Germany and Austria: Forerunners of 5G security measures?

The subject of cyber security of 5G networks is currently on the discussions table in all European countries. Preliminary steps for the implementation of 5G network security measures should have been completed by 30 April, according to the timetable initially proposed by the European Commission[1]. Subsequently, a joint report was to be released by each …

Compatibility of 5G cyber security measures with free trade

At the beginning of year 2020, the NIS[i] Cooperation Group has published a set of cyber security measures as means to implement the 5G system (titled 5G Network EU Toolbox Risk Mitigating Measures) containing a set of technical and strategic measures recommended to be taken by the member states of the European Union[ii].

UPERC resolves conflict between old PPAs and new regulations

Background facts: A petition was filed by Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited (JPVL) before the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) in respect of its 400 MW Vishnuprayag Hydro Electric Project challenging the recovery initiated by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) on account of excess reimbursement made by UPPCL of taxes on income and payment …

Sharmil Bhushan joined HSA Advocates as a Partner

We are pleased to announce the addition of Sharmil Bhushan to the Firm. As a Partner based in the Mumbai office, her practice primarily focuses on BFSI.

Recent Amendments Introduced to the Law No. 4054 on Protection of Competition

Authors: Gönenç Gürkaynak, Öznur İnanılır, Burcu Can, Sinem Uğur and Esen Ergül of ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law After rounds of revisions and failed attempts of enactment over a span of several years, the proposal for an amendment to the Law No. 4054 on Protection of Competition (“Law no. 4054”) (“Amendment Proposal”) has finally been approved by …

Redcliffe Partners advised Citibank Ukraine in connection with a loan to Myronivsky Hliboproduct

Redcliffe Partners acted as a legal adviser to Citibank Ukraine in connection with a loan of up to USD30 million to Myronivsky Hliboproduct (“MHP”), one of the largest Ukrainian producers and exporters of agricultural products and poultry meat.

KIAP successfully represented “Lidskoe Pivo” at the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service

OJSC “Lidskoe Pivo” (ААТ “Лідскае Піва”), the Belarusian manufacturer of popular Lidski kvass (a traditional rye-bread drink), had become aware of a locally manufactured kvass distributed in the Russian market under the same brand name “Lidksi”. Furthermore, the infringer used similar bottle label designs. To defend the Client’s rights, KIAP lawyers applied to the Russian antimonopoly authority …

Another construction dispute at ICC accomplished with a decision in favor of KIAP Principal

The International Court of Arbitration at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) ruled in favor of the Principal of KIAP, Attorneys at Law.

Comparison of Arbitration Rules of 8 most popular Arbitral Institutions from KIAP Lawyers

The global pandemic has shown that while state courts may be closed, proceedings in international arbitration still go on – all documents can be submitted electronically, arbitration hearings may be held online, arbitrators write decisions quicker than usual.

KIAP Partner Anna Grishchenkova included into the Task force of ICC Commission on Arbitration & ADR

Anna Grishchenkova, KIAP Partner and Deputy Chairman of the ICC Russia Commission on Arbitration, joined the Task Force on “ADR and Arbitration” of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR.