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WFW charts AirAsia’s USD19bn aircraft purchase order
Watson Farley & Williams advises Malaysia-headquartered AirAsia on a USD19 billion purchase of 150 new Airbus A220-300 aircraft
Hong Kong-based partner joins Italian firm Gianni & Origoni
Italian law firm Gianni & Origoni appoints Hong Kong-based partner Teresa Lee
Boom in panda bond issuances set to flourish, say lawyers
The appeal of panda bonds surges in 2026, with issuance volume reaching RMB88.24 billion (USD13 billion) in a record high for a single quarter
Dechert hires two partners, including ex-Milbank Seoul MP
Dechert appoints two partners from Milbank – David Cho, ex-managing partner of the Seoul office, and special counsel Min Kim
Firms act on landmark USD880m Thai data centre financing
Firms assist on an USD880 million green loan for a Chonburi data centre in the largest such project financing completed in Thailand to date
Bagus Enrico adds talent to corporate practice in Jakarta
Indonesian law firm Bagus Enrico & Partners adds partner Ujang Suhirta to bolster its corporate and commercial practice
Llinks expands Hong Kong office with two partner hires
Llinks Law appoints partners Vivian Ji and Daniel Leung for its Hong Kong office
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
New code brings ambiguity for maternity benefits
Labour codes’ wage redefinition may reduce maternity benefits, raising employer compliance risks and litigation concerns
Doing arbitration in India
Experts inform on critical elements for conducting proceedings, and the current direction for arbitration in India
Don’t judge land by its title: Lessons from spouses Manalese v Ferreras
Philippine Torrens System: Titles protect vigilant buyers, but possession red flags require real due diligence
Writ of Kalikasan bolsters Philippine environmental protection
Writ of kalikasan reshapes Philippine mining risk landscape through stringent, continuing environmental compliance and community protections
MARKET PULSE
Hogan Lovells hires Singapore corporate and finance partner
Hogan Lovells bolsters corporate and finance practice in Singapore with the appointment of Eric Tan as a partner
Vote for the Philippines’ top lawyers
ABLJ seeks input from in-house and legal pros worldwide to identify top private lawyers in the Philippines
Norton Rose hires Australia country head, APAC energy partner
Norton Rose Fulbright names Marshall Bromwich as its new Australia country head and Daniel Lin as an energy and infrastructure partner
AnJie Broad hires construction and engineering partner
AnJie Broad Law Firm hires Jessica Jiang as a partner at its Shanghai office
Yulchon adds risk management expert as partner
South Korea’s Yulchon rehires Yung Sang Lee as a partner after serving at the Public Prosecutors’ Office and the Office of the President
Kudun and Partners integrates law firm, names Vietnam head
Kudun & Partners integrates corporate and capital markets law firm Manunya & Associates with its founder Manunya Thitinuntawan joining as a partner
CORRESPONDENTS
Geographical Indications in the Philippines: Recognition to realisation
Philippines GI registration and enforcement: IPOPHL rules, local heritage products, foreign entries and proposed penalties
Updating force majeure clauses for India-Japan contracts
After covid-19, Indo-Japan force majeure clauses today are scrutinised, with frustration risks and modern change-in-law protections considered
Trends in biologic patent litigation
Biosimilars, biologics and patents: High Court decisions reshape claim mapping, discovery and injunctions in India
Singapore Budget 2026: AI growth, risks and governance
Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates AI adoption, highlighting legal risks and governance needs for businesses
Foreign investment and dispute resolution for MSMEs
Foreign direct investment-backed Indian MSMEs faces tougher protections, registration hurdles, MSEFC limits and cross-border online dispute resolution solutions
Changes for chips
Taiwan blends semiconductor innovation and regulation to stay ahead
Selecting seat, venue and institution in arbitration
Arbitration clauses as strategic assets in India-Singapore deals: Seats, venues, institutions and enforcement choices
Shaping Indian arbitration jurisprudence
Arbitration clauses as strategic assets in India-Singapore deals: Seats, venues, institutions and enforcement choices
Taking TM’s measure
Trademark disputes, regulatory reforms and expansion pressures are forcing businesses to rethink brand protection
FEATURES
Ship shape?
Leading maritime lawyers and in-house counsel share insights on what it means for carriers, cargo owners and insurers
Vietnam Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal reveals the country’s top law firms
Knock knock
Preparing for India’s multi-agency dawn raids: Building response architecture, preserving privilege and documenting every step
Guarding the nest eggs
Life insurers’ digital shift demands stronger legal oversight to protect customer data and cyber resilience
VIDEOS
Five common misconceptions about offshore trusts
A clearer view of what offshore trusts can, and cannot, do helps set realistic expectations and enables wealth owners to define their needs and plan accordingly.
Singapore Budget 2026: AI growth, risks and governance
Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates AI adoption, highlighting legal risks and governance needs for businesses
Consent required for electronic share transfer in private companies
NSDL circular mandates consent letters for demat private share transfers, reshaping investor exits and Companies Act compliance
MOST READ
Global Vietnam Lawyers unveils new partner, Hanoi office head
Global Vietnam Lawyers names Le Phuong Dang as a partner and head of its Hanoi office, effective 4 May 2026
Simmons & Simmons hires APAC investment funds expert
Simmons & Simmons hires Han Ming Ho as a partner in Singapore to strengthen its asset management and investment funds practice
SCCA expands regional network with IHCF and LMCP partnerships
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association strengthens regional footprint through partnerships with Korea’s IHCF and the Philippines’ LMCP
Firms act on medtech maker Cofoe Medical’s HKD1.06bn IPO
Cofoe Medical Technology lists on the HKEX main board becoming the first home medical equipment maker to achieve a dual listing
Firms act on landmark USD300m solar financing in the Philippines
Firms advise on TotalEnergies and renewable energy developer Nextnorth’s USD300 million in financing for a 440MW solar project in the Philippines
Llinks hires real estate and dispute resolution partners
Llinks Law Offices hires Chen Yongxing and Chen Gong as partners at its Shanghai office
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
APAC Legal Congress reviews shift to strategic business roles
APAC Legal Congress puts spotlight on shifting role among in-house counsel as strategic business partners
ACCHK unpacks Trump policy shifts for in-house counsel
The ACCHK, in collaboration with Debevoise & Plimpton, hosts an in-house counsel seminar examining the legal updates under the Trump administration
ACC Singapore session highlights core priorities of ESG, AI
ACC Singapore spotlights ESG and AI as key boardroom priorities in Southeast Asia at its session at the Mandala Club on 25 March
JILA appoints Satoshi Shinkuma as new head, boosts visibility
The Japan In-house Lawyers Association (JILA) has appointed Satoshi Shinkuma as its new president, succeeding Hideyuki Sakamoto
CHINA LEXICON
Shipwrecks and the law
Last November, this columnist visited Singapore to deliver some training for the Singapore Academy of Law and revisited one of many museums in the city-state, the Asian Civilisations Museum
Superdiversity in the law
Lexicon has previously discussed the impact of culture on legal proceedings and the legal system generally
Proportionate liability
This column discusses proportionate liability and the written law that governs the concept in common law jurisdictions and the Chinese mainland
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