A look at indemnities, warranties and breach of contract claims.Indemnities in particular are the domain of lawyers, but even they struggle to explain the full significance of these …
‘Make in India’ campaign: Opportunities for investors
November 19, 2014
With a vision of leading the economy towards a path of high sustainable growth, the Prime Minister of India on September 25th, 2014 launched the ‘Make in India’ campaign. Through the …
New Indonesian Geothermal Energy Law
November 19, 2014
Indonesia is one of the world’s most volcanically active countries and among the countries with the greatest geothermal energy potential. Dwindling production of traditional energy …
The Malaysian Credit Reporting Agencies Act comes into force
November 19, 2014
The Credit Reporting Agencies Act (CRA Act) came into force on January 15th, 2014. The Act provides for the registration and regulation of credit reporting agencies that are carrying on credit …
Qatar national health insurance scheme update
November 19, 2014
Qatar’s National Vision 2030 sets out the Qatari government’s (the Government) goal of improving the health of Qatar’s population by developing a world class and integrated health care system. In …
Saudi Arabia removes barriers to infrastructure contracting
November 19, 2014
With projects such as the US$20 billion Riyadh Metro, the Saudi Arabian government is implementing one of the most ambitious infrastructure programmes in the world. Notwithstanding this, some international …
South Korea – success as an FTA hub?
November 19, 2014
Koreans often think of themselves as the shrimp between whales and, as the Korean proverb has it, when whales fight it is the shrimp whose back is broken. These days, Korea is more of an orca than a shrimp, but it …
Coping with change: the importance of a plan
November 19, 2014
In the context of family businesses, a number of which are run by a single person, ignoring the ramifications of, and failing to plan for change could put the future of the family business in jeopardy in the …
E-commerce in Vietnam
November 19, 2014
Vietnam has been ranked 15th for Internet users internationally, however only 20 percent of those users in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City use the internet for online shopping1. The Vietnam E-Commerce and …
In the first of a series of articles, ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL looks at silo-busting within both law firms and corporations. It is a well-known fact that operating in cell-like structures or silos can stymie cohesive thought and can lead to territorial behaviour. To combat this sense of isolation, knowledge-sharing expert Bill Proudfit1 discusses the importance of the ‘Bohm Dialogue’ as a possible solution to enhancing productivity and building relationships in the workplace. Here we take a look at how knowledge sharing and the ‘Bohm Dialogue’ can break down barriers and encourage frank exchanges in (legal) organisations.
With eyes wide open
November 5, 2014
ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL spoke to former General Counsel for an Australian University, Sascha Hindmarch, about her recent transition back into private practice with US/UK boutique law firm Hausfeld & Co LLP. Here, Sascha tells us about the factors that triggered her decision to move back to private practice, some of the perceived barriers to entry as well as the challenges she has encountered along the way.
Clyde & Co to establish fully integrated office in Saudi Arabia
October 22, 2014
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Clyde & Co to establish fully integrated office in Saudi Arabia
Indonesia’s Agrarian Law provides that foreigners can only acquire right to use (hak pakai) title for land if they reside in Indonesia. If foreign investors wish to engage in …
Bumpy road ahead for vehicle manufacturers in India – pulled up by the competition watchdog
October 14, 2014
South Asian markets are one of the fastest growing markets for vehicle manufacturers worldwide. However, doing business in South Asia has its own challenges. The anti-monopoly watchdog of India …
Landmark case on minimum wages in Malaysia… Does it include a service charge?
October 14, 2014
In June 2014, the Malaysian Industrial Court, in a landmark decision, ruled on the issue of a hotel employee’s salary structure. …
The Engineering Law, as amended – Summary
October 14, 2014
As Qatar’s business sector continues to mobilise itself to achieve the goals of Qatar’s 2030 Vision and in particular to prepare for FIFA …
The Nitiqat system – Increasing the quantity and quality of employment for KSA nationals
October 14, 2014
Since August 2011, the KSA Ministry of Labour has embarked on an ambitious program to create jobs for KSA nationals. Nitiqat is now well known amongst KSA employers who …
Korean court’s position on parallel importing of genuine goods
October 14, 2014
Parallel importing occurs when a third party imports genuine goods to Korea without the express permission of the sole/exclusive importer of the goods. …
Selling products in the UAE – opportunity or minefield?
October 14, 2014
With its oil wealth and strong demand for all manner of industrial and consumer goods, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is an attractive …
New procedural rules for setting up a general information website and social network
October 14, 2014
Under the Vietnamese regulations of Internet service and online information, social network is defined as an information system that provides its users with such …
