Processing minerals for export now mandatory
March 3, 2014
After a long and contentious discussion involving many interested parties, the Government of Indonesia issued a regulation that bans the …
For unified PPP legislation in Vietnam
March 3, 2014
With the goal of developing a comprehensive and unified legal framework for public-private partnership (PPP) model for infrastructure projects, …
Choice of governing law and jurisdiction
March 3, 2014
We recently undertook an extensive survey analysing data from a number of regional M&A and joint venture deals in 2012 (Deal Study). …
Amendment to the Foreign Investment Promotion Act
March 3, 2014
The current Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act (MRFTA) of Korea generally prohibits a second-tier company (i.e., a domestic company …
Saudi Arabia Implements the Employment Interruption Insurance
March 3, 2014
On July 1st, 2013, the Saudi Shura Council met and approved a draft Law in relation to Employment Interruption Insurance (the EIIL). …
Qatar Labour Law: termination of employment
March 3, 2014
Law No. (14) of 2004 (Labour Law) sets out the ways in which an employee’s employment can be terminated. Employment may be …
Significant points of the Land Law 2013
March 3, 2014
It has been over ten years since the promulgation of Land Law No.13/2003/QH11, dated November 26th, 2003 (Land Law 2003). …
Representing Corporate Asia & Middle East Survey 2013, including Firms of the Year
January 17, 2014
Welcome to our landmark 7th annual Representing Corporate Asia & Middle East Survey Special Report, which includes the In-House Community’s picks for Firms of the Year, 2013. The Survey, which remains the largest and most objective of its kind, contains the views of in-house counsel as they weigh in on, amongst other things, the areas of most concern to them in fulfilling their role in their own jurisdiction, how they hire in-house counsel, and the factors which most influence their selection of external counsel. In addition, you will find a full rundown of the firms, (broken down by jurisdiction and sector) which have made the strongest and most positive impressions on the In-House Community in Asia and the Middle East over the past 12 months.
Resource nationalism
January 16, 2014
‘Resource nationalism’ or ‘protectionism’, is one of the major issues affecting the commodities markets today. The state introduction of legislation to protect the ownership and management of natural resources is not a new phenomenon. It has, however, been on the rise over the last few years, particularly in Asia. John Whittaker and Michael Swangard, trade & commodities partners at Clyde & Co, examine the issues.
Investigations & Compliance Special Report
January 16, 2014
ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL’s latest Investigations & Compliance Special Report features a corporate investigator’s guide to handling and mitigating corruption by risk consultancy, Kroll and a look at the changing landscape of bribery compliance in Brazil, India and China from Eversheds. Kim & Chang share with us their insights on how Korea’s regulators are stepping up their efforts to combat corruption on the ground and Ron Yu, director and General Counsel at Gilkron Limited discusses the importance of extending the compliance programme to cover the business ecosystem.
Investigations & Compliance Special Report
January 16, 2014
ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL’s latest Investigations & Compliance Special Report features a corporate investigator’s guide to handling and mitigating corruption by risk consultancy, Kroll and a look at the changing landscape of bribery compliance in Brazil, India and China from Eversheds. Kim & Chang share with us their insights on how Korea’s regulators are stepping up their efforts to combat corruption on the ground and Ron Yu, director and General Counsel at Gilkron Limited discusses the importance of extending the compliance programme to cover the business ecosystem.
Court finds in favour of Cambodia in a dispute with Thailand over a Temple and surrounding area
January 16, 2014
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M&A Special Report
January 16, 2014
Our M&A Special Report launches with an article from Eversheds on ‘The M&A Blueprint: from inception to integration.’ Here Stephen Kitts, Managing Partner – Asia discusses the importance of a team of professionals providing the right “connective tissue” to see a deal through to its conclusion. Huang Jianwen, Partner at King & Wood Mallesons then sheds light on some of the cultural issues that can sometimes vex foreign parties in the context of outbound dealings with China. Christopher Osborne, Partner at Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Ltd updates us on changing trends in the M&A landscape in Thailand and Brian Chia, Partner at Wong & Partners explains why Malaysia is poised for an upswing in foreign investment. Peter Kasanda, Legal Director and Michael Strain of Clyde & Co round up our Special Report with their take on how the surge in M&A deals in Africa has come about.
Investigative Intelligence
January 16, 2014
Pre-empting fraud Understanding the mind-set of the Chinese entrepreneur and how business is done in China
More power (and freedom) in the hands of investors following IPO reforms in China
January 16, 2014
China’s new IPO…
Recent developments in Chinese Anti-bribe-giving laws and enforcement
January 16, 2014
William Rosoff, corporate partner and partner in charge, Akin Gump, Beijing and Yuanming Wang, Senior Counsel with Akin Gump and formerly a prosecutor in the Civil and Administrative Procuratorate Department of the Supreme Procuratorate of China take us through some of the developments in the bribery arena in China in the aftermath of the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) bribery allegations.
Representing Corporate Asia & Middle East Survey 2013, including Firms of the Year
January 16, 2014
Welcome to our landmark 7th annual Representing Corporate Asia & Middle East Survey Special Report, which includes the In-House Community’s picks for Firms of the Year, 2013. The Survey, which remains the largest and most objective of its kind, contains the views of in-house counsel as they weigh in on, amongst other things, the areas of most concern to them in fulfilling their role in their own jurisdiction, how they hire in-house counsel, and the factors which most influence their selection of external counsel. In addition, you will find a full rundown of the firms, (broken down by jurisdiction and sector) which have made the strongest and most positive impressions on the In-House Community in Asia and the Middle East over the past 12 months.
Indonesia’s Language Law and business agreements
January 16, 2014
In a landmark decision on June 20th, 2013, the West Jakarta District Court annulled a Loan Agreement because it was executed in English …
Learning from experience: Delivering a successful Expo
January 16, 2014
The construction sector within Dubai has been steadily on the rise since the beginning of 2012, and industry sentiment prior to the Expo …
Project Financing Vehicles (PFVs)
January 16, 2014
The use of Special Purpose Companies (SPCs) has become prevalent in financing large projects that demand substantial amounts of money …
Labour reform firmly on the Government’s agenda
January 16, 2014
Alongside its introduction of the Nitiquat system in August 2011 (designed to promote the employment of KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) …
Proposed amendments to QFC Authority Regulations
January 16, 2014
As part of its commitment to creating a strong and transparent legal and regulatory environment for its firms, the QFC Authority (‘QFCA’) issued …
Qatar Labour Law: end of service
January 16, 2014
Qatar Law No.(14) of 2004, the Labour Law, governs the terms of employment of the majority of individuals currently working in the State of …
Re-registration of FIEs in Vietnam
January 16, 2014
Foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) have, on the whole, been considered an attractive channel for investment in the Vietnam market …
Indonesian Court Annuls Loan Agreement on Language Law: What Does It Mean for Your Agreements?
January 7, 2014
In a landmark decision on June 20, 2013, the West Jakarta District Court annulled a Loan Agreement entered into between a local borrower and an offshore lender because it was executed in English only …