Indonesia’s New Negative Investment List
July 2, 2014
The Indonesian Government has issued a New Negative List that determines which business fields are open, fully or partially with conditions, to investment, including foreign investment. The New Negative List, issued …
India Update, inc. Medical device controls
June 24, 2014
An overview of how and where regulatory controls apply to medical devices in India. Plus: key judgements passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court; changes in corporate and commercial matters; and case laws in indirect taxation.
Iran – plans for privatisation and reform in power sector
June 24, 2014
A look at the historical background to Iran’s power industry and how the latest developments will be transforming the way Iran manages this significant sector.
“Good Samaritan” principles in the UAE: legal liabilities when administering first aid
June 24, 2014
This article discusses whether a Good Samaritan principle is applied in the UAE, both from the perspective of rescuers and safety officers.
UAE Trade Marks Office puts an end to examination reports
June 24, 2014
On 19 May 2014, the UAE Trade Marks Office announced that it will no longer issue examination reports or grant extensions of time during the trade mark application process …
Iran’s new Integrated Petroleum Contracts
June 24, 2014
Iran hosted an “Oil Show” earlier this month in Tehran. According to reports, over 600 foreign companies from 32 countries and over 1,200 Iranian companies attended …
FDI laws in Libya
June 24, 2014
A stark reminder of the fluidity of the legal and practical landscape …
Draft local content policy for the oil & gas industry in Tanzania
June 24, 2014
The first draft of the long-awaited local content policy for the oil & gas industry in Tanzania has now been published by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals …
Draft local content policy for the oil & gas industry in Tanzania
June 24, 2014
The first draft of the long-awaited local content policy for the oil & gas industry in Tanzania has now been published by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals …
New guidance on labour contracts
June 24, 2014
Decree No. 44/2013/ND-CP, dated May 10th 2013, (Decree 44) addresses a number of issues as set out under the Labor Code 2012. Some of the issues addressed include: (i) rules for participating in compulsory …
Global mobility considerations in Abu Dhabi
June 24, 2014
Managing an internationally mobile workforce can be challenging, particularly as home country and host country laws can be vastly different. Below are some issues to consider. …
Suggestions for improving Korea’s parallel importation system
June 24, 2014
‘Parallel Importation’ refers to the importation of genuine foreign products (products covered by the trademark of a foreign company with legitimate trademark rights) by third parties, using different distribution …
Saudi Arbitration Law 2012 – an update
June 24, 2014
In April 2012, Saudi Arabia enacted a new Arbitration Law (2012 Law), which was a major step forward for commerce in the Kingdom. Two years later, it is timely to consider steps taken since and the …
Regulation of Nursery Schools in Qatar
June 24, 2014
In February 2014 Law No. 1 of 2014 (the Law) took effect. The Law will regulate the process of licencing, and the operation of nursery schools in Qatar. The Law gives the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs …
IHC eMagazine
June 11, 2014
ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL is the monthly publication for the In-House Community of corporate counsel, and those who serve them along the New Silk Road. The only monthly magazine which specifically addresses the concerns of in-house lawyers across the region, ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL provides thought-provoking analysis and discussion of vital legal, regulatory and business issues, along with news and profiles of leading in-house practitioners …
ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL Weekly Briefing
June 11, 2014
Personally addressed and sent directly to more than 31,000 professionals each week, including senior counsel, law firm partners and associates, CEOs, CFOs and HR managers, the ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL Weekly Briefing provides a timely update on the latest news, deals and moves in the Asia-mena region. The Weekly Briefing e-newsletter also offers access to special feature articles, regular columns and legal career opportunities. …
Market update and salary survey for the legal in-house sector in Asia
May 28, 2014
TAYLOR ROOT – ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL – 2013 market review and 2014 preview ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL is delighted to present Taylor Root’s eighth annual survey for the in-house legal sector in Asia. The findings offer valuable insights into the hiring trends and salary fluctuations in key sectors of the in-house legal market, and follow the rise and fall of job prospects around the region.
The legal world according to Miles
May 26, 2014
ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL’s Publishing Director, Patrick Dransfield, recently photographed and talked to David Miles, formerly Chair of Latham & Watkins’ Asia practice, and asked him to share some of his 30 plus years international legal experience with the In-House Community.
International legal risk for banks and corporates
May 23, 2014
Philip R Wood QC (Hon) is head of the Allen & Overy Global Law Intelligence Unit, and visiting professor at the universities of Oxford, Cambridge and London. Here, he takes us through the evolution and growth of law, the management and mitigation of legal risk and the impact population growth and GDP have on emerging markets and debt.*
Deals of the Year 2013 – Coming up Aces
May 23, 2014
In this landmark Deals of the Year Issue, you will find an overview of the winning deals, which won acclaim for a combination of reasons including uniqueness, complexity, size and innovation. Our final run-down includes: historic aircraft orders, inaugural sukuks, ground-breaking project financing deals, and a multitude of capital market deals, as well as many others. Despite a relatively restrained backdrop in 2013, activity rallied in the final quarter of last year and certain sectors flourished – particularly in the project finance, energy and food and beverage (F&B) sectors.
2012 Private Practice Market & Salary Update for Hong Kong
May 22, 2014
Taylor Root’s appraisal of the current market and hiring trends among law firms in Hong Kong, including a salary survey which takes into account 2012 reviews.
2012 Private Practice Market & Salary Update for Hong Kong
May 22, 2014
Taylor Root’s appraisal of the current market and hiring trends among law firms in Hong Kong, including a salary survey which takes into account 2012 reviews.
Tomorrow’s Lawyers
May 22, 2014
The legal profession that Professor Richard Susskind OBE has been observing since 1981 is ‘on the brink of fundamental change’. He predicts that the practice of commercial law in particular, will be almost unrecognisable in 15 years from what it is today. Inevitably, in-house counsel teams are not immune. But with change comes opportunity and, according to Susskind, the importance of the in-house counsel role in the future will be very much self-driven and self-determined. In the following extract from his new book, Tomorrow’s Lawyers, chapter 7 ‘The shifting role of in-house lawyers’ – published by Oxford University Press, exclusive to ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL – Susskind illustrates how in-house counsel need to change their way of working and provides examples as to how they can adapt and profit from this shifting landscape.
Tanzania: Revocation of mining licences
May 9, 2014
The Tanzanian government recently announced the cancellation of a total of 174 mining licences. This mining update examines the key continuing obligations imposed by the Mining Act upon mining licence holders.
The legal framework of the port sector in Tanzania
May 9, 2014
The port sector in Tanzania is one of the largest of East and Central Africa, serving Tanzania as well as the neighbouring landlocked countries of Malawi, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda …
Registration of private sector foreign loans with the Bank of Tanzania
May 9, 2014
The Bank of Tanzania requires that all foreign loans from the private sector in Tanzania are registered with them. We look at what this registration means in practice.