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23 May 2013
Etihad's acquisition of a 24% stake in publicly-listed Jet Airways shows how a minority stakeholder can gain influence in an Indian company
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12 April 2013
The International Finance Corporation’s investment into Bhutan National Bank is the largest foreign direct investment into Bhutan. It signals growing interest in the fast-growing frontier market
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14 March 2013
Fraser & Neave’s take-private marked the first time Singapore’s securities regulator used an auction to break a stalemate in a contested takeover, and used an innovative break fee structure
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26 February 2013
The privatisation of ANA, a Portuguese airport concession company, has revealed the country’s ability to attract foreign investment notwithstanding its precipitous debt crisis
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09 May 2013
Following the April 26 appointments to Hong Kong’s first Competition Commission, IFLR spoke with one of the government’s appointees about the new regulator’s agenda and enforcement priorities
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09 May 2013
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has announced its first non-prosecution agreement regarding alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. But exactly when the regulator will use an NPA to resolve a case remains unclear
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30 April 2013
Myanmar has opened a highly anticipated auction of 33 oil and gas blocks, including deepwater blocks for the first time. Although it is the country’s most developed sector, foreign bidders are tipped to encounter significant political risk
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25 April 2013
Companies increasingly favour JVs when pursuing M&A. But while such partnerships have proved an effective way to reignite activity in a depressed market, many don’t fully understand the risks involved
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11 April 2013
Newly- proposed rules from two Canadian watchdogs have set the stage for a wide-ranging debate about the roles of boards and shareholders in hostile takeovers
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28 March 2013
Sellers in European M&A have the upper hand in negotiating risk allocations in SPAs, despite the depressed market, a law firm study has revealed
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28 March 2013
Foreign investors are excited by rumoured changes in Mongolia’s FDI law. Will the proposed amendments revive interest in the former investment darling?
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28 March 2013
The FCPA and UK Bribery Act might be the primary focus for anti-corruption compliance procedures. But APAC regimes and enforcement are becoming more active Here’s what to expect
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19 March 2013
Vietnam's proposed bank reforms aim to increase flows of foreign investment into its troubled banking system. Here's why the impact of the suggested reforms is expected to be limited
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14 March 2013
Glencore – Xstrata is just the latest example of Mofcom's Anti-Monopoly Bureau delaying a merger approval review. But it’s crucial to consider its resources
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07 March 2013
The Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) initiative may not be a legal requirement, but it is one of the most important business requirements for potential investors into South Africa today. Here's why
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04 March 2013
With the implementation of Basel III set to significantly curtail banks' ability to lend, lawyers in Asia-Pacific have outlined the alternative funding sources they expect to emerge in the region this year
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28 February 2013
In case you missed day two of the IFLR Asia M&A Forum, here are the key takeaways from the acquisition finance panel
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28 February 2013
In case you missed day two of the IFLR Asia M&A Forum, here are the key takeaways from the panel titled Current developments in public M&A
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27 February 2013
Chinese outbound M&A is set to enter a new phase as markets drive down to include mid-cap, privately-owned enterprises and domestic renminbi fund portfolio companies. But this could cause execution and regulatory challenges
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27 February 2013
In case you missed day one of the IFLR Asia M&A Forum, here are the key takeaways from the panel titled What everyone is talking about: natural resources, energy and mining
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27 February 2013
South Africa’s pro-employment merger review agenda is creeping to other parts of the continent. Global deals with African elements must be prepared for behavioural remedies that promote domestic employment
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27 February 2013
Asian counsel frequently describe securities and class-action litigation as a deterrent to doing business in the US. Here’s how ChinaCos’ special committees can protect themselves from US disputes
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14 February 2013
In-house counsel and private practitioners working on the American Airlines/US Airways merger should take note of changes in how the US DoJ files and pursues cases
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14 February 2013
Resource nationalism in Mongolia’s draft Minerals Law and the lack of action on the Strategic Entities Foreign Investment Law are threatening the country’s investment environment
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31 January 2013
In case you missed last week’s IFLR European In-house Counsel Summit 2013, here are the five key takeaways from the M&A and private equity panel
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28 January 2013
Even as alternative dispute resolution mechanisms gain traction, English courts remain a favoured forum for resolving international disputes. Here's why
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19 December 2012
The Canadian government approved controlling acquisitions of strategically important oil sands by foreign SOEs on December 7. But its revised guidelines under the Investment Canada Act suggests greater scrutiny of SOE investments
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19 December 2012
The former UK attorney general has called for a more flexible form of deferred prosecution agreement than that proposed by the government
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30 November 2012
The passage of China's anti-monopoly law in 2007 was tipped to be a game-changer. But as McDermott Will & Emery's Frank Schoneveld explains, it has received mixed reviews during its settling in period
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30 November 2012
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) founding board member, Daniel Goelzer, reveals the need for independent oversight of public company accountants didn't make it any easier to implement
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27 November 2012
Lawyers have welcomed guidance on the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act from the Department of Justice and SEC. But uncertainty over which parties qualify as a public officials remains