Asia Pacific
IFLR’s legal benchmarking title launches its latest national and regional rankings for China, spanning 157 firms and 91 newly ranked players
Mini vandePol and Manh Hung Tran explain how AI is an enabler in ESG reporting, but also brings with it risks that in-house counsel must consider
The Hong Kong-based lawyer explains how his father has been an inspiration and why being inquisitive helps to make a successful finance lawyer
Recent developments from SEBI could be the start of a slew of measures to attract international companies to consider India as a secondary listing option
Meng Ding of Sidley Austin unravels the complexities of advising a Chinese drug start-up on the first listing under a new regime for specialist technology companies
The chief compliance officer of the winning in-house team at the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2024 shares his considerations when picking external counsel
The Tokyo-based lawyer discusses his experience working as an American in Japan and how he has developed a passion for ramen during his time there
Partners Rocky Mui and Terry Yang join HSBC’s Sami Abouzahr in revealing the intricacies in launching the bank’s gold token for Hong Kong’s retail market
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Sponsored by Zhong Lun Law FirmZhe Yu, Audry Li, William Qiu, and Carl Li, Zhong Lun Law Firm
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsThe key components of a business-friendly environment are in place in France and present an opportunity for further Chinese investment, say Raphaël Chantelot, Ran Hu, and Hubert Bazin of LPA-CGR avocats
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Sponsored by Eng and Co.Rather than being seen solely as a burden, climate-related disclosures may represent an opportunity for proactive companies to secure a competitive advantage, say Rachel Eng and Pei Yin Yap of Eng and Co.
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Belmiro Leong of Riquito Advogados explain quasi-capital contributions and why this financing instrument, as opposed to traditional means, can safeguard the interests of a company, its shareholders, and its creditors
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann provide a guide to the most recent legal and regulatory developments impacting Chinese investments into Luxembourg
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosBruno Almeida and Kimberley Cheong of Riquito Advogados summarise Macau’s new legal initiatives to tackle illegal gaming as the city strives to become one of Asia’s leading tourism, cultural, and leisure spots
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Sponsored by Lee and LiEddie Chan and Helen Hai-Ning Huang of Lee and Li report that Taiwan has made great strides with recent ESG policy initiatives, but add that further measures are needed to deter greenwashing
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Sponsored by Han Kun Law OfficesWei Quan, Yipu Li, and Xun Li of Han Kun Law Offices report that China has made great strides in developing its green finance markets as the country strives for alignment with international standards
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Sponsored by City-Yuwa PartnersAs Japanese green bond issuance and investment continues to grow, Yasuyuki Kuribayashi of City-Yuwa Partners provides a comprehensive insight into the relevant guidelines
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Sponsored by PunoLawJonathan P Serrano, Roberto T Santiago, Jr., and Crisela L Bernardino, PunoLaw
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Sponsored by Weerawong C&PSiregran Sakuliampaiboon and Phanpicha Nityo, Weerawong C&P
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Sponsored by Lee and LiYvonne Hsieh, Patricia Lin, Cheng-Chieh Huang, and Derrick Yang, Lee and Li
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosThe introduction of the e-pataca is just one of several measures signifying Macau’s move away from a focus on the gaming industry, say Daniel de Senna Fernandes and Bruno Almeida of Riquito Advogados
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosA number of lawsuits are pending against gaming concessionaires after clarification of whether they are jointly and severally liable for players’ deposits, say Bruno Almeida and Paulo Alves Teixeira of Riquito Advogados
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Sponsored by Kim & ChangSeung Jae Yoo, Gye-Jeong Kim and Sung Yun Kang of Kim & Chang review the ever-evolving regulatory landscape for crypto assets in Korea
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Sponsored by Stevenson, Wong & Co.Rodney Teoh of Stevenson, Wong & Co. outlines the security token offering landscape of Hong Kong, illustrating how issuers can maximise their fundraising potential
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Sponsored by Drew & NapierBenedict Teo, Tham Feei Sy and Yvette Fong of Drew & Napier draw on case law from Singapore and the UK in analysing the main legal difficulties for cryptocurrency stakeholders
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Sponsored by Llinks Law OfficesLlinks Law Offices explains why a revision of China’s bankruptcy regime is on the agenda amid a sharp rise in cases
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Belmiro Leong of Riquito Advogados explain the expanded role of the company secretary in Macau and its relation to good corporate governance.
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Hália Cerqueira of Riquito Advogados report on a one-stop dual listing initiative between Macau and Luxembourg that is expected to build international financing channels and foster financial innovation
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann illustrate the most recent legal and regulatory developments impacting Chinese investments into Luxembourg
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsRaphaël Chantelot, Ran Hu and Hubert Bazin of LPA-CGR avocats report that China retains a strong business presence in France and identify several factors that point to a positive outlook for foreign investment
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Sponsored by Han Kun Law OfficesWei Quan, Xun Li and Yipu Li of Han Kun overview China’s intense efforts to combat climate risk, with profound regulatory implications for China-related businesses.
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Sponsored by JipyongSung Taek Lim, Chang Wook Min and Hyun Chan Jung of Jipyong report on South Korea’s evolving approach to human rights regulation, and how domestic businesses have adapted.
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Sponsored by K&L GatesJ Ryan Dwyer III, Tsuguhito Omagari and Andrea Ng, K&L Gates
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Sponsored by TrilegalClarence Anthony, Paulose M. Abraham and Tanuj Dayal, Trilegal
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Sponsored by Bae Kim & LeeHo Kyung Chang, Daniel Joonwu Park, Yeseung Jang, Alan Peumjoo Lee and Soo Bin Yang, Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
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Sponsored by Lee and LiYvonne Hsieh, Eddie Chan, Patricia Lin and James Huang, Lee and Li
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Sponsored by Weerawong C&PVipavee Kaosala, Siregran Sakuliampaiboon and Punyisa Intarapracha, Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuNagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu’s Satohiro Ono outlines the crucial aspects of Japan’s firewall regulation, which is increasing in scope and complexity
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Kimberley Cheong of Riquito Advogados highlight Macau’s bold new proposals to overhaul its legal framework to better serve its banking industry
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuNaoki Fukumoto of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains the impact of making false statements in the Japanese disclosure system and the most common circumstances under which securities litigation lawsuits are filed
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuKota Suzuki of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains the Japanese rules concerning the use of rewards in blockchain games as global regulatory trends set the pace
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Paulo Alves Teixeira of Riquito Advogados highlight the main points in approved legislation concerning the regulation of trusts in Macau
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Sponsored by Melli Darsa & Co., Indonesian member law firm of PwC global networkDanar Sunartoputra, Gregorius Pradana, and Putu Putra of Melli Darsa & Co., Indonesian member law firm of PwC global network, analyse the hurdles to allowing special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in Indonesia as an alternative to traditional initial public offerings (IPOs), and highlight the need for a regulatory alignment
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Sponsored by Walalangi & PartnersRainer Faustine Jonathan and Setyaning Kartika Rini of Walalangi & Partners consider the lasting effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on workplace practices, including work-from-home policies and permissible reasons for employment termination
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Sponsored by RPC Premier LawJanney Chong, Yvonne Tang and Iris Gao of RPC discuss the regulatory initiatives on ESG reporting in Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, the UK and the EU
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Sponsored by Walalangi & PartnersMiriam Andreta and Raditya Pratamandika Putra of Walalangi & Partners discuss the growth of digital banking in Indonesia
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Sponsored by Kim & ChangOpening the floor for global discussions: regulatory transition around digital assets in South KoreaHan-Jin Lee, Sung Yun Kang and Mooni Kim of Kim & Chang explain why multilateral cooperation to achieve global harmonisation of the laws and regulations in the digital asset market is more important than ever
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Sponsored by Chance Bridge Law FirmNing Zhu, Gang Hu, Guangzhe Xu, and Min Lin of Chance Bridge consider the impact of the revised Chinese Securities Law on voluntary and mandatory disclosure, liability for offences, and cross-border entities
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Daniel de Senna Fernandes of Riquito Advogados explain the recent changes regarding the debt securities market in Macau as the region pursues further integration in the Greater Bay Area
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Sponsored by Haiwen & PartnersZhang Jiping is managing partner at Haiwen & Partners
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Sponsored by Han Kun Law OfficesCharles Li is a partner at Han Kun
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Sponsored by VILAF (Vietnam International Law Firm)Phong Tran is a founding partner at VILAF
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Sponsored by Rato Ling Lei & CortésPedro Cortés is a senior partner at Rato Ling Lei & Cortés
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Kimberley Cheong of Riquito Advogados outline the complexities of determining shareholder liability for a company’s debts, and the options available to investors
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Sponsored by Walalangi & PartnersHans Adiputra Kurniawan of Walalangi & Partners explains why Indonesia’s multiple voting shares system is a breakthrough to boost company listing
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuMayuko Takahashi of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu provides an overview of the stablecoins regulations under Japan’s amended Payment Services Act
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Sponsored by RPC Premier LawBoey Swee Siang, Selina Toh, Suchitra Kumar, and Emerick Tan of RPC Premier Law examine how Singapore’s recently revised insolvency laws will support post-pandemic recovery
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuKohei Okawa of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu provides a guide to the two main types of restructuring procedures in Japan, and explains the merits of each one
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Sponsored by Melli Darsa & Co., Indonesian member law firm of PwC global networkDanar Sunartoputra, Puji Atma, and Gery Fathurrachman of Melli Darsa & Co., Indonesian member law firm of PwC global network assess the corporate landscape in Indonesia, more than two years after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic
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Sponsored by Global Law OfficeRestructuring is becoming more common in China. Jiuguang Zhao, Weiwei Gu, Yunjian Hou, and Jieyi Chen of Global Law Office provide a guide to the key legal provisions
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Belmiro Leong of Riquito Advogados explain why usufruct over shares is a desirable option for shareholders
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuReona Okazaki of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains how disclosure practices for "Material Contracts in Management" may be revised in Japan, to give investors in companies more information.
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuHiroki Takano of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains the general treatment of contracts and claims under Japanese insolvency law
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Paulo Teixeira of Riquito Advogados discuss the licensing of gaming promotion in the Macau SAR
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Sponsored by Walalangi & PartnersLuky I Walalangi and Rendi Prahara Septiawedi of Walalangi & Partners discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by Indonesia’s carbon market
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuYuichi Iteya of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu discusses the TSE’s reorganisation of five market segments into three, and the different listing requirements that companies must comply with
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Sponsored by Walalangi & PartnersJeanne Elisabeth Donauw and Andhika Indrapraja of Walalangi & Partners discuss the rise of DFI companies, and the implications for registration and reporting as the regulating authorities seek to protect consumer data
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Sponsored by Cyril Amarchand MangaldasRecord levels of household savings provide a great opportunity for green deposit schemes in India. Arjun Goswami, Ganesh Gopalakrishnan and Anmol Jain of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas explore how they can be promoted and regulated
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Sponsored by Shin & KimKyung Hwa Moon, Soo Young Song and Christina Gee of Shin & Kim discuss the growing focus on ESG due diligence in deals in South Korea, the key issues to consider and the establishment of the K-Taxonomy
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Sponsored by Shook Lin & BokWith regulations on ESG disclosure increasing, Joseph Chun, Andrea Ng and Kwah Chee Hian of Shook Lin & Bok discuss the impact on asset managers, the prospect of enhanced disclosures for ESG retail funds and the development of a green taxonomy in Singapore
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Sponsored by JipyongProgress on business and human rights in the public sector in South Korea has been impressive but, as Sung Taek Lim and Chang Wook Min of Jipyong explain, further progress is needed in the private sector
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Sponsored by PwC IndonesiaFifiek Mulyana and Maurice Shawndefar of PwC Indonesia analyse the impact of the Indonesian Green Taxonomy and discuss how companies can respond to this regulatory change
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Sponsored by Eng and Co.Rachel Eng and Pei Yin Yap of Eng and Co discuss the different business areas impacted by ESG concerns that should be addressed by directors in discharging their fiduciary duties
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Sponsored by YKVNTruong Nhat Quang, Nguyen Van Hai, Duong Nguyen and Dinh Hai Long of YKVN discuss recent initiatives to promote ESG best practices in Vietnam, including legislative and policy initiatives, the development of a new index and the launch of green bonds
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Sponsored by Yoon & YangAs awareness of the importance of ESG issues has grown, attention has turned to how to measure and evaluate their impact on companies. Seung-Kook Synn, Keun Woo Lee and Hee Yang of Yoon & Yang explain more
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Sponsored by Allen & GledhillIFLR talks to Jerry Koh, Managing Partner of award-winning law firm, Allen & Gledhill LLP
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Sponsored by Weerawong C&PVipavee Kaosala, Siregran Sakuliampaiboon and Akeviboon Rungreungthanya, Weerawong Chinnavat & Partners
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Sponsored by K&L GatesJ Ryan Dwyer III, Tsuguhito Omagari and Andrea Ng, K&L Gates
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Sponsored by YKVNTruong Nhat Quang, Le Thi Loc and Nguyen Ngoc Bich Tram, YKVN
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Sponsored by Erdem & ErdemErcument Erdem, Tuna Colgar and Melissa Balikci Sezen, Erdem & Erdem
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Sponsored by Lee and LiYvonne Hsieh, Eddie Chan, Patricia Lin and Cheng-Chieh Huang, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Daniel de Senna Fernandes of Riquito Advogados discuss amendments to the law that reinforces the definition of illegal lodging and the associated penalties
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuShin Mitarai of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains why the impact of the lift on the fund transfer businesses in Japan is expected to be significant
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Bernice Kwok of Riquito Advogados discuss the launch of Macau’s central securities depository system
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Kimberley Cheong of Riquito Advogados explain how the government aims to balance its financial budget in light of continued deficits
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Sponsored by Kim & ChangMyoung Jae Chung, Teo Kim and Steve Song of Kim & Chang discuss the trends and issues in the South Korean IPO market, including increased investment and ESG factors
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Francisco Trigueiros da Cunha of Riquito Advogados describe how the Macau SAR Tax Code will update the local tax system
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Valéria Wong of Riquito Advogados provide an update on Guangdong-Macau SAR’s in-depth cooperation plan including tax relief measures
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Belmiro Leong of Riquito Advogados assess the main areas of the region’s gaming law put forward for discussion
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuTomoharu Hagiwara of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explores the reasons behind Japan’s decision to amend its security law system
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Paulo Alves Teixeira of Riquito Advogados consider how Macau SAR’s new hotel business law will help diversify the region’s hospitality sector
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Sponsored by MVGS - Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & SerranoElmer B Serrano of Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & Serrano shares his expertise and explains why the Philippines’ value proposition remains sound
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Sponsored by Haiwen & PartnersZhang Jiping of Haiwen & Partners looks ahead at the China legal market and provides valuable advice to junior lawyers
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Sponsored by Rato Ling Lei & CortésPedro Cortés of Rato Ling Lei & Cortés – Advogados e Notários describes Macau SAR’s legal market and explains why it is important to open up the borders
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Sponsored by Tsar & TsaiJanice Lin of Tsar & Tsai provides an expert’s view on changes impacting Taiwan’s legal market particularly in relation to the renewable energy sector
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito of Riquito Advogados shares his expert advice for upcoming lawyers and discusses his thoughts on the legal market in 2021 and beyond
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Sponsored by TrilegalShruti Rajan, Anurag Gupta and Vidhi Shah of Trilegal discuss the relationship between foreign portfolio investors and the Securities and Exchange Board of India
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Sponsored by Allen & OveryPragmatic fund structures and attractive tax and set-up incentives are convincing an increasing number of private capital fund managers to domicile in Asia
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Bruno Almeida of Riquito Advogados explain the new consumer’s regulation that comes into force on January 1 2022
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Sponsored by Allen & OveryThe Asia-Pacific region is well placed to become a leader in decentralised finance – a trend that could help its diverse communities
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuMizuki Ogawa of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu discusses how the Japanese FSA and mega banks have sought to strengthen sustainable finance initiatives
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Sponsored by CIFTCI Attorney PartnershipSait Eryılmaz, Başar Kırka and Ali Can Altıparmak of CIFTCI Attorney Partnership consider why a standard set of principles is necessary for the treatment of green bonds in Turkey
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Sponsored by PwC IndonesiaMelli Darsa and Maurice Shawndefar of PwC Indonesia explain the importance of international collaboration on ESG framework standardisation, and evaluate Indonesia’s recent regulations on sustainability
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Sponsored by Yoon & YangSeung-Kook Synn and Keun Woo Lee of Yoon & Yang, and Dae-Woong Lim of Eco & Partners, explain how South Korea’s development of green finance standards draws parallels with global efforts
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Sponsored by Oh-Ebashi LPC & PartnersToshiyuki Sawai and Yoshinori Hirai of Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners describe how Japan’s revised corporate governance code will assist businesses develop their ESG and sustainability commitments
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Sponsored by Eng and Co.Rachel Eng and Pei Yin Yap of Eng & Co evaluate the legal and practical considerations for companies acquiring carbon credits to offset emissions
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Sponsored by Kim & ChangJi-Pyoung Kim of Kim & Chang discusses how the emergence of ESG and the importance of sustainability have shifted traditional patterns of corporate decision-making in South Korea
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Sponsored by Weerawong C&PIn an interview with IFLR for the Asia Future Leaders series, Jirapat Thammavaranucupt of Weerawong Chinnavat & Partners provides an insight into his career and shares his thoughts on dealmaking during the pandemic
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Sponsored by Anderson Mori & TomotsuneIFLR Asia Future Leaders 2021 recognises the next generation of influential lawyers working within corporate finance
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Sponsored by Mori Hamada & MatsumotoKatsuyuki Tainaka, Suguru Miyata and Shinya Mizumoto of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto examine why green bonds have become widely known and accepted in the Japanese debt capital markets
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Sponsored by Shook Lin & BokJoseph Chun, Tan Wei Shyan and Joseph Tay of Shook Lin & Bok explain the commercial and legal controls in place for Singapore’s businesses as they make more ESG disclosures and claims
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Daniel de Senna Fernandes of Riquito Advogados explain how the Macau SAR government is turning to technology to diversify the local economy
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Sponsored by Lakshmikumaran & SridharanL Badri Narayanan and Gaurav Dayal of Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan consider key factors that will play a major role in the scaling up of start-ups in India to help transform the landscape of the fintech sector
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Sponsored by Han Kun Law OfficesJun Wan, Yingyu Xia and Yunzhou Li of Han Kun Law Offices discuss China’s payment industry and consider how the government intends to tighten the supervision of this industry
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Sponsored by J Sagar AssociatesProbir Roy Chowdhury and Yajas Setlur of J Sagar Associates discuss why the RBI’s policy on data storage could have a devastating impact on India’s digital payments industry
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Sponsored by Duane Morris & Selvam LLPKrishna Ramachandra of Duane Morris & Selvam provides an insight on the rapid proliferation of digital currencies and a snapshot of things to come – beyond cryptocurrencies and blockchain
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Sponsored by I-OnAsiaDerek Elmer and James Tunkey of I-OnAsia explain how professionals working on SPACs can set their strategies accordingly to succeed and bring a competitive advantage to their deals
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Sponsored by JT Legal LLCJoshua Tan Heok Ping, Mary-Lisa Chua and Lim Wei Jie of JT Legal discuss the ever-changing playing field of fintech and government initiatives in place to support this industry
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Sponsored by Cyril Amarchand MangaldasAnu Tiwari, Anindita Bhowmik, Ritu Sajnani, Utkarsh Bhatnagar and Bharath Sridhar of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas consider how technology has changed the sector
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Sponsored by Mori Hamada & MatsumotoKatsumasa Suzuki, Masakazu Kumagai and Yu Nimura of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto explore the challenges and solutions that the introduction of SPACs in Japan will create for the country’s capital market
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuShotaro Inoue of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu outlines the amendments that introduce a risk-based approach to regulating fund transfer services in Japan
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Belmiro Leong of Riquito Advogados consider how the issuance of perpetual bonds can benefit companies in Macau SAR