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Yoon & Yang Strengthens Cross-Border Corporate Advisory Capabilities with Addition of Three Seasoned Practitioners
Yoon & Yang has strengthened its cross-border corporate advisory practice with the addition of Sukjin (SJ) Lim, Senior Foreign Attorney; Yeon Jeong Chae, Partner; and Minjung Jekarl, Senior Foreign Attorney, further enhancing the firm’s capabilities in foreign direct investment (FDI) and outbound investment by Korean companies, as well as complex cross-border M&A transactions. The three…
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The Greater China IP Updates – February 2025
Taiwan Continues to Lead Tech Innovation Taiwan-based smartphone designer MediaTek Inc. announced that it has partnered with American artificial intelligence chip designer Nvidia Corp. to develop a personal AI supercomputer superchip. MediaTek Inc. said it was using its technology know-how to work with Nvidia on the Nvidia GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip. According to Nvidia, Project…
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Walking for a Cause: A Conversation About the Hong Kong Legal Walk
The Hong Kong Legal Walk has grown into one of the most energising and unifying events for the city’s legal community. We sat down for a candid conversation with Chris Seddon, a core member of the Hong Kong Legal Walk Steering Committee, as well as the head of business development at MdME law firm, to…
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Kuala Lumpur In-House Community Congress 2026
3 September 2026. A flagship regional gathering focused on practical legal leadership, market insight and stronger in-house connections.
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The Greater China IP Updates – March 2025
Taiwan Extends Trial Period for the Accelerated Examination Pilot Program for Design Patents by Two Years To provide more diverse and flexible examination options for design patent applications, the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) launched the Accelerated Examination Pilot Program for Design Patents in September, 2023. Initially set to run until December 31, 2024, the…
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The Greater China IP Updates – February 2025
Taiwan Continues to Lead Tech Innovation Taiwan-based smartphone designer MediaTek Inc. announced that it has partnered with American artificial intelligence chip designer Nvidia Corp. to develop a personal AI supercomputer superchip. MediaTek Inc. said it was using its technology know-how to work with Nvidia on the Nvidia GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip. According to Nvidia, Project…
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The Greater China IP Updates – January 2025
New Draft Amendment to Taiwan Patent Act The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) announced the Draft Amendment to Certain Articles of the Patent Act on September 24, 2024. The aim of the Amendment is to respond to the growth of emerging digital industries and the increasing diversity in image design through digital technology. The Draft…
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ARMA Law Appoints Founding Partner as New Managing Partner
ARMA Law has appointed Merari Sabati, a founding partner and distinguished expert in general corporate law, foreign investment and employment matters, as the firm’s new Managing Partner. This leadership transition supports the firm’s strategic vision in preparation for its 10th anniversary celebration in 2029, reflecting ARMA Law’s commitment to excellence and innovation in legal services.…
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Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow Appoints New Country Managing Principal
Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow, the Singapore member firm of Baker McKenzie, has appointed Kelvin Poa as Country Managing Principal, effective January 1, 2026. Kelvin succeeds James Huang, who successfully concluded his term on December 31, 2025, having led the office since January 1, 2023. Kelvin is a highly regarded lawyer with more than 27…
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Juris Corp celebrates 25-Year Milestone
Juris Corp began as a small, specialised practice at a time India was finding its feet in a newly liberalised economy. The legal and regulatory landscape was evolving rapidly, and so were the ambitions of businesses navigating a new world of opportunity and responsibility. What started as a focused advisory firm soon grew into a…
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Ho Chi Minh In-House Community Congress 2026
In-House Community is delighted to return for the Ho Chi Minh In-House Community Congress 2026 taking place on 12 August 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The summit will bring together leading legal experts and in-house compliance professionals from across Vietnam, offering unparalleled insights and practical knowledge.
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Kuala Lumpur In-House Community Congress 2026
The Kuala Lumpur In-House Community Congress 2026 is poised to bring together leading in-house lawyers, CEOs, company directors, and compliance professionals from across Malaysia. This year’s congress will feature an engaging lineup of workshops, panel discussions, and keynote presentations led by distinguished business leaders and legal experts, offering exclusive insights and unparalleled networking opportunities.
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Abu Dhabi In-House Community Congress 2026
We are proud to host the Abu Dhabi In-House Community Congress 2026.
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Hong Kong In-House Community Congress 2026
The Hong Kong In-House Community Congress 2026 will bring together leading in-house lawyers, CEOs, company directors, and compliance professionals from across the city. This year’s congress offers a dynamic program of interactive workshops, panel discussions, and keynote presentations led by distinguished business leaders and legal experts, providing attendees with exclusive insights and practical strategies.
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IHC eMagazine February 2026: Celebrating Legal Excellence Across Asia and the Middle East
Read below or click here to download. What’s inside this issue? This edition of the In-House Community Magazine highlights leadership, excellence and innovation among in-house legal teams and external counsel across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. It features the 2025 Counsel of the Year Awards, Top-Tier In-House Counsel List, and Commended External Counsel recognitions. You’ll…
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Walking for a Cause: A Conversation About the Hong Kong Legal Walk
The Hong Kong Legal Walk has grown into one of the most energising and unifying events for the city’s legal community. We sat down for a candid conversation with Chris Seddon, a core member of the Hong Kong Legal Walk Steering Committee, as well as the head of business development at MdME law firm, to…
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Getting to know… Effie Vasilopoulos
With Broadfield, Effie Vasilopoulos is betting on Hong Kong’s future—blending global expertise, local insight, and a new vision for law firm culture. Can you tell us about your career journey so far, and what inspired you to establish Broadfield in Hong Kong? Over the past two decades, I’ve had the privilege of advising some…
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In-House Insights with Paul Chow, HKEX
From Private Practice to the Heart of Capital Markets: Paul’s Journey as GC and Sustainability Advocate at HKEX Tell us about your journey. From your early days in private practice to your current role as general counsel at HKEX. In my past life as a partner at various firms, including Slaughter and May, Linklaters, and…
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Clifford Chance Adds Commercial Litigation, Class Action Expert in Australia
Clifford Chance has added Brad Woodhouse as partner and Head of Class Actions, Australia. He will join the firm’s global Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice, and be based in Sydney. Woodhouse brings more than 20 years of experience specialising in large scale, complex commercial litigation, with a particular focus on class actions. He has acted on…
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Clifford Chance Expands Energy & Resources Team in Asia Pacific with Two New M&A Partners in Perth
Clifford Chance has added M&A partners Brett Cohen and Liz Humphry in its corporate practice, based in Perth, Australia. Cohen and Humphry, who have worked together for 15 years, bring extensive global experience in the energy, resources and infrastructure sectors. They have advised not only on some of Australia’s largest renewable energy transactions, but also…
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Private Funds Expert Boosts MoFo’s Private Funds Experience in Singapore
Morrison Foerster has added Xuanyi Liu as a partner in the Private Funds Group and Transactions Department, based in Singapore. Liu brings extensive private funds and secondaries market experience to the firm, adding further depth to its private capital capabilities in Asia. He has a strong private funds practice focused on advising clients on the formation and…
Latest Deals
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Latest Deals from Law Firms and Legal Services Providers: 4th February 2026
Allen & Gledhill has advised the Housing and Development Board on the issue of S$1.2 billion (US$942.6m) fixed rate notes, under its S$42 billion (US$33b) multicurrency medium term note programme. Partners Margaret Chin and Sunit Chhabra led the firm’s team in the transaction. Allen & Gledhill has also advised Kiri Industries, a specialty chemical firm…
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Latest Deals from Law Firms and Legal Services Providers: 28th January 2026
Allen & Gledhill has advised DBS Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Singapore Branch (ICBC Singapore), as green loan coordinators and lenders, on the S$418 million (US$331.5m) term and revolving loan facilities extended to United Venture Development (2022), an entity sponsored by UOL Group, Singapore Land Group and Kheng Leong Company. The facilities…
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Latest Deals from Law Firms and Legal Services Providers: 21st January 2026
AZB & Partners is advising Frime on its sale of 100 percent stake to CaptainFresh. Partners Srinath Dasari and Adoksh Shastry are leading the firm’s team in the transaction, which was signed on November 22, 2025 and is yet to be completed. AZB & Partners has also advised Vista Equity Partners on its acquisition of Dentira, including…
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