26Jul
25Jun
HYBRID SEMINAR ON REAL ESTATE DISPUTES RESOLUTION
Real estate and property-related legal issues can be divided into (a) freehold land and buildings matters, (b) leasehold land and building matters, and (c) real estate development matters. Before the acquisition, purchase of land, or long-term lease for commercial purpose, clients often require a comprehensive...
09Feb
Addition of Mr. Md. Forrukh Rahman as Panel Arbitrator of SCMA
We are pleased to announce our Head of Chambers' addition to the prestigious Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) Panel of Arbitrators. The profile is currently up on the SCMA’s website and accessible here.
19Oct
The US’s government’s rising interest to google into the affairs of Google
Summary: The share price graph of Alphabet is facing an unsteady movement due to a United States judge's ruling that Google’s search business was an illegal monopoly. It also raises concerns about unexpected competition due to generative artificial intelligence like ChatGPT and other AI. It is...
28Jul
The European Union signed the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration
Summary: On July 2, 2024, at UN Headquarters in New York, the European Union signed the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration, also known as the "Mauritius Convention on Transparency". The European Union's signature on the Convention creates the opportunity for Member States...
01Jun
Central Bank wants to reduce 1% default loans through Negotiation
Summary: Rather than suing the defaulting consumers, the central bank has instructed banks to use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to collect defaulted loans. The Bangladesh Bank issued an order on May 12, 2024, requiring all banks to recover at least 1% of their defaulted loans through...
01Jun
China filed a Complaint at the World Trade Organization over the U.S.’s Inflation Reduction Act, saying it was discriminatory and distorted fair competition.
Summary: China complained against the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act to the World Trade Organization, claiming it was unfair and obstructed fair competition. President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law in August 2022. As a result, starting in 2024, American consumers who purchase automobiles with...
01Jun
New ICC Hearing Centre unveiled
Summary: Information about the reopening of ICC's Hearing Center in Paris has been made public. The 17th arrondissement's rue Legendre will house the ICC Hearing Center. It will have two sets of hearing and breakout rooms spread out over one level, with the option to add...
05Mar
Large companies are being advised by NBR to resolve their tax disputes using ADR
Summary The specialized unit for large taxpayers of the National Board of Revenue has recently advocated for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a means of resolving tax-related disputes for large corporations in the country. The unit has emphasized that opting for ADR can lead to a...
05Mar