CHINA REPORT: When Capital Meets Law
Third-party litigation funding, introduced to Asia's legal market in 2017, is gaining momentum in China. This innovative approach allows external parties to finance legal disputes, addressing high litigation costs and improving access to justice. Chinese firms are adapting the concept to meet local needs, particularly in complex cross-border disputes and…
INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Fool Me Once
Renewed uncertainties brought by Donald Trump’s White House comeback have prompted law firms in Asia to prepare for a wave of geopolitical and economic challenges anticipated from a new era of America First.
THE BRIEFS: Dynamic Injunctions Reshaping Fight Against Online Piracy in Singapore
Online piracy has long been a thorn in the side of content creators and distributors worldwide.
THE BRIEFS: Regulatory Advisory in Demand as Hong Kong Rides Take-Private Wave
Hong Kong's capital markets have witnessed a significant surge in take-private deals in recent years, as geopolitical tensions and China's soft economic outlook dampen fundraising appetite in what was once Asia's premier financial hub.
THE BRIEFS: HK Legal Recruitment Market To Continue Strategic Evolution Into 2025
As 2025 approaches, the Hong Kong legal market is reflecting on a year of cautious resurgence and strategic transformation. The 2024 recruitment landscape was characterised by a gradual but meaningful recovery, marked by selective hiring, targeted practice group expansions, and a rollercoaster of market dynamics.
EXPLAINER: Is the Takeover Battle of Fuji Soft Rewriting the M&A Rulebook in Japan?
Japan has been navigating a slew of market changes in recent years as the country’s corporate reforms move ahead with full steam. While the dearth of M&A persists in other major Asia hubs, Japan’s historically conservative dealmaking sphere is witnessing a boom in activity.
THE BRIEFS: Malaysia’s Data Centre Boom Prompts Firms To Bolster Regulatory Expertise
Malaysia is rapidly positioning itself as a premier destination for data centres in Asia and potentially worldwide.
Q&A: Beyond the Boundary: How Law Is Influencing Sports Governance
Nandan Kamath is a sports lawyer and the founder of LawNK, a law firm based in Bengaluru specialising in sports, technology, and media law, representing a diverse clientele that includes national and international sports federations, leagues, teams, sponsors, and athletes.
IN-HOUSE INSIGHT: How General Counsel Can Set the Gold Standard
Over my close to 20 years in the legal profession, I have heard and read many preconceived notions about in-house versus law firm experience.
SANCTIONS: Charged Conflict
The electric vehicle industry is facing a high-voltage trade dispute as China and the European Union engage in a tit-for-tat battle over market dominance. With the EU imposing new tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, Beijing has swiftly retaliated by launching its own investigation into European trade practices. This escalating conflict threatens to reshape the global EV landscape and test the resilience of international trade relations.