Episode 85: Noel Ng | Goodwins Law Corporation
Patent Grace Period Considerations in Australia, Japan, South East Asia and the U.S.
High Speed in the FinTech Patenting Race
FCPA Compliance Report-Episode 371, James Koukios on International Anti-Corruption Developments from December 2017
One of the primary concerns for an organization that wants to start conducting business in a new country must be the laws of the specific country. Employment regulations vary widely from country to country and may be so...more
Construction is a $1.7 trillion industry worldwide, contributing between 5 and 7 percent of GDP in most countries. However, it is also an industry that is highly vulnerable to corruption due to its inherent characteristics....more
Key Takeaways - - As FDI regimes proliferate and mature around the globe, governments are taking an ever-more expansive view of the concept of “national security” to include more than military and defense interests, which...more
Faced with increased scrutiny by consumers, regulators, shareholders and boards, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations have been at the forefront for multinational companies globally. Multinational...more
In the crypto world, does it really matter where you are? Is there a sunny offshore paradise perspective on the click of a button and a fintech trade? The answer lies as usual in how to unravel a problem should it arise. Both...more
The MAS issued a Notice on Business Conduct Requirements for Corporate Finance Advisers on 21 June 2023 that, among other things, imposes a requirement on relevant persons advising on corporate finance to apply enhanced due...more
With so many new, emerging risks coming to the forefront, ACI is excited to announce our Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Regulatory Oversight. Unlike other conferences, this highly anticipated event stands apart...more
The MAS has finalised its regulatory approach for stablecoin-related activities. The finalised approach is substantially similar to what was originally set out in its consultation paper on the same issued on 26 October 2022....more
Allen & Overy and international banking group Standard Chartered have today launched the first Guide to Payment Regulations for corporates and fintech customers navigating the evolving payments landscape in eight key markets...more
Please note, while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Alert contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing...more
Welcome to the first edition of our AI Legal News Summer Roundup! With both the temperature and artificial intelligence developments heating up, the time is ripe to provide periodic updates this summer on recent legal...more
Welcome to the latest edition of Updata! Updata is an international report produced by Eversheds Sutherland’s dedicated Privacy and Cybersecurity team – it provides you with a compilation of key privacy and cybersecurity...more
In a move that reflects the ongoing intention of the United Kingdom's Government to strengthen the country's status as a hub for commercial dispute resolution, the UK signed the United Nations Convention on International...more
Following a consultation, the UK government announced it will sign the Singapore Convention, thereby renewing its commitment to international commercial mediation and the United Kingdom’s position as a world-leading center...more
Across the real estate sector, the discussion has often focused on “green” development such as building carbon neutral real estate. Many traditional lenders have also focused their sustainability initiatives on financing...more
Traditionally, there has been a lack of clarity across jurisdictions over what law applies to determine whether a dispute is arbitrable. The Singapore Court of Appeal has now set out a novel "composite" approach, considering...more
A corporation's purpose, the role and makeup of its board of directors, shareholder rights and disclosures, and measuring executive performance are globally recognized as critical factors in corporate governance. How can a...more
The regulation of foreign direct investment, or FDI, has been in the spotlight for most of 2022 and will likely remain a key issue for dealmakers and cross-border M&A in 2023. Globally, we continue to see a trend towards...more
The legal landscape surrounding non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is still within its infancy stages and is largely an unprecedented field of law. Nonetheless, some have started to test the waters in this uncharted area around the...more
Our International Trade & Regulatory Group addresses the new U.S. sanctions against Russia announced this week in response to its actions against Ukraine and summarizes the similar packages announced by key U.S. allies....more
If an extension of time (EOT) clause permits the apportionment of delay, what should be taken into account when apportioning delay? Comments in a recent decision of the Singapore Court of Appeal indicate that a party's...more
With a significant and coherent body of case law on construction disputes, Singapore is a hub for resolving many construction disputes across the Asia-Pacific region. Singapore is a vibrant country in Southeast Asia. With...more
The global asset management community has long been among the leaders in recognising the investment and risk management benefits of tracking the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance of the assets it invests...more
The region’s burgeoning digital economy is drawing attention from investors across the globe - The value of deals taking place in Southeast Asia reached a new high in the first half of 2021. Deals worth US$101.6 billion...more
2021 marks the 25th anniversary of the Arbitration Act 1996. Since it came into force, the Arbitration Act has been hailed for making London an attractive destination for international arbitration. However, as competing...more