FEATURES
In-house Counsel Awards 2023-24
In-house counsel and corporate legal teams honoured by their peers for outstanding legal work. Katherine Abraham reports
Gathering dust
The practical challenges of tackling decades-old cases that have come up for hearing
Stirring up a hornet’s nest
Disputes lawyers take up the cudgels over unpopular ruling on unstamped arbitration agreements
Weighing the future
India's future legal leaders show what it takes to stand out to clients and industry peers
Fresh directions
National Company Law Tribunal Mumbai counsel Mansi Kaku explores crucial changes to align corporate insolvency resolution and overcome challenges
The A-List 2023-24
Following an extensive nomination process, we reveal which Indian lawyers are most frequently recommended by their clients and international counterparts
Protection revolution
With the data protection act finally out after six years, the question arises whether it was worth the wait
The green scheme
India strides towards a green energy future, aiming to lead in global green hydrogen production
Tapping innate strengths
Law firm management professionals boost support functions and can play an important advisory role in succession planning
VANTAGE POINT
Building an infrastructure superhighway
Mukul Shastry details how state and central governments can plug the legal and regulatory gaps holding back the infrastructure sector
Fresh directions
National Company Law Tribunal Mumbai counsel Mansi Kaku explores crucial changes to align corporate insolvency resolution and overcome challenges
Protection revolution
With the data protection act finally out after six years, the question arises whether it was worth the wait
EXPERT BRIEFINGS
IP strategies in the auto sector
Collaborative agreements and other key IP trends that have emerged in the automotive industry
Singapore blooms as hub for dispute resolution
The city-state is a prominent arbitration hub, including for India; growth expected, says Ban Jiun Ean, Maxwell Chambers CEO
Zero tolerance on inaction by intermediaries regarding content harmful to children
Delhi High Court shoots down YouTube’s ‘mere passive observer’ stand, write Pravin Anand, Vaishali Mittal and Siddhant Chamola of Anand and Anand
Managing founder disputes in startups
Investors must safeguard themselves from potential disputes arising between founders by having a strong encompassing agreement in place that foresees all possible scenarios
Navigating global privacy laws: Best practices
With privacy laws in rapid development around the world, businesses with global ambitions must implement an effective data strategy and improve ‘data hygiene’ within their organisations
Proxy wars in patent litigation: Not always a viable strategy
A recent decision by the Competition Commission of India has put the lid on infringers with frivolous patent allegations
INTELLIGENCE REPORTS
2023 – The legal year in review
In 2023, law firms and in-house counsel navigated AI, China de-risking, energy transitions, and global taxation challenges
The A-List 2023-24
Following an extensive nomination process, we reveal which Indian lawyers are most frequently recommended by their clients and international counterparts
Delisting Roadblock?
SEBI’s fixed-price mechanism to face challenges as the 90% delisting threshold remains for companies
Glimpses of the Road Ahead
'State of the Legal Market' survey finds that AI, specialist firms, discerning clients and the paired trends of fragmentation and consolidation are preoccupying the legal community
Full speed ahead
India Business Law Journal is pleased to present its selection of the top 15 foreign law firms for India-related work
The International A-list 2023
IBLJ identifies the top India-focused international lawyers who have led billion-dollar deals and won over clients
AROUND THE REGION
China Deals of The Year 2023
From blockbuster issuances to fiercely contested disputes, we proudly unveil the Deals of the Year 2023
Charting course for indirect tax laws in India
Exploring recent developments and projections for the indirect tax realm
Rising to the challenge
Joanne Lau reassures, doubling disputes to USD11.9B proves Hong Kong's top arbitration hub status
Breaking AI impasse
How do we reconcile the pressing needs for tech advancement with the time-tested rules for IP protection?
Korea Law Firm Awards 2023
Asia Business Law Journal names the country's top law firms. Lim Miran and Chandu Gopalakrishnan report
Keep watch on data privacy
Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Key principles, compliance requirements, and penalties
Bulls, bears and big moves
What trends are being observed in the region’s capital market strongholds, and what regulations are helping drive them?
Philippines Law Firm Awards
Asia business law journal presents our top law firms in the Philippines for 2023
Shuffling the deck
Enhanced regulations and China/US decoupling challenge China’s private equity, reshuffling the industry amid bleak prospects