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Asia Pacific Employment Law Guide 2019
Herbert Smith Freehills' global Employment Pensions and Incentives (EPI) practice is pleased to launch the 2019 edition of our Asia Pacific Employment …
HKMA continues its focus on corporate governance with circular to harmonise section 72B with "manager in charge" regime
Yesterday, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) introduced by way of a circular new measures to heighten management accountability at Registered …
SFC ANNOUNCES “MANAGER IN CHARGE” REGIME TO HEIGHTEN SENIOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN HONG KONG
In its recent circular (with annexes 1 and 2 and a set of FAQs), the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) introduced new measures to heighten the …
English court makes landmark corporate modern slavery civil order
In a landmark ruling, the English Court has for the first time, awarded damages against a company in relation to modern slavery, broadening the scope of …
Herbert Smith Freehills advises CMOC on the acquisition of Freeport's indirect 56% interest in Tenke Fungurume for US$2.65 billion
On 9 May 2016 China Molybdenum Co., Ltd (“CMOC”) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary CMOC Limited has entered into a definitive agreement with …
Global guide to Whistleblowing
Herbert Smith Freehills has published the first edition of a Global Guide to Whistleblowing, providing a quick reference guide to the law and culture …
The revolving door of culture and legislation
What if an employee or supplier had blown the whistle sooner on car companies embroiled in the emissions rigging scandal? While it might have caused a …
UN Forum addresses Business and Human Rights
Herbert Smith Freehills joined the 4th Annual United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights in Geneva this week. View all the sessions below. …
An international treaty on business and human rights?
A proposed treaty is the latest development in the steady march towards strengthening corporate accountability for protecting human rights.More than half …
Human rights complaints against multinationals increasing
A little-known mechanism established under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises is increasingly being used to lodge public complaints …
Modern Slavery poses new challenges for business
With effect from 29 October 2015, businesses with a commercial presence in the UK and a worldwide turnover in excess of £36 million now have to report …
Showcasing Business and Human Rights
Read our overview, key insights and link to video from the International Bar Association’s Conference in Vienna.How do you know you respect human rights? …
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