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Asia Pacific

New hires were made across the finance, PE and M&A practices in Houston, New York, Hong Kong and London
ESG
Supply chain oversight and environmental impact assessments are some of the key areas that Chinese businesses need to be mindful of in outbound operations
Asia managing partner Matthew O’Callaghan discusses how the firm is poised to capture opportunities in the region, particularly in financial services
The influx of mainland Chinese companies seeking dual share listings and increasing investor appetite for the Hong Kong stock market are driving the IPO frenzy
From digital asset pilot schemes to stock exchange linkages, Singapore has launched a number of new initiatives in the capital markets
While the Hong Kong and US stablecoin regimes represent important steps forward, it remains to be seen how these frameworks will evolve in practice
M&A
The Hong Kong-based lawyer explores why she is a big fan of the architect I.M. Pei and why the ability to read the room is a key attribute for success
New hires were made across the fintech, PE, corporate, funds and venture capital practices in Washington DC, New York, Boston and Singapore
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  • Sponsored by Kudun & Partners
    Thailand is advancing its economic development agenda with new regulations aimed at expanding the range of fundraising options available to startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In May 2019, the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced an updated framework for debt crowdfunding based on public consultations that took place at the beginning of the year.
  • Sponsored by Nishimura & Asahi
    The Competition Law 23/2018/QH14 (Competition Law 2018) in Vietnam took effect on July 1 2019 and replaced the old Competition Law 27/2004/QH11 (Competition Law 2004). The new law contains substantial changes to the old law, and such changes may have an impact on foreign investors' business practices in Vietnam. In this article, we explain one of those changes using the following hypothetical case:
  • Sponsored by Riquito Advogados
    Macao SAR has been under pressure in recent years to adjust its tax laws to international standards. While a long overdue, wide Macao SAR tax system reform continues to be delayed, some new laws and several adjustments to the existing laws are being introduced to meet up with the undertakings assumed by Macao SAR and its motherland in the international spectrum.
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