Financial Frauds and the Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act
The Philippines had its fair share of financial fraud scandals. Only recently, in December 2021, one of the largest…
-
-
Worthy of Mention: A recent judgment clarifies rules on disclosure of documents “mentioned” in witness statements
The rules on disclosure and inspection of documents in litigation are complex and often leave much room for debate….
-
In-House Community Counsel of the Year, 2021 – Awards and Results
Taking pause to recognise and celebrate our award-winning in-house teams in Asia, Middle East and South Africa as…
-
Remedies for Breach of Contract in Vietnam
It is common knowledge that a well-drafted contract will help to minimize disputes in business transactions, but not…
-
Amendments to Law on Enterprises, Practical Notes on Company’s Dual Legal Representative Regime and Government’s Detailed Guidance on Implementing Investment Regulations in Vietnam
I. AMENDMENT OF THE LAW ON ENTERPRISES AND PRACTICAL NOTE ON COMPANY’S DUAL LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE REGIME On 11 January 2022,…
-
Navigating the REITs Pilot Project in China: In conversation with East & Concord
1. April 2020 saw a pilot project for infrastructure public real estate investment trust (REIT) projects officially launched by the…
-
Thailand: 24th Bidding Round for three offshore exploration and production blocks in the Gulf of Thailand
Thailand’s energy needs are currently at a crossroads. At present, much of the energy consumed within the country is…
-
Demystifying Contract Lifecycle Management
An organization’s ability to manage contract activity effectively is crucial to its success. Large organizations typically have several thousand…
-
Thailand’s Energy Transition: Hydrogen in Thailand
Although it is still early days, there is no doubt that the global economy has begun the process of…
-
Thai Authorities Plan to Regulate Digital Assets as Means of Payment
On 6 January 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) approved, in principle, the criteria for restricting digital…
