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Linking Australia’s carbon pricing mechanism to the EU’s trading system

By Michael Sheng and Jeff Lynn, Ashurst

Untangling the legal issues that surround renminbi funds exits

By Kevin Zhu and Fan Liangliang, Zhonglun W&D Law Firm

Knowledge key to gaining approval for trust company acquisitions

By Wang Tao and Yu Yi , Concord & Partners

How to cross swords with pirates holding domain names to ransom

By Wang Yadong and Shan Meng, Run Ming Law Office

FIEs face new regulations for capital contributions in the form of equity

By Elvin Ye and Henry Song, Martin Hu & Partners

Three hot topics to consider along with the Environmental Protection Law

By Wang Jihong and Shi Jie, V&T Law Firm

A fine romance – Switzerland’s relationship with the European Union

By Felix Egli and Wu Fan, VISCHER

Employees have rights in a Norwegian transfer of business

By Arne Didrik Kjørnæs、Tormod Ludvik Nilsen and Simen Smeby Lium, Wikborg Rein

SCL Act restricts land use for mineral resource investment

By Michael Sheng, Blake Dawson、Richard Brockett and McCarthy Libby, Ashurst

For the record, PE funds should ensure they carry out proper filing

By Zhao Menghan and Liang Xiaoning, Zhonglun W&D Law Firm

Finding a balance between speedy approval and customised contracts

By Kenneth Kong and Shelly Sui, Martin Hu & Partners

Making a case for green over greed

By Wang Jihong and Shi Jie, V&T Law Firm

Norway’s merger regulations can require a degree of concentration

By Geir Sviggum and Arne Didrik Kjørnæs, Wikborg Rein

Can native title reforms deliver on Australian government’s vision?

By Michael Sheng and Jean Bursle, Ashurst

Why are foreign investors pulling out of coalbed methane development?

By Xu Bin and Xing Liren, Concord & Partners

Parrying the risks of trademark infringements from OEM business

By Wang Yadong and Hu Cuiqin, Run Ming Law Office

New regulations for QFIIs foreshadow trend of increased foreign investment

By Kevin Xu and Samuel Gao, Martin Hu & Partners

‘Subway plus property’ model highlights land use obstacles

By Wang Jihong and Xie Yi, V&T Law Firm

Steady as she goes through tough challenges of overseas acquisitions

By Marvin Min and Xue Qingjian, Zhonglun W&D Law Firm

Before launching a bid, take in Norway’s takeover regulations

By Arne Didrik Kjørnæs、Tormod Ludvik Nilsen and Geir Sviggum, Wikborg Rein

Digging up some shiny details on new Minerals Resource Rent Tax

By Michael Sheng and Teresa Dyson, Ashurst

Equity incentive rules modified for overseas listed companies

By Kevin Xu and Sean Liu, Martin Hu & Partners

Ministries need to be more specific about rules for private investment

By Wang Jihong and Xie Yi ,V&T Law Firm,

Shanghai’s foreign-invested RMB funds need reform to appeal

By Lin Wei and Zhang Zhonggang, Zhonglun W&D Law Firm

Psst! Want the best intelligence on inside information in Norway?

By Geir Sviggum、Arne Didrik Kjørnæs and Tormod Ludvik Nilsen, Wikborg Rein

Australia reviews dividend regime

By Michael Sheng and Elizabeth Pakchung, Ashurst

Exploring the parallel universe of legitimate trademarked imports

By Wang Yadong and Hu Cuiqin, Run Ming Law Office

CIRC improves insurance fund rules but still has a way to go

By Wang Jihong and Gao Lei, V&T Law Firm

Documentary credits can work as a method of loan payment

By Zhen Qinggui and Li Zheng, Zhonglun W&D Law Firm

The MO for M&A in Norway

By Tormod Ludvik Nilsen; Arne Didrik Kjørnæs and Geir Sviggum, Wikborg Rein

New Australian price disclosure prohibitions take effect in June

By Michael Sheng and Alice Muhlebach, Ashurst

Foreign investors eyeing production enterprises need to tread carefully

By Dorothy Xing and Tina Tang, Concord & Partners

Changes to copyright protection of music still slightly off-key

By Wang Yadong and Zhang Jing, Run Ming Law Office

Legality of VAM still in some doubt

By Vincent Mu and Blake Yang, Martin Hu & Partners

Revisions target liability of foreign enterprises that harm environment

By Wang Jihong and Shi Jie, V&T Law Firm

Lawyers’ role crucial in preparing syndicated loans for big projects

By Li Yunhai and Tian Lei, Zhonglun W&D Law Firm

Norway legal system supports free and open business environment

By Arne Didrik Kjørnæs and Geir Sviggum, Wikborg Rein

Foreign partnerships may benefit from Australian Tax Office ruling

By Michael Sheng and Paul O'Donnell, Ashurst

PE funds: check your buyback terms have the PRC’s seal of approval

By Zhang Yichi and Zuo Kun, Concord & Partners

Fishing for infringements in PRC’s pool of dormant trademarks

By Wang Yadong and Li Min, Run Ming Law Office

PRC micro-loan industry shows varying fortunes – China Finance

By Kenneth Kong and Cindy Guo, Martin Hu & Partners

South Africa seeks OECD blessing with San Marino tax agreement

By Beric John Croome, Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs

Do the homework before your company merger in South Africa

By Robert Gad and Janel Strauss, Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs

Navigating ship finance in Brazil

By Flávia Pires, Wikborg Rein

Australia’s foreign investment policies clarified for oil and gas sector

By Michael Sheng and James Bruining, Ashurst

Learn from spectacular failures in foreign resource sector acquisitions

By Xu Bin and Christina Dong, Concord & Partners

Weighing Weibo’s copyright issues

By Wang Yadong and Zhang Jing, Run Ming Law Office

MNCs: select your advisors carefully

By Raphael Li, Martin Hu & Partners

How tax authorities determine ‘place of effective management’

By Bernard du Plessis, Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs

ADIDAS’ stripes – the width of protection

By Ilse du Plessis and Wim Alberts, Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs

Opportunities in shipbuilding and offshore oil and gas industries

By Georgia Barroso Souza, Vieira Rezende Barbosa e Guerreiro Advogados

Carbon farming Down Under

By Michael Sheng and Jeff Lynn, Blake Dawson

Obtaining licences for live performance of others’ musical works

By Wang Yadong and Zhang Jing, Run Ming Law Office

Damages for ship oil pollution

By Chen Weidong and Steven Zhou, Dacheng Law Offices Shanghai

Counterfeit: when trademarks get cold feet

By Rowan Forster and Janine Lee, Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs

Brazil backtracks on measures hostile to foreign investment

By Rafael de Moraes Amorim, Vieira Rezende Barbosa e Guerreiro Advogados

Anti-corruption developments in Australia

By Jane Ellis and IChing Lee, Blake Dawson Shanghai

Toothbrush design row reaches Supreme Court

By Manisha Singh Nair, Lex Orbis IP Practice

Stay of proceeding in a trademark infringement suit

By Manisha Singh Nair, Lex Orbis

The opening of airport concessions in Brazil

By Geir Sviggum, Wikborg Reinand and Georgia Souza, Vieira Rezende Barbosa e Guerreiro Advogados

Australia introduces historic carbon price mechanism

By Michael Sheng and Jeff Lynn, Blake Dawson

Applying for the seizure of marine fuel

By Henry Lee and Jessy Wang, Dacheng Law Offices

South Africa to overhaul tax law

By Gary Vogelman and Janel Strauss, Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs

Protecting trade secrets in South Africa

By Rowan Forster and Wim Alberts, Edward Nathan Sonnenberg

Liquidation following a foreign acquisition

By Kathryn Cui, Concord & Partners

Draft amendments to trademark law revealed

By Wang Yadong and Liu Hezhen, Run Ming Law Office

Offshore equity incentive schemes raise exchange control issues

By Gillian Miao,Martin Hu & Partners

Mining companies going global should prepare well

By Wang Jihong and Gao Lei, V&T Law Firm

When can a validity period be interrupted?

By Lilla Guo, Yao Liang Law Offices

How to identify non-vessel operating common carriers

By Yu Feng and Yu Yaodong, Dacheng Law Offices

Protecting intellectual property in foreign toys

By Wang Yadong and Li Min, Run Ming Law Office

Dealing with disputes over equity transfers

By Hansen Zhao, MHP Law Firm

Problems in the filing of construction contracts need to be addressed

By Wang Jihong and Zhang Xiaofeng, V&T Law Firm

Pronunciation is at the core of phonetic similarity

By Manisha Singh Nair, Lex Orbis

Restructuring trends in China’s adjustment period

By Kan Limin, KPMG China

Manpower outsourcing problems under Brazilian labour law

By Geir Sviggum, Wikborg Reinand and Andrea Falcão, Vieira Rezende Barbosa e Guerreiro Advogados

Applying the CISG to international commercial arbitration

By Kevin Cong, Yao Liang Law Offices

Resolving tax disputes in South Africa

By Peter Dachs, Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs

IP considerations in commercial transactions in Africa

By Vicky Stilwell, Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs

Enforcement of foreign judgments in Australia

By Michael Sheng and Alexandra Folie, Blake Dawson

Draft bill clarifies tax treatment of contingent liabilities

By Annalie la Grange, Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs

Tribunal dismisses SAB case

By Justin Balkin and Lee Mendelsohn, Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs

Purchasing UK property through a Jersey company

By Kathy Gillen, Moore Stephens

Vodka bottle battle

By Manisha Singh Nair, Lex Orbis

Green light for foreign investors in South Australia

By Michael Sheng and Tanya Denning, Blake Dawson

Taxation of the shipping income of foreign companies

By Chen Weidong and Steven Zhou, Dacheng Law Offices

MOFCOM reviews concentrations of business operators

By Zhang Yichi, Concord & Partners

Protecting databases under the law

By Li Min and Zhang Jing, Run Ming Law Office

Foreign chain stores and the leasing of premises

By Hansen Zhao, Martin Hu & Partners

Liability for nuclear accidents needs urgent reform

By Wang Jihong and Shi Jie, V&T Law Firm

Setting aside international commercial arbitral awards

By Jim Qiu, Yao Liang Law Offices

Arb-med: law and practice in China

By Jim Qiu and Lilla Guo, Yao Liang Law Offices

Budget changes the taxation of cross-border transactions

By Peter Dachs, Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs

Public-sector construction tenders open to bidders from abroad

By Nikita Lalla and Jonty Sacks, Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs

Glencore uses Jersey company as listing vehicle

By Nathan Powell, Ogier

Double Coin gets protection in India

By Manisha Singh Nair, Lex Orbis

Mining and the environment

By Michael Sheng and Jeff Lynn, Blake Dawson

Limitation periods when goods are released without a bill of lading

By Henry Lee and Jessy Wang, Dacheng Law Offices

The fair use of registered trademarks

By Robin Zhou and Angela Kim, Chang Tsi & Partners

Some tips for registering English language trademarks

By Li Min and Liu Hezhen, Run Ming Law Office

Capital contributions to FIEs in the form of equity

By Kevin Xu and Yvonne Lu, Martin Hu & Partners

Insurance funds to invest in land reserve projects (part 2)

By Wang Jihong and Gao Lei, V&T Law Firm

The gathering of evidence in arbitration

By Charles Pan and Will Lu, Yao Liang Law Offices

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