To maximise the enforceability of dispute clauses, special consideration is needed for deals involving Asia’s cross-border businesses, which span national judicial systems at different stages of development and different legal frameworks
In Europe and the US, public relations agencies are often an integral part of the M&A process – on both the buyside and sellside. Dealmakers in Asia should look to follow suit
Panellists at IFLR’s Asia M&A Forum agreed that Macs are rarely triggered, despite their popularity, and that protections involving payment are a better option
Lawyers agree that the second draft of Myanmar’s investment law includes positive developments that will encourage foreign investors to move into the frontier. It is an improvement over the previous regulations
Banks’ Islamic finance capabilities could be spurred by a consultation to open the onshore sukuk market. And there could be project finance implications too
The exchange's new risk committee is intended to better assess risks from its growing business lines, following concerns about financial market infrastructure resolution
Saturday’s budget speech included much-needed tax clarity for Indian real estate investment trusts and infrastructure trusts. It’s hoped the move will spur listings
