9 SyCipLaw Lawyers Recognized in Asialaw Leading Lawyers 2018
Nine of SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan’s lawyers are included in the Asialaw Leading Lawyers 2018. The list features the leading lawyers in 18 practice areas in 24 jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region. Results are based on an extensive survey of in-house counsel and private practitioners.
Evaluation of the European Commission’s Conclusions in the 2018 Report on IP Law in Turkey
I. Introduction The European Commission ("Commission") has released a report on April 17, 2018, which contained important findings of fact and assessments regarding Turkey's political situation, economic development, regional issues and international obligations. This document summarizes and evaluates the conclusions put forth by the Commission in its report ("Report") with respect to intellectual property law …
MALTA – ICOs THE NEW LEGISLATION
A. INTRODUCTION Initial Coin Offering, known as “ICO”, is a relatively new phenomenon that has quickly become the main player in the Financial Services and Crowdfunding industries, as well as being the key subject of discussion in the Blockchain communities. In essence, it is one of the most advanced methods of raising finance from the …
Malta – Virtual Financial Asset Services The New Legislation
A. INTRODUCTION Blockchain technology has revolutionized the way of doing business globally. In fact, similar to Investment Services, a number of ancillary business activities are now connected to the industry, ejecting the Blockchain technology to endless fields of everyday life. Instead of shying away from the technological challenge, the Maltese government has adopted legislation that …
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Employers face claims by MBIE for holiday pay non-compliance
The widespread problems relating to compliance with the Holidays Act 2003 have recently hit the headlines again.
Insider trading laws – clarity for the market
New regulations will finally clarify that in most cases insider trading rules do not apply to a new issue of financial products.
OIO residential land amendments delayed
The date for the Select Committee to report to Parliament on the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill (the Bill) has been extended to 21 June 2018. The Select Committee's report was previously anticipated on 31 May 2018. This delay is unsurprising given the substantial number of submissions to the Select Committee, and it is encouraging to …
Australian class action reform: implications for New Zealand
On 31 May 2018, the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) released a discussion paper as part of its inquiry into class action proceedings and third-party litigation funders.
Zero Carbon Bill update: discussion document seeks public feedback
Public consultation that could have far-reaching implications for business is underway on the Government's proposed Zero Carbon Bill, following the release of a Discussion Document by the Ministry for the Environment. There is currently no draft bill; the Discussion Document seeks feedback on key questions of policy and systems architecture that will underpin the legislative regime. This …
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New leniency for foreign buyers in Overseas Investment Act overhaul but redraft raises fresh issues
A select committee report on changes to overseas investment rules has proposed relaxing some of the planned restrictions on foreign buyers which could have hindered development, but the amendments raise a number of new issues that require close examination.