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Local currency depreciation and the sovereign debt crisis have made investors hesitant but private equity is a bright spot
Local restructuring law harmonisation aims to make the EU more competitive with the UK but implementation is proving difficult
All the news from the fourth day of the International Bar Association's Annual Conference
Increased scrutiny from regulators has also been delaying the closing of M&A transactions
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Sponsored by Zhong Lun Law FirmZhe Yu, Audry Li, William Qiu, and Carl Li, Zhong Lun Law Firm
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Sponsored by Fellner Wratzfeld & PartnersRestructuring activity has also increased as the retail, real estate, and construction sectors struggle to cope with recent crises and rising costs, say Markus Fellner, Florian Henöckl, and Nadine Maros of Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerChristoph Neeracher, Luca Jagmetti, and Thomas Rohde of Bär & Karrer discuss Switzerland’s restructuring and insolvency landscape for 2024 and beyond
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Sponsored by JeantetThe system has proved to be effective in addressing companies with business difficulties, but areas of uncertainty remain, say Laïd Estelle Laurent, Jean Delapalme, and Claire Blondel of Jeantet
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsThe key components of a business-friendly environment are in place in France and present an opportunity for further Chinese investment, say Raphaël Chantelot, Ran Hu, and Hubert Bazin of LPA-CGR avocats
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Sponsored by Eng and Co.Rather than being seen solely as a burden, climate-related disclosures may represent an opportunity for proactive companies to secure a competitive advantage, say Rachel Eng and Pei Yin Yap of Eng and Co.
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Sponsored by HomburgerA Swiss Federal Council report containing recommendations on improving financial market stability requires further evaluation, including with respect to the design of future additional tier 1 capital instruments, say Stefan Kramer, Benedikt Maurenbrecher, and Daniel Hulmann of Homburger
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann provide a guide to the most recent legal and regulatory developments impacting Chinese investments into Luxembourg
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Sponsored by GarriguesDecreased availability and increased costs of funding have altered the behaviour of borrowers and lenders in the Peruvian leveraged finance market. Thomas Thorndike of Garrigues highlights the main themes and considers the outlook
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieDemanding macroeconomic and geopolitical factors have led borrowers in the leveraged finance market to pursue alternative arrangements, but experts from Baker McKenzie suggest there are signs of a brighter outlook in the UK
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieExperts from Baker McKenzie provide an overview of the main trends in the leveraged finance market during a turbulent period, with an M&A backlog and imminent maturities indicating a recovery
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Sponsored by PwCKely Pesketzi of PwC Legal Greece reports on Greece’s economic rebound and the solidifying of its banking and finance systems through new legal provisions and tools
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Sponsored by Kim & ChangSeung Jae Yoo, Gye-Jeong Kim and Sung Yun Kang of Kim & Chang review the ever-evolving regulatory landscape for crypto assets in Korea
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Sponsored by Stevenson, Wong & Co.Rodney Teoh of Stevenson, Wong & Co. outlines the security token offering landscape of Hong Kong, illustrating how issuers can maximise their fundraising potential
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Sponsored by DealHQ PartnersAs the financial services ecosystem in Nigeria continues its rapid development, DealHQ Partners provides a guide to the latest regulatory initiative regarding contactless payments
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Sponsored by Drew & NapierBenedict Teo, Tham Feei Sy and Yvette Fong of Drew & Napier draw on case law from Singapore and the UK in analysing the main legal difficulties for cryptocurrency stakeholders
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann illustrate the most recent legal and regulatory developments impacting Chinese investments into Luxembourg
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsRaphaël Chantelot, Ran Hu and Hubert Bazin of LPA-CGR avocats report that China retains a strong business presence in France and identify several factors that point to a positive outlook for foreign investment
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerChristoph Neeracher, Philippe Seiler and Raphael Annasohn, Bär & Karrer
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Sponsored by Eng and Co.Rachel Eng and Pei Yin Yap of Eng and Co. highlight the international trend of litigants seeking to address adverse climate change impacts in court, and how businesses should prepare for the scrutiny.
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaAssunção Cristas, Vanda Cascão and Miguel Ventura of VdA analyse the EU’s Taxonomy Regulation, assessing its potentially transformative ESG requirements as well as its shortcomings.
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Sponsored by Muşat & AsociaţiiRazvan Stoicescu, Musat & Asociatii
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Sponsored by Alemán Cordero Galindo & LeeRita de la Guardia and Patricia Cordero, Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerDr. Vera Naegeli of Bär & Karrer offers answers to commonly asked questions surrounding Switzerland’s recently applied ESG reporting and due diligence requirements.
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Sponsored by Arendt & MedernachIsabelle Lebbe, Gennyfer Peeters and Antoine Portelange of Arendt & Medernach shine a spotlight on the oft-overlooked ‘S’ in ESG, and analyse the various relevant regulations European businesses should be aware of.
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Sponsored by AdvestraAnnette Weber of Advestra reports on the latest ESG developments in the Swiss market, as the jurisdiction braces for a wave of regulatory requirements.
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Sponsored by JipyongSung Taek Lim, Chang Wook Min and Hyun Chan Jung of Jipyong report on South Korea’s evolving approach to human rights regulation, and how domestic businesses have adapted.
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Sponsored by Han Kun Law OfficesWei Quan, Xun Li and Yipu Li of Han Kun overview China’s intense efforts to combat climate risk, with profound regulatory implications for China-related businesses.
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Sponsored by PestalozziOliver Widmer and Manu Ferro of Pestalozzi outline the Swiss approach to the ESG evolution, with funds well-advised to take the jurisdiction’s law provisions seriously
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Marie-Thérèse Wich of GSK Stockmann explain the increasing importance of sustainable finance in Luxembourg’s fund industry and consider the challenges to overcome.
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Sponsored by K&L GatesJ Ryan Dwyer III, Tsuguhito Omagari and Andrea Ng, K&L Gates
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Sponsored by TrilegalClarence Anthony, Paulose M. Abraham and Tanuj Dayal, Trilegal
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Sponsored by Bae Kim & LeeHo Kyung Chang, Daniel Joonwu Park, Yeseung Jang, Alan Peumjoo Lee and Soo Bin Yang, Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Ana Cláudia Rangel, Raposo Bernardo & Associados
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Sponsored by Fellner Wratzfeld & PartnersMarkus Fellner, Paul Luiki and Peter Blaschke, Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsMore US buyers – and more buyer-friendly deal terms – are entering the seller-friendly UK market, although the picture is increasingly nuanced, say Joshua M. Dubofsky, Sam Newhouse, Jennifer N. Cadet, and Catherine Campbell
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Sponsored by Jadek & PensaOžbej Merc, Nastja Merlak and Ana Bokalič, Jadek & Pensa
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao, GSK Stockmann
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersSteven Brown and Rahul Sud, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieJaime Trujillo Caicedo, Alexandra Montealegre and María Camila Vargas, Baker McKenzie
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsNick Cline, Robbie McLaren, Douglas Abernethy and Gillian Bourke, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Joana Andrade Correia, Raposo Bernardo & Associados
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Sponsored by Weerawong C&PVipavee Kaosala, Siregran Sakuliampaiboon and Punyisa Intarapracha, Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners
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Sponsored by Lee and LiYvonne Hsieh, Eddie Chan, Patricia Lin and James Huang, Lee and Li
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsHeiko Gotsche, Christina Mann and Nicole Kubalek, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsRobert Katz and Charles Ruck, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersEzekiel Tuma, John Cunha and Brenda Ntambirweki, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Melli Darsa & Co., Indonesian member law firm of PwC global networkDanar Sunartoputra, Gregorius Pradana, and Putu Putra of Melli Darsa & Co., Indonesian member law firm of PwC global network, analyse the hurdles to allowing special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in Indonesia as an alternative to traditional initial public offerings (IPOs), and highlight the need for a regulatory alignment
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Sponsored by RPC Premier LawJanney Chong, Yvonne Tang and Iris Gao of RPC discuss the regulatory initiatives on ESG reporting in Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, the UK and the EU
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Sponsored by CQ LegalLauretta Otoo, Selasie Atuwo, and Frank Amuh of CQ Legal and Consulting report on the rapid increase in cryptocurrency ownership in Ghana and the security and money laundering risks involved
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersSteven Brown, Sherif Saad Eldin and Ahmed Al-Saeed of ASAR – AI Ruwayeh & Partners discuss the factors attracting foreign investment to Bahrain and consider foreign ownership restrictions
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Sponsored by Kim & ChangOpening the floor for global discussions: regulatory transition around digital assets in South KoreaHan-Jin Lee, Sung Yun Kang and Mooni Kim of Kim & Chang explain why multilateral cooperation to achieve global harmonisation of the laws and regulations in the digital asset market is more important than ever
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannManuel Fernandez, Andreas Heinzmann, Hawa Mahamoud, and Valerio Scollo of GSK analyse the Luxembourg capital markets landscape and make the case for investment
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Sponsored by Chance Bridge Law FirmNing Zhu, Gang Hu, Guangzhe Xu, and Min Lin of Chance Bridge consider the impact of the revised Chinese Securities Law on voluntary and mandatory disclosure, liability for offences, and cross-border entities
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Sponsored by Udo Udoma & Belo-OsagieAuthors from Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie highlight trends, developments, topical challenges and issues, and key regulatory and market changes impacting the Nigerian financial and corporate markets
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Sponsored by MDR AdvogadosTiago Arouca Mendes, Paula Duarte Rocha and Ana Berta Mazuze of Morais Leitão discuss the risks of money laundering and the need to build the necessary environment for the fintech sector to thrive
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyAhmed Ramadan and Jirayr Habibian of Matouk Bassiouny examine the details and implications of Dubai’s new digital services legislation
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Sponsored by Matouk Bassiouny in association with AIH Law FirmMahmoud Bassiouny, Yassir Ali, Nadia Abdallah and Amgad Nagy of Matouk Bassiouny, in association with AIH Law Firm, discuss Sudan’s PPP Act and the effect it will have on multinationals entering contracted partnerships
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Sponsored by CQ LegalCynthia Quarcoo, Kwabena Oppong-Kyekyeku, and Nhyiraba Yaw Sompa Okyere of CQ Legal discuss the state of Ghana’s economy in the wake of Covid-19, and opportunities for future development
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyOmar S Bassiouny and Suzanne El Akabaoui of Matouk Bassiouny discuss how share purchase agreements can be adapted to suit M&A deals involving companies where data is the main asset
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Sponsored by Matouk Bassiouny in association with SH-AvocatsHouda Sahri, Jean-Jérôme Khodara and Nahla Djabi of Matouk Bassiouny in association with SH-Avocats explore how the Algerian government is moving to diversify its economy, and consider the application of the 49/51 rule
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerChristoph Neeracher, Luca Jagmetti, and Thomas Rohde of Bär & Karrer discuss the Swiss legal restructuring and insolvency regime
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Sponsored by RPC Premier LawBoey Swee Siang, Selina Toh, Suchitra Kumar, and Emerick Tan of RPC Premier Law examine how Singapore’s recently revised insolvency laws will support post-pandemic recovery
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Sponsored by BLC Robert & AssociatesMushtaq Namdarkhan, Shane Mungur, and Khalil Beebeejaun of BLC Robert & Associates assess the Bank of Mauritius’ support for companies and analyse the landscape of receiverships and administrations
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuKohei Okawa of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu provides a guide to the two main types of restructuring procedures in Japan, and explains the merits of each one
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Sponsored by Melli Darsa & Co., Indonesian member law firm of PwC global networkDanar Sunartoputra, Puji Atma, and Gery Fathurrachman of Melli Darsa & Co., Indonesian member law firm of PwC global network assess the corporate landscape in Indonesia, more than two years after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic
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Sponsored by Global Law OfficeRestructuring is becoming more common in China. Jiuguang Zhao, Weiwei Gu, Yunjian Hou, and Jieyi Chen of Global Law Office provide a guide to the key legal provisions
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Sponsored by Kim & ChangGye-Jeong Kim, Keun-Chul Song and Seung Jae Yoo of Kim & Chang take a closer look at South Korea’s approach to regulating new technologies such as DLT, blockchain and smart contracts
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Sponsored by Duane Morris & Selvam LLPLeon Yee, Patrick Ong, and Jacob Low of Duane Morris & Selvam explain the rules around NFTs in Singapore, and suggest how established practices and model contracts could address uncertainty and reduce disputes
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Sponsored by City-Yuwa PartnersYasuyuki Kuribayashi and Takashi Saito of City-Yuwa Partners explore the new regulations concerning electronic payment instruments in Japan
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann explain why the outlook for Chinese investment into Luxembourg continues to remain positive
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsRaphaël Chantelot, Ran Hu, Fanny Nguyen, Hubert Bazin and Nicolas Vanderchmitt of LPA-CGR Avocats explain why the outlook for Chinese investment in France remains promising
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Sponsored by Cyril Amarchand MangaldasRecord levels of household savings provide a great opportunity for green deposit schemes in India. Arjun Goswami, Ganesh Gopalakrishnan and Anmol Jain of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas explore how they can be promoted and regulated
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Sponsored by Shook Lin & BokWith regulations on ESG disclosure increasing, Joseph Chun, Andrea Ng and Kwah Chee Hian of Shook Lin & Bok discuss the impact on asset managers, the prospect of enhanced disclosures for ESG retail funds and the development of a green taxonomy in Singapore
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Sponsored by JipyongProgress on business and human rights in the public sector in South Korea has been impressive but, as Sung Taek Lim and Chang Wook Min of Jipyong explain, further progress is needed in the private sector
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Sponsored by PwC IndonesiaFifiek Mulyana and Maurice Shawndefar of PwC Indonesia analyse the impact of the Indonesian Green Taxonomy and discuss how companies can respond to this regulatory change
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Sponsored by Yoon & YangAs awareness of the importance of ESG issues has grown, attention has turned to how to measure and evaluate their impact on companies. Seung-Kook Synn, Keun Woo Lee and Hee Yang of Yoon & Yang explain more
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Sponsored by YKVNTruong Nhat Quang, Nguyen Van Hai, Duong Nguyen and Dinh Hai Long of YKVN discuss recent initiatives to promote ESG best practices in Vietnam, including legislative and policy initiatives, the development of a new index and the launch of green bonds
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Sponsored by Shin & KimKyung Hwa Moon, Soo Young Song and Christina Gee of Shin & Kim discuss the growing focus on ESG due diligence in deals in South Korea, the key issues to consider and the establishment of the K-Taxonomy
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Sponsored by Eng and Co.Rachel Eng and Pei Yin Yap of Eng and Co discuss the different business areas impacted by ESG concerns that should be addressed by directors in discharging their fiduciary duties
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsIncreased regulatory intervention is here to stay, and deal teams must remain agile and skilful to meet the evolving challenges as Douglas Abernethy, Nick Cline, Robbie McLaren and Catherine Campbell explain
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Sponsored by MathesonSusanne McMenamin, Garret Farrelly and Tara Doyle of Matheson discuss the role of corporate governance in ESG and explain why boardrooms needs to be proactive, prepared and well-informed when it comes to successful ESG reporting
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosDiana Ribeiro Duarte, Pedro Capitão Barbosa and Sofia Araújo Matias of Morais Leitão outline the daunting challenges that fund managers face as a result of the increasing focus on sustainability and transparency
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Sponsored by AdvestraAnnette Weber of Advestra explains the measures Swiss enterprises will need to take to comply with the new ESG reporting and due diligence obligations
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosJoão Tiago Silveira and João Bernardo Silva of Morais Leitão explore the differences between the EU Parliament’s Draft and the Commission’s Draft on corporate sustainable due diligence to identify what to expect from the outcome of the EU’s legislative procedure
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Sponsored by Arendt & MedernachNadia Bonnet of Arendt & Medernach and Antoine Peter of Arendt Regulatory & Consulting describe how the EU is leading the way in sustainable finance and consider the impact of the changes on fund managers
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Sponsored by Meysan PartnersTarek Yehya, Lama Abou Ali and Moayad AlSuwaidan of Meysan Partners explore the role of the corporate governance framework in ESG from a Kuwait perspective
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Sponsored by PestalozziOliver Widmer and Manu Ferro of Pestalozzi discuss how the existing Swiss legal framework provides sufficient legal basis to issue, list and trade sustainable bonds
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Sponsored byLine Berg Madsen and Peter Hedegaard Madsen of Poul Schmith explore how the new reporting obligations under Article 8 of the EU taxonomy regulation presents both legal challenges and commercial opportunities from a Danish perspective
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Irina Stoliarova of GSK Stockmann explain why sustainable finance is driving growth and development in Luxembourg’s fund industry and consider the challenges to overcome
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Sponsored by Maples GroupNiamh O’Shea and Ian Conlon of the Maples Group discuss how to overcome the twin difficulties of delays to implementation and lack of transparency and reporting standards for ESG data in the EU
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Joana Andrade Correia, Raposo Bernardo & Associados
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsRobert Katz and Charles Ruck, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Weerawong C&PVipavee Kaosala, Siregran Sakuliampaiboon and Akeviboon Rungreungthanya, Weerawong Chinnavat & Partners
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Sponsored by Zepos & YannopoulosStefanos Charaktiniotis and Stathis Orfanoudakis, Zepos & Yannopoulos
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Sponsored by Lee and LiYvonne Hsieh, Eddie Chan, Patricia Lin and Cheng-Chieh Huang, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law
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Sponsored by Jadek & PensaOžbej Merc, Nastja Merlak and Ana Gradišar Lužar, Jadek & Pensa
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersSteven Brown and Rahul Sud, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by K&L GatesJ Ryan Dwyer III, Tsuguhito Omagari and Andrea Ng, K&L Gates
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsNick Cline, Robbie McLaren, Douglas Abernethy and Christian Roberts, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Fellner Wratzfeld & PartnersMarkus Fellner, Paul Luiki, Roswitha Seekirchner, Peter Blaschke, Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersEzekiel Tuma, John Cunha and Brenda Ntambirweki, ASAR-Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Erdem & ErdemErcument Erdem, Tuna Colgar and Melissa Balikci Sezen, Erdem & Erdem
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsHeiko Gotsche, Christina Mann and Nicole Kubalek, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by YKVNTruong Nhat Quang, Le Thi Loc and Nguyen Ngoc Bich Tram, YKVN
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaAna Luís de Sousa and Hugo Moredo Santos of Vieira de Almeida explain why 2021 marked a strong year for the construction of a stronger EU sustainable finance market
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Sponsored by SSA AdvogadosPaulo Trindade Costa of Vieira de Almeida and Sumila Santos of SSA Advogados explain why the development of sustainable tourism must be the catalyst for development of other economy sectors in Cabo Verde
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Sponsored by White & CaseDavid Turetsky, Will Guerrieri, Aaron Colodny, Livy Mezei and Kathryn Sutherland-Smith of White & Case explain why Chapter 11 is an attractive restructuring tool for international companies and consider how it recently assisted Hertz’s global business
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Sponsored by Von Wobeser & SierraEdmond Grieger of Von Wobeser & Sierra explains why an effective game plan is crucial for investors, sponsors and developers working on clean energy projects
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Sponsored byWojciech Barański, DeBenedetti Majewski Szcześniak
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Sponsored by Schellenberg WittmerChristoph Vonlanthen and Olivier Hari of Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd explore how positive procedural changes in Switzerland have improved bankruptcy-related scenarios for businesses and creditors
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Sponsored by MolitorArmel Waisse, Laurent Henneresse and Christophe Molitor, Molitor Avocats à la Cour
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Sponsored by FBK LegalAlexandra Gerasimova, Angelina Balakina and Anna Aktanaeva, FBK Legal
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Sponsored by HomburgerStefan Kramer and Stefan Bindschedler, Homburger
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Sponsored by MilbankMathias Eisen and Robert Kastl, Milbank
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Sponsored by LundgrensKristian Gustav Andersson and Anne Hansen-Nord, Lundgrens Law Firm
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Sponsored by Sainz AbogadosAlejandro Sainz Orantes and Ana Gabriela Avendaño Fernández, Sainz Abogados
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerUrs Kägi and Vera Naegeli of Bär & Karrer explain the challenges that Swiss companies must embrace as the new schedule of ESG reporting comes into force
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Sponsored by Nader Hayaux & GoebelYves Hayaux du Tilly, Héctor Arangua and Ana Paula Telleria of Nader Hayaux & Goebel suggest why it is imperative that Mexican companies incorporate ESG criteria into their corporate governance
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Sponsored by Cadwalader Wickersham & TaftMichael Gambro and Michael Ruder of Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft explore how regulators and the private sector in the US are looking towards better standardisation and classification systems, as the demand for green bond issuances grow
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Sponsored by StibbeSuzanne Kröner-Rosmalen and Lisanne Baks of Stibbe discuss the main EU regulations on sustainability that are being implemented or need to be implemented by financial institutions within the EU
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Sponsored by PestalozziOliver Widmer, Joseph Steiner and Manu Ferro of Pestalozzi explain why financial institutions in Switzerland should be aware of climate-related financial risks
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Sponsored by Bonn Steichen & PartnersIsabel Høg-Jensen and Marylou Poncin of Bonn Steichen & Partners discuss the impact of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation on non-EU alternative investment fund managers
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcel Bartnik and Irina Stoliarova of GSK Stockmann discuss Luxembourg’s fund industry including the trends driving its growth and the hurdles to overcome
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Sponsored by HomburgerDavid Oser and Margrit Marti of Homburger discuss how Switzerland’s ESG reporting and due diligence obligations, expected to enter into force on January 1 2022, will impact Swiss companies
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Sponsored by Maples GroupIan Conlon and Niamh O’Shea of the Maples Group discuss the delay to implement the ESG regulations and the impact this has had on asset managers
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Sponsored by CIFTCI Attorney PartnershipSait Eryılmaz, Başar Kırka and Ali Can Altıparmak of CIFTCI Attorney Partnership consider why a standard set of principles is necessary for the treatment of green bonds in Turkey
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Sponsored by Simonsen Vogt WiigMalin Tønseth and Frode A Berntsen of Simonsen Vogt Wiig look at impact for businesses in Norway as ESG implementation and transparency becomes subject to increased attention
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Sponsored by Arendt & MedernachNadia Bonnet of Arendt & Medernach and Antoine Peter of Arendt Regulatory & Consulting explore how the EU Taxonomy works in practice and the challenges that may arise from its implementation
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Sponsored by PwC IndonesiaMelli Darsa and Maurice Shawndefar of PwC Indonesia explain the importance of international collaboration on ESG framework standardisation, and evaluate Indonesia’s recent regulations on sustainability
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Sponsored by Yoon & YangSeung-Kook Synn and Keun Woo Lee of Yoon & Yang, and Dae-Woong Lim of Eco & Partners, explain how South Korea’s development of green finance standards draws parallels with global efforts
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Sponsored by Oh-Ebashi LPC & PartnersToshiyuki Sawai and Yoshinori Hirai of Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners describe how Japan’s revised corporate governance code will assist businesses develop their ESG and sustainability commitments
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Sponsored by Eng and Co.Rachel Eng and Pei Yin Yap of Eng & Co evaluate the legal and practical considerations for companies acquiring carbon credits to offset emissions
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Sponsored by Kim & ChangJi-Pyoung Kim of Kim & Chang discusses how the emergence of ESG and the importance of sustainability have shifted traditional patterns of corporate decision-making in South Korea
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Sponsored by Mori Hamada & MatsumotoKatsuyuki Tainaka, Suguru Miyata and Shinya Mizumoto of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto examine why green bonds have become widely known and accepted in the Japanese debt capital markets
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Sponsored by Shook Lin & BokJoseph Chun, Tan Wei Shyan and Joseph Tay of Shook Lin & Bok explain the commercial and legal controls in place for Singapore’s businesses as they make more ESG disclosures and claims
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyHouda Sahri, Jean-Jérôme Khodara and Nahla Djabi of Matouk Bassiouny explore how the Algerian government is moving to diversify its economy
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Sponsored by GDA AdvogadosGuilherme Daniel of Guilherme Daniel Advogados and Teresa Empis Falcão of Vieira de Almeida consider how the spate of legislative and policy changes will create an attractive business and investment environment in Mozambique
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyMahmoud Bassiouny, Yassir Ali, Nadia Abdallah and Amgad Nagy of Matouk Bassiouny consider how Sudan’s new investment law is set up to help facilitate greater investment from domestic and international sources
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyJirayr Habibian of Matouk Bassiouny assesses the key takeaways from the executive regulations implemented for the new movable pledge law in the UAE
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Sponsored by ASP AdvogadosJosé Miguel Oliveira of Vieira de Almeida and António de Sousa Penelas of ASP Advogados explain how the Angolan government has tactfully generated new economic opportunities to bounce back from a difficult financial phase
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Sponsored by Oake LegalChukwubuike Onwuzurumba and Chrysolyte Egonu of Oake Legal examine the opportunities offered to investors by the LLP structure, and look at its benefits relative to other type
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsChinese investment into France held steady in 2020 while it dropped across the rest of Europe. Raphaël Chantelot, Ran Hu, Fanny Nguyen, Hubert Bazin and Nicolas Vanderchmitt of LPA-CGR Avocats review the jurisdiction’s investment advantages
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann explain why the outlook for Chinese investment into Luxembourg remains positive, despite the temporary change in investment conditions due to Covid-19
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Sponsored by JT Legal LLCJoshua Tan Heok Ping, Mary-Lisa Chua and Lim Wei Jie of JT Legal discuss the ever-changing playing field of fintech and government initiatives in place to support this industry
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Sponsored by Duane Morris & Selvam LLPKrishna Ramachandra of Duane Morris & Selvam provides an insight on the rapid proliferation of digital currencies and a snapshot of things to come – beyond cryptocurrencies and blockchain
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Sponsored by Cyril Amarchand MangaldasAnu Tiwari, Anindita Bhowmik, Ritu Sajnani, Utkarsh Bhatnagar and Bharath Sridhar of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas consider how technology has changed the sector
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Sponsored by Lakshmikumaran & SridharanL Badri Narayanan and Gaurav Dayal of Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan consider key factors that will play a major role in the scaling up of start-ups in India to help transform the landscape of the fintech sector
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Sponsored by Han Kun Law OfficesJun Wan, Yingyu Xia and Yunzhou Li of Han Kun Law Offices discuss China’s payment industry and consider how the government intends to tighten the supervision of this industry
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Sponsored by J Sagar AssociatesProbir Roy Chowdhury and Yajas Setlur of J Sagar Associates discuss why the RBI’s policy on data storage could have a devastating impact on India’s digital payments industry
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Sponsored by Alemán Cordero Galindo & LeeEloy Alfaro B and Rita de la Guardia, Alemán Cordero Galindo & Lee
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsNick Cline, Robbie McLaren, Douglas Abernethy and Catherine Campbell of Latham & Watkins consider key developments likely to impact M&A in 2021, and how dealmaking is likely to progress in light of these developments
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Ana Cláudia Rangel, Raposo Bernardo & Associados
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Joana Andrade Correia, Raposo Bernardo & Associados
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsNick Cline, Robbie McLaren, Douglas Abernethy and Terry Charalambous, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Lee and LiYvonne Hsieh, Eddie Chan, Patricia Lin and Cheng-Chieh Huang, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law
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Sponsored by K&L GatesJ Ryan Dwyer III, Kyle Jackson and Tsuguhito Omagari, K&L Gates
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsNikolaos Paschos and Sebastian Goslar, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Fellner Wratzfeld & PartnersMarkus Fellner, Paul Luiki and Elisa Maria Kaplenig from Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner highlight FDI screening provisions under the new Investment Control Act
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Sponsored by Tjajo & PartnersMelissa Butarbutar, Rambun Tjajo and Kevin Yehezkiel, Tjajo & Partners
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsRobert Katz, Allison Eitman, Bharath Mohan and Karen Song, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Jadek & PensaOžbej Merc, Nastja Merlak and Žiga Urankar, Jadek & Pensa
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersJohn Cunha, Ezekiel Tuma and Brenda Ntambirweki, ASAR-Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersSteven Brown and Rahul Sud, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsSimon Cooke, Amy Beckingham, Frank Sun, Terris Tang and Maurice Conway, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by TrilegalHarsh Pais, Clarence Anthony and Varun Agarwal, Trilegal
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerChristoph Neeracher, Philippe Seiler and Raphael Annasohn, Bär & Karrer
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Sponsored by AllBright Law OfficesCarl Li from AllBright Law Offices discusses Covid-19 recovery plans, public and private M&A trends
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Sponsored by YKVNTruong Nhat Quang, Le Thi Loc and Nguyen Ngoc Bich Tram, YKVN
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosOn International Women's Day 2021, Catarina Brito Ferreira of Morais Leitão explains her views on gender equality in the workplace and society
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Sponsored by HomburgerStefan Kramer and Stefan Bindschedler, Homburger
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaFilipa Cotta, Catarina Carvalho Cunha and Roberto Ornelas Monteiro, VdA
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann outline the benefits of Luxembourg as an investment destination and global investment springboard for Chinese investors
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsChinese investment into France held steady in 2019 while it dropped across the rest of Europe. Raphaël Chantelot, Fanny Nguyen, Hubert Bazin and Nicolas Vanderchmitt of LPA-CGR avocats review the jurisdiction’s investment advantages
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieGrace Fung and Karen Man of Baker McKenzie discuss how regulations across Asia-Pacific are shaping the digital transformation of the financial services industry
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Sponsored by Niederer Kraft FreyPhilippe Weber, Manuel Werder, Daniel Eisele and Elga Reana Tozzi of Niederer Kraft Frey review the Swiss investment framework and the foreign investment control law that Covid-19 has put on ice
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Sponsored by Anderson Mori & TomotsuneJapan’s One-Stop Financial Service Intermediary and New Regulatory Framework for Payment Services, by Akihito Miyake, Ken Kawai and Shunsuke Aoki of Anderson Mōri & Tomotsune
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Sponsored by Anderson Mori & TomotsuneClear new regulations on cryptoasset derivative transactions and custody services come into force in Japan. Shunsuke Aoki, Ken Kawai and Akihito Miyake of Anderson Mōri & Tomotsune take a look
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo, Joana Andrade Correia and Júlio Martins Júnior of Raposo Bernardo review Cape Verde’s recently revamped and modernised corporate finance framework, which provides a swathe of new financial supports and aims to supercharge MSMEs.
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaTiago Marreiros Moreira of VdA and Vanusa Gomes of ASP, member of VdA Legal Partners Network, review Angola’s battles with the double whammy of depressed oil prices and Covid-19, while steadfastly pursuing its privatisation programme.
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosJoana Andrade Correia and Júlio Martins Júnior of Raposo Bernardo review São Tomé and Príncipe’s recent efforts to overhaul and streamline its investment framework, including the establishment of a flagship One-Stop Office.
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaGabon responded quickly to Covid-19, leveraging off its experience with Ebola and Cholera. Matthieu Le Roux, Olivier Bustin and Carolina Reis of Vieira de Almeida (VdA) review the results of the government’s actions and what the pandemic says about Gabon’s future economic development.
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyAhmed Ibrahim, Malack El Masry and Dania Yassin of Matouk Bassiouny & Ibrahim review some of positive developments in the UAE legal environment despite the challenges of Covid-19
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyMahmoud Salah Bassiouny and Yassir Ali of Matouk Bassiouny in association with AIH Law Firm review Sudan’s investment framework and the impact that the lifting of US sanctions has had on doing business in the jurisdiction
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Sponsored by SH-Avocats in association with Matouk BassiounyHouda Sahri, Jean-Jérôme Khodara and Nahla Djabi of Matouk Bassiouny in association with SH Avocats review the flurry of pro-investment legal developments being ushered in by Algeria’s government.
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyA Q&A with the Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy team on the ability to furlough employees, reduce salaries, freeze annual raises and other key employment issues under Egyptian law in light of Covid-19.
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Sponsored by Soliman Hashish & PartnersMohamed Hashish of Soliman Hashish & Partners reviews Egypt’s New Draft Banking Law, which is making its way into the market at the behest of the Central Bank of Egypt. The law diverges substantially from the existing regime
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Sponsored by King & SpaldingLawyers from King & Spalding's capital markets team discuss how the structured finance market has adapted to the crisis
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Sponsored by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & FeldThe Singapore Court of Appeal considers the treatment of a winding-up application where the parties have agreed to refer disputes to arbitration
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuOn March 4 2019, a study group on collateral legislation for movables and claims (study group) was established by the Ministry of Justice to review such legislation.
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Sponsored by Gibson DunnGibson Dunn partners run through the main issues and how to approach them
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Sponsored by Kudun & PartnersDue to the global crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Thai government has implemented a number of important initiatives aimed at supporting the Thai economy and affected industries.
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Sponsored by Kudun & PartnersAs Covid-19 continues to spread and cripple thousands of businesses in Thailand, both employers and employees alike are facing unprecedented challenges. To help them during this difficult time, the Thai Ministry of Labour has announced a number of compensation benefits schemes for employers and employees registered with the Social Security Fund (SSF) who are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Sponsored by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & HamiltonCleary Gottlieb partner Amélie Champsaur explains why the GCC's decision on the ECB's public sector purchase programme violates EU law
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Sponsored by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & FeldAkin Gump lawyers review how measures taken by various governments, stock exchanges and regulators are likely to impact the operation and transparency of the market
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Sponsored by Gibson DunnGibson Dunn partners shed light on the various paths for turning acquisition opportunities into closed deals
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Sponsored by Kirkland & EllisLawyers from Kirkland & Ellis take a closer look at the CARES Act and the federal government's response to the Covid-19 crisis
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosAny assessment of the overall impact of the SARS CoV2 outbreak, also known as coronavirus, on global and local economies and, generally, on nearly any issue of relevance for all countries and regions, would be premature and would likely turn out to be no more that futurology. However, it is already obvious that there are significant and measurable direct and indirect implications on legal markets and systems around the world.
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Sponsored by Hengeler MuellerHengeler Mueller lawyers review the efforts of the German lawmaker to support companies, with a focus on amendments to insolvency legislation
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Sponsored by Davis Polk & WardwellDavis Polk lawyers Will Pearce and Jamie Corner consider the unprecedented measures taken by UK regulators and industry bodies to aid listed businesses
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie lawyers expect a resurgence of transactions involving private investments in public equities
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Sponsored by Mayer BrownMayer Brown lawyers outline key legal and regulatory considerations for issuers looking to carry out debt management exercises in the US: a timely topic
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Sponsored by HomburgerA new set of rules applicable to DLT and blockchain-related business activities could come into force by 2021. Daniel Haeberli and Urs Meier of Homburger dig into key aspects of the existing and potential future Swiss regulatory framework
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Sponsored by Herbert Smith FreehillsFintech is gearing up, shifting away from the start-up world to mature big ticket transactions. Richard Woods, Clive Cunningham and Wendy Saunders of Herbert Smith Freehills review macro-developments in Europe
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Sponsored by Herbert Smith FreehillsWendy Saunders, Clive Cunningham and Richard Woods of Herbert Smith Freehills explore stablecoins and how they may influence fintech regulation
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Sponsored by Miro SenicaUroš Čop of Miro Senica overviews the regulatory environment for fintechs in Slovenia, a jurisdiction that has been touted as a European fintech hub
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Sponsored by Alfaro Ferrer & RamírezAs the world moves to adapt to the ever-growing, rapid-changing digital and globalised times, signing through electronic means is a concept many companies are trying to implement to increase the efficiency with which they connect with consumers and suppliers.
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Sponsored by Nishimura & AsahiThe Vietnamese Competition Law was issued in 2018 and took effect on July 1 2019, with the expectation that it would provide healthy and fair competition conditions to businesses in Vietnam by expanding governance out of the territory, and more severe provisions on the prohibited restricted agreements and unfair competition practices.
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Sponsored by Association of Corporate CounselVeta T Richardson, president and CEO of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), reviews the ACCs recent finding from its Chief Legal Officer’s Survey and what it says about M&A trends and legal strategies.
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Sponsored by Campos Mello AdvogadosFabiano Gallo, Carolina Marcondes Sant’Angelo, Carla Steinberg and Breno Cintra, Campos Mello Advogados
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Sponsored by Alemán Cordero Galindo & LeeEloy Alfaro B and Rita de la Guardia, Alemán Cordero Galindo & Lee
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Sponsored by EY LawFernando Vargas Winiker and Ana Sáenz Gammans, EY Law Central America
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Sponsored by Boyanov & CoMihail Vishanin and Yordan Naydenov, Boyanov & Co
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Sponsored by Fellner Wratzfeld & PartnersMarkus Fellner, Paul Luiki and Elisa Maria Kaplenig, Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerDaniel Raun, Philippe Seiler and Raphael Annasohn, Bär & Karrer
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsThomas Christopher and Peter Harwich, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsNick Cline, Robbie McLaren, Catherine Campbell and Terry Charalambous, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao, GSK Stockmann (Luxembourg)
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Sponsored by Kudun & PartnersKom Vachiravarakarn and Troy Schooneman, Kudun & Partners
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Sponsored by Jáuregui & Del ValleMiguel Ishii Yokoyama and Alejandro Creel Ysita, Jauregui y Del Valle
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Joana Andrade Correia, Raposo Bernardo
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsLatham & Watkins corporate specialists Nick Cline, Robbie McLaren, Terry Charalambous and Catherine Campbell consider the evolving nature of deal risk and the tactics needed to minimise and mitigate
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Sponsored by TrilegalHarsh Pais, Clarence Anthony and Varun Agarwal, Trilegal
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Sponsored by C Samir & CoCharalambos Samir, Athina Katiri and Andrea Hadjigeorgiou, C Samir & Co
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Sponsored by Campos Mello AdvogadosFabiano Gallo, Carolina Marcondes Sant’Angelo, Carla Steinberg and Breno Cintra, Campos Mello Advogados
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsSimon Cooke, Amy Beckingham, Frank Sun and Maurice Conway, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersJohn Cunha and Ezekiel Tuma, ASAR-Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Lee and LiYvonne Hsieh, Eddie Chan, Patricia Lin and James Huang, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersSteven Brown and Rahul Sud, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Mahbub & CompanySaqeb Mahbub and Wahid Sadiq Khan, Mahbub & Company
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Sponsored by Erdem & Erdem Law OfficeH Ercüment Erdem and Özgür Kocabaşoğlu, Erdem & Erdem Law Office
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Ana Cláudia Rangel, Raposo Bernardo
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Sponsored by K&L GatesJ Ryan Dwyer, III, Kyle Jackson and Tsuguhito Omagari, K&L Gates
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Sponsored by Kirkland & EllisThe US agency's new charge, which coincides with the introduction of coronavirus-linked digital filings, will increase the cost of inbound M&A
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosOn November 5 2019, Law 19/2019 was announced in the Macau Official Gazette. This Law sets out the new regime for voluntary arbitration, as well as for the confirmation and enforcement of arbitral decisions issued by arbitration courts outside the Macau SAR Legislative.
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Sponsored by Davis Polk & WardwellPartners from Davis Polk’s New York office explain certain aggressive terms found in BSL facilities in 2019 and this year
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Sponsored by Futej & PartnersAn amendment to the Commercial Code, introducing several important changes concerning the liquidation of companies, will come into force on October 1 2020. The amendment seeks to improve transparency in the business environment by taking aim at tax fraud as well as the deceptive practices associated with company liquidations.
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussInnovation in distributed ledger technology will be balanced with investor protection under proposed new rules
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Sponsored by Alfaro Ferrer & RamírezPanama and the UK have shared diplomatic ties since 1908. The US brought the highest amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Panama in 2018, with the UK coming in eighth position in the FDI stakes. The 2015 FDI figures saw the UK in fourth spot after the US, Colombia and Switzerland (with a total of 6% of FDI into Panama).
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerIn cross-border acquisition financing, it is common practice that so-called 'security principles' are negotiated and defined in an annex to the facilities agreement. On the one hand, it is specifically held in these security principles what security will be granted by the obligors and the target group to the finance parties; and on the other hand, it also generally describes circumstances under which an exception to the obligation to provide certain security can occur. The security principles provide guidance to the lawyers involved in different jurisdictions whose task it is to translate these principles into specific security documents.
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosIn late December, 2019, a new and consequential step toward fiscal transparency and accountability on par with international standards was decisively taken by the Government of the Macau Special Administrative Region with the approval of Law No. 21/2019, a revision of the Complementary Tax Law.
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Sponsored by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & HamiltonLawyers who worked on Barbados’ recent debt restructuring explain how it came together, including an analysis of the innovative natural disaster clause
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Sponsored by LinklatersThe EU’s proposals should be top of the agenda for in-house lawyers of asset managers and institutional investors in 2020
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoOn January 22 2020 the instrument of ratification of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Matters (MLI), and the Cyprus position on the minimum standards of the MLI and explanatory statement, were published in the Official Gazette of the Republic.
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieA number of high profile listings including Facebook, Snap, Alibaba and LinkedIn have thrust dual class shares back into the spotlight. Baker McKenzie lawyers consider the model in various jurisdictions
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Sponsored by Nishimura & AsahiOn November 26 2019, the National Assembly approved the Law on Securities 54/2019/QH14 (Securities Law 2019). This Law will replace the Law on Securities 70/2006/QH11, as amended in 2010, (Securities Law 2006) and will be effective from January 1 2021. In an attempt to improve the securities market, the Securities Law 2019 introduces, among other amendments, notable changes in relation to certain requirements for private placements of shares in public companies (Private Placement).
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Sponsored by Loyens & LoeffLoyens & Loeff associate Diana Lafita explains what portfolio managers need to know about the new requirements and how they fit into the existing regulatory framework
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuInvestment in nursing homes for the elderly through acquiring real estate or the shares of companies managing such homes is increasing in Japan. Generally, investors should be aware of the relevant regulations in order to consider risks; however, the structure of Japanese laws and regulations on these homes is complicated because there are historically two authorities involved, each having established different regulations. The following is a brief introduction from the latest legal perspective for potential investors.
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Sponsored by Norton Rose FulbrightThe Bahamas has introduced one of the world’s first central bank digital currencies as it looks to improve access and efficiency for payment systems
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Sponsored by DLA PiperParis-based DLA Piper lawyers explain what investors, digital asset providers and their advisors need to know
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Sponsored by JunHeSince the 1990s, all the financial institutions in China's loan market have determined their interest rate by floating up or down certain proportions of the benchmark interest rate announced by the People's Bank of China (PBOC Base Rate). Because the PBOC Base Rate is not closely aligned to the immediate supply-demand dynamics and also because it lacks a transparent pricing calculation formula, the PBOC Base Rate is generally considered as an administrative guidance price rather than a market-oriented price.
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie lawyers from London, New York and Hong Kong SAR consider the impact of Covid-19 on markets and outline the moves companies and exchanges have already made
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuOn October 10, 2019, Koshidaka Holdings Co., LTD., listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, (the “Company”) announced the dividend in kind, the distribution of property other than cash, to its shareholders of all shares of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Curves HOLDINGS Co., Ltd (the “Koshidaka Spin-off”). After the Koshidaka Spin-off , Curves HOLDINGS Co., Ltd is expected to conduct an initial public offering and list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange itself.
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Sponsored by Alfaro Ferrer & RamírezPanama and the UK have shared diplomatic ties since 1908. The US brought the highest amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Panama in 2018, with the UK coming in eighth position in the FDI stakes. The 2015 FDI figures saw the UK in fourth spot after the US, Colombia and Switzerland (with a total of 6% of FDI into Panama).
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Sponsored by Alfaro Ferrer & RamírezIn order to maximise the potential of more than 15 commercial treaties that have been signed by the Republic of Panama, the country's Ministry of Trade and Industry has recently created a special office within the ministry called the 'commercial intelligence unit' (INTELCOM). This unit will provide knowledge to Panamania-based companies, including on what products the main commercial partners of the country are importing, who their main suppliers are, and details of opportunities that national products have under the commercial treaties. The main objective of INTELCOM will be to gather commercial intelligence relating to foreign trade, in order to efficiently reorientate Panama's productive strategies and decision making, in actions to support export development. INTELCOM will also develop business intelligence through different tools such as market research and interviews with local exporters and Panama's embassies and consulates throughout the world. This valuable information will be processed, analysed, interpreted and disseminated, in order to take advantage of business opportunities that have been identified and may be developed in Panama. INTELCOM will also oversee the strengthening of technology transfer related to the production and commercialisation permitted under the commercial treaties, in order to increase the productivity and competition of the private sector in Panama.
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiJapan has pushed through important reforms to the regulatory framework for cryptoasset businesses which will force existing market players to re-register within six months. Akimoto Kawamura of Atsumi & Sakai takes a look
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiNaoki Kanehisa of Atsumi & Sakai gives the inside track on the Financial Services Agency of Japan’s policy priorities for 2020 and its hopes for digitalisation
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiKYC, AML and CFT will take centre stage again in Japan as legal changes strive to strengthen safeguards, writes Takafumi Ochiai of Atsumi & Sakai
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Sponsored by Kirkland & EllisThe DoJ and FTC have released guidelines that look to replace the 1984 rules, but lawyers say they don't go far enough
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Sponsored by Alfaro Ferrer & RamírezNew laws in key offshore jurisdictions came into force at the beginning of 2019 which require entities engaging in specific types of business to demonstrate adequate economic substance in that jurisdiction. Failure to comply with substance requirements could lead to grave consequences, such as incurring significant fines or being struck off by local registries.
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Sponsored by Nishimura & AsahiOn November 20 2019, the Vietnam National Assembly adopted a new Labour Code, which will come into effect on January 1 2021.
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Sponsored by Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerQuantifying the value of such returns is no easy task for investors
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Sponsored by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & FeldAkin Gump lawyers who worked with the creditors’ committee reveal how the unprecedented corporate restructuring came together
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Sponsored by Futej & PartnersAct No 154/2019 amending the Commercial Code, which came into force on July 1 2019, introduced new rules for remunerating members of the bodies of publicly-listed companies and for significant business transactions with related persons. The changes are intended to bolster the standing of shareholders.
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Sponsored by Nishimura & AsahiThe foreign ownership cap in public companies is regulated mainly by the Law on Securities (LOS), the Law on Investment (LOI), and their implementing regulations. In an effort to innovate the investment environment, draft amendments of the aforementioned laws have been proposed to the National Assembly for discussion in order to, among other things, address foreign ownership issues in public companies, including those discussed herein.
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Sponsored by HomburgerZurich-based lawyers review Switzerland’s progress in the global shift away from Libor and other interbank offered rates, with a focus on bond markets
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Sponsored by Alfaro Ferrer & RamírezIn 2018 the National Assembly passed Bill 665 concerning data protection. The Bill was later sanctioned by the president and publicised through the Official Gazzette No. 28,743-A as Law 81 of March 26, 2019.
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Sponsored by Mori Hamada & MatsumotoYusuke Murakami and Kei Shirakawa of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto outline opportunities and challenges for investment and financing in the nascent market for gaming and integrated resorts in Japan
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosThe Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) prepared new guidelines for additional due diligence and control by the banks operating in Macau over customers that engage in transactions that may be connected to gaming activities.
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Sponsored by Shearman & SterlingPartners from the New York office of Shearman & Sterling look at the current state of the market and ask if it is really generating systemic risk
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Sponsored by Alfaro Ferrer & RamírezThe Panamanian government recently gave the green light to the establishment and operation of BPO's Panama Free Zone. The new project constitutes not only the first digital free trade zone in the Republic of Panama, but it is also being promoted as the first of its kind in the Latin American region.
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Sponsored by Brigard UrrutiaThe Regulatory Unit (Unidad de Regulación Financiera or URF) of the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit has issued several decrees with the purpose of harmonising Colombian capital requirement regulations applicable to banking institutions with the capital requirement regulations included in Basel III.
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie partners consider the role of geopolitical tensions in growing competition between stock exchanges around the world
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Sponsored by Alfaro Ferrer & RamírezThrough the enactment of Agreement no. 4-2012, the Superintendence of Insurance and Reinsurance of Panama (SSRP) regulates the provision of reinsurance and brokerage services by foreign entities to local insurance and reinsurance companies authorised to operate in Panama.
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Sponsored by MathesonJoe Beashel and Louise Dobbyn of Matheson look at how Ireland's direct implementation of Mifid II positions it well post-Brexit
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Sponsored by LinklatersLinklaters lawyers discuss shifting goal posts for acquisitions of nascent competitors and disruptive technologies
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussDaniel Hayek and Mark Meili of Prager Dreifuss look at the rules, practicalities and latest developments in what continues to be a friendly environment for cross-border financing
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Sponsored by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & FeldThe lawyers who worked on this high profile case involving allegations of auction-rigging explain what others need to know
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Sponsored by Nishimura & AsahiOn September 19 2019, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) officially submitted its final draft decision to the Prime Minister in order to promulgate a new decision on incentives for investors in solar power projects in Vietnam (Draft Decision). Two substantial incentives in the Draft Decision include (i) new feed-in tariffs (FIT) and (ii) detailed regulations on rooftop solar power projects.
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Sponsored by Nishimura & AsahiOn June 26 2019 the State Bank of Vietnam issued Circular 06/2019/TT-NHNN on foreign exchange control of foreign direct investment (FDI) activities in Vietnam (Circular 06). It replaced Circular 19/2014/TT-NHNN (Circular 19) and amended certain articles in Circular 05/2014/TT-NHNN on the opening and use of foreign indirect investment capital accounts, and in Circular 16/2014/TT-NHNN on the use of foreign currency and Vietnamese Dong (VND) accounts for residents and non-residents. The issuance of Circular 06 has led to some important regulatory changes relating to the foreign exchange control of FDI activities in Vietnam.
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Sponsored by Morgan Lewis & BockiusLawyers in London, Frankfurt and Silicon Valley share their experiences of the tokenisation of assets and explain where they see the market going
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiIn 2019 the diet passed a bill that proposes to overhaul parts of the cryptoasset regulatory framework and revisit definitions of key terms, such as ‘virtual currency’. Takafumi Ochiai of Atsumi & Sakai investigates
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Sponsored by Slaughter and MayTransaction management firm The Deal Team, together with London-based Slaughter and May lawyers, explain how the IPO process has changed for issuers since the FCA’s reforms last summer
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiStablecoins are full of promise and offer answers to many of the shortcomings of dominant but volatile virtual currencies, writes Ryosuke Oue of Atsumi & Sakai
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiJapan’s regulatory regime is keeping pace with the growing interest in information banking. Recent amendments will enhance customer experience, writes Kenichi Tanizaki of Atsumi & Sakai
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Sponsored by CuatrecasasMaria João Ricou and Manuel Requicha Ferreira, Cuatrecasas Gonçalves Pereira
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersIbrahim Sattout and Brenda Ntambirweki, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Futej & PartnersA long-standing burden on the courts in the Slovak Republic is the large number of old enforcement proceedings. Old enforcement proceedings are referred proceedings that commenced before April 1 2017, when a large amendment of the Code of Enforcement Procedure entered into force. While the new rules from this date give bailiffs strict limits for the new enforcement proceedings – two-and-a-half years for debtors who are legal entities and five years for debtors who are natural persons – no such limits existed for the old enforcement proceedings. This fact, plus the fact that old enforcement procedures could not be terminated for insolvency of a debtor without the creditor's consent, explains why there are still 2.6 million old enforcement procedures in the courts. These old enforcement procedures formally continue even though the debtor is, in most cases, insolvent and no assets are being recovered from them. If these cases continue to be completed at their present rate without state intervention, the old enforcement procedures would remain in the legal system for another 12+ years. To end this unsustainable situation, the government proposed an act on the termination of the certain enforcement procedures (Act) aimed specifically at the old enforcement proceedings, which will enter force on January 1 2020.
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Sponsored by Hengeler MuellerA poll of blue-chip executives shows companies are becoming increasingly aware of the threats inherent to M&A