Asia-Australia – counseling for success
July 21, 2015
Sitting in a coffee shop in downtown Sydney on a recent trip to Australia, a look around at the diversity of faces discussing business, the price of coffee (and last weekend’s ‘footie’), it was clear that Australians of Asian descent are very much part of the fabric of the country. But whilst Asia has come to Australia, is Australia investing in Asia, and are Australian businesses taking full advantage of their geographical proximity to either the region’s mature or fast-emerging markets?
Diversity and connectivity within the ASEAN Economic Community
July 21, 2015
As well as laying out the ASEAN Economic Community’s goals, Azman Jaafar of RHTLaw Taylor Wessing notes why he expects to see major improvements to the entire ASEAN region, not just to the richer jurisdictions, but to all 10 involved. He points out ASEAN’s strengths, such as its diversity, and notes the many factors that could make the AEC dominant. As he states, “The myriad of opportunities that will present themselves in the region is endless”.
Vertical agreement: illegal per se or the rule of reason? (Part II)
July 21, 2015
In the previous issue, we compared illegal per se and the rule of reason, and pointed out that cases where illegal per se applies turn out to be favourable to the enforcement agencies and the plaintiff in …
Urban reforms – three urban rejuvenation schemes launched
July 21, 2015
There is a compelling need to develop sustainable and technology-driven urban centres, partly as the burgeoning urban population is creating pressure on existing cities and partly to address the growing …
Indonesian Rules on E-Signatures
July 21, 2015
E-signatures in Indonesia are regulated by Law No. 11 of 2008 regarding electronic information and transactions (Law No. 11/2008) and Government Regulation No. 82 of 2012 regarding the implementation …
The net effect
July 21, 2015
Netting arrangements refer to the settlement of obligations between two parties that processes the combined value of transactions. It is designed to lower the number of transactions …
Review of the amendments to the Commercial Building Lease Protection Act
July 21, 2015
Under the previous version of the Commercial Building Lease Protection Act (the Act), a commercial tenant could lose the value of its ‘leasehold premium’ (kwon-ri-gum in Korean), which is the monetary …
A lesson in trademark protection
July 21, 2015
Educational establishments work hard to build reputations as trusted and leading education providers within local communities and globally. Investing in trademark protection can ensure that exclusive …
New investment law – new provisions on licensing procedures for foreign investors
July 21, 2015
On November 26, 2014 the National Assembly of Vietnam adopted a new law on investment (2014 Investment Law) which will take effect on July 1, 2015 and replace the current …
Clyde & Co’s Middle East Deal Study 2015
July 20, 2015
Law firm Clyde & Co recently published its second Middle East Deal Study. Based on the firm’s analysis of data from M&A and JV transactions on which they worked in the region over the last 18 …
King & Wood Mallesons opens in Singapore
July 20, 2015
King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) is now officially open for business in Singapore, with the firm’s new office opening in the Ocean Financial Centre …
King & Wood Mallesons opens in Singapore
July 20, 2015
King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) is now officially open for business in Singapore, with the firm’s new office opening in the Ocean Financial Centre …
Do I need a DIFC will?
July 18, 2015
With the opening of the Wills and Probate Registry in the DIFC, it is now possible to register a will in Dubai and have a high degree of confidence that it will be enforced.
New Attempt to Reform the Moroccan Mining Code
July 18, 2015
Morocco’s draft reform bill contains a number of measures designed to bring new life to the mining industry and attract investment.
UK FCA consults on requirements for reports on payments to government
July 18, 2015
While Canada does not currently have a reporting regime for payments to governments, a process is underway to ensure that a regime is implemented in the near future.