DLA Piper's Asia corporate newsletter looks at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's new disclosure requirements for subsidiaries acquired during the trading record period; HKEx guidance on the disclosure of the intended use of proceeds; the latest PRC developments; and more.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 23 May 2012 | Practice Area: Stock Exchange Listing
Facing legal sanctions and cultural gaffes is often a reality when dealing with healthcare professionals in the Asia Pacific. This briefing from Baker & McKenzie details the regulations and traditional practices governing interactions with healthcare professionals across the region.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 22 May 2012 | Practice Area: Health Care
China's bidding laws provide an evolving framework for tendering and bidding on major government investment projects. With a new set of implementing regulations, the State Council has recently adopted a major set of new procedures affecting developers and contractors.
Law Firm: King & Wood Mallesons | Published: 22 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
As China looks to update its laws to attract overseas professionals, it is also pursuing stronger enforcement measures to fight illegal immigration. Such measures include an improved visa policy, strengthening of border control, and the establishment of detention facilities for foreigners.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 14 May 2012 | Practice Area: Immigration
With USD billions of infrastructure required in the Asia Pacific region, this comprehensive guide highlights how governments are turning to Public-Private Finance as a means of utilising private sector investment to deliver infrastructure and economic stimulus.
Law Firm: Allen & Overy | Published: 10 May 2012 | Practice Area: Project Finance
This article outlines the key proposed changes to the PRC Trademark Law, including provisions that may eventually streamline applications for multiple classes, requirements for showing actual use of a trademark when making damage claims, and the doubling of statutory compensation for infringement.
Law Firm: King & Wood Mallesons | Published: 09 May 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
A string of disputes in the Chinese courts have proven damaging to some global brands. Wragge & Co's China-based IP team provide an overview of the legal pitfalls surrounding the registration of Chinese language and Chinese character trademarks translated from the English or European trademarks.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 08 May 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
The means available for effective enforcement of settlement agreements associated with litigation is an issue which is often raised by litigants in China. This briefing from KWM's dispute resolution team gives details of a recently published Supreme People's Court decision on an "indicative" case.
Law Firm: King & Wood Mallesons | Published: 01 May 2012 | Practice Area: Remedies and Enforcement
Just as Chinese companies are moving up the value chain, so are its law firms. The internationalisation of China's legal market has seen the country's law firms prosper both locally and abroad. This article asks whether they can continue to dominate their market as other global firms move in.
Law Firm: Legal Week | Published: 30 April 2012 | Practice Area: Partnerships and LLPs
When entering into an international commercial contract with a Chinese party, selecting a foreign jurisdiction to resolve disputes may place the foreign party at a disadvantage. King & Wood Mallesons explain why by analysing the intricacies of Chinese law with regards to commercial contracts.
Law Firm: King & Wood Mallesons | Published: 30 April 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
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