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 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 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 K&L GatesJ Ryan Dwyer III, Tsuguhito Omagari and Andrea Ng, K&L Gates
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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 Weerawong C&PVipavee Kaosala, Siregran Sakuliampaiboon and Punyisa Intarapracha, Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners
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Sponsored by TrilegalClarence Anthony, Paulose M. Abraham and Tanuj Dayal, Trilegal
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Allen & GledhillIFLR talks to Jerry Koh, Managing Partner of award-winning law firm, Allen & Gledhill LLP
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Sponsored by Erdem & ErdemErcument Erdem, Tuna Colgar and Melissa Balikci Sezen, Erdem & Erdem
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Sponsored by Weerawong C&PVipavee Kaosala, Siregran Sakuliampaiboon and Akeviboon Rungreungthanya, Weerawong Chinnavat & Partners
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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 YKVNTruong Nhat Quang, Le Thi Loc and Nguyen Ngoc Bich Tram, YKVN
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuShoko Ozawa of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains how the new regulations will affect residential sub-leasing and property management businesses and help to prevent future disputes associated with residential leasing arrangements
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Sponsored by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & FeldNaomi Moore, Daniel Cohen and Jeremy Haywood of Akin Gump explain the implications of recent Hong Kong SAR court rulings on cross-border insolvency cases concerning HKEX-listed mainland Chinese corporate groups
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Daniel de Senna Fernandes of Riquito Advogados explain why Macau SAR may soon look to embrace digital currency and crypto-assets
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Sponsored by Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & CoIFLR and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co will host a webinar to discuss the growing interest of SPACs in India and assess its viability on future operations
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Sponsored by Bae Kim & LeeIFLR is delighted to announce all the winning deals, teams, firms and individuals of the 2021 Asia-Pacific awards
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Bernice Kwok of Riquito Advogados discuss how strengthened regulatory cooperation will help boost cross-border investment in the Greater Bay Area
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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 AllBright Law OfficesCarl Li from AllBright Law Offices discusses Covid-19 recovery plans, public and private M&A trends
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Sponsored by YKVNTruong Nhat Quang, Le Thi Loc and Nguyen Ngoc Bich Tram, YKVN
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Sponsored by Tjajo & PartnersMelissa Butarbutar, Rambun Tjajo and Kevin Yehezkiel, Tjajo & Partners
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Sponsored by K&L GatesJ Ryan Dwyer III, Kyle Jackson and Tsuguhito Omagari, K&L Gates
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Sponsored by TrilegalHarsh Pais, Clarence Anthony and Varun Agarwal, Trilegal
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsSimon Cooke, Amy Beckingham, Frank Sun, Terris Tang and Maurice Conway, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuTakuya Hasegawa of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explain how the proposed amendments to the Act on the Protection of Personal Information will improve the efficiency of data usage throughout Japanese industries
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosSteps to achieve this include preparing a new legal regime for the financial system and creating the required infrastructures
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuNagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu's Takeshi Inagaki looks at the key points of the new rules
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Sponsored by JunHeJunHe's Joey Lu looks at the impact of new measures for qualified foreign institutional investors in China
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuSending personal information to third country parties will be more heavily regulated, writes Naoya Matsuo of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
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Sponsored by VILAF (Vietnam International Law Firm)As a Vietnam prepares to enact a series of new laws in January 2021, Duyen Ha Vo of VILAF examines the market, its development and its prospects for lawyers
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Sponsored by Tsar & TsaiJanice Lin of Tsar & Tsai discusses the future of renewables in Taiwan and the broader changes impact Taiwan’s legal market
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Sponsored by Weerawong C&PEverything you need to know about cross-border financing in Thailand, including market trends, developments and practical tips, by Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat, Natthida Pranutnorapal and Jirapat Thammavaranucupt of Weerawong C&P
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Sponsored by JunHeJunHe's Juyi Lu explains recent changes by the the NDRC and Mofcom to liberalise foreign shareholding restrictions in a number of sectors
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Sponsored by Yoon & YangHoil Yoon of Yoon & Yang discusses key trends in competition law and enforcement and the law firm’s efforts to keep clients on track
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuNagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu lawyer Takuya Kogashiwa describes the new certification process and disposal cost reserve system
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosRiquito Advogados lawyers outline how the pandemic has accelerated the growth of mobile payments in Macau SAR
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Sponsored by Haiwen & PartnersZhang Jiping of Haiwen & Partners talks market practice and career development as China pursues its policy of opening up the economy
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Sponsored by MVGS - Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & SerranoLawyers and their companies need to challenge the status quo, says Elmer B Serrano, founder and senior partner of Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & Serrano
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Sponsored by Llinks Law OfficesInvestment funds lawyer Sandra Lu of Llinks Law Offices looks at how her career was shaped by market developments and what young lawyers should expect
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuOn July 24 2019, based on a request from the Financial Services Agency (FSA), the Trust Companies Association of Japan – a financial association whose members comprise of financial institutions engaged in trust businesses – proposed sample provisions to deal with the risk of money laundering etc. in trust agreements. The outline of these sample provisions is as follows:
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Sponsored by JunHeIn 2015, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) issued the Circular on Promoting the Reform of the Filing and Registration Regime for Issuance of Foreign Debt by Enterprises, under which, both issuance of bonds and borrowing of mid-and-long term commercial loans overseas by PRC enterprises and/or their offshore subsidiaries and branches (collectively, the debtors) are subject to a prior filing and registration with NDRC (foreign debt filing). Over the past five years, the debtors as applicants encountered a lot of issues with regard to the foreign debt filing due to the ambiguity in definitions, scope and standards thereof. As a result, the NDRC issued detailed application guidance including 25 FAQs and respective answers in February 2020, aiming to make these issues clear.
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Sponsored by ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-LawGönenç Gürkaynak and Öznur İnanılır of ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law unpick the key aspects of Turkey’s merger control regime. A pending Draft Competition Law has now been suspended
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosContractual relations between governments and the private sector are usually dictated by a strict set of rules and regulations, that are set in place as an assurance that the public interest is protected and that the public procedures are transparent and subject to the necessary advertising and competitive tendering requirements. In this context, the exceptional public health situation we are living in represents a true game changer, posing challenges to the existing legal frameworks and imposing upon governments the task to quickly adapt the regulatory system to provide answers to the ever evolving pandemic situation.
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Sponsored by Nishimura & AsahiOn March 24, the Vietnamese government issued Decree 35/2020/ND-CP (Decree 35), which took effect on May 15 and contains detailed guidelines on the implementation of the Law on Competition No. 23/2018/QH14 (2018 Law on Competition). This article gives a brief overview of some key features of merger filings addressed in Decree 35, as well as some practical observations.
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosLawyers from Riquito Advogados explain how companies can continue to engage with shareholders in spite of local lockdowns and travel bans
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieGrace Fung and Karen Man of Baker McKenzie discuss how regulations across Asia-Pacific are shaping the digital transformation of the financial services industry
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Sponsored by Anderson Mori & TomotsuneJapan’s One-Stop Financial Service Intermediary and New Regulatory Framework for Payment Services, by Akihito Miyake, Ken Kawai and Shunsuke Aoki of Anderson Mōri & Tomotsune
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Sponsored by Anderson Mori & TomotsuneClear new regulations on cryptoasset derivative transactions and custody services come into force in Japan. Shunsuke Aoki, Ken Kawai and Akihito Miyake of Anderson Mōri & Tomotsune take a look
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas lawyers discuss dispute resolution and investment strategies amid protectionist regimes for businesses post Covid-19
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Sponsored by Kudun & PartnersAs Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc around the globe, its devastating impact on Thailand's economy is becoming increasingly apparent. With its borders closed to international travelers for the foreseeable future, Thailand's tourism industry, whose revenues account for more than 15% of the country's total GDP, has been largely decimated. Businesses heavily reliant on tourism have closed their doors in the thousands – and many companies who were already experiencing financial difficulties pre-Covid-19 have now been pushed over the edge into insolvency.
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuOn March 24 2020, the Council of Experts on the Stewardship Code, which was established by the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA), revised ’Japan’s Stewardship Code, originally published in 2014.
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Sponsored by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & FeldThe Singapore Court of Appeal considers the treatment of a winding-up application where the parties have agreed to refer disputes to arbitration
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuOn March 4 2019, a study group on collateral legislation for movables and claims (study group) was established by the Ministry of Justice to review such legislation.
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Sponsored by Kudun & PartnersAs Covid-19 continues to spread and cripple thousands of businesses in Thailand, both employers and employees alike are facing unprecedented challenges. To help them during this difficult time, the Thai Ministry of Labour has announced a number of compensation benefits schemes for employers and employees registered with the Social Security Fund (SSF) who are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Sponsored by Kudun & PartnersDue to the global crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Thai government has implemented a number of important initiatives aimed at supporting the Thai economy and affected industries.
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosAny assessment of the overall impact of the SARS CoV2 outbreak, also known as coronavirus, on global and local economies and, generally, on nearly any issue of relevance for all countries and regions, would be premature and would likely turn out to be no more that futurology. However, it is already obvious that there are significant and measurable direct and indirect implications on legal markets and systems around the world.
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Sponsored by Nishimura & AsahiThe Vietnamese Competition Law was issued in 2018 and took effect on July 1 2019, with the expectation that it would provide healthy and fair competition conditions to businesses in Vietnam by expanding governance out of the territory, and more severe provisions on the prohibited restricted agreements and unfair competition practices.
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Sponsored by Lee and LiYvonne Hsieh, Eddie Chan, Patricia Lin and James Huang, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law
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Sponsored by Kirkland & EllisThe US agency's new charge, which coincides with the introduction of coronavirus-linked digital filings, will increase the cost of inbound M&A
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosOn November 5 2019, Law 19/2019 was announced in the Macau Official Gazette. This Law sets out the new regime for voluntary arbitration, as well as for the confirmation and enforcement of arbitral decisions issued by arbitration courts outside the Macau SAR Legislative.
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Sponsored by JunHeSince the 1990s, all the financial institutions in China's loan market have determined their interest rate by floating up or down certain proportions of the benchmark interest rate announced by the People's Bank of China (PBOC Base Rate). Because the PBOC Base Rate is not closely aligned to the immediate supply-demand dynamics and also because it lacks a transparent pricing calculation formula, the PBOC Base Rate is generally considered as an administrative guidance price rather than a market-oriented price.
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosIn late December, 2019, a new and consequential step toward fiscal transparency and accountability on par with international standards was decisively taken by the Government of the Macau Special Administrative Region with the approval of Law No. 21/2019, a revision of the Complementary Tax Law.
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuInvestment in nursing homes for the elderly through acquiring real estate or the shares of companies managing such homes is increasing in Japan. Generally, investors should be aware of the relevant regulations in order to consider risks; however, the structure of Japanese laws and regulations on these homes is complicated because there are historically two authorities involved, each having established different regulations. The following is a brief introduction from the latest legal perspective for potential investors.
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Sponsored by Nishimura & AsahiOn November 26 2019, the National Assembly approved the Law on Securities 54/2019/QH14 (Securities Law 2019). This Law will replace the Law on Securities 70/2006/QH11, as amended in 2010, (Securities Law 2006) and will be effective from January 1 2021. In an attempt to improve the securities market, the Securities Law 2019 introduces, among other amendments, notable changes in relation to certain requirements for private placements of shares in public companies (Private Placement).
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieA number of high profile listings including Facebook, Snap, Alibaba and LinkedIn have thrust dual class shares back into the spotlight. Baker McKenzie lawyers consider the model in various jurisdictions
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie lawyers from London, New York and Hong Kong SAR consider the impact of Covid-19 on markets and outline the moves companies and exchanges have already made
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuOn October 10, 2019, Koshidaka Holdings Co., LTD., listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, (the “Company”) announced the dividend in kind, the distribution of property other than cash, to its shareholders of all shares of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Curves HOLDINGS Co., Ltd (the “Koshidaka Spin-off”). After the Koshidaka Spin-off , Curves HOLDINGS Co., Ltd is expected to conduct an initial public offering and list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange itself.
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiJapan has pushed through important reforms to the regulatory framework for cryptoasset businesses which will force existing market players to re-register within six months. Akimoto Kawamura of Atsumi & Sakai takes a look
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiNaoki Kanehisa of Atsumi & Sakai gives the inside track on the Financial Services Agency of Japan’s policy priorities for 2020 and its hopes for digitalisation
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiKYC, AML and CFT will take centre stage again in Japan as legal changes strive to strengthen safeguards, writes Takafumi Ochiai of Atsumi & Sakai
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Sponsored by Nishimura & AsahiOn November 20 2019, the Vietnam National Assembly adopted a new Labour Code, which will come into effect on January 1 2021.
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Sponsored by Nishimura & AsahiThe foreign ownership cap in public companies is regulated mainly by the Law on Securities (LOS), the Law on Investment (LOI), and their implementing regulations. In an effort to innovate the investment environment, draft amendments of the aforementioned laws have been proposed to the National Assembly for discussion in order to, among other things, address foreign ownership issues in public companies, including those discussed herein.
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosThe Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) prepared new guidelines for additional due diligence and control by the banks operating in Macau over customers that engage in transactions that may be connected to gaming activities.
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Sponsored by Nishimura & AsahiOn September 19 2019, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) officially submitted its final draft decision to the Prime Minister in order to promulgate a new decision on incentives for investors in solar power projects in Vietnam (Draft Decision). Two substantial incentives in the Draft Decision include (i) new feed-in tariffs (FIT) and (ii) detailed regulations on rooftop solar power projects.
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Sponsored by Nishimura & AsahiOn June 26 2019 the State Bank of Vietnam issued Circular 06/2019/TT-NHNN on foreign exchange control of foreign direct investment (FDI) activities in Vietnam (Circular 06). It replaced Circular 19/2014/TT-NHNN (Circular 19) and amended certain articles in Circular 05/2014/TT-NHNN on the opening and use of foreign indirect investment capital accounts, and in Circular 16/2014/TT-NHNN on the use of foreign currency and Vietnamese Dong (VND) accounts for residents and non-residents. The issuance of Circular 06 has led to some important regulatory changes relating to the foreign exchange control of FDI activities in Vietnam.
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiIn 2019 the diet passed a bill that proposes to overhaul parts of the cryptoasset regulatory framework and revisit definitions of key terms, such as ‘virtual currency’. Takafumi Ochiai of Atsumi & Sakai investigates
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiStablecoins are full of promise and offer answers to many of the shortcomings of dominant but volatile virtual currencies, writes Ryosuke Oue of Atsumi & Sakai
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiJapan’s regulatory regime is keeping pace with the growing interest in information banking. Recent amendments will enhance customer experience, writes Kenichi Tanizaki of Atsumi & Sakai
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosMacao SAR has been under pressure in recent years to adjust its tax laws to international standards. While a long overdue, wide Macao SAR tax system reform continues to be delayed, some new laws and several adjustments to the existing laws are being introduced to meet up with the undertakings assumed by Macao SAR and its motherland in the international spectrum.
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Sponsored by Kudun & PartnersThailand is advancing its economic development agenda with new regulations aimed at expanding the range of fundraising options available to startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In May 2019, the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced an updated framework for debt crowdfunding based on public consultations that took place at the beginning of the year.
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Sponsored by Sycip Salazar Hernandez & GatmaitanThe Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), the official organisation of all Philippine lawyers, has recently launched the Philippine International Centre for Conflict Resolution (PICCR). The PICCR is a non-stock, non-profit arbitral institution that will provide commercial arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services and facilities for parties to disputes. The PICCR was established in the IBP's objective of making arbitration more accessible and a mainstream option for dispute resolution in the Philippines.
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Sponsored by Nishimura & AsahiThe Competition Law 23/2018/QH14 (Competition Law 2018) in Vietnam took effect on July 1 2019 and replaced the old Competition Law 27/2004/QH11 (Competition Law 2004). The new law contains substantial changes to the old law, and such changes may have an impact on foreign investors' business practices in Vietnam. In this article, we explain one of those changes using the following hypothetical case:
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Sponsored by Nishimura & AsahiA draft law amending some articles of the Law on Investment 2014 and the Law on Enterprises 2014 (the Business Laws) has been in the making since mid-2018. The draft law is scheduled to be presented to the National Assembly in its eighth meeting session for review and feedback. Following that, it will be further updated for promulgation in the National Assembly's ninth meeting session which will be held in mid-2020.
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Sponsored by Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)Market players will have to keep abreast of changes as the country ushers in a flurry of corporate legal updates. Francisco Lim, senior partner of ACCRA Law, reviews the developments.
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Sponsored by J Sagar AssociatesIndia has done much to reform the investment process for infrastructure development and it is planning for ambitious growth. Amit Kapur of J Sagar Associates investigates how foreign investors should ready themselves
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Sponsored by Kim & ChangKorea’s financial services are becoming increasingly inventive with blockchain. Samuel Yim, Joon Young Kim and Seung Jae Yoo of Kim & Chang look at what is next for the industry
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Sponsored by Lab PartnersKorea’s regulatory vacuum on cryptocurrencies starts to shift as the new crypto-economy continues to thrive. Young Hee Jo and Seungmin Jasmine Jung of LAB Partners
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosAt a time when Macau is continuously striving to develop economic diversification and strengthen its role as a world leisure and tourism centre, the new draft Hotel Business Law, which is still under discussion in the Macau Legislative Council, is designated to liberalise and diversify the hospitality industry in various ways.
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuOn November 30 2018, the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds was amended in order to introduce new methods of verifying the identity of customers. The Act aims to prevent services provided by specified business operators under the Act, such as financial institutions, from being used for money laundering by criminal organisations.
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Sponsored by Lab PartnersPrivate equity and venture capital has become an important feature of the Korean M&A market. Seungmin Jasmine Jung, Kwangbok Kim and Youngju Kim of LAB Partners examine the evolving regulatory landscape and trends in transactions
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiAtsumi & Sakai partners Yuri Suzuki, Takafumi Ochiai, Ryosuke Oue, Naoki Kanehisa and Kenichi Tanizaki examine Japan’s regulatory repositioning on fintech in the wake of crypto- thefts
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiIn March 2019, the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) proposed a bill that may loosen data sharing rules for fintech and insurtech subsidiaries. Naoki Kanehisa of Atsumi & Sakai investigates
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiJapan’s regulatory sandbox was launched in June 2018 and is a cornerstone of the country’s efforts to promote fintech. Ryosuke Oue of Atsumi & Sakai reviews the progress so far
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Sponsored byÜmit Hergüner, Senem Denktaş and Deniz Tuncel of Hergüner Bilgen Özeke examine the environment for Chinese investment into Turkey and the efforts the two countries have been making to develop cooperation, most recently in nuclear energy and dispute resolution
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuOn April 19 2019, the Financial Services Agency of Japan published the Cabinet Order to Partially Amend the Order for Enforcement of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (draft). Of these proposed amendments, this article examines the amendment concerning disclosure regulations that relate to share compensation. Please note that, as of May 31 2019, the effective date of the proposed amendments has not been announced, and the content of the proposed amendments may change.
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosSubject to a vote this month at the Macau Legislative Council (LegCo) is the Cybersecurity Bill. This Bill aims to bring Macau up to speed as regards the protection of the institutions and citizens of Macau against the malfunctioning of the computer systems of the public and private entities that operate critical infrastructures, in particular against unauthorised actions such as hacking.
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Sponsored by Norton Rose FulbrightBeijing-based Norton Rose Fulbright partner Barbara Li explains what China’s new foreign direct investment rules mean for foreign companies entering one of the world’s biggest marketplaces
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Sponsored by Nishimura & AsahiFor the first time in Vietnam, a unified governmental regulation on internal audit has been promulgated through Decree 05/2019/ND-CP dated January 22 2019 (Decree 05) which came into effect on April 1 2019. Previously, only a few entities, such as credit institutions and the State Bank of Vietnam, were required to conduct an internal audit under different legal regulations. Decree 05 has added new types of entities which are required to conduct an internal audit by April 1 2021 at the latest.
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Sponsored by Sycip Salazar Hernandez & GatmaitanPublic apostilled documents executed outside the Philippines no longer need to be authenticated by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in order for those documents to be considered authentic in the Philippines. This is because on May 14 2019, the Philippines became a party to the 1961 Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents, or the Apostille Convention.
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Sponsored by City-Yuwa PartnersIzuru Goto, Yasuyuki Kuribayashi and Takashi Saito of City-Yuwa Partners introduce Japan’s new regulatory regime for virtual currencies, which is due to be in place by about April 2020
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Sponsored by Frasers Law CompanyVietnamese project financing is maturing, backed by a series of renewable energy initiatives, a new (pending) PPP regime and the financial closure of a string of benchmark BOT projects. Mark Anthony Fraser and Stefano Pellegrino of Frasers Law Company take a look
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Sponsored by Mori Hamada & MatsumotoYusuke Murakami and Hironobu Noma of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto outline opportunities and strategies for success in Japan’s emerging offshore wind market
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuOn November 30 2018, partial amendments to the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Notary Act (Amended Ordinance) came into force. The Amended Ordinance aims to identify the beneficial owners of companies and improve transparency in order to prevent money laundering or terrorism financing activities. According to the Amended Ordinance, when making an application to a notary for the authentication of articles of association to incorporate new joint-stock companies (kabushiki-kaisha), general incorporated associations (ippan-shadan-houjin) or general incorporated foundations (ippan-zaidan-houjin), applicants must declare to the notary: (i) the beneficial owner of the company; and, (ii) that the beneficial owner is neither a member of criminal organisations nor an international terrorist, and where there is any reasonable doubt the notary will request the applicant to provide explanations.