Resolving Disputes
July 8, 2013
Resolving disputes does not always entail going rounds in the ring with your opponent, with litigation alternatives including arbitration and mediation to consider. In our Special Report, industry experts from around the region discuss the virtues of arbitration as a means of resolving disputes on relatively more amicable terms.
Whistling while they smirk, or eyeing the door?
July 8, 2013
The Japanese government takes a highly protectionist view of terminations of employment, to the extent that employers bear the burden of proving why they are letting an employee go. If a dismissal is not considered in keeping with standard social norms, an employer may fall foul of the law, according to Hajime Iwaki and Lawrence Carter of DLA Piper. A delicate balance has to be struck … between sometimes coaxing resignations and re-locating employees.
Industry Thoughts
July 8, 2013
“In this age of fiberglass I’m searching for a gem” – Competition, technology and the regional firms of Asia
Playing devil’s advocate on the Congo case
July 8, 2013
Debunking some of the myths surrounding the recent Republic of Congo case, Susanne Reynolds of Mayer Brown JSM pulls back the covers on the new precedent, shedding light on the legal implications arising out of the ground-breaking case.
Women in the Law
July 8, 2013
Across Asia and the Middle East, women are playing an increasingly important role in the corporate legal world. ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL speaks to a host of successful women around the region who have managed to walk the knife’s edge and often balance their challenging legal careers with equally challenging family demands. Despite deeply embedded attitudes towards women and their traditional roles in parts of Asia, it is encouraging to note that many law firms around the region are becoming increasingly progressive and answering the call to create more supportive and flexible conditions for female lawyers. We hear women recount their stories about their rise to the top and the attitudes and conditions they face in their own countries as women in the law.
Acknowledging the Labour that goes with the Love – a look at extended maternity leave in China
July 8, 2013
Lesli Ligorner and Mitchell Mosvick of Paul Hastings shine a light on the steps taken by the Chinese government to improve the lives of working mothers. Extended maternity leave benefits, greater protections for new mothers and additional entitlements based on individual circumstances have paved the way for a more balanced lifestyle and a significant move in the right direction in terms of social progress. And this could just be the tip of the iceberg….
Investigative Intelligence
July 8, 2013
Corruption and the Indian infrastructure boom
Kroll’s Ramon Ghosh explains why a culture of corporate compliance is now likely to become vital when doing business in India.
“Landing Foreign Direct Investment in Asia”
July 8, 2013
In our latest edition of ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL, the issue of Foreign Direct Investment takes centre stage. Homing in on the welcoming investment climate in Asia, Weerawong, Chinnavat & Peangpanor, pulls back the covers and sheds some light on the incentives that the Thai government has been able to drum up, despite recent political turmoil and Lubis Ganie makes a compelling case for FDI in Indonesia. Industry experts from Clasis Law and Jun He Law Offices bring their collective towers of experience to bear in their features on why India and China remain attractive destinations in which to settle funds.
Is Singapore jockeying itself into position for a new sports law regime?
July 8, 2013
Singapore is making an effort to step up to the plate in order to give athletes a fair shake when it comes to competitive opportunities in the region, according to Stephen Townley, foreign consultant at KhattarWong. However, the island still has some way to go and needs to invest in the requisite ‘intellectual infrastructure’.
Will the new Hong Kong law on shareholder access to company documents represent a quagmire for in-house lawyers?
July 8, 2013
Pàdraig Walsh of Clyde & Co examines the developing law in relation to shareholder access to company records and sets out some pitfalls that in-house counsel should be cognizant of.
Industry Thoughts
July 8, 2013
“And the pump don’t work ‘cos the vandals took the handle’ – Innovation and Legal Services (Part 1)
Investigative Intelligence
July 8, 2013
Best practice for anti-corruption reviews in merger & acquisition transactions