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Unilateral jurisdiction clauses may not always be effective
Dispute resolution clauses that give one party the right to choose where disputes will be resolved are not uncommon, particularly in finance agreements. …
The Year of the Dragon – a litigator's review of key cases and developments
As the Year of the Dragon draws to a close we summarise in this e-bulletin some key cases and developments which are likely to be of interest to clients. …
Warning to companies of the Importance of compliance with EU merger control filing requirements: EU General Court upholds €20 Million fine imposed on Electrabel
On 12 December 2012 the EU General Court dismissed Electrabel's appeal against the €20 million fine the European Commission had imposed on it for failing …
UK Supreme Court decides that legal advice privilege does not extend to legal tax advice given by accountants
On 23 January 2013 the UK Supreme Court handed down its much anticipated judgment in R (on the application of Prudential plc and another) v Special …
Singapore: round up 2012
2012 has been a year of interesting developments for arbitration in Singapore. This article provides a summary of the key changes and cases from the past …
Phased implementation of the Hong Kong Competition Ordinance commences on 18 January 2013
Several key provisions of the new Hong Kong Competition Ordinance ("Ordinance") came into force on 18 January 2013, including the provisions relating …
Labour dispatch services in China will provide less flexibility from 1 July 2013
From 1 July 2013, the use of labour dispatch services will likely be a less attractive means of maintaining a more flexible workforce. Companies taking …
Private Wealth Newsletter - Winter 2012/13
Family company disputes are becoming more common and high profile in Hong Kong. Whilst the Fook Lam Moon case recently attracted a lot of publicity, the …
Hong Kong Court of appeal gives important guidance on Beddoe applications
The Court of Appeal in Hong Kong has recently provided important guidance both on the Beddoe procedure and the substance of a Beddoe order in its …
P.R.I.M.E. Finance – A New Dispute Resolution Option for the Financial Sector
The Panel of Recognised International Market Experts in Finance, ("P.R.I.M.E. Finance" or "PRIME"), is a newly established dispute resolution body based …
One big step for data protection in China?
The PRC Standardisation Administration issued a national standard entitled the "Information security technology – Guideline for personal information …
Indonesian Supreme Court overturns ban on export of unprocessed minerals and ores
Indonesia’s Supreme Court has reportedly upheld a challenge to the Government’s ban on the export of unprocessed minerals and ore by striking down four …
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