Development exemption struck from Overseas Investment amendments, private bill possible
The surprise removal of a private exemption from the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill (the Bill) by New Zealand's Speaker of the House has raised the possibility developers could consider seeking exemptions from the Act through a separate, private bill.
Europe FTA could offer NZ many indirect benefits
A European Free Trade Agreement (FTA) may present more opportunity than just enhanced trade with Europe.
Taxing the blockchain – cryptocurrency and employee remuneration
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have seen considerable growth over the last 12 months, meaning the general public are more aware than ever of these digital assets.
Philippine Chapter of Getting the Deal Through: Labour & Employment 2018
Getting the Deal Through has published the 13th edition of Labour & Employment, which is available in print, as an e-book, and online. The Philippine chapter was contributed by SyCipLaw partner Ronald Mark C. Lleno, with support from senior associate Emmar Benjoe B. Panahon and associate Hans Cedric I. Santos.
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.