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Asia corporate update: Hong Kong Listing Rules; disclosure of use of proceeds; latest PRC developments

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

Four rules for interacting with healthcare professionals in the Asia Pacific region

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

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Accidental disclosure of employee data in Hong Kong - liabilities and action points

In the past, there have been a number of situations in which some employee data has been accidentally disclosed to other members of staff. In this briefing, DLA Piper outlines potential liabilities and the steps which should be taken if employee data is accidentally disclosed.

Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 15 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement

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Hong Kong passes new legislation on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing

With effect from 1 April 2012, the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance aligns customer due diligence and record-keeping requirements in Hong Kong with the prevailing international standards of the Financial Action Task Force. DLA Piper outline the new key requirments.

Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 14 May 2012 | Practice Area: Anti Money Laundering

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Asia Pacific guide to public-private partnerships

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

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Asia corporate update: Hong Kong budget highlights; IP rights; latest developments in the PRC

DLA Piper's Asia corporate newsletter focuses on the highlights of Hong Kong's 2012-13 budget; new rules for the disclosure of intellectual property rights; the HKEx's new trading hours; changes to Chinese approval requirements on equity plans of overseas listing companies; and more

Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 12 April 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance

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Landmark right of abode ruling for foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong

On 30 September 2011, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance issued a landmark decision concerning the rights of foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong. The court found that a law prohibiting foreign domestic helpers from acquiring permanent residency in Hong Kong was unconstitutional.

Law Firm: Latham & Watkins | Published: 11 April 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement

A guide to project finance in Asia - know the framework and risks

The unprecedented economic growth in Asia has created an enourmous demand for financing solutions for economic and social infrastructure projects in the region. This guide from DLA Piper looks in detail at the development of Asian infrastructure projects with private captial.

Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 21 March 2012 | Practice Area: Construction

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The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement – another bite of the cherry for IP protection?

This update from DLA Piper provides a round-up of all the key intellectual property and technology developments in the Asia-Pacific region. This edition focuses on the shared regional interest in new IP initiatives currently being negotiated in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.

Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 06 March 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright

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Hong Kong's personal data rules - how to ensure compliance

In early January, Hong Kong's Privacy Commissioner issued two new pieces of guidance on the Personal Data Privacy Ordinance - the "Erasure Guidance" and the "Internet Data Guidance". Baker & McKenzie set out in more detail the requirements for compliance for each piece of guidance.

Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 05 March 2012 | Practice Area: Data Subjects

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