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Partner moves and firm updates for the week of June 26

26 June 2017 by Asia law

Latest partner moves and firm updates from Singapore, Australia and India

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Third-party funding in arbitration now permitted in Hong Kong

15 June 2017 by Asia law

Like it or not, arbitration can be expensive. Third-party funding arrangements offer a possible solution.

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IP arbitration amendment Bill passed today in Hong Kong but hurdles remain

14 June 2017 by Asia law

The Hong Kong government has passed amendments today to the territory’s arbitration ordinance to clarify that IP rights can be the subject of arbitration. The existing legislation does not specify that this is possible. The provisions in the ordinance will take effect on October 1. While the amendment may encourage more parties to go for this form of dispute resolution for IP cases, barriers still remain in choosing arbitration.

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Are investment courts the answer to investment treaty dispute resolution?

07 June 2017 by Asia law

Investment courts for resolving investment treaty disputes is on the agenda for the negotiations on the China-EU bilateral investment treaty, which are due to be completed later this year. Policymakers, academics and lawyers at a conference in Hong Kong last month offered various perspectives on the potential advantages and pitfalls of having an investment court and other options that could be available.

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Partner moves and firm updates for the week of June 5

05 June 2017 by Asia law

Latest moves and updates from Hong Kong, Singapore, China and more

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Partner moves and firm updates for week of May 29

31 May 2017 by Asia law

Trilegal, Holden Redlich, AZB & Partners and Clasis Law have all welcomed new partners this week.

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Key takeaways for in-house counsel from Asialaw summit

23 May 2017 by Asia law

Highlights from the annual event, now in its 14th year

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Singapore criminalises trading in data in new cybersecurity law

19 May 2017 by Asia law

Singapore made changes to its Computer Misuse and Cybersecurity Act in April to target cybercrime, an issue that has been of increasing concern around the world especially with the WannaCry ransomware attacks. The amendments will criminalise activities that involve the dealing in and trading of personal information. Businesses that collect and work with personal data for legitimate purposes should take heed of the changes to avoid potential breaches.

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China’s new policies still leave challenges for foreign investors

10 May 2017 by Asia law

China took steps earlier this year to attract more foreign investment by opening up more sectors of the economy, creating more even treatment between domestic and foreign companies, and giving more incentives to those investing in the central and northwestern regions.

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Partner moves and firm updates of the week of May 8

09 May 2017 by Asia law

Latest partner moves and firm updates from Singapore, India, Hong Kong and Australia