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Srihari Alluri and Vegesana Radha join Juris Prime Law Services as partners to boost disputes and healthcare talent

Philippines-based VAL merges with Inicio Law to broaden its practice areas as the firm approaches its 10th anniversary in 2027

Squire Patton Boggs adds partner Scott Crabb to bulk up its litigation practice group in Perth

SNG & Partners, with a legacy spanning more than six decades, integrates with MRM Legal, expanding its dispute resolution talent

Matthew Secomb, formerly head of international arbitration in Asia-Pacific for White & Case, joins his wife, Anne, at boutique practice Secomb Arbitration

Legal strategies for business recovery across Asia

Hong Kong High Court upholds charging order absolute, rejects BVI insolvency defence in Lead Good appeal

Decree holders can choose the execution path of an arbitration award they have won, the Punjab and Haryana High Court says

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)?opens its third representative office in India, adding to its six overseas branches.

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)?opens its third representative office in India, adding to its six overseas branches.

Lengthy litigation and enforcement hurdles? ADR offers flexible, efficient remedies for financial conflicts

Jingtian & Gongcheng hires four partners ¡ª Che Li, Duan Wei, Pang Jianli and Tang Hua ¡ª across its Ningbo, Chongqing and Chengdu offices

APFL Partners appoints Minh Nguyen as a partner and head of the dispute resolution and arbitration practice in Ho Chi Minh City

Bombay High Court dismisses ONGC petition against an arbitration award for payment of extra work on offshore Mumbai oil project

The Japan In-House Lawyers Association (JILA) marks global outreach milestone after officially supporting the 11th ICC Asia-Pacific Conference in Singapore

Constance Zhao from Mallesons Singapore will further enhance Fangda Partners¡¯ dispute capabilities in the Southeast Asian market

Supreme Court: ¡®Can¡¯ arbitration clauses signal permissive option, not binding consent, in Nagreeka Indcon case

The GCAI deepens cross-border collaboration after convening senior government officials, general counsel, law firms and legal institutions from India and the UK at its London conference

Rajanala Yella Reddy joins TLH Advocates & Solicitors as a partner at the firm¡¯s Vijayawada office

Sidley Austin hires James Comber, the former head of Hong Kong dispute resolution practice at Ashurst, as a Hong Kong partner

South Korea dispute resolution guide for Japanese investors amid reforms, e-litigation and regulatory enforcement

Practical guidance on why Singapore remains the dispute resolution hub for Japanese companies investing across Asia

Guangzhou Arbitration Commission (GZAC) establishes liaison offices in Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam

Philippine supreme court upholds rehabilitation court power to compel arbitration under FRIA section 26

As AAA turns 100, CEO Bridget McCormack discusses ICDR growth and responsible AI tools reshaping arbitration services globally

Chennai¡¯s commercial disputes in 2026 involve forum selection amid arbitration, NCLT momentum and electronic IP evidence

The ICC issues new arbitration rules, which took effect on 1 June 2026, to improve efficiency, clarity and case management

91ÊÓƵ Supreme Court reinforces arbitration finality where due process objections cannot derail awards or restart proceedings

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre officially launches Beijing representative office, which comes more than a decade after the Shanghai branch in 2016

Economic Laws Practice promotes four lawyers ¨C Mumtaz Bhalla, Vinay Butani, Sweta Rajan and Manendra Singh ¨C to equity partnership

Hong Kong law firm Ince appoints Cheung Kwok Kit, former consultant at Deacons, as a senior consultant in the construction practice

The hours are brutal and the stakes are high. So what keeps elite lawyers balanced and able to carry on?

Russian courts are expanding their jurisdiction over international disputes, overriding arbitration clauses and raising Asian risks

Disputes law firm CANDEY expands into Asia with Singapore office, open to APAC collaborations

The HKIAC appoints Domitille Baizeau and Victor Dawes as its new co-chairs, and Thomas Walsh and Sun Huawei as vice-chairs

Experts inform on critical elements for conducting proceedings, and the current direction for arbitration in India

Arbitration clauses as strategic assets in India-Singapore deals: Seats, venues, institutions and enforcement choices

Arbitration clauses as strategic assets in India-Singapore deals: Seats, venues, institutions and enforcement choices

Kirkland & Ellis appoints Wilfred Ho as a litigation practice partner at its Hong Kong office

Chandhiok & Mahajan promotes 12 lawyers across practice areas, including cross-border M&A and private equity investments

Grandall Law Firm has added six equity partners across its Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Fuzhou and Wuhan offices

Among a total of 23 promotions at S&A Law Offices, management has elevated three partners to senior partner and another lawyer to partner across all practice areas

In 2018, a large state-owned design institute signed a strategic co-operation agreement with a Hong Kong investment company to jointly develop a hydropower project in Nepal

JSA promotes seven talented lawyers to boost equity partnership total to 66 across various offices and practice areas

Veritas Legal has promoted Nainaaz Irani and Rohini Jaiswal as partners, bringing the firm¡¯s total to 15

The Supreme Court of India has held that the arbitrator cannot rewrite the terms of a contract while deciding the arbitration award

Clear seat and venue drafting prevents pathological arbitration clauses, avoids municipal court delays and protects party intent

Chance Bridge Law Firm has hired Li Wanping as a partner at its Beijing headquarters, strengthening its capabilities in high-end dispute resolution and corporate matters

HFW has hired litigation, arbitration and regulatory investigations partner Sumarsono (Jacky) Darsono in Hong Kong

Kirkland & Ellis has hired Jenny Li as a partner in its government, regulatory and internal investigations practice in Shanghai

Patricia-Ann T Prodigalidad and Leland R Villadolid, Jr will continue as managing partner and co-managing partner, respectively, at Philippines law firm ACCRALAW through 2026

ASL Law is the first Vietnamese law firm to launch an office in the US, primed by local businesses¡¯ appetite to move into the American market

Missing section 21 notice not fatal; party conduct waives procedure, broadens arbitration scope: Supreme Court

Leverage URDG article 23 timelines and evidence structuring to prove abuse of demand and obtain emergency relief in cross-border cases

On IWD 2026, we speak with three women in law who have pierced that ceiling. Their journeys differ, yet they point in the same direction

The Asia-Pacific Legal Congress 2026 returns to Singapore on 8-9 April 2026, hosted by the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA)

In the landmark consolidated cases of Lone Congressional District of Benguet Province v Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co (Lepanto) and Far Southeast Gold Resources Inc (FSGR) and Republic v Lepanto and FSGR

The In-House Counsel Forum (IHCF) and the Korea In-House Counsel Association (KICA), together with the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board International¡¯s Women¡¯s

Max Rockall, newly appointed head of Squire Patton Boggs¡¯ Asia-Pacific energy disputes and liquefied natural gas (LNG) practice

Eight leading arbitration institutions share the latest trends and developments across the board

Fresh from taking the reins as Chooi & Company¡¯s managing partner, Yeong Hui Yap is already preparing for the growth

To what extent does party autonomy hold sway over contracts that involve exceptional or prohibited clauses?

Kuaishou Technology has issued its first offshore bonds, raising the equivalent of USD2 billion through a dual-currency offering

Delhi High Court says interest accrued on arbitration awards end when funds are accessible for claimant

Malaysian law firm Halim Hong & Quek (HHQ) has appointed former Skrine veteran Siva Kumar Kanagasabai

Deepening India-Japan ties through aligned, pro-enforcement arbitration frameworks and growing institutional dispute resolution

HKIAC will expand expedited procedures and adjust arbitration fees from 1 January 2026, its first fee update since 2013

MZM Legal has appointed Purazar Fauzdar as a new partner, joining MZM Legal¡¯s Mumbai office

S&A Law Offices expands its regional disputes practice with the acquisition of U&L Partners

MZM Legal has promoted six lawyers in New Delhi and Mumbai, including two principal associates and four senior associates

CLO merges with Sanjay Mohan to expand disputes, advisory services and regional legal strength

China passes major Arbitration Law revision, effective 1 March 2026, marking its first full overhaul since 1995

Recognition and enforcement of foreign awards and judgments are now key to cross-border dispute resolution in China

Neibaowaidai, onshore guarantees for offshore loans, raise key cross-border arbitration issues, with GCs shifting toward value creation

China¡¯s approach to good faith in commercial arbitration is evolving as arbitration depends on tribunal neutrality and party integrity

Beijing-based boutique Furui Law Firm has hired Zhang Sijie as a partner to further strengthen its cross-border practice

HFW opens Brisbane office under Christopher Rowden, boosting its construction and infrastructure practice

BAC/BIAC opens its first overseas centre in Hong Kong, aiming to boost global arbitration services and deepen cross-border collaboration

India and UK overhaul arbitration laws to boost efficiency, global alignment and procedural credibility

The Madras High Court ruled that cryptocurrency is a property under Indian law and not a currency, granting relief to an investor in a case against WazirX operator Zanmai Labs

Experts at the 14th Asia-Pacific ADR Conference in Seoul discussed enhancing transparency, efficiency and user experience in international arbitration

Founder Petrus Richard Sianturi launched Jakarta boutique Sianturi & Partners on 1 Oct, focusing on disputes

A top court judge says the Supreme People¡¯s Court will refine judicial review and boost arbitration after law revision

King & Spalding has opened a Sydney office to expand its Asia-Pacific presence and support clients in disputes, energy, tech and cross-border transactions

Simbolon & Partners has allied with Cambodia¡¯s BNG Legal to boost Asean reach in corporate, investment, dispute resolution and IP work

PDLegal appoints Ravipat Mullijarupongs and Supagorn Jittimaporn to lead dispute resolution and tax in Thailand

Grandway Law Offices has hired Liu Zhiwei and Cao Jian as partners in Shenzhen and Suzhou to boost its IP practice

LAW Partnership has allied with Lee & Tengku Azrina to strengthen its regional reach and cross-border legal capabilities in Malaysia

O¡¯Melveny & Myers is closing its Tokyo office after nearly 40 years, with Tokyo head Yoji Maeda set to retire

ACC Singapore and Drew & Napier briefed in-house counsel on key updates in Singapore law

Tian Yuan Law Firm has appointed Dantes Leung as partner in Hong Kong, strengthening its litigation and arbitration team

Revised Arbitration Law boosts arbitrators¡¯ autonomy while raising practitioner standards to meet global levels

Dispute resolution unlocked: Finding your business¡¯ perfect fit

Surya Karan Sambyal joins CMS IndusLaw as partner in international arbitration in Mumbai

FICL founder Ashok Sharma passes away at the age of 73

Han Kun hired Jerald Foo as partner in Singapore to strengthen its cross-border dispute resolution work in Southeast Asia

The Society of Indian Law Firms and the Vienna International Arbitral Centre sign cooperation pact to strengthen Indo-European arbitration ties

DIAC rises as Indian businesses turn to Dubai for arbitration amid India-UAE trade growth

Technology and tighter budgets are pushing in-house teams to handle routine work themselves, while law firms are expected to deliver higher strategic value.

Supportive courts and advancing legal regimes are strengthening arbitration, but grasping jurisdictional nuances is key to success

Cross-border disputes show how the choice of law, seat, and institutional rules in arbitration can determine enforceability

91ÊÓƵ Supreme Court ruling in SDMC v SMS Limited underscores that arbitration clauses must be drafted with precision to ensure enforceability

How is Pune¡¯s legal market faring while being situated next to 91ÊÓƵ financial capital

Seladore Legal launches Singapore office to focus on international disputes before SIAC and SICC, led by partner Liang-ying Tan

Anli Partners has entered Dubai by allying with boutique firm Sulaiman Al-Naqbi, riding the wave of Chinese global expansion

ICSID will open its first office outside Washington in Singapore

Mariel Dimsey starts a new chapter as independent arbitrator and consultant after leading CMS Hong Kong and arbitration