Processing minerals for export now mandatory
March 3, 2014
After a long and contentious discussion involving many interested parties, the Government of Indonesia issued a regulation that bans the …
For unified PPP legislation in Vietnam
March 3, 2014
With the goal of developing a comprehensive and unified legal framework for public-private partnership (PPP) model for infrastructure projects, …
Choice of governing law and jurisdiction
March 3, 2014
We recently undertook an extensive survey analysing data from a number of regional M&A and joint venture deals in 2012 (Deal Study). …
Amendment to the Foreign Investment Promotion Act
March 3, 2014
The current Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act (MRFTA) of Korea generally prohibits a second-tier company (i.e., a domestic company …
Saudi Arabia Implements the Employment Interruption Insurance
March 3, 2014
On July 1st, 2013, the Saudi Shura Council met and approved a draft Law in relation to Employment Interruption Insurance (the EIIL). …
Qatar Labour Law: termination of employment
March 3, 2014
Law No. (14) of 2004 (Labour Law) sets out the ways in which an employee’s employment can be terminated. Employment may be …
Significant points of the Land Law 2013
March 3, 2014
It has been over ten years since the promulgation of Land Law No.13/2003/QH11, dated November 26th, 2003 (Land Law 2003). …
Reed Smith launches its first presence in Central Asia
February 22, 2014
Taking its cue from White & Case and Dentons, Reed Smith is the third international
Duane Morris launches a presence in the PRC
February 22, 2014
Duane Morris has announced plans to launch its inaugural office in Shanghai, pending the Ministry
Thailand set to attract foreign companies
February 22, 2014
Thailand is considering embarking on a course which could see foreign companies listing on the
Eversheds elects new Chairman
January 24, 2014
Paul Smith, the partner known for spearheading the ‘partnering and convergence’ arrangements with DuPont and
Representing Corporate Asia & Middle East Survey 2013, including Firms of the Year
January 17, 2014
Welcome to our landmark 7th annual Representing Corporate Asia & Middle East Survey Special Report, which includes the In-House Community’s picks for Firms of the Year, 2013. The Survey, which remains the largest and most objective of its kind, contains the views of in-house counsel as they weigh in on, amongst other things, the areas of most concern to them in fulfilling their role in their own jurisdiction, how they hire in-house counsel, and the factors which most influence their selection of external counsel. In addition, you will find a full rundown of the firms, (broken down by jurisdiction and sector) which have made the strongest and most positive impressions on the In-House Community in Asia and the Middle East over the past 12 months.
Resource nationalism
January 16, 2014
‘Resource nationalism’ or ‘protectionism’, is one of the major issues affecting the commodities markets today. The state introduction of legislation to protect the ownership and management of natural resources is not a new phenomenon. It has, however, been on the rise over the last few years, particularly in Asia. John Whittaker and Michael Swangard, trade & commodities partners at Clyde & Co, examine the issues.
Investigations & Compliance Special Report
January 16, 2014
ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL’s latest Investigations & Compliance Special Report features a corporate investigator’s guide to handling and mitigating corruption by risk consultancy, Kroll and a look at the changing landscape of bribery compliance in Brazil, India and China from Eversheds. Kim & Chang share with us their insights on how Korea’s regulators are stepping up their efforts to combat corruption on the ground and Ron Yu, director and General Counsel at Gilkron Limited discusses the importance of extending the compliance programme to cover the business ecosystem.
Investigations & Compliance Special Report
January 16, 2014
ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL’s latest Investigations & Compliance Special Report features a corporate investigator’s guide to handling and mitigating corruption by risk consultancy, Kroll and a look at the changing landscape of bribery compliance in Brazil, India and China from Eversheds. Kim & Chang share with us their insights on how Korea’s regulators are stepping up their efforts to combat corruption on the ground and Ron Yu, director and General Counsel at Gilkron Limited discusses the importance of extending the compliance programme to cover the business ecosystem.