Heart Of The Matter - A Podcast On Legal Developments From Around The World

Ben Cooper joins us in this Q1 review show of the Hong Kong legal market. We discussed how COVID and media sentiments have affected the market, hiring trends in Hong Kong, pressures facing law firms in the hiring market, and a look into how the market is likely to fair in Q2. For more information about the Hong Kong legal market, please visit https://ashford-benjamin.com/

Norton Rose Fulbright lawyers Marc Waha and Nicolas Cassauba joined us in this episode to discuss dealing with substantive issues during M&A transactions. We looked at what makes a transaction fall, the typical issues that may come up and lead to greater scrutiny and how much influence politics plays in this. To finds out more about M&A and competition law in Asia, please visit https://www.nortonr...

Norton Rose Fulbright lawyers Marc Waha and Nicolas Cassauba joined us in this episode to discuss the process and challenges when seeking clearnace from competition authorities on M&A deals. We took a walk through a typical clearance process, discussed the logistical and practical aspects of preparing the materials and nuances across Asia, talked about how best to interact with the competition aut...

Norton Rose Fulbright lawyers Marc Waha and Nicolas Cassauba joined us in this episode to discuss the transactional planning process in M&A deals. We discussed why competition lawyers are often involved early on, at the time term sheets are discussed, competition merger clearance and the impact will be on the transaction timetable, merger control requirements in the transaction documentation, cond...

Dr Joseph Chun of Singapore Law Firm Shook Lin & Bok joined us in this episode and at what lies ahead. We looked at the longevity of ESG and discussed problems with greenwashing and the role technology plays in the future of ESG. For information about ESG in Singapore, please visit https://www.shooklin.com/en/our-partners/practice-areas/environmental-social-and-governance Dr Joseph Chun is a partn...

Dr Joseph Chun of Singapore Law Firm Shook Lin & Bok joined us in this episode for a conversation about investing in ESG. We looked at the pros and cons for investors to consider ESG investing, factors that investors should consider when investing in ESG, how companies with strong ESG credentials can succeed and if ESG will be with us on the long run. For information about ESG in Singapore, please...

Dr Joseph Chun of Singapore Law Firm Shook Lin & Bok joined us in this episode for a conversation about businesses and ESG. Our conversation covered everything from the catalyst for the flood of funds, investors, and corporates making ESG investments, ESG regulations in Singapore, major risks for fund managers launching ESG funds and the lawyer's role in their clients in their ESG journey,. For in...

Dr Joseph Chun of Singapore Law Firm Shook Lin & Bok joined us in this episode for a conversation about ESG in Singapore. Dr Chun shared with us his views on how ESG will impact businesses in Singapore, and why ESG issues are important for everyone. For information about ESG in Singapore, please visit https://www.shooklin.com/en/our-partners/practice-areas/environmental-social-and-governance Dr Jo...

Eddy Lee and Jerome McDonagh of MDD Forensic Accountants joined us in this episode to discuss what the future holds for shareholder disputes. We discussed why the disputes will continue to grow in Asia and what are some of the actions a company can take to reduce the number of shareholder disputes. Visit www.mdd.com to find out more about shareholder disputes. Jerome is Director of MDD Forensic Ac...

Eddy Lee and Jerome McDonagh of MDD Forensic Accountants joined us in this episode to discuss minority shareholders in relation to shareholder disputes. Our conversation covered the legal protection for minority shareholders and how can minority shareholders benefit from a dispute. Visit www.mdd.com to find out more about shareholder disputes. Jerome is Director of MDD Forensic Accountants Litigat...

Eddy Lee and Jerome McDonagh of MDD Forensic Accountants joined us in this episode to discuss what actions should parties take at the onset of a shareholder dispute and effective strategies for quick resolution. We also discussed the potnetial consequences if a shareholder dispute is not resolved quickly and amicably. Visit www.mdd.com to find out more about shareholder disputes. Jerome is Directo...

Eddy Lee and Jerome McDonagh of MDD Forensic Accountants joined us in this episode to discuss the trends and recent high-profile cases in the world of shareholder disputes. Visit www.mdd.com to find out more about shareholder disputes. Jerome is Director of MDD Forensic Accountants Litigation Support Services in Hong Kong. He has over 10 years of experience and focuses on matters related to busine...

I am joined by Nhut Nguyen of Russin & Vecchi and Thomas Choo of Clyde & Co to discuss the state of the M&A market in Vietnam. We covered what makes Vietnam an attractive place for investment and the areas investors need to pay attention to make their deals a success. For more information on M&As in Vietnam, please visit https://www.russinvecchi.com.vn/ Nhut has experience in international busines...

Richard Wee, Managing Partner at Richard Wee Chambers joins us in this episode to talk about settling disputes in Sports. We discussed why CAS seems to be the most popular method of dispute resolution chosen by international sporting bodies and other options available in settling disputes in sports. For more about sports law in Malaysia, please visit https://www.richardweechambers.com/ Richard is...

Richard Wee, Managing Partner at Richard Wee Chambers joins us in this episode to talk about professional player sports contracts. We discussed the various contracts between players and other parties and how are players' external contracts typically managed. For more about sports law in Malaysia, please visit https://www.richardweechambers.com/ Richard is a well-known advocate for the expansion an...

Richard Wee, Managing Partner at Richard Wee Chambers joins us in this episode to talk about doping in sports. We talked about why doping punishments in sports appear to be inconsistent, the nuances of doping laws, and how are doping cases typically settled? For more about sports law in Malaysia, please visit https://www.richardweechambers.com/ If you would like to watch the doping documentary "Ic...

Richard Wee, Managing Partner at Richard Wee Chambers joins us in this episode to talk about sports law in Malaysia. We chatted about Malaysia's love of sports, how the sporting infrastructure works in Malaysia and took a closer look at the laws governing sports law in Malaysia. For more about sports law in Malaysia, please visit https://www.richardweechambers.com/ Richard is a well-known advocate...

We're joined by Zhiwei Chen of Crowell & Moring LLP to review the current status of the US-China trade war. This episode looks forward to the outlook of this ongoing trade war. We discussed the Biden-Xi Summit and what this means for the U.S.-China trade war, and how should multinationals adapt their compliance strategies to the “new normal” in U.S.-China trade relations. Zhiwei Chen has more than...

We're joined by Zhiwei Chen of Crowell & Moring LLP to review the current status of the US-China trade war. This episode looks at the China perspective. We discussed China's responses to the U.S.’ export controls and sanction measures and the compliance challenges for multinationals caused by the U.S.’ export controls and sanctions against China, and China’s countermeasures. Zhiwei Chen has more t...

We're joined by Zhiwei Chen of Crowell & Moring LLP to review the current status of the US-China trade war. This espidoe looks at the US perspective and the Biden trade policy on China, examines Katherine Tai outlined “New Approach to the U.S.-China Trade Relationship.”, what are the changes signaled in Ambassador Tai’s address, and the US's use of Section 301 to impose tariffs on certain Chinese-...

Due to the current COVID restrictions in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Legal Walk will now take place on 15th October to 12th November 2022. The Hong Kong Legal Walk, proudly supporting the Hong Kong Cancer Fund, Changing Young Lives Foundation, Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims and HELP for Domestic Workers, is being held for the first time in 2022. It is so inspiring Hong Kong...

We're joined by Ranjan Narula, Managing Partner at RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys, in this episode to talk about AI, Blockchain, NFTs in India. We discussed how the ownership of a trade secret established, how is the commercial value established, what criteria are used to establish the secrecy level of a trade secret and what can companies do before and after a trade secret leak? For more inform...

We're joined by Ranjan Narula, Managing Partner at RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys, in this episode to talk about Trade Secrets in India. We discussed how the ownership of a trade secret established, how is the commercial value established, what criteria are used to establish the secrecy level of a trade secret and what can companies do before and after a trade secret leak? For more information a...

We're joined by Ranjan Narula, Managing Partner at RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys, in this episode to talk about Geographical Indication in India. We discussed how can Geographical indication help boost farm exports, in light of the EU Trade pact, the GI regulatory framework in India, and the limitations for Indian GI. For more information about copyright laws, please visit, https://rnaip.com/ R...

We're joined by Ranjan Narula, Managing Partner at RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys, in this episode to talk about copyright laws in India. We discussed the emerging trends in digital copyright laws in India, what challenges have the latest technology advances exposed in the current copyright protection laws, and if there is a need to adapt copyright laws accordingly. For more information about co...