Competition and Antitrust Special Report
June 17, 2011
In the latest issue of Asian-Counsel, we are provided with an in-depth look at the competition regimes in South Korea, Singapore, China and India from leading legal practitioners in those jurisdictions, and investigate whether there is any merit in the possibility of a pan-Asian competition framework.
Intellectual Property Special Report
June 17, 2011
In the October issue of Asian-Counsel, we investigate the reasons behind the PRC’s commitment to strengthening its IP regime, and discuss why companies around the globe must stay on top of developments in China. We also hear why Asian companies importing products into the United States must be aware of International Trade Commission investigations.
Restructuring & Insolvency Special Report
June 17, 2011
In this month’s cover feature, we take a look at the reasons why in-house counsel need to stay alert to restructuring and insolvency trends, and talk to experts from around the region about the practical considerations which should be taken into account when advising clients in the current climate.
Mergers & Acquisitions Special Report
June 17, 2011
The June issue of Asian-Counsel takes a look at M&A activity levels and trends across Asia Pacific and investigates factors which in-house counsel should consider in light of the downturn, whilst leading firms discuss how newly-enacted legislation and other issues will impact the M&A arena in Japan, Korea and China.
United Arab Emirates Special Report
June 17, 2011
This month’s issue includes a special focus on the United Arab Emirates. Our feature story looks at the effect of the economic crisis on the UAE’s legal profession, whilst international firms discuss emerging trends, issues and the legal infrastructure that will impact the UAE’s corporate legal scene.
A SEA of change?
June 17, 2011
In this month’s cover feature, we look at trends in the role and composition of in-house teams across South-East Asia (SEA). In addition, Dr Le Net and Chau Huy Quang of AGZI LCT Law Firm provide an overview of opportunities for PPP and infrastructure development and M&A in Vietnam.
Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources
June 17, 2011
In the March issue of Asian-Counsel, our Focus on Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources presents the highlights of developments in these areas from the PRC by leading practitioners in the region. Recent government proposals are examined with an eye towards China’s potential to weather the current economic climate in the coming months.
Is a 2009 recovery possible for China?
June 17, 2011
Evan Jowers and Alexis Lamb of Kinney Recruiting present an optimistic view.
Secrets of a successful law firm website
June 17, 2011
Ron Yu of Gilkron Ltd on what it takes to make your firm’s website work
Deals of the Year 2008
June 17, 2011
This month in Asian-Counsel, we announce the winners of 2008’s Deals of the Year awards. Alongside the top 30 deals, we awarded honourable mentions to those deals which were of an exceptional nature. In addition, this year for the first time we saluted the top five socially responsible transactions. Congratulations to all the firms recognised this year!
South Korea focus
June 17, 2011
This month’s Asian-Counsel marks our South Korea focus issue, providing an overview of the latest developments on Korea’s corporate legal scene by the nation’s leading firms. Meanwhile, our feature story discusses how the current global economy will inspire and impact emerging trends in the nation’s legal market in the year ahead.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
June 17, 2011
This month in Asian-Counsel, our most comprehensive survey of ADR across Asia to date, with contributions from leading practitioners in four jurisdictions. In the current economic climate, avoiding lengthy and costly legal proceedings is as important as ever . . .
Restructuring & Insolvency
June 17, 2011
In the aftermath of September’s unprecedented financial collapses, the buzz surrounding restructuring and insolvency is at its hottest since the IMF crisis. As practitioners speculate on the direction and manner of R&Is set to hit the region, the Restructuring & Insolvency Special Report takes a look at the rescue regimes of Hong Kong and the PRC and discusses the features and shortcomings of each jurisdiction.
Asian M&A
June 17, 2011
In the Asian M&A Special Report, the complex, multi-directional transactions which have marked the region of late are examined in detail. The simple days of inbound Western investment are clearly a thing of the past.
Destination: India
June 17, 2011
In ‘Focus on India’, the continued momentum and salience of India as a premier investment destination is examined. What are the catalysts for the unprecedented amount of foreign investment flowing into the country?
To list or not to list? … The Asian IPO question
June 17, 2011
Our Special Report on Initial Public Offerings discusses where remaining investor sentiment is heading in the region, and why some industries are likely to forge ahead with listings this year despite market uncertainties. With supplemental reports on the trends and developments in China, Japan and Korea.
Finance Special Report 2008
June 17, 2011
Off the back of an extraordinary year of growth, modest economic expectations in the year to come are the current trend. Asian-Counsel provides a regional overview in addition to special features on Islamic finance in Japan, recent developments in Malaysian securities law and regulations and Islamic banking and finance regulations in the United Arab Emirates.
Electronic Edition of Asian Counsel March 2008
June 17, 2011
Electronic Edition of Asian Counsel March 2008
Employment Special Report
June 17, 2011
Throughout Asia, 2007 may be remembered as a year of significant labour law reform. While amendments may be symptomatic of the strength of the region’s economy as a whole, the changes are unique to the realities of the nations who have enacted them.
More than just collection:
June 17, 2011
How changes to the United States Federal Rules of Civil Procedure affect Asia. By Richard Kershaw, Hill & Associates Ltd.