Indonesia’s New Negative Investment List
July 2, 2014
The Indonesian Government has issued a New Negative List that determines which business fields are open, fully or partially with conditions, to investment, including foreign investment. The New Negative List, issued …
China’s new Environmental law shows its teeth
June 30, 2014
For a quarter of a century, China’s environmental laws have remained static. With damage reaching
Hong Kong primes itself for its inaugural sukuk issuance
June 30, 2014
The Hong Kong government is seeking to make Hong Kong Asia’s Islamic finance hub by
India Update, inc. Medical device controls
June 24, 2014
An overview of how and where regulatory controls apply to medical devices in India. Plus: key judgements passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court; changes in corporate and commercial matters; and case laws in indirect taxation.
Iran – plans for privatisation and reform in power sector
June 24, 2014
A look at the historical background to Iran’s power industry and how the latest developments will be transforming the way Iran manages this significant sector.
“Good Samaritan” principles in the UAE: legal liabilities when administering first aid
June 24, 2014
This article discusses whether a Good Samaritan principle is applied in the UAE, both from the perspective of rescuers and safety officers.
UAE Trade Marks Office puts an end to examination reports
June 24, 2014
On 19 May 2014, the UAE Trade Marks Office announced that it will no longer issue examination reports or grant extensions of time during the trade mark application process …
Iran’s new Integrated Petroleum Contracts
June 24, 2014
Iran hosted an “Oil Show” earlier this month in Tehran. According to reports, over 600 foreign companies from 32 countries and over 1,200 Iranian companies attended …
FDI laws in Libya
June 24, 2014
A stark reminder of the fluidity of the legal and practical landscape …
Draft local content policy for the oil & gas industry in Tanzania
June 24, 2014
The first draft of the long-awaited local content policy for the oil & gas industry in Tanzania has now been published by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals …
Draft local content policy for the oil & gas industry in Tanzania
June 24, 2014
The first draft of the long-awaited local content policy for the oil & gas industry in Tanzania has now been published by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals …
New guidance on labour contracts
June 24, 2014
Decree No. 44/2013/ND-CP, dated May 10th 2013, (Decree 44) addresses a number of issues as set out under the Labor Code 2012. Some of the issues addressed include: (i) rules for participating in compulsory …
Global mobility considerations in Abu Dhabi
June 24, 2014
Managing an internationally mobile workforce can be challenging, particularly as home country and host country laws can be vastly different. Below are some issues to consider. …
Suggestions for improving Korea’s parallel importation system
June 24, 2014
‘Parallel Importation’ refers to the importation of genuine foreign products (products covered by the trademark of a foreign company with legitimate trademark rights) by third parties, using different distribution …
Saudi Arbitration Law 2012 – an update
June 24, 2014
In April 2012, Saudi Arabia enacted a new Arbitration Law (2012 Law), which was a major step forward for commerce in the Kingdom. Two years later, it is timely to consider steps taken since and the …