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Anti-trust regulators — armed and ready to intervene
The number of merger control regimes worldwide is on the rise: there are already over 120 and the list is growingIn 2018, we saw far more active …
Navigating Asia Pacific's fragmented and evolving restructuring and insolvency laws
Asia Pacific economies continue to move from strength to strength, with the region proving increasingly attractive to investors. But with increased …
The EU-Japan Agreement in principle for an Economic Partnership Agreement at a glance
On 6 July 2017, the European Union ("EU") and Japan announced having reached an "agreement in principle" on a future Economic and Partnership Agreement …
Qatari diplomatic ties severed – Implications for business
Middle Eastern neighbours have cut diplomatic ties and transport links with Qatar. How will business be hit?On Monday 5 June 2017, Saudi Arabia, the …
Setting human rights standards through international contracts
This speech was delivered by Stephane Brabant at the UNCITRAL Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific (RCAP) Trade Law Forum.Speech delivered at the …
Australia and Singapore strengthen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Earlier this month, Australia and Singapore agreed to a substantial new package of bilateral cooperation initiatives to give effect to their …
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 …
Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement – next stages achieved
The Trans-Pacific Partnership was officially signed by the 12 foundation members on 4 February in New Zealand.Notwithstanding the signing of the TPP, …
The Trans-Pacific Partnership: An economic constitution for the Pacific Rim
In this edition partners Don Robertson and Leon Chung discuss the breadth and impact of the world's largest trade partnership.A transforming world of …
Human Rights Day: the road travelled since 1948
Beyond the traditional judicial fora where business enterprises can be challenged for human rights violations, they now also face ‘new judges’ such as …
TPP impact: Energy
In brief The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will impact the energy sector in a number of ways, including the elimination of tariffs, opening up of …
TPP impact: Consumer products
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) represents a trade bloc second only to the European Union in the size of its total trade value, bringing together key …
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