Asian Legal Business

5 days ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Gigi Wong |Sarah Wong

China's real estate giants are facing unprecedented pressure as Hong Kong courts become the primary battleground for resolving billions in offshore debt disputes. As developers from Evergrande to Country Garden fight desperately for survival through complex restructuring schemes, lawyers in the SAR say the jurisdiction's established legal framework offers international creditors their best chance at recovery.

5 days ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong

In our annual Women In Law feature, Asian Legal Business showcases remarkable female lawyers who emphasise the importance of mentorship, continuous learning, and leveraging new technologies like AI to address historical barriers women face.  Jannie Chan, General Counsel & Compliance Director, McDonald's HKThroughout your journey to becoming a General Counsel, what was the most unexpected personal challenge you faced and how did overcoming it shape your leadership approach today?

5 days ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong

In an era of fragmentation, chief compliance officers redefine governance as a growth engine. These executives are using new technology to manage risks, developing standards for digital currencies, and creating ethical guidelines. They are turning regulatory challenges into business advantages, showing that strong compliance practices help companies withstand market uncertainty.

5 days ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Nimitt Dixit |Sarah Wong

As Southeast Asia's fintech sector navigates a period of correction and consolidation, the focus has shifted from growth at all costs to sustainable business models and sound governance. While funding may remain constrained in the near term, the region's strong fundamentals and evolving regulatory landscape continue to provide fertile ground for financial innovation. Southeast Asia's fintech sector is undergoing a market recalibration.

5 days ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong

Asia's legal sector is undergoing profound transformation as technological innovation reshapes traditional practices. Leading litigators across the region are navigating complex challenges in AI implementation, data privacy regulation, ESG compliance, and cross-border enforcement while delivering more efficient and sophisticated counsel to clients in an increasingly interconnected business environment. Cavinder Bull, SCDaniel ChiaDavinder Singh SCEly VasigJJ ChanManoj K. SinghOliver PaynePheo M.