Vietnam’s 2019 legislative programme
February 27, 2019
Plus other developments, including the government’s equitisation of and divestment from state-owned enterprises.
Managed legal services: part of a new paradigm for the legal solutions market
February 25, 2019
The emergence of alternative legal solutions is giving clients a lot more choice.
India’s first legal-tech incubator ‘Starts’
February 21, 2019
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has launched India’s first legal technology incubator, aptly named Prarambh or “Start” in Hindi/Sanskrit.
Reform of regulations on private issuance of corporate bonds in Vietnam
February 20, 2019
The conditions for issuing corporate bonds have been significantly liberalised …
New long-term residency visas in UAE
February 20, 2019
In a welcome development, the new law introduces long-term residency visas for four categories of persons.
Let’s Get Real About Wellness in Legal
February 18, 2019
In a business that claims a heavy price from the professionals who practice it, Matt Fawcett, General Counsel at NetApp looks at the importance of a healthy workplace …
New promotion regime for domestic funds
February 13, 2019
A new agreement could make the UAE a much more attractive place to establish funds.
USMCA impact on communications industries
February 13, 2019
How the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement affects telecommunications, broadcasting and digital trade.
Your first 10 days as a legal consultant
February 13, 2019
The challenges facing legal consultants are unique and require a different set of skills to other employees.
Philippines: The right to know – Freedom of information in the Supreme Court
February 8, 2019
Freedom of Information is a right enshrined in our fundamental law …
Blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the law in Uganda
February 8, 2019
By far the most significant headline-grabbing development in 2017 and 2018 relates to the stunning rise of blockchain …
Preventing allegations of breach of trust for management decisions in Korea
February 8, 2019
“Is there any chance that I will be accused of breach of trust if I proceed with this transaction?” …
A review of Hong Kong 2018 listing reforms
February 8, 2019
Hong Kong has emerged as the top IPO market globally …
Combating private sector corruption in Indonesia: A challenge to address in 2019
February 8, 2019
With elections just around the corner, corruption involving government and public service agencies will likely be a top issue …
Closing the financing gap — infrastructure project bankability
February 8, 2019
The perceived lack of bankable projects by international investors, not the lack of available capital, is the key impediment …
Project finance for Vietnam’s energy generation: Powering growth and finding the (political) will
February 4, 2019
Companies that seize the green opportunity in this emerging market will gain significant advantages in the long term …