Asia Disputes Notes
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Hong Kong Court grants order for payment into court amidst risk of secondary sanctions
In Bright Shipping Limited v Changhong Group (HK) Limited [2024] HKCFI 821, the Hong Kong Court ordered a defendant who had failed to satisfy a number of …
Singapore Court of Appeal decision highlights the importance of accurate internal sanctions assessments in contractual risk management
If an internally maintained sanctions list returns red flags, but the entity is not on an official sanctions list, is that sufficient to justify …
Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the US Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Regarding Discovery
The US Federal Judicial Conference's Advisory Committee on Civil Rules (the "Advisory Committee") has proposed a series of amendments to the US Federal …
Upcoming Webinars
There are a number of upcoming webinars which are likely to be of particular interest to clients from across the Asian region. Negotiating the …
Alert: US imposes sanctions on PRC financial institutions/enacts new sanctions against Iran
On July 30, 2012, the US imposed sanctions on a PRC financial institution, Bank of Kunlun, for violating US sanctions against Iran. The sanctions …
EU suspends Myanmar sanctions: Attractions and risks for overseas corporate investors
Herbert Smith's Myanmar Group assesses the legal challenges of investing in Myanmar, as interest in the country grows following recent political changes …