January 5, 2017
More than 10 years since its implementation, Vietnam has revised and supplemented the regulatory framework for the pharmaceutical industry to reflect the realities of practice ...January 4, 2017
On October 7, 2016, the US ended its Myanmar sanctions programme. As a result, interest in investing in Myanmar is back on the rise, and with it the search for local partners....January 4, 2017
Eversheds has merged with US law firm Sutherland Asbill & Brennan after partners at both practices voted through the combination...December 28, 2016
ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL is pleased to present the results of its 10th annual Representing Corporate Asia and Middle East Survey of members of our In-House Community of corporate legal and compliance counsel, and buyers of legal services along the New Silk Road. Read here:December 20, 2016
Vietnam has passed new regulations governing forex agents, tax, food safety and other aspects which affect conducting business in the country.December 20, 2016
The Ministry of Public Security issued guidelines for the registration of representative office of foreign NGOs.December 7, 2016
India’s new insolvency and bankruptcy code came into force last week, raising hopes that failing companies will be recognised and wound up much quicker in the future...November 30, 2016
Singapore has appointed Allen & Gledhill’s Lucien Wong, one of the city-state’s most prominent private practice lawyers, as attorney-general. ...November 30, 2016
Last month, Hughes-Castell celebrated 30 years in the legal recruitment business with friends and long-term clients with a party at the China Club in Hong Kong....November 30, 2016
Two Cabinet Decisions have been issued which provide guidance on the implementation of the Competition Law, particularly on market share thresholds and on small and medium establishments.November 30, 2016
The UAE Penal Code was amended to introduce the concept of criminal liability for arbitrators, experts, and translators who issue dishonest and partial decisions and opinions. November 30, 2016
Canada: The government has introduced a bill which proposes to create a comprehensive federal consumer code and strengthen federal jurisdiction over provincial jurisdiction with respect to products and services of banks.November 30, 2016
Alberta released details of the Renewable Electricity Program to accelerate the development of renewable power generation through a competitive bid process.November 23, 2016
Perhaps the most important new feature of the new Law is the introduction of a regime that allows for protection and reorganization of distressed businesses ...November 16, 2016
Berwin Leighton Paisner recently became the first international law firm in Hong Kong to open an office in Quarry Bay, possibly marking the start of an exodus from Central....