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PRC: local courts’ observations on labour disputes
Local courts in Beijing and Shanghai have recently issued whitepapers setting out their observations of employment cases and their positions regarding …
Bank wins again after investor's unsuccessful appeal in mis-selling case
The Hong Kong Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal in DBS Bank (Hong Kong Limited) v Sit Pan Jit (CACV 91/2015), a recent case dealing with …
Ambit of private company exception to “securities” under the SFO – a look at the latest Hong Kong and UK decisions on dealing in securities and collective investment schemes
On 20 and 22 April 2016, the UK Supreme Court and the Hong Kong District Court handed down their respective decisions on criminal charges against …
Herbert Smith Freehills launches 2016 guide to Financial Services Regulation in Asia Pacific
Herbert Smith Freehills has launched its 2016 guide on Financial Services Regulation in Asia Pacific. Please click here to preview this …
Singapore International Commercial Court issues its first judgment in cross-border dispute
On 12 May 2016, the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) issued its first written judgment. The dispute, which arose out of a joint …
MAS takes stringent action against Singapore branch of an international bank for flouting rules
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently announced that it has withdrawn approval from the Singapore branch of an international bank …
Class actions are going global: Is your business ready?
Companies across the globe are increasingly facing the risk of class action litigation, with some finding themselves unprepared when a claim is lodged. …
Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal decides on directors' duties and conflict of interest amid sushi and noodles
The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (CFA) has, in Poon Ka Man Jason & Ors v Cheng Wai Tao & Others, brought some closure to the long running …
Hong Kong: Court of First Instance holds that litigation commenced in breach of a company's articles of association is liable to be struck out
In Yifung Developments Limited v Ricky Liu Chi Keung & others (HCA 1341/2014), the Court of First Instance held that where a company fails to comply …
Singapore takes steps toward ratifying Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements
In our previous article, we discussed Singapore's signing of the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements (the Convention) on 25 March 2015 …
Hong Kong court upholds validity of arbitration agreement in dispute concerning formation of underlying contract
In Chee Cheung Hing & Co Ltd v Zhong Rong International (Group) Ltd (HCA 1454/2015), the Hong Kong Court of First Instance ("CFI") stayed proceedings …
Singapore publishes draft Mediation Bill
The Singapore Ministry of Law is seeking public feedback on a draft Mediation Bill. The Bill will give effect to one of the key recommendations of the …
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