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Mixed messages to investors as India quietly terminates bilateral investment treaties with 58 countries
The Government of India says it has sent notices to terminate bilateral investment treaties (BITs) with 58 countries, including 22 EU countries. It …
ADR in Asia Pacific: Spotlight on Indonesia
The third edition of our ADR in Asia Pacific Guide spotlights alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in …
Recent SFC actions highlight increased regulatory focus on directors in Hong Kong, including INEDs
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong has recently sought disqualification orders against listed company directors in a number of …
Bank win confirmed by Hong Kong's highest court
Last Friday, the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal brought to a close the long-running case of DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited v Sit Pan Jit (FAMV 45/2016). …
The Global Pound Conference series and its importance
The Global Pound Conference (GPC) series presents a unique opportunity to engage all stakeholders in a conversation about dispute resolution and how it …
UK: Deceased's "husband" and daughter both unable to obtain letters of administration
The English High Court has recently refused to grant letters of administration to a deceased's daughter (the "Claimant") despite her having the highest …
Singapore and Delaware courts adopt Guidelines for Communication and Cooperation between Courts in Cross-Border Insolvency matters
On 1 February 2017, the Supreme Court of Singapore and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware announced that they will formally …
Herbert Smith Freehills launches ADR Hub
Herbert Smith Freehills has launched a new Alternative Dispute Resolution Hub (at www.hsf.com/adr). Sitting alongside our ADR Notes blog …
Hong Kong Court of Appeal affirms law on express, constructive and resulting trust
The Hong Kong Court of Appeal ("CA") in Ip Fung Kuen v Sam Kee Frozen Meat Co Ltd and others (CACV 107/2016) recently affirmed the well-established …
Significant developments in Indonesian criminal law
Indonesia’s Criminal Procedure Code (“KUHAP”) was last revised in 1981. Many are of the view that it has not kept up with legal developments since then …
Hong Kong government launches two consultations on legislative proposals to enhance regime for combatting money laundering and terrorist financing
Earlier this month, the Hong Kong government launched two consultations on legislative proposals aimed at bringing Hong Kong in line with international …
What does it mean to "act for another"? Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal issues important clarification under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance
In the recent case of HKSAR v Luk Kin Peter Joseph & Yu Oi Kee (FACC 8/2016), the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (CFA) clarified the scope of agency …
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