All Cayman entities which fall within the definition of “private fund” in the Private Funds Law, 2020 and which are carrying on business on or after February 7, 2020 have until August 7, 2020 …
Africa: Boon for investors as Zimbabwe enacts new investment promotion law
April 6, 2020
On February 7, 2020 the Zimbabwe Government gazetted the long-awaited Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency Act (Chapter 14;37). The new law comes in against the backdrop of promoting the ease of doing business in the country …
Recent revisions to the “Three Data Laws” on privacy protection in South Korea
April 6, 2020
The National Assembly of South Korea recently passed a bill to amend the so-called “Three Data Laws” of Korea — the Personal Information Protection Act, the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilisation and Information Protection …
China: The influence of the Foreign Investment Law on foreign-invested enterprises
April 6, 2020
China’s foreign investment management regime has become more liberal and flexible, writes Mengyun Qiu of AllBright …
M&A in the UAE & KSA — The evolving legal landscape
April 6, 2020
The outlook for acquisition activity in the region is positive, though much will depend on the impact of Covid-19 …
Sigrid Wettwer
April 2, 2020
We speak to the head of group legal for the Middle East & Asia Pacific at DNV GL, the world’s largest classification society, about change, technology and running a lean and efficient legal organisation …
Compliance with official measures to combat Covid-19 made mandatory
April 1, 2020
Significant responsibility for ensuring compliance with directives to stop the spread of Covid-19 has been delegated to the law enforcement authorities of the UAE.
The Singapore ADR centre is now offering advanced virtual arbitration solutions in collaboration with Law In Order.
Recent measures implemented by the UAE authorities in response to Covid-19
March 25, 2020
Noteworthy measures that have been implemented by various UAE authorities to date.
Use the “crisis cycle” of coronavirus to pivot your legal practice for the better
March 25, 2020
We can take this opportunity to embrace and drive change.
Nominations: Visionary Client Service Providers 2020
March 19, 2020
The In-House Community is pleased to announce the firms under consideration for our Visionary Client Service Providers awards 2020.
Singapore’s Drew & Napier forms Asean legal network
March 18, 2020
Drew Network Asia includes Shearn Delamore & Co in Malaysia and Makarim & Taira S in Indonesia.
Vietnam battles Covid-19 by boosting economy
March 18, 2020
Which industries will benefit?
Contracts – Why can’t we make this process more efficient?
March 18, 2020
Contracts have been around for centuries. So, why is it that it remains a long, protracted, tedious and inefficient process?
Webinar: Proactive management of COVID-19 related risks and disputes
March 17, 2020
In this exclusive and timely webinar specifically created for senior in-house counsel, our presenters will discuss some of the key issues to consider and practical steps to take in proactively managing COVID-19 related risks and disputes …
Webinar: Proactive management of COVID-19 related risks and disputes
March 17, 2020
In this exclusive and timely webinar specifically created for senior in-house counsel, our presenters will discuss some of the key issues to consider and practical steps to take in proactively managing COVID-19 related risks and disputes …
Webinar: Proactive management of COVID-19 related risks and disputes
March 17, 2020
In this exclusive and timely webinar specifically created for senior in-house counsel, our presenters will discuss some of the key issues to consider and practical steps to take in proactively managing COVID-19 related risks and disputes …
Webinar: Proactive management of COVID-19 related risks and disputes
March 17, 2020
In this exclusive and timely webinar specifically created for senior in-house counsel, our presenters will discuss some of the key issues to consider and practical steps to take in proactively managing COVID-19 related risks and disputes …
A Contractor’s Guide to Managing the Commercial Impact of the COVID-19 Virus on Construction Projects
March 11, 2020
This update is intended to provide some guidance to contractors seeking to analyse the issues that apply in their specific situations …
Philippines: Work suspension during calamities
March 10, 2020
On January 12, 2020, the Taal volcano in the Philippines began erupting, causing numerous cities to experience ash fall and necessitating the evacuation of families living nearby …
Vietnam: Sweeping reform to securities market
March 10, 2020
The New Law is said to be a radical improvement to securities market regulations in Vietnam and is expected to overcome those shortcomings observed for the past 10 years …
Redactions? How to Ensure There are no Nasty Surprises
March 10, 2020
With recent headlines highlighting the damage and embarrassment that can be caused by poorly redacted documents, it is no wonder many firms and corporates are turning to legal document management specialists to secure their redactions …
Africa: Community issues and resource nationalism adding pressure on the mining industry
March 10, 2020
As if mining by its very nature is not difficult enough from a technical, financial, environmental and labour point of view …
Indonesia: New regulation on the procurement of goods and services in the state-owned enterprises sector
March 10, 2020
On 12 December 2019, the new Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir, issued new Ministry of State Owned Enterprises Regulation …
Private wealth and estate planning for People’s Republic of China citizens and residents
March 10, 2020
Driven by an exceptional period of Chinese entrepreneurship in the last decade, high-tech manufacturing, IT and fintech are now key components of the Chinese economy …
Korea’s 52-hour workweek system now applies to more businesses
March 10, 2020
Companies having fewer than 300 employees will now be required to comply with the mandatory 52-hour workweek regulation also …
PPP projects in Thailand’s EEC
March 10, 2020
Thailand will continue to aggressively move forward with legislation that streamlines implementation of important PPP projects. This legislative trend presents new opportunities for foreign and local investors alike, with a focus particularly in Thailand’s infrastructure sector …
Outlook on Indonesian renewable energy sector in 2020
March 10, 2020
Indonesia’s presidential election in 2019 ended uncertainty surrounding doing business in Indonesia. It was hoped that the investment inflow would be boosted by the introduction of numerous innovative regulations by the new government …
Wind, power and Vietnam
March 10, 2020
Although Vietnam has long had favorable wind patterns and supporting geography, the serious development of wind power has only recently begun. The industry holds great promise …
COVID-19: Implications for International Trade and Shipping
March 4, 2020
This article considers the main legal issues affecting shipowners, charterers, traders and shipyards.
Asian-mena Counsel Magazine – March 2020 including Projects & Energy Report (Interactive Version)
