Predatory Marriages and the Lui Ming Lok Decision
A case currently on my desk crystallises the legal challenges highlighted by the recent Court of Final Appeal decision in Lui Ming Lok v Ng Im Fong Loretta (FACV 1/2024).
A NOD TO SWAPS AND DEFFERRED CONSIDERATION IN DOWNSTREAM INVESTTMENT: unlock the foreign investment regime in India
I. Introduction The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (the “FEMA”), along with the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules,
On the Edge: Redefining Retail in 2025
Retail is at a pivotal moment, where global trends, transformative technologies, and evolving consumer demands are reshaping the industry at an unprecedented pace.
A Comprehensive Guide on the Latest IRDAI Regulatory Reforms
On 10th January 2025, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (“IRDAI”) published a press release stating that in the interest of maintaining an “agile, progressive, and forward-looking regulatory framework,”
Sanctions | EU adopts 14th economic and individual sanctions against Russia
On June 24, 2024, after intense negotiations between member states, the European Union adopted its 14th set of sanctions against Russia.
A Nod For Swaps And Deferred Consideration in Downstream Investment: Unlocking the Foreign Investment Regime in India
I. Introduction The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (the “FEMA”), along with the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 (the “NDI Rules”), constitutes the primary legal framework governing foreign equity investments (both direct and indirect) in India. Additionally, instructions issued on foreign investment in India and its related aspects under the FEMA in the …
Key Guidelines on RoPA Exemptions for Small Enterprises
IN BRIEF The Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (“PDPA”) exempted small enterprises from the obligation to create, record, and retain a Record of Processing Activities (“RoPA”) under Sections 39 and 40.
The Schengen Effect: Legal benefits for companies in Romania
Romania’s accession to the Schengen Area brings multiple economic and legal benefits for existing companies, as well as for entrepreneurs who wish to start up business in Romania,
English Jurisdiction Challenges: Some recent guidance
In complex international disputes, a key consideration is where to litigate. This issue is fundamental to any litigation strategy for a well-advised claimant – one jurisdiction may carry notable advantages over another, producing a better outcome for clients.
CGS sells 50% of its share capital in R&S Group Holding AG by way of a block trade
CGS III (Jersey) L.P. has successfully sold 2,532,055 shares in R&S Group Holding AG (SIX: RSGN) by way of a block trade to a group of Swiss and international investors.