UAE’s New Labour Regulations Take Effect January 1, 2016
January 8, 2016
A number of recently announced initiatives could introduce potentially significant changes to the rules governing the workforce in the UAE.
Introducing the Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone
January 8, 2016
Aside from its central location and its world class facilities, the Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone offers a wide range of services for companies.
China amends educational laws to enable private educational institutions profitable
January 8, 2016
China removes “profit” restriction and allows Sino-foreign cooperation in educational institutions effective 1 June 2016.
A cure for the cost coverage conundrum?
December 18, 2015
In her Q&A with the In-House Community, Axiom’s Kirsty Dougan gives her view on the legal industry and explains why she felt it needed an option beyond those that were on offer.
Mergers & Acquisitions
December 17, 2015
Positive trends in Pharma, Energy and Insurance M&A from Phoenix Legal in India, Chandler & Thong-ek in Thailand and Fasken Martineau DuMoulin in North America
Mergers & Acquisitions
December 17, 2015
Positive trends in Pharma, Energy and Insurance M&A from Phoenix Legal in India, Chandler & Thong-ek in Thailand and Fasken Martineau DuMoulin in North America
Responding to Change – New model firms et al.
December 17, 2015
Along with a cover story entitled ‘Emerging from practising ‘inside the box”, which compiles the thoughts of in-house counsel throughout the region, this Special Report on Responding to change: New model firms et al. looks at what’s new on the legal market thanks to Axiom and Eversheds in their respective articles ‘A cure for the cost coverage conundrum?’ and ‘Challenges facing in-house counsel’.
Emerging from practising ‘inside the box’
December 17, 2015
“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” – Charles Darwin
Challenges facing in-house counsel
December 17, 2015
David Boyd and Stephen Kitts of Eversheds give insight into their unique consulting practice, designed to aid clients on a range of issues beyond traditional legal advice.
Anti-trust risks in group transaction (II)
December 17, 2015
In the last issue, we discussed group transactions, i.e. multiple companies jointly purchasing or selling products. Group transactions are quite attractive to small and medium-sized companies …
PM Modi’s ‘Make in India’ tracing the steps of the lion?
December 16, 2015
In 2014, the government of India (Government) launched its flagship programme under the brand ‘Make in India’ to boost the manufacturing sector….
New regulations bring big changes to the Indonesian manpower sector
December 16, 2015
Two recently released regulations have introduced important changes to the Indonesian manpower sector. While the changes should generally be welcomed by the business …
Budget 2016… Some highlights
December 16, 2015
Budget 2016 was first unveiled on October 23, 2015 by the Malaysian Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dato’ Sri Mohd …
An overview of Philippine Data Privacy Law
December 16, 2015
Republic Act No. 10173, or the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA10173), was signed into law on August 15, 2012. This is the …
Status of Executives under the Labour Standards Act
December 16, 2015
Many multinational companies doing business in Korea perceive the country’s labour law as strict and heavily favouring workers. The Labour Standards Act of Korea (LSA) nullifies “at-will” employment …
UAE share pledges – a secure solution?
December 16, 2015
Under the previous UAE Commercial Companies Law (1984 Law) there was considerable debate amongst lawyers as to whether a shareholder in a UAE limited liability company (LLC) was able …