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Here are the key discussion points from this week's IFLR Southeast Asia forum, held in Singapore's Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel

Markus Bolsinger Wendy Pan Judah Frogel Penny Zacharias Mario Nigro April witnessed the continuing defection of talent from Pillsbury to WINSTON & STRAWN. Following the moves of 14 partners in March, Peter Morgan, who specialises in structured finance, private equity, and fund formation, made the move to Winston's New York office.

Sellers in European M&A deals took on less risk in 2014 as the region saw a major uplift in M&A deal value, according to a study by CMS Cameron McKenna.

Initially foreign investors were optimistic about India's budget proposals, which deferred the General Anti-Avoidance Rules (Gaar) and reduced the corporate tax rate. But a little-noticed exemption means foreign investors could be liable for an 18% minimum alternate tax (MAT) – and it will be applied retroactively.

Corporate criminal regimes are spreading throughout Europe. The idea that companies can be held criminally liable for actions which, the law deems, are made on their behalf was once a particularity of US law.

WOLF THEISS made a significant addition to its Czech team this month, hiring Allen & Overy's longstanding Prague corporate head, Jan Myška, who joined the Austrian outfit as joint Prague managing partner. Myška focusses on transactional work and regulatory advice in the energy and insurance sectors.

The creation of a new Renminbi (RMB) hub in Canada has the potential to lower friction costs for trades between China and companies across the Americas.

Daniel Hayek, Christina Meyer and Chantal Joris of Prager Dreifuss examine the revised Swiss insolvency law and its implications for debtors and creditors

Last year yieldcos were heralded as renewable energy’s hottest new financing structure. But the model must adjust

Chinese companies must wake up to the realities of operating in the US Chinese companies making acquisitions in the US should expect increased litigation risk, according to counsel in both countries. The best form of protection is distance between the parent and subsidiary. There's been a tangible increase in the number of Chinese firms purchasing US factories, plants and real estate in the country over recent years. In the past, litigating against a Chinese company was perceived as fruitless because it was difficult to collect on a ruling. But with those companies now holding more assets in the US, there are more opportunities for them to be seized.