IP & TMT
December 19, 2014
Our IP & TMT Report includes Anjie Law Firm’s article ‘China makes detailed liability rules available for social media’ and the ‘WWE v. Reshma’ case study, courtesy of Anand & Anand. We also get insights from in-house lawyers Ronald Yu and Kenneth Yip, as they discuss ‘A new way to look at IP’ and ‘The case for having an in-house patent engineer’, respectively.
IP & TMT
December 19, 2014
Our IP & TMT Report includes Anjie Law Firm’s article ‘China makes detailed liability rules available for social media’ and the ‘WWE v. Reshma’ case study, courtesy of Anand & Anand. We also get insights from in-house lawyers Ronald Yu and Kenneth Yip, as they discuss ‘A new way to look at IP’ and ‘The case for having an in-house patent engineer’, respectively.
The future of the legal industry: discussion with Richard Susskind, Trevor Faure etc.
November 26, 2014
As Richard Suss…
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.
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.
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.
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.
M&A Special Report
November 1, 2013
In this month’s M&A Special Report, industry experts from Malaysia’s Wong & Partners indicate that M&A is on the rise in Asia, buoyed by outward investment into a debt-ridden Europe; Tilleke & Gibbins fill us in on the local characteristics intrinsic to Vietnam which foreign investors need to be mindful of; Thanathip & Partners discuss the impact of the ASEAN Association on activity in Thailand; and Bin Shabib Associates (BSA) LLP assess the common pitfalls encountered by foreign investors in the Middle East. Finally, Phoenix Legal navigate us through the milestones and minefields embedded in the Indian M&A landscape.
Hong Kong’s new Companies Ordinance: more than just a facelift
October 24, 2013
Terence Lau and Donald Fung of Hogan Lovells unveil some novel provisions which have been incorporated into the new Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, and discuss their significance in the context of strengthening the city’s position as an international corporate centre.
Changes to Hong Kong’s Data Protection law: what they mean for you
July 8, 2013
Slated to take effect in October of this year, the new Personal Data (Privacy) (Amendment) Ordinance has been introduced with a view to invigorating and reinforcing the data privacy landscape in Hong Kong. The new amendments will home in on the use and transfer of personal data for direct marketing purposes. Anna Gamvros and Aaron Bleasdale of Baker & McKenzie examine the importance of these changes and the penalties for non-compliance.
Dispute Resolution Special Report
July 8, 2013
In the latest issue of Asian-Counsel, we uncover the lofty aims of several arbitration centres in the region. We also receive comprehensive updates from a host of leading law firms, and the SIAC, as to the state of dispute resolution across the Middle East, Vietnam, South Korea, India, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Employment Special Report
July 8, 2013
Organisations in Asia, as with elsewhere in the world, cannot function effectively without a well-organised and responsive workforce. Labour disturbances can, therefore, quickly throw a company’s operations into turmoil. In our Special Report on Employment this month, we hear why it is imperative for organisations to prepare for potential employment disputes at the earliest possible moment, and how companies in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan and Thailand can keep their internal engines running smoothly.
Dispute Resolution
July 8, 2013
Our latest Disputes Special Report features contributions from K&L Gates, King & Wood Mallesons, the Hong Kong Arbitration Centre, Lee International and the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, – from funding to resolution, bringing the pieces together.
Dispute Resolution Special Report
July 8, 2013
In this month’s Special Report on dispute resolution, we take a look at how Asia Pacific’s role as an international centre for dispute resolution, particularly arbitration, has grown against a backdrop of increasing cross-border transactions. As demand has grown exponentially, so Asia’s leading arbitration centres – including HKIAC, KCAB and SIAC – have moved with the times to maximise the services they provide in a constantly evolving legal framework. We examine some of the key new laws which have shaped dispute resolution in 2010 and outline some of the challenges in pursuing justice through both litigation and arbitration.
To trade or not to trade: that is the question
July 8, 2013
Dr George Woodman, director of Teng Hoi Conservation Organization, presents the case for carbon trading as a way of cutting greenhouse gas emissions and explains how a simple game is helping spread the word.
Will the new Hong Kong law on shareholder access to company documents represent a quagmire for in-house lawyers?
July 8, 2013
Pàdraig Walsh of Clyde & Co examines the developing law in relation to shareholder access to company records and sets out some pitfalls that in-house counsel should be cognizant of.
Investigative Intelligence
July 8, 2013
The value of ‘intelligence’ when investigating corruption & bribery in India
Anti-Trust & Competition Special Report
July 8, 2013
In this issue, we bring you a comprehensive overview on anti-trust and competition law authored by Ian Forrester QC, whilst Perdana Saputro of Melli Darsa highlights the strengths and weaknesses of Indonesia’s competition regime. Chew Phye Keat of Raja Darryl & Loh contemplates the effectiveness of the Malaysian Competition Act 2012 and Dr. Tuan of LCT Lawyers gives us a fascinating look through the key-hole into the regulatory world of Vietnam’s anti-trust framework. ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL also speaks to Vivian Mak, Director and Head of Litigation, APAC, The Royal Bank of Scotland and through her eyes we see the changing tapestry of a litigator’s role at the Bank, in our In-House Insight feature.
Pumping life into the life sciences sector in China
July 8, 2013
China is encouraging foreign investment into the pharmaceutical distribution industry by lifting previously entrenched barriers in ‘restricted’ categories in the field. Given that the government is additionally taking steps to reduce drug prices down the distribution chain, foreign manufacturers are electing to cut out the middleman and establish their own distribution business with a view to maxing out on profits. Jack Wang and Ma Ya of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer take us through the government’s efforts to boost foreign investment and consolidate the drug distribution industry in the PRC.
Labour & Employment Update
July 8, 2013
Our cover story takes you through the merits and loopholes of employment legislation in various jurisdictions across the Asia and MENA regions. In addition, Bae Kim & Lee navigate the Korean employment maze and home in on dismissal issues whilst Al Tamimi provide us with an absorbing update on the state of play of employment in the UAE. We are also excited to showcase the results from our External Counsel of the Year survey – where in-house counsel were asked to weigh in on who they believed to be exceptional external counsel in their own jurisdictions. We bring you the results and more here.
Labour & Employment Update
July 8, 2013
Our cover story takes you through the merits and loopholes of employment legislation in various jurisdictions across the Asia and MENA regions. In addition, Bae Kim & Lee navigate the Korean employment maze and home in on dismissal issues whilst Al Tamimi provide us with an absorbing update on the state of play of employment in the UAE. We are also excited to showcase the results from our External Counsel of the Year survey – where in-house counsel were asked to weigh in on who they believed to be exceptional external counsel in their own jurisdictions. We bring you the results and more here.
Anti-Trust & Competition Special Report
July 8, 2013
In this issue, we bring you a comprehensive overview on anti-trust and competition law authored by Ian Forrester QC, whilst Perdana Saputro of Melli Darsa highlights the strengths and weaknesses of Indonesia’s competition regime. Chew Phye Keat of Raja Darryl & Loh contemplates the effectiveness of the Malaysian Competition Act 2012 and Dr. Tuan of LCT Lawyers gives us a fascinating look through the key-hole into the regulatory world of Vietnam’s anti-trust framework. ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL also speaks to Vivian Mak, Director and Head of Litigation, APAC, The Royal Bank of Scotland and through her eyes we see the changing tapestry of a litigator’s role at the Bank, in our In-House Insight feature.
Capital Raising Special Report
July 8, 2013
Our latest edition of Asian-Counsel takes a look at the various happenings in the region’s capital markets sector. Whilst change is abreast with money flows shifting directions and new industries gaining momentum, we uncover why Hong Kong and Singapore regulators are still setting the pace. Leading law firms also reveal the latest capital markets trends in Malaysia, India, Japan, Thailand and South Korea.