A public affair
January 3, 2014
Stefan Gannon, general counsel of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, discusses the unique role of the institution’s in-house team.
2013/14 Global Fraud Report
December 10, 2013
Kroll’s 2013/14 Global Fraud Report, prepared in conjunction with the Economist Intelligence Unit, surveyed 901 senior executives from around the world. This document includes an overview of the results and a thought piece on what the results mean for businesses globally. (To subscribe for the full report, visit https://fraud.kroll.com/registration/)
The Tanzania Mortgage Refinance Company
December 10, 2013
This update looks at the development of TMRC to date and the products offered to Tanzanian banks.
The national natural gas policy of Tanzania
December 10, 2013
In this briefing we review the evolution of Tanzania’s first National Natural Gas Policy over the last year, evaluate the key final terms and consider likely next steps.
Structure of the construction industry in Tanzania
December 10, 2013
A look at the structure of the construction industry in Tanzania, focusing on: key legislation and gov’t bodies; registration of foreign contractors; appointing sub-contractors or engineers; and the challenges facing the industry.
Environmental management regulations on mining
December 10, 2013
A look at the environmental management regulations in the mining sector in Tanzania.
Deal of the month: Court finds in favour of Cambodia in a dispute with Thailand
December 7, 2013
In a unanimous…
Singapore based WongPartnership forms alliance with Malaysian firm
December 7, 2013
In commenting t…
Representing corporate Asia
December 5, 2013
In this month’s cover feature we take an in-depth look at the issues affecting the working relationship between in-house counsel and private practitioners across the Asia Pacific. We announce the winners of our Firms of the Year 2009 as voted by in-house counsel – take a look to see which firms are considered leaders across the region – and hear directly from some of the winning firms as to what makes their practice areas distinctive in a competitive legal market.
Middle East
December 3, 2013
ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL’s Middle East Cover Story looks at recent legal developments in the region, with a Special Report by Bin Shabib & Associates LLP, Dubai on arbitration issues in the UAE. Articles by Latham & Watkins. and Ayesha Dawood Attorneys round out the Report.
IP & TMT Special Report
December 3, 2013
ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL’s latest IP & TMT Special Report, (Vol 11 Issue 6) features a presentation by Lee International IP & Law Group, co-hosted by ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL, on Brand Protection Strategies for Korea. In a concurrent open discussion with special In-House Community guests, senior foreign attorney, Nicholas Park talked about the counterfeiting situation in South Korea and advised on the legal actions and strategies that could assist organisations in combatting the problem. Joining forces for our Special Report, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and Fangda Partners explained the implications of the merger between Two Powerful Chinese media regulators.
“What is the price of experience?”: or, Think, don’t Blink!
November 27, 2013
“What is the price of Experience? Do men buy it for a song? Or Wisdom for a dance in the street? No, it is bought with the price Of all that a man hath, his house, his wife, his children Wisdom is sold in the desolate market where none come to buy And in the wither’d field where the farmer ploughs for bread in vain.” William Blake (1757 – 1827)
Developments in the information security landscape in the UAE
November 27, 2013
Businesses and governments collect, store and process increasing amounts of information. That information is often highly confidential …
Understanding the ‘5 percent rule’ for Korean equity holdings
November 27, 2013
Under Article 147 of the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act (FSCMA), an investor who acquires 5 percent or more …
An introduction to investment arbitration and its application in relation to the KSA
November 27, 2013
In recent years the Saudi government has raised its capital project expenditure, as well as reformed elements of its laws, to assist …
Keeping up with shifting foreign investment rules
November 27, 2013
Less than six months after issuing new investment guidelines and procedures, Indonesia’s Capital Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has …
Shipping & Insurance
November 26, 2013
Turning the lens on the plight of ship owners on what can only be described as despondent times in the industry, our inaugural Shipping & Insurance issue features a cover story which carves out four of the biggest concerns currently affecting them. In addition, an industry expert from Tilleke & Gibbins helpfully guides us through the issue of limitation of liability for ship owners in Thailand in our Special Report. Additionally, we bring you the highlights from a key-note speech delivered to the In-House Community in Singapore by the Attorney-General, who called for the serious discussion of greater regulation of the in-house counsel role at InHouse Community’ 13th In-House Congress in the Lion City.
Shipping & Insurance
November 26, 2013
Turning the lens on the plight of ship owners on what can only be described as despondent times in the industry, our inaugural Shipping & Insurance issue features a cover story which carves out four of the biggest concerns currently affecting them. In addition, an industry expert from Tilleke & Gibbins helpfully guides us through the issue of limitation of liability for ship owners in Thailand in our Special Report. Additionally, we bring you the highlights from a key-note speech delivered to the In-House Community in Singapore by the Attorney-General, who called for the serious discussion of greater regulation of the in-house counsel role at InHouse Community’ 13th In-House Congress in the Lion City.
Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre elects new Chairperson
November 25, 2013
Teresa Cheng SC…
Mining Development Agreements
November 16, 2013
In this month’s mining briefing we look at Mining Development Agreements (MDAs) and the role that they play in the mining sector in Tanzania.
The Chinese currency in the international financial markets
November 16, 2013
The rise of Chinese trade in Africa generally and Tanzania specifically is well known. China – Tanzania trade reached USD 2.5 billion in 2012 …
Tanzania’s 4th Offshore Licensing Round: Key Terms
November 16, 2013
The 4th Tanzania Deep Offshore and North Lake Tanganyika Licensing Round was launched in Dar es Salaam on 25 October by President Jakaya Kikwete …
The Tanzanian railway system: current legal framework
November 16, 2013
The railway system of mainland Tanzania has a total track length of 3,676 kilometers (km) with two separate networks, run by two separate organisations …
Japanese law firms are following their clients and opening up ‘borderless’ practices
November 13, 2013
As part of a gr…
Managing the risks of social media
November 8, 2013
The benefits of social media to a business are far reaching in their scope as it presents businesses with an effective marketing tool and potential …