The global tax landscape is experiencing a profound transformation as the OECD/G20’s Pillar Two rules are adopted. Among these, the Undertaxed Profits Rule (UTPR) has emerged as a pivotal mechanism designed to ensure that...more
The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has unveiled the seventh edition of its arbitration rules, set to take effect on January 1, 2025 (the SIAC Rules 2025). These updated rules represent a significant step...more
28 U.S.C. § 1782 (Section 1782) allows parties (and even non-parties) to obtain discovery of documents or testimony in the United States in aid of matters before “foreign or international tribunals.” For years, US federal...more
6/16/2022
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AlixPartners LLP v The Fund for Protection of Investors Rights in Foreign States ,
Business Disputes ,
Commercial Arbitration ,
Discovery ,
Foreign Jurisdictions ,
Foreign Tribunals ,
International Arbitration ,
International Litigation ,
SCOTUS ,
ZF Automotive US Inc v Luxshare Ltd
A recent McDermott round table on European health private equity generated key insights into the future of medtech, digital health, and data analytics, and identified opportunities for companies and investors.
Digital...more
12/20/2019
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Digital Health ,
Digital Services Tax ,
Global Dealmaking ,
Healthcare ,
International Arbitration ,
Life Sciences ,
Medical Devices ,
Outbound Transactions ,
Private Equity ,
State-Owned Enterprises ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
There has been considerable debate about what qualifies as a “tribunal” under 28 U.S.C. § 1782(a), which enables courts to order discovery from a party or non-party for use in a proceeding before “a foreign or international...more
12/18/2019
/ 28 U.S.C. § 1782 ,
Appeals ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Commercial Arbitration ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Discovery ,
Extraterritoriality Rules ,
Foreign Jurisdictions ,
International Arbitration ,
Personal Jurisdiction ,
Split of Authority ,
Tribunals