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China’s new IPO guidelines which were published on 30 November, will now allow companies to list on the stock exchange: effectively…

In describing Chongqing as the “beachhead for the development of Western China,” Clyde & Co’s corporate partner Michael Cripps was commenting…

In this month’s cover feature we take an in-depth look at the issues affecting the working relationship between in-house counsel and private practitioners across the Asia Pacific. We announce the winners of our Firms of the Year 2009 as voted by in-house counsel – take a look to see which firms are considered leaders across the region – and hear directly from some of the winning firms as to what makes their practice areas distinctive in a competitive legal market.

“What is the price of Experience? Do men buy it for a song?
Or Wisdom for a dance in the street? No, it is bought with the price
Of all that a man hath, his house, his wife, his children
Wisdom is sold in the desolate market where none come to buy
And in the wither’d field where the farmer ploughs for bread in vain.”
William Blake (1757 – 1827)

Turning the lens on the plight of ship owners on what can only be described as despondent times in the industry, our inaugural Shipping & Insurance issue features a cover story which carves out four of the biggest concerns currently affecting them. In addition, an industry expert from Tilleke & Gibbins helpfully guides us through the issue of limitation of liability for ship owners in Thailand in our Special Report. Additionally, we bring you the highlights from a key-note speech delivered to the In-House Community in Singapore by the Attorney-General, who called for the serious discussion of greater regulation of the in-house counsel role at InHouse Community’ 13th In-House Congress in the Lion City.

Teresa Cheng SC JP has been appointed the new Chairperson of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre. Her appointment comes at…

As part of a growing trend, a number of Japanese law firms are expanding their reach domestically by opening offices outside…

Spearheading the firm’s third practice in Asia, partners David Zhang and Chuan Li launched Kirkland & Ellis’ newest office in Beijing…