under new Company Law
SAMR issued draft regulations to implement the five-year capital contribution term for LLCs, effective from 1 July 2024
First regulations for mandatory carbon market
On 25 January 2024, the State Council issued the Interim Regulations on Carbon Emissions Trading, effective 1 May 2024
Amit Aggarwal takes the reins at SNG
A leadership transition at SNG & Partners has seen Amit Aggarwal promoted to managing partner of the firm’s corporate and non-contentious practice
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
SCCA lines up star speakers for April legal congress
SCCA has organized the APAC Legal Congress 2024, a two-day event for in-house counsel, on 23-24 April
Thai-CCA forum on AI and tech law in Southeast Asia
Thai-CCA, with Tilleke & Gibbins, explored AI and tech law in SE Asia on Jan 24
ACCHK to host a panel on in-house counsel perspectives
ACCHK and FTI Consulting host a panel at AmCham's Central, HK Hub on April 11, 2024
SCCA hosts index launch conference for infrastructure sector
SCCA, with CMS, hosted CMS Infrastructure Index 2023 Launch at ParkRoyal Collection Pickering on Jan 16, 2024
CHINA LEXICON
Restrictive state immunity
More than six years ago, this column discussed the doctrine of state immunity and how it was interpreted and applied in various jurisdictions
Grounds for jurisdiction
This column considers the grounds on which Chinese courts generally can accept jurisdiction in foreign-related civil disputes
Technology neutrality
This column explores tech neutrality's role in financial regulation, addresses tech innovation in regulation, and questions its ongoing relevance
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