Tanzania: energy market developments
October 6, 2014
Including: the impact of the August’s US-Africa leaders summit; plus, an overview of the power utility giant, TANESCO,and its future in the Tanzanian market
Launch of the online mining cadastre transactional portal
October 6, 2014
Plus, a summary of the key mineral rights available in Tanzania; and, a look at the manner in which mineral rights can be transferred.
Dispute Resolution
September 22, 2014
Our Dispute Resolution Special Report includes contributions from Eversheds and the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC.) In ‘The Litigation Paradox: Why most roads lead to court,’ Eversheds reveals that general counsel are most likely to see cases go all the way to court rather than being resolved by alternative dispute resolution and in ‘The suitability of HKIAC arbitration for derivative disputes,’ the HKIAC analyses typical disputes arising out of derivative contracts and the advantages of referring these to arbitration. Our cover story: ‘Should you mediate, arbitrate or litigate?’ looks at current issues in the dispute resolution sphere and considers how these have impacted the legal landscape in Hong Kong and China.
8th annual Representing Corporate Asia & Middle East Survey, including Firms of the Year, 2014
September 15, 2014
Our landmark 8th annual Representing Corporate Asia & Middle East Survey Special Report, the largest and most objective of its kind across Asia and the Middle East, contains the views of in-house counsel as they give their input on, amongst other things, the areas of most concern to them in fulfilling their role in their own jurisdiction, as well as a full rundown of the law firms which have made the strongest and most positive impressions on the In-House Community over the past 12 months, our Firms of the Year, 2014.
8th annual Representing Corporate Asia & Middle East Survey, including Firms of the Year, 2014
September 15, 2014
Our landmark 8th annual Representing Corporate Asia & Middle East Survey Special Report, the largest and most objective of its kind across Asia and the Middle East, contains the views of in-house counsel as they give their input on, amongst other things, the areas of most concern to them in fulfilling their role in their own jurisdiction, as well as a full rundown of the law firms which have made the strongest and most positive impressions on the In-House Community over the past 12 months, our Firms of the Year, 2014.
8th annual Representing Corporate Asia & Middle East Survey, including Firms of the Year, 2014
September 15, 2014
Our landmark 8th annual Representing Corporate Asia & Middle East Survey Special Report, the largest and most objective of its kind across Asia and the Middle East, contains the views of in-house counsel as they give their input on, amongst other things, the areas of most concern to them in fulfilling their role in their own jurisdiction, as well as a full rundown of the law firms which have made the strongest and most positive impressions on the In-House Community over the past 12 months, our Firms of the Year, 2014.
Introduction of real estate investment trusts in India
September 15, 2014
The Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in India have been in the news for some time. The World Bank1 describes REIT as a security sold to investors for the purpose of investing in real estate. REITs …
Employment Law: Hiring expats, holidays and more
September 15, 2014
The Indonesian Government has issued a Regulation on the employment of foreign workers and the implementation of education and training programs for Indonesian companion employees. Presidential …
Deep impact… (on Malaysia’s bond market?)
September 15, 2014
The recent decision of the Malaysian Federal Court reported as CIMB Bank Bhd v Maybank Trustees Bhd & Other Appeals [2014] 3 CLJ 1 appeared to have changed the landscape of the bond market …
The Engineering Law, as amended – Interpretation
September 15, 2014
As Qatar’s business sector continues to mobilise itself to achieve the goals of Qatar’s 2030 Vision and in particular to prepare for FIFA 2022, the legal regime applicable to engineering and architectural …
Opening up the Saudi stock exchange to foreign non-GCC investors
September 15, 2014
Following the recent decision by the Council of Ministers’ to open up the Saudi stock exchange (the Tadawul) to certain non-GCC investors, we take a closer look at the current status …
Current trends with Domain Name Disputes
September 15, 2014
There have been many instances where a company, intending to expand its business into the Internet world, learns that someone already has registered and owns the company’s business name on …
Military service for all male nationals between 18 and 30 years of age
September 15, 2014
On June 7th, 2014, the president of the UAE introduced a law providing for compulsory military service for all male Emiratis between the ages of 18 and 30. The law will come into effect 180 days from its …
Remarkable changes in FOREX Rules
September 15, 2014
On July 17th, 2014 the Government issued Decree No. 70/2014/ND-CP (Decree 70) guiding the implementation of a number of articles of Ordinance No. 28/2005/PL-UBTVQH11 dated December …
SC Larger Bench decision in case of Kone Elevators – distinction between ‘contracts of sale’ vis-a-vis ‘works contract’
September 15, 2014
The Constitutional Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court (SC), over-ruling the earlier decision of three-member Bench re State of A.P. v. Kone Elevators (India) Ltd1, has held that the activity of manufacturing, …
Investigative Intelligence
September 15, 2014
Rise in whistleblowing: a serious threat for companies
Bayer boosts its consumer healthcare business following Merck carve-out
September 11, 2014
Deal of the month
Road infrastructure in Tanzania
September 10, 2014
The ability of Tanzania to upgrade and improve its road infrastructure will be one of the key factors in whether it can continue the impressive rates of economic growth …
Tanzania: Impact of foreign exchange regulation amendments
September 10, 2014
The latest amendments to the foreign exchange regulations have relaxed and in some cases removed restrictions on inward foreign investment in the Dar es Salam Stock Exchange …
India Update, inc. ‘Building India through PPP’
September 2, 2014
This edition brings a featured article on Public Private Partnerships, as well as key judgements passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, changes in corporate and commercial matters and case laws in indirect taxation.
Baker & McKenzie announces record global revenues of US$2.54 billion in 2014
August 27, 2014
By recording pr…
Baker & McKenzie announces record global revenues of US$2.54 billion in 2014
August 27, 2014
By recording pr…
China, India and Brazil – the scope for international cooperation in criminal matters with the world’s future economic superpowers
August 18, 2014
Elizabeth Robertson, Partner, Laura Atherton, Senior Associate and Zaib Malik, Associate with the Corporate Crime and Regulatory department of K&L Gates, take us through the twin concepts of mutual legal assistance and extradition and how the complex web of bilateral and multilateral treaties work in practice between western nations and China, India and Brazil.