Tag: Dispute resolution

Manila-based firm Sabornay Law has formed an alliance with Japan’s Uryu & Itoga (U&I) to strengthen cross-border legal capabilities between the Philippines and Japan

Jones Day has continued to strengthen its global disputes practice with the addition of Clive Luck as a partner in Perth

Zhong Lun has continued to bolster its ranks by adding four partners, following Tony Chow’s appointment in February

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

China Business Law Journal has identified this year’s future leaders in the legal market after an extensive market survey and independent research

Avoid illegal dismissal: Align grounds, evidence and due process in Philippine termination decisions for employers

Shanghai-headquartered Joint-Win Partners has extended its footprint outside Asia for the first time, launching American offices in New York and Washington

Chance Bridge Law Firm has hired Li Wanping as a partner at its Beijing headquarters, strengthening its capabilities in high-end dispute resolution and corporate matters

Kohei Miyadai is breaking new ground in Japan as the first lawyer who was also a professional baseball player

HFW has hired litigation, arbitration and regulatory investigations partner Sumarsono (Jacky) Darsono in Hong Kong

Hui Zhong Law Firm has hired partner Zhou Xi and counsel Wu Chenfei at its Beijing headquarters and Shanghai office

Kirkland & Ellis has hired Jenny Li as a partner in its government, regulatory and internal investigations practice in Shanghai

Clyde & Co has brought in Jessica Thurtell as a partner in its Sydney office to bolster its insurance practice

Zhaowei Machinery & Electronics listed on the HKEX on 9 March, raising HKD1.9 billion (USD243 million)

ASL Law is the first Vietnamese law firm to launch an office in the US, primed by local businesses’ appetite to move into the American market

Jones Day has beefed up its global disputes practice with the addition of Matthew Critchley, former head of the commercial litigation team

Missing section 21 notice not fatal; party conduct waives procedure, broadens arbitration scope: Supreme Court

Leverage URDG article 23 timelines and evidence structuring to prove abuse of demand and obtain emergency relief in cross-border cases

Simmons & Simmons has appointed Chris Studebaker, former general counsel at IBM Japan, as a partner and head of its dispute resolution initiative

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

Beijing-headquartered TianTong Law Firm has opened an office in Hangzhou

Eight leading arbitration institutions share the latest trends and developments across the board

The General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) has concluded its flagship internship and mentoring programme

Stephenson Harwood has formally launched a co‑operation with PRC peer W&H Law Firm, covering business collaboration, knowledge sharing and talent development

Jones Day has appointed John Cooper, Annie Leeks and Niv Tadmore as partners in charge of its Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne offices, respectively

Zhong Lun Law Firm has recruited Tony Chow as a partner at its Hong Kong office, further reinforcing its capabilities in dispute resolution in the city

Malaysian law firm Skrine has launched a dedicated India desk in response to a sharp increase in cross-border corporate activity between the two countries

Hui Zhong Law Firm has hired Kitty Zheng as a partner and Wu Hao as counsel at its Hong Kong office

Pomoy has been with the firm for 12 years, and serves as the deputy managing partner, deputy head of the labour and employment department

RDS Partnership has formed a strategic alliance with China’s DeHeng Law Offices to support Malaysian clients expanding into the country

Directors’ duties shift to creditors in insolvency: Section 66 liability for fraudulent and wrongful trading risks

Nishtha Kumar has joined Saga Legal as a partner in its litigation and dispute resolution practice, and will be based at the firm’s New Delhi office

The relationship between RERA and arbitration needs clarification to enable fair resolution of real estate disputes

Bird & Bird has recently expanded its Greater Bay Area team with the addition of two partners, Lucia He in Shenzhen and Katherine Cheung in Hong Kong

Australia’s Thomson Geer has hired John Emmerig as a partner to boost its litigation and dispute resolution capabilities across the region

Indonesia-based PSHP Law and Adrem Law Firm have announced a strategic merger, effective 8 January 2026

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has appointed former Herbert Smith Freehills senior associate Jocelyn Heng

Malaysian law firm Halim Hong & Quek (HHQ) has appointed former Skrine veteran Siva Kumar Kanagasabai

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has appointed former Herbert Smith Freehills senior associate Jocelyn Heng

Revised law aims to rebrand China as a trusted forum, offering relief to companies facing cross-border disputes

Offshore law firm Harneys has appointed former WongPartnership specialist Wei Lee Lim to lead its Singapore dispute resolution practice

Caught between national ambition and market reality, law firms in Chengdu and Chongqing are reshaping their paths

Why do Chinese enterprises often lose overseas disputes? This article explores core barriers and provides actionable solutions

As Chengdu pushes its “Brands Going Global” strategy, manufacturers shift from exports to global value chains

Bahuguna Law Associates adds a white-collar crime vertical led by Laksh Khanna

Zhong Lun adds Leonard Lou as counsel in Beijing and hires Wu Kaiqi and Yu Jiakai as regional partners

MZM Legal has appointed Purazar Fauzdar as a new partner, joining MZM Legal’s Mumbai office

UNIDROIT has announced the establishment of its first-ever overseas liaison office in Hong Kong, scheduled to open in 2026

Han Kun Law Offices has strengthened its Beijing-based criminal and corporate compliance practices

Mars and Cadbury ended their 25-year trademark dispute over “CELEBRATIONS” with a landmark 2025 Delhi High Court settlement

W&H Law Firm has opened a Foshan office, its 56th branch worldwide, strengthening its presence in the Greater Bay Area

MZM Legal has promoted six lawyers in New Delhi and Mumbai, including two principal associates and four senior associates

Four new labour codes took effect on 21 November 2025, streamlining and modernising India’s outdated labour laws

Guantao Law Firm has opened a Tashkent office, its third in Central Asia, strengthening its cross-border trade and investment work

Delhi High Court permits simultaneous execution of foreign decrees, strengthening cross-border recovery

Yenlex Partners opened a Shenzhen branch, expanding into the Greater Bay Area after its 2023 Hangzhou launch

CLO merges with Sanjay Mohan to expand disputes, advisory services and regional legal strength

VILAF (Vietnam) and Yoon & Yang (South Korea) have collaborated to launch a Vietnam-Korea practice unit in VILAF’s offices, managed by Zunu Lee

When it comes to value contribution, there is more about an in-house counsel’s role than meets the eye

Jingtian & Gongcheng hires Hau Pak Sun as a Hong Kong partner, strengthening dispute resolution across Greater China

China’s push to codify capital market rules is making securities market governance increasingly systematic and structured

China passes major Arbitration Law revision, effective 1 March 2026, marking its first full overhaul since 1995

Tanoriz (Malaysia) and W&H Law Firm (China) formed a partnership to jointly promote investment and provide integrated legal services

Recognition and enforcement of foreign awards and judgments are now key to cross-border dispute resolution in China

The Visionaries: We announce the top lawyers who have driven change and served legal society for the past year

Eight tax lawyers led by Ye Yongqing from King & Wood Mallesons have joined Anli Partners’ Shanghai office

Revised Arbitration Law passed by the 17th Session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee

Orrick has strengthened its Asia practice and Singapore office by adding Elaine Wong as its first disputes and international arbitration partner

JunHe has hired Chen Sijia as a partner in Beijing, strengthening its dispute resolution and data asset protection practice

HFW opens Brisbane office under Christopher Rowden, boosting its construction and infrastructure practice

DSK Legal appoints Abhishek Tilak as associate partner in Mumbai, strengthening its dispute resolution practice

Delhi High Court granted an anti-arbitration injunction in a Singapore-seated ICC dispute, questioning judicial limits in international arbitration

As global finance integrates, Chinese firms often secure offshore loans or bonds backed by outbound domestic guarantees

Former SEBI executive Vanya Singh joins Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in Mumbai

Thomson Geer has appointed Jane Hall as a partner in Melbourne to strengthen its national employment and workplace safety team

Experts at the 14th Asia-Pacific ADR Conference in Seoul discussed enhancing transparency, efficiency and user experience in international arbitration

Founder Petrus Richard Sianturi launched Jakarta boutique Sianturi & Partners on 1 Oct, focusing on disputes

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has launched a Malaysia desk with RDS Partnership to support Japanese investment and cross-border work in Southeast Asia

A top court judge says the Supreme People’s Court will refine judicial review and boost arbitration after law revision

King & Spalding has opened a Sydney office to expand its Asia-Pacific presence and support clients in disputes, energy, tech and cross-border transactions

Simbolon & Partners has allied with Cambodia’s BNG Legal to boost Asean reach in corporate, investment, dispute resolution and IP work

PDLegal appoints Ravipat Mullijarupongs and Supagorn Jittimaporn to lead dispute resolution and tax in Thailand

MCM Law expands with new partners to strengthen its corporate and dispute resolution practices

LAW Partnership has allied with Lee & Tengku Azrina to strengthen its regional reach and cross-border legal capabilities in Malaysia

Market shakeups lead to increasingly complex dispute issues and novel investor strategies to resolve them

This article systematically analyses prevailing judicial trends and compliance essentials, offering practical strategies for risk isolation and contract management

Greenberg Traurig expands its Singapore office with seven new lawyers to strengthen its regional full-service capabilities

Han Kun Law Offices has hired Zhang Dong at its Shenzhen office to strengthen the dispute resolution practice

The article explores how civil and criminal laws intersect in financial disputes, emphasizing asset recovery, liability, and litigation strategy

Dispute resolution unlocked: Finding your business’ perfect fit

Financial investors face rising M&A fraud risks and need stronger legal safeguards

Businesses face rising administrative risks and need smart dispute resolution strategies

The Revenue of 111 Chinese law firms depicts a struggling legal market and a rampant race for survival

The article examines the liability boundaries of dual controllers, de facto and shadow directors under China’s revised Company Law

FICL founder Ashok Sharma passes away at the age of 73

Hogan Lovells named Owen Chan as Asia-Pacific regional managing partner and member of its International Management Committee

Miura & Partners entered the Philippines via a Manila office with Feria Tantoco Daos, expanding its SE Asia network

Aequitas Law Partners launches in Mumbai with four former IC Universal Legal partners bringing strong expertise in corporate and regulatory law

Ex-Kudun partners have launched Mediums, a new Thai law firm focused on M&A and business rehabilitation

Han Kun hired Jerald Foo as partner in Singapore to strengthen its cross-border dispute resolution work in Southeast Asia

Delhi HC sets aside interim injunction in director removal dispute, highlights corporate governance limits under arbitration law

Samvad Partners promotes Jagriti Mohata, Lalit Munshi and Nivedita Udupa to partners

Supportive courts and advancing legal regimes are strengthening arbitration, but grasping jurisdictional nuances is key to success

India’s Supreme Court ruling in SDMC v SMS Limited underscores that arbitration clauses must be drafted with precision to ensure enforceability

Suman Kamani joins ALMT Legal Mumbai as partner, bringing 30+ years of corporate and litigation expertise

Dentons Lee has hired Kyoung-ho Kim in Seoul to enhance its expertise in international construction, infrastructure, energy, and disputes

Gauhar Mirza joins Saraf and partners’ dispute resolution practice

Abeezar E Faizullabhoy, Murtaza Kachwalla and SM Algaus join CMS IndusLaw’s Mumbai office

George Varghese joins TLH Advocates & Solicitors as litigation and dispute resolution partner in Hyderabad

Chandler Mori Hamada expands in Thailand with a new tax team and dispute resolution adviser

How can multinationals adapt as China strengthens its anti-foreign sanction defences?

Foreign and local investors face numerous regulatory hurdles when embarking on joint ventures in India and Taiwan