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Environmental compliance frameworks for renewable businesses
As dual-carbon objectives are escalated to statutory obligations, renewables companies face a major compliance test across pollution control, ecological protection and low-carbon development
Unwinding red-chip structures
This practical guide covers tax exposure, distinct exit paths for VIE and direct equity structures, and five regulatory red flags that determine IPO success.
Agile shareholding structures, compliance to drive AI globalisation
AI global expansion confronts regulatory and geopolitical hurdles
Recovery and liability for losses arising from uncollected cargo
This article examines the recovery and allocation of liability for losses arising from uncollected cargo under the revised law
How actual controllers of listed companies ward off criminal risks
When listed companies become involved in serious misconduct like tax evasion or bribery, the actual controller is often the first to be held accountable
Protection of non-traditional trademarks in China
In the era of sensory marketing, novel forms of trademarks such as three-dimensional shapes or sound cues prove increasingly relevant
Compensation not contingent upon actual sale in patent infringement
Latest guiding case from the Supreme People’s Court views “offer for sale” as its own infringing act and penalty cannot be averted by reason of “no sale”
Criminal procedure, rights protection for white-collar crime
White-collar crime typically refers to criminal cases in the economic sphere, involving corruption within civilian-run enterprises
How to properly manage sick leave
Managing sick leave and medical treatment periods can be a big headache for companies – cured only by preemptive policy clarification
Corporate criminal risk: Pitfalls and course corrections
Criminal exposure is the risk companies can least afford
M&A in AI: Redefining dealmaking
When AI cannot be built quickly, boards must acquire capability and rethink India’s M&A playbook
Navigating legal risks for tech startups
Fast growing tech innovators typically navigate complex funding deals, equity incentives and collaboration agreements
Golden Wheel in first creditor-led offshore debt restructuring
Chinese mainland property developer Golden Wheel Tiandi completes a USD507 million offshore debt restructuring
Japan’s Mizuho Financial offers USD6.6bn in senior notes
Simpson Thacher and Davis Polk advise on Mizuho Financial Group’s USD6.6 billion senior notes offering.
KEPCO issues USD700m in notes under USD11bn GMTN programme
Firms act on Korea Electric Power Corporation’s USD700 million dual-tranche note issuance under its USD11 billion global medium-term note programme
Philippine Airlines offers landmark USD300m high-yield bond
Philippine Airlines’ issues landmark USD300 million 7.75% five-year senior unsecured guaranteed notes
