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Navigating Asset Freezing Orders in DIFC & ADGM

In business disputes, one frequent concern is the risk that a party might attempt to dissipate assets by selling, transferring, or concealing them to avoid...

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AI hallucinations: when creation comes at a cost, who pays?

Artificial Intelligence has transformed the way information is processed and consumed, offering unprecedented capabilities and value across fields like medicine, law, journalism, and finance. However,...

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Focus on India: M&A as a growth engine

India is increasingly crystallizing as an important economic nation. Not only the investment in India is gaining in importance, but also the interest of Indian...

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Copy-paste verdicts: the cost of ‘shortcuts’ in arbitration

The Singapore courts have been regularly recognised for their pro-arbitration stance, rooted in the policy of minimal curial intervention and an attitude of refraining from...

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Hong Kong launches company re-domiciliation regime

The Companies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2024 (the “Amendment Bill”) to implement the inward company redomiciliation regime was passed by the Legislative Council on 14...

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Essential building safety standards and legal obligations in Thailand

The earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, 2025, that also significantly affected parts of northern Thailand and Bangkok has raised concerns about building safety and...

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Vietnam’s emerging regulatory landscape for blockchain and cryptocurrency

In recent years, Vietnam has positioned itself among the leading countries in the world in terms of digital asset ownership and trading volume. This rapid...

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Powering Asia’s future: legal insights on energy transition trends for 2025

Asia is at the forefront of the global energy revolution as it combines rapid industrial growth with bold renewable energy ambitions. From Thailand’s ground-breaking carbon...

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Two bills targeting forced labour in Chinese supply chains reintroduced in US Congress

Over the last several weeks, two bills targeting Chinese supply chains were reintroduced in Congress. Although different in their approach, the COBALT Supply Chain Act...

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Navigating Government e-Marketplace: key insights for sellers

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has emerged as a leading platform for businesses seeking to engage in procurement activities with government buyers in India. Here, we...

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Trade volatility: adopting a ‘Trump Majeure Clause’ in commercial contracts

In today’s disrupted global trade environment, where policy shifts and trade sanctions can emerge unexpectedly, buyers and sellers of goods face heightened legal and financial...

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Navigating the DOJ’s new Data Transfer Rule: implications and compliance requirements

On January 8, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a final rule under Executive Order 14117, which established the Rule on Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive...

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Navigating Chinese legal frameworks governing cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrency, or encrypted currency, is a form of digital or virtual currency secured through cryptographic methods, typically operating on decentralised systems using blockchain technology. Unlike...

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Tariffs, trade, and troubles: compliances for Indian companies

The recent imposition of “reciprocal tariffs” by the United States (“US”) and the potential reaction/retaliation from trade partners is indicative of global trade dynamics entering...

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A lawyer’s persective on the core of carbon neutral buildings and the latest compliance application of ESG finance

Since the Central Financial Work Conference in October 2023 proposed to “improve the supervision system and capital supervision of real estate enterprises”, financial institutions have...

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Scrutinising green claims: legal risks of greenwashing in China

Greenwashing, also known as green sheen, refers to the practice where companies overstate, exaggerate, or fabricate their environmental initiatives or sustainability performance in an effort...

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