DISPUTE DIGEST
Essential roles of arbitration case managers
Procedural justice holds significant value in arbitration and case managers
Domestic institutions applying UNCITRAL rules in China
UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, adopted in 1976 by the UN General Assembly, are widely accepted and serve as standard rules in global commercial contracts
Handling multiple laws and jurisdictions chosen by arbitration parties
In recent years, Chinese arbitration institutions have experienced a rise in the number of foreign-related commercial arbitration cases
FEATURES
Grind and unwind
Long working hours may be part and parcel of the lawyer experience, but it does not have to compromise other pursuits in life
Leading the way
Great leadership is irreplaceable, especially in tough market conditions, guiding law firms and young talent through adversity
Feel your way
GCs, IP partners discuss navigating economic, regulatory complexities for Chinese and foreign companies
Risky landing
Senior in-house counsel at China Power International analyse risks for overseas energy power plant investments, and delve into defence strategies
In-house Counsel Awards 2024
After extensive market research, we unveil the winners of the In-house Counsel Awards 2024
On the move
Elections, political tensions, accelerated regulation and shifting sands of opportunity are some of the factors influencing law firm movements in the region
Peer power
Legal team leaders from Caocao, China Power, Shaeffler, SAIC-GM and Taikang share their outlooks for 2024
The A-List 2023-24: Rising Stars
When helping clients navigate a complex legal landscape, young elite lawyers have brought fresh ideas and innovative approaches to the table
Brains trust: Adjudicating private fund e-contracts
The use of electronic contracts in private fund transactions is rising, yet the criteria for adjudicating these contracts lack clarity
AROUND THE REGION
Wolves at the gate
When activist shareholders come knocking, general counsel hold a unique protective position
Landmark Changes
Sweeping reforms are heralding a new era for foreign investment into Vietnam’s property sector, but much remains unexplained
Under the microscope
A comparison of evolving legal frameworks that are helping to shape the massive life sciences industries in China and India
Drive toward driverless
With autonomous vehicles now a reality, we look at the latest legal developments in Japan and Thailand governing safety, liability and control
Indonesia’s top lawyers
Amid prolonged economic geopolitical uncertainty, Indonesia remains attractive for foreign investment
Making marks
Reforms and upgrades to trademark and IP regulation around the world have continued apace
INTA’s APAC factor
INTA's chief in Asia-Pacific discusses the big issues and notable developments for IP in the region
War of words: combatting trade infringement
In early 2016, the authors found 31 stores infringing on the trademarks of Subway, a client of the authors’ firm since 1998
