James Shepherd and Lauren Rogge of Blake Dawson explain how international lenders are increasingly recognising the need for accountability when financing energy projects.
In our latest edition we take a look at the state of play in South Korea, from how cash-rich companies are making their mark on the international stage to the impending liberalisation of the Republic’s legal sector. We also hear from leading firms as to how South Korea is enticing foreign companies to list on the Korea Exchange, whether we are witnessing a turning point in the country’s M&A market, and why parties embarking on deals with a South Korean element can feel confident they will get a fair go from the nation’s arbitration legislation and court system, should disputes arise.
Organisations in Asia, as with elsewhere in the world, cannot function effectively without a well-organised and responsive workforce. Labour disturbances can, therefore, quickly throw a company’s operations into turmoil. In our Special Report on Employment this month, we hear why it is imperative for organisations to prepare for potential employment disputes at the earliest possible moment, and how companies in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan and Thailand can keep their internal engines running smoothly.
International arbitration can be an expensive exercise, but there are ways
to contain costs, explains barrister Kim M. Rooney as she takes a look at
arbitration administered under the rules of the International Chamber
of Commerce.
The pressure on external counsel to meet profitability targets may not always be compatible with demands from in-house lawyers for cost-effective services, says Hong Kong-qualified lawyer Aaron Bleasdale, especially when it comes to review tasks. Are the e-discovery and review methods of your external counsel really working for you?
Today’s job seekers may not be in a position to make the same demands of yesteryear, but CML Recruitment’s Ben Cooper says that there are significant stakes on offer for lawyers in Asia with the right skill sets. Are you in demand?
In our latest issue, we present the results of our annual Representing Corporate Asia Survey 2010, the largest and most objective survey of in-house counsel and buyers of legal services along the New Silk Road. Join us for an in-depth look at the mindset of, and challenges facing, in-house counsel in the region, from the UAE to Tokyo and many jurisdictions in between. We also reveal which issues affect the working relationship between in-house counsel and private practitioners, announce the winners of our Firms of the Year 2010, and hear directly from some of the winning firms as to what makes their practice areas distinctive in a competitive legal market.
Adrian Emch of Hogan Lovells’ Beijing office explains why a recent decision on cartel behaviour may herald a new era in the enforcement of the PRC Anti-Monopoly Law.
Our Special Report on M&A takes a look at which jurisdictions are leading the pack in deal-making activity in 2010. We also hear from leading firms as to the status quo of M&A laws and regulations in India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam – find out which countries are making a push to encourage foreign investment through development of their legal frameworks, and which still have a long way to go.
