Baker & McKenzie elects Paul Rawlinson as next chairman
June 29, 2016
Global law firm Baker & McKenzie announced that following a vote of its partnership, Paul Rawlinson has been elected as the next chairman of the firm…
Law firms advise on Brexit
June 29, 2016
Thanks to the recent referendum, competition law, construction law, contracts and trading relationships, data protection/transparency, dispute resolution, employment law, environmental law, …
Being ‘Verbal’ with cyber crime and data protection
June 7, 2016
Looking at jurisdictions with both longstanding and emerging cyber crime and data privacy laws, we see why arriving late to the party can sometimes be an advantage.
Cyber Crime
June 3, 2016
Our cover story Being ‘Verbal’ with cyber crime and data protection details different jurisdictions’ approaches to cyber crime, while Clyde & Co’s Richard Bell writes about ‘Electronic growing pains’ and Deacons’ Richard Hudson reports on the ‘CEO fraud’ phishing scam.
Combating the ‘CEO Fraud’ scam How to spot it, and how to get your money back
June 3, 2016
In this article, Richard Hudson, Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution at Deacons details the ‘CEO Fraud’ phishing scam and explains measures companies can take to both reduce the risk and mitigate after the fact.
Global economic weather – 11th May 2016
May 11, 2016
Asia: The economic news from Asia is currently conforming pretty much to trend, with occasional unexpected strengths, such as Japan’s industrial production last week or Australia’s exports this week …
Global economic weather
March 23, 2016
Fed chairman Janet Yellen’s dovish comments after the Fed’s FOMC meeting persuaded the market that we can expect only two US rate hikes this year …
Deals of the Year 2015
March 21, 2016
Our 11th annual Deals of the Year Special Report compiles the most innovative, unique, mega and complex transactions between December 2014 and November 2015 that saw the region flying high again.
Deals of the Year 2015
March 21, 2016
Our 11th annual Deals of the Year Special Report compiles the most innovative, unique, mega and complex transactions between December 2014 and November 2015 that saw the region flying high again.
Mario Draghi, Football Manager
March 17, 2016
It is sometimes said that the chief skill of a football manager is to pick to which team he should lend his magic at any one time. Much the same might be said of central bankers and their policy initiatives …
Profits Recession? It’s M&A Time
March 17, 2016
Is the US heading for a ‘profits recession’, or might it already be in one? And if a profits recession is a feature of the economic landscape, how long might it last…
Profits Recession? It’s M&A Time
March 17, 2016
Is the US heading for a ‘profits recession’, or might it already be in one? And if a profits recession is a feature of the economic landscape, how long might it last…
Dollar strength deflates world finance
February 3, 2016
Last week’s update suggested that the standard explanations for the current financial volatility seem misdirected. This week’s lays out the mechanics of an alternative …
It’s different this time?
February 3, 2016
It’s common to hear that the most dangerous words in economics are ‘it’s different this time’. But ‘it’s just the same as last time’ …
It’s different this time?
January 27, 2016
It’s common to hear that the most dangerous words in economics are ‘it’s different this time’. But ‘it’s just the same as last time’ …
International Sanctions: Forewarned is forearmed
October 14, 2015
According to the UK-based CCP Research Foundation, the legal cost of litigation since 2010 at the 16 biggest global banks has broken the US$300 billion barrier.
Protocol to Amend the Canada-UK Tax Treaty
June 10, 2015
The Canada-United Kingdom Tax Convention was amended with the signing of a protocol on July 21, 2014. This article will describe some highlights of the Protocol and comment on the impact of these provisions on cross-border tax issues between Canada and the UK.
Intellectual Property Protection – Industrial Designs
June 10, 2015
Many companies will consider the availability of and merits of seeking patent and/or trade-mark registration. However, one form of IP protection that is often overlooked is an industrial design registration.
Mazars merges in Europe
May 27, 2015
Mazars, an international, integrated and independent organisation specialising in audit, accountancy, tax, legal and advisory services, has …
Private investment in public equity (PIPE): what you need to know to invest in Hong Kong and US PIPE transactions
May 14, 2015
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Oil price volatility – risks and opportunities in 2015
March 25, 2015
While many companies can weather the oil price slide and volatility, some industry players face a real risk of insolvency.
Oil price volatility – risks and opportunities in 2015
February 18, 2015
The sharp fall in oil prices amid deteriorating sentiment over the global economy has made investors weary of investing in other commodities.
The G20 Global Infrastructure Hub – First steps
February 18, 2015
The G20 has given the Sydney-based Global Infrastructure Hub only a four year mandate to realise its goal of closing the global infrastructure gap.
Oil price volatility – risks and opportunities in 2015
January 27, 2015
The crash of world oil prices can create great pressure for principals and suppliers to take a commercial decision to walk away from contracts as a result of market conditions. Should a party find themselves facing a contractual termination issue, there are some basic points to consider which may help to put you in the best position possible.
Australia’s autonomous sanctions
December 3, 2014
Don’t be ‘shirt-fronted’ by the proposed amendments to Australia’s autonomous sanctions …
Enforceable obligation to be friendly: a new principle of law
August 12, 2014
A recent judgment from the Commercial Court in London established a new principle of law, in one of the cases brought by Clyde & Co’s dispute resolution team in Dubai …
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.*
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/)
Investigative Intelligence
July 8, 2013
Complying with global anti-corruption legislation: Conducting an internal investigation