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Atsumi & Sakai welcomes new partner to its project finance practice

18 January 2019 by Asia law

Atsumi & Sakai has grown its project finance and private finance initiatives practices through the hire of new partner.

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Client Service Report: Japan 2019

02 January 2019 by Asia law

Client Feedback Analysis

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Japan revises Stewardship Code to target voting records disclosure and governance structures

07 August 2017 by Asia law

Japan has launched significant new corporate governance reform by revising its Stewardship Code, which requires institutional investors to disclose voting records for investments and establish governance structures to prevent conflicts of interest. The challenges will be in how the changes are implemented ahead, including how existing legislation might conflict with the controversial subject of collective engagement between investors and the companies they invest in.

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Protecting images, shapes, colours as trade marks in Asia

02 August 2017 by Asia law

From the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel to the Nokia ringtone and the stripes of 7-Eleven convenience stores, Karry Lai explains why non-traditional trade mark innovation in Asia is more than meets the eye

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Japan revamps Renewable Energy Act to set timeframes for project implementation and reduce costs for consumers

26 April 2017 by Asia law

Japan has amended its Renewable Energy Act to make sure that projects adhere to certified plans and introduce a bidding process to help lower costs. The changes came into effect on April 1.

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Japan tightens reins on anti-tax haven rules

13 February 2017 by Asia law

Japanese companies may have to reorganise their holding company and shareholder structures if the government succeeds in enacting new tax reform proposals, reports Karry Lai

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Moves of the week of Jan.9

11 January 2017 by Asia law

Masakazu Iwakura and Gyo Toda join TMI Associates

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Mori Hamada promotes six to partnership in Japan

01 March 2016 by Asia law

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto appoints five associates and one of counsel as new partners...