South Korea restricts subsidiaries’ stock market listings

South Korea restricts subsidiaries' stock market listings to fix a discount, limiting parent company control starting August 3.

by Nanami Yamaguchi | October 19, 2026

Stellaris Venture hires new general counsel

Stellaris Venture Partners hires Preseedha Premnath as new general counsel with over a decade of experience.

by Nanami Yamaguchi | October 17, 2026

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Adds Four Partners in Delhi, Bengaluru

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas expands its corporate practice with four new partners in Delhi and Bengaluru, focusing on M&A and private…

by Mei Kobayashi | October 16, 2026

Clifford Chance and Cavenagh Law split after 14 years

Singapore’s legal sector faces disruption as Clifford Chance and Cavenagh Law dissolve their 14-year alliance, reshaping local-international law firm collaborat

by Nanami Yamaguchi | October 15, 2026

Weil Gotshal Launches Asia Capital Markets Practice with Shu Du

Weil Gotshal launches Asia capital markets practice with Shu Du, appointing the former Skadden Beijing head as Hong Kong corporate…

by Mei Kobayashi | October 14, 2026

Scotland’s civil justice system struggles with fairness and bureaucracy

by Nanami Yamaguchi | October 29, 2026

Scotland’s civil justice system faces fairness and bureaucracy challenges, with the Scottish Civil Justice Council evaluating rules for real-world effectiveness

VCAT Ruling on Late Joinder in Building Disputes

by Mei Kobayashi | October 26, 2026

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal building proceedings. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) does not have the power to make Orders nunc pro tunc, or with retrospective effect. The Victorian Supreme Court has confirmed that a building action is not considered "brought" until VCAT formally joins a party to the proceedings. This ruling clarifies how limitation periods apply to complex building disputes in the state. Timeline of a delayed…

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Australian firms flag AI cyber risks understanding low

by Nanami Yamaguchi | October 24, 2026

Cyber security concept depicted with a creative text collage on striped background. Photo: Ann H/Pexels Australia’s fourth HSF Kramer Cyber Risk Survey, which polls general and senior legal counsel at leading firms, shows that AI dominates the cyber-risk conversation, yet most executives still lack a clear grasp of the new threats. AI alters the nature of cyber attacks, but understanding is limited According to the survey, 97 percent of respondents…