Commentary on the latest developments in the Thai projects and energy sector …
Asian-mena Counsel (interactive version) Jan 2019: Projects and Energy Special Report
January 31, 2019
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Vietnam update
January 30, 2019
The new region-based minimum wage, TPP agreement, corporate bonds decree and circulars on foreign exchange management for FDI and PPP.
Surprise changes seek to modernise Canadian trademarks law and practice
January 30, 2019
This bulletin looks at key proposed changes to trademark law in Canada.
Drew & Napier’s Davinder Singh to set up own firm
January 25, 2019
The firm’s executive chairman is leaving after 37 years to start his own practice.
Australia courts Asian markets — and capital
January 21, 2019
Deepening financial and trade ties are solidifying the country’s role in the region.
Federal Penal Code amendments
January 16, 2019
The amendments are designed to make the UAE’s Penal Code consistent with other recent federal legislation and current federal enforcement policies.
Clifford Chance discusses its Singapore innovation lab
January 14, 2019
We speak to Kai Niklas-Schneider, managing partner of Clifford Chance, about its newly launched Create+65 Innovation Lab in Singapore.
Allen & Gledhill agrees Indonesia alliance
January 9, 2019
The Singapore firm has agreed a strategic alliance with Soemadipradja & Taher.
Confidentiality under renewed focus
January 9, 2019
The New Banking Law and the New AML Law have enhanced the protection afforded to confidential information.
The search is on for genuine client service-focused legal providers
January 1, 2019
Submissions for the In-House Community Visionary Client Service Legal Providers Awards, 2018 are now open!
Axiom appoints new Asia-Pacific general manager
December 21, 2018
The alternative legal services provider has hired Fitbit’s Yolanda Chan.
Netting arrangements made enforceable in the UAE
December 20, 2018
For decades, banks and other counterparties in the UAE have obtained financial services from foreign financial institutions. Industry bodies, such as the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA), the International Capital Market Association and the International Securities Lending Association, have developed standard documentation for these kinds of transactions …
Investments for the environment
December 20, 2018
In a recent report released by the leading international body for assessment of climate change, the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (UN IPCC), established a target global warming limit of 1.5°C …
Infrastructure investment in emerging markets — mitigating the risks
December 20, 2018
Infrastructure projects in emerging markets attract investors on the back of potential returns that can outstrip yields in mature markets …
Redeeming failures — Lessons from the Ardon Maroon case
December 20, 2018
The recent case of Ardon Maroon Asia Master Fund (In Official Liquidation) serves as a stark reminder that it is critical that investment funds are built on properly considered, and expertly drafted constitutional documents, including the mechanics for redemptions …
Elina Mohamed
December 20, 2018
We speak to the general counsel at Orpic about her career, the development of the industry and her outlook …
Legal innovation in BigLaw
December 20, 2018
For many people in the legal sphere, the word ‘innovation’ has become synonymous with ‘disruption’ — for others, the overuse of the word has relegated it to just another corporate buzzword …
Major amendments to the Product Liability Act
December 20, 2018
Since its introduction on July 1, 2002, the Product Liability Act has been enforced for the purpose of holding manufacturers, etc, liable for any damages caused to life, body or property resulting from defects of their products, according to the principle of absolute liability …
Tanzanian government releases Microfinance Bill
December 20, 2018
In a bid to ensure proper licensing, regulation, monitoring and supervision of microfinance business in Tanzania, the Minister for Finance has issued a draft Bill on Microfinance to be tabled in the National Assembly very soon …
Vietnam’s Draft Law on Securities
December 20, 2018
Plus other updates, including social insurance, the Labour Code, confidentiality, e-invoices and CP-TPP …
Asian-mena Counsel (interactive version) Dec 2018: Firms of the Year 2018
December 13, 2018
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New anti-money laundering law
December 12, 2018
The new law introduces subtle but important changes to the AML landscape in the UAE.
China bans iPhone sales over Qualcomm dispute
December 11, 2018
A court in Fuzhou has moved to block sales as part of a long-running battle between Apple and Qualcomm.
Nobody’s got time for that! General counsel and legaltech
December 5, 2018
How to overcome the lack of time, resources and knowhow needed to implement technology solutions.
Secondary laws under the Trade Competition Act BE 2560
November 28, 2018
The enactment of these five Notifications represents a significant leap of progress.
Biggest US IP firm to open in China
November 21, 2018
Fish & Richardson has won approval to open a representative office in Shenzhen.
The UAE’s new Foreign Direct Investment Law
November 21, 2018
Majority foreign ownership is not yet a reality, but the framework is now in place.
Smashing records — venture capital and PE in Asia
November 21, 2018
Private equity and venture capital financing grew by 37.6 percent in the region.
Print Edition Subscription Form – Asian-mena Counsel
November 7, 2018
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Creating an effective fintech IP strategy
November 7, 2018
Revised guidelines could provide opportunities to protect technology in this rapidly developing sector.
Significant precedents from the DIFC courts
November 7, 2018
Afridi & Angell successfully defended an anti-suit injunction, an application to exclude evidence and obtained a document production order.
