Anti-trust risks in group transaction (III)
January 13, 2016
In the last issue we mainly focused on practices where participants (Participants) to group transactions act as sellers, including purchase volume threshold, exclusive …
The principle of natural justice and fair hearings in arbitration proceeding has been discussed in the recent following judgement of the High Court of Bombay
January 13, 2016
Krishnabhagwan Rajaram Sharma vs M/S Tata Motors Finance Ltd; [Arbitration Petition No.304 of 2014] decided on 4th March 2015…
When employees leave: non-compete agreements and protecting confidential information
January 13, 2016
Indonesian labour and employment laws do not expressly impose or regulate non-competition obligations of employees with the exception of the Chief Representative …
Financial Ombudsman Scheme
January 13, 2016
Financial Ombudsman Schemes are not novel in countries such as Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. On October 29, 2015, the Central Bank of Malaysia…
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Department Order No. 18-A: The Rules and Regulations on Contracting
January 13, 2016
On December 4, 2011, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Department Order No. 18-A (D.O. 18-A), the new Rules Implementing Articles 106 to 109 …
New amendment to the Korean Commercial Code
January 13, 2016
On November 15, 2015, an amendment to the Korean Commercial Code (the KCC) was announced. The amendment, which will take effect in February 2016…
Doctors’ remuneration in the UAE
January 13, 2016
Remuneration packages are an essential tool for employers in attracting and retaining high performing staff. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where the demand for …
Resolving disputes over domain names in Vietnam
January 13, 2016
This article focuses on resolving disputes over domain names which are identical or confusingly similar to registered trademarks/trade names in Vietnam. According to …
Why issue preference shares?
January 12, 2016
A company can finance its projects either from internal or external sources. External financing normally involves a third party loan or corporate bonds or issuance of ordinary shares. Preference shares are rarely used in Vietnam….
Fund marketing in Thailand under the ASEAN Collective Investment Scheme
January 12, 2016
Looking at the ASEAN Collective Investment Scheme, Kowit Somwaiya and Vincent Birot of LawPlus Ltd. state why they feel ASEAN offers investment funds terrific opportunities going forward, as well as noting what ASEAN has planned for the near future.
Investigative Intelligence
January 12, 2016
What’s better: staying out of trouble or getting out of trouble?
Thailand is no Cloudy for Cloud
January 8, 2016
This note highlights the law and investment promotion applicable to cloud computing services in Thailand.
China’s New Family Planning Law Changes Employees’ Benefits
January 8, 2016
China passed a new law, effective 1 January 2016, which encourages families to have two children and removed the right to extended leaves for those who get married or have children late.
Vietnam Client Alert – November 2015
January 8, 2016
Vietnam’s National Assembly recently passed new laws which affect investments, real estate, employment, use of internet resources and sanctions on administrative violations.
UAE Legal Bulletin
January 8, 2016
Updates on the possibility of a Value Added Tax, the new PPP Law and other developments which companies doing business in the UAE should know
UAE’s New Labour Regulations Take Effect January 1, 2016
January 8, 2016
A number of recently announced initiatives could introduce potentially significant changes to the rules governing the workforce in the UAE.
Introducing the Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone
January 8, 2016
Aside from its central location and its world class facilities, the Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone offers a wide range of services for companies.
China amends educational laws to enable private educational institutions profitable
January 8, 2016
China removes “profit” restriction and allows Sino-foreign cooperation in educational institutions effective 1 June 2016.
A cure for the cost coverage conundrum?
December 18, 2015
In her Q&A with the In-House Community, Axiom’s Kirsty Dougan gives her view on the legal industry and explains why she felt it needed an option beyond those that were on offer.
Mergers & Acquisitions
December 17, 2015
Positive trends in Pharma, Energy and Insurance M&A from Phoenix Legal in India, Chandler & Thong-ek in Thailand and Fasken Martineau DuMoulin in North America
Mergers & Acquisitions
December 17, 2015
Positive trends in Pharma, Energy and Insurance M&A from Phoenix Legal in India, Chandler & Thong-ek in Thailand and Fasken Martineau DuMoulin in North America
Responding to Change – New model firms et al.
December 17, 2015
Along with a cover story entitled ‘Emerging from practising ‘inside the box”, which compiles the thoughts of in-house counsel throughout the region, this Special Report on Responding to change: New model firms et al. looks at what’s new on the legal market thanks to Axiom and Eversheds in their respective articles ‘A cure for the cost coverage conundrum?’ and ‘Challenges facing in-house counsel’.
Emerging from practising ‘inside the box’
December 17, 2015
“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” – Charles Darwin
Challenges facing in-house counsel
December 17, 2015
David Boyd and Stephen Kitts of Eversheds give insight into their unique consulting practice, designed to aid clients on a range of issues beyond traditional legal advice.
Anti-trust risks in group transaction (II)
December 17, 2015
In the last issue, we discussed group transactions, i.e. multiple companies jointly purchasing or selling products. Group transactions are quite attractive to small and medium-sized companies …
PM Modi’s ‘Make in India’ tracing the steps of the lion?
December 16, 2015
In 2014, the government of India (Government) launched its flagship programme under the brand ‘Make in India’ to boost the manufacturing sector….
New regulations bring big changes to the Indonesian manpower sector
December 16, 2015
Two recently released regulations have introduced important changes to the Indonesian manpower sector. While the changes should generally be welcomed by the business …
Budget 2016… Some highlights
December 16, 2015
Budget 2016 was first unveiled on October 23, 2015 by the Malaysian Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dato’ Sri Mohd …
An overview of Philippine Data Privacy Law
December 16, 2015
Republic Act No. 10173, or the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA10173), was signed into law on August 15, 2012. This is the …
Status of Executives under the Labour Standards Act
December 16, 2015
Many multinational companies doing business in Korea perceive the country’s labour law as strict and heavily favouring workers. The Labour Standards Act of Korea (LSA) nullifies “at-will” employment …
UAE share pledges – a secure solution?
December 16, 2015
Under the previous UAE Commercial Companies Law (1984 Law) there was considerable debate amongst lawyers as to whether a shareholder in a UAE limited liability company (LLC) was able …