Mayer Brown opens office in Dubai
June 29, 2016
Mayer Brown announced the opening of its office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The office serves as a hub of the firm’s Middle East practice….
Law firms advise on Brexit
June 29, 2016
Thanks to the recent referendum, competition law, construction law, contracts and trading relationships, data protection/transparency, dispute resolution, employment law, environmental law, …
Jakarta In-House Congress
June 29, 2016
Alongside co-hosts Ashurst; Oentoeng Suria & Partners; Assegaf Hamzah & Partners; Clyde & Co; Dentons Rodyk & …
Doing Business in Iran: the banking bottleneck
June 29, 2016
With the easing of sanctions against Iran, vast business opportunities have opened up. The challenge is whether and how to participate in such a potentially phenomenal market without taking undue risks.
The In-House Community hosts its inaugural Counsels of the Year Awards Ceremony
June 14, 2016
On May 26, 2016, the In-House Community hosted its inaugural regional Counsel of the Year Awards Ceremony at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Happy Valley Clubhouse. The ceremony brought together the cream of the legal industry from across Asia and the Middle East and recognised achievement across a range of categories, assessing counsel in the areas of dedication, innovation, efficiency and value, integration, encouragement and improvement and corporate social responsibility and diversity.
Taking the plunge – Bob Santamaria
June 10, 2016
After twenty years in a partnership role at Australian firm Allens Arthur Robinson, Bob Santamaria took the plunge and moved in-house in 2007, joining ANZ as Group General Counsel. The GFC hit a mere few months later, rocking the banking world to its core. For Santamaria, it was a case of sink or swim, and despite the inevitable challenges that ensued, he explains to Rebecca Brookes why he has never looked back.
Rasmus Hougaard, global leader of mindfulness launches ‘one second ahead’ in Hong Kong
June 8, 2016
Simply put, mindfulness can be defined as the faculty of being aware of where one’s attention is placed, moment-by-moment, and at the same time monitoring one’s intentions, intuitions …
Q&A with Malaysian law firm Putri Norlisa Chair
June 8, 2016
PNC Law commenced operations on October 1, 2015. We have a very nimble and niche setup, built on our core practice areas in Banking and Finance, Corporate-Commercial …
Q&A with Malaysian law firm Putri Norlisa Chair
June 8, 2016
PNC Law commenced operations on October 1, 2015. We have a very nimble and niche setup, built on our core practice areas in Banking and Finance, Corporate-Commercial …
Being ‘Verbal’ with cyber crime and data protection
June 7, 2016
Looking at jurisdictions with both longstanding and emerging cyber crime and data privacy laws, we see why arriving late to the party can sometimes be an advantage.
Cyber Crime
June 3, 2016
Our cover story Being ‘Verbal’ with cyber crime and data protection details different jurisdictions’ approaches to cyber crime, while Clyde & Co’s Richard Bell writes about ‘Electronic growing pains’ and Deacons’ Richard Hudson reports on the ‘CEO fraud’ phishing scam.
Electronic growing pains Cyber security and data protection in the People’s Republic of China
June 3, 2016
Clyde & Co’s Richard Bell looks at China’s approach to cyber security and data protection, noting that China, unlike Singapore and Hong Kong, does not currently have a stand-alone governing law.
Combating the ‘CEO Fraud’ scam How to spot it, and how to get your money back
June 3, 2016
In this article, Richard Hudson, Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution at Deacons details the ‘CEO Fraud’ phishing scam and explains measures companies can take to both reduce the risk and mitigate after the fact.
HKIAC welcomes new Secretary General
June 2, 2016
Commencing in September 2016, Sarah Grimmer will become the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre’s (HKIAC’s) Secretary General….
Anti-trust guideline for automotive industry introduces presumed exemption for vertical agreements
June 1, 2016
The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) released the Anti-trust Guideline for Automotive Industry …
Compulsory licensing of patents in India: a human rights issue as well!
June 1, 2016
The compulsory licensing regime in India has always been embroiled in controversy, more so when it involves compulsory …
Revisiting the Indonesian Language Law
June 1, 2016
Indonesia’s Law No. 24 of 2009 regarding the National Flag, Language, Emblem and Anthem (the Language Law) was very likely …
New Minimum Wages from July 2016
June 1, 2016
In Malaysia, the National Minimum Wages initiative (the Policy) was first introduced and announced by the Malaysian Prime Minister …
Interplay of domestic law on compulsory licensing and international agreements on medicine prices
June 1, 2016
The price of pharmaceutical products in the Philippines appears to be on the high side compared to that in other Asian …
The right to be forgotten
June 1, 2016
One of the issues created by the Internet concerns the right to delete what one has posted on the web …
End of Service Gratuity
June 1, 2016
End of Service Gratuity (Gratuity) is a statutory severance pay across most Middle Eastern jurisdictions and one which …
New regulation of Vietnam on re-organisation of credit institutions
June 1, 2016
On December 31, 2015 the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) promulgated Circular No. 36/2015/TT-NHNN regulating the …
Investigative Intelligence
June 1, 2016
Protect your systems: five cyber-attack realities to guide you
RPC’s Singapore JLV with Premier Law goes live
May 25, 2016
RPC’s joint law venture (JLV) with leading firm Premier Law went live on May 1, doubling the firm’s size in Singapore …
China: New Law Outlines Dos and Don’ts of Foreign NGOs
May 18, 2016
A newly ratified law, which takes effect on January 1, 2017, outlines how foreign NGOs should conduct their activities in China.
Indonesia Update
May 18, 2016
New Body Set Up to Resolve Disputes in the Construction Sector; and a Change to the Mediation Process …
The Hard and Soft of Tendering (Africa)
May 18, 2016
South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal clarified some issues on engaging in public-private partnerships.
Africa: Top ten New Year’s resolutions for employers in 2016
May 18, 2016
Employers should reflect and take stock of employment-related issues and resolve to improve them.
Africa: JSE-listed miners turn to the equity markets
May 18, 2016
Here are some tips for Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed miners who plan to raise cash thru the equity markets.
Canada: Tinkering with Title – Don’t Get Caught by Surprise
May 18, 2016
The Mining Amendment Act 2015 proposes a new electronic mining lands administration system in Ontario.
New Lobbyists’ Code Will Restrict Dealings with Canada’s Federal Government and Agencies
May 18, 2016
Canada’s new Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct will significantly restrict the activities of lobbyists and others seeking to influence federal decision making.