Expiry of Land-Use Projects with a Term of 50 Years or Less?
With more than 35 years of foreign investments in Vietnam, various land-use projects, particularly those with less than 50-year term, are approaching expiry. With the new land law and investment law, it is crucial for the investors to understand the regulations on the adjustment/extension of the project operation duration and proactively manage and plan for …
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FIR and ECIR in Financial Crimes: Parallel Investigations with Overlapping Implications
A. Introduction In the year 1834, the first Indian Law Commission was constituted under the Chairmanship of Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay to examine, inter alia, the existing laws in force in India at that time. The Commission’s recommendation led to the eventual enactment of the Indian Penal Code in 1860. The aim was to substantively …
From Priority to Prejudice – The Lenders Dilemma in the RERA Regime
I. Background The real estate sector continues to play a pivotal role in India’s economic development, contributing to an estimate of 13% (thirteen percent) of the India’s GDP in the financial year 2024-25[1]. One of the crucial factors contributing to the growth of the real estate market in India has been the significant reform in …
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The Grand Court Reaffirms the Foundational Importance of Pleadings in Civil Litigation
Highlighting a recent case in the Cayman Islands, [2025] CIGC (FSD) 44 – Re Rasmala Trade Finance Fund (2) (“Re: Rasmala Trade Finance Fund (2)”), HSM Partner and Head of Litigation Kerrie Cox covers an important and often overlooked distinction between court pleadings and affidavits.
The ABCs of Position Marks
Introduction The Trademarks Act 2019 (“TMA 2019”) came into force in Malaysia on 27 December 2019, repealing the Trade Marks Act 1976. TMA 2019 aligns Malaysia with advanced jurisdictions and supports the country’s efforts in fostering the Madrid Protocol, an international system for trademark registration to which Malaysia became a member on 27 December 2019.
Thinking About Moving to the UK from the US? Here’s What to Consider
An increasing number of Americans are choosing to build a life in the UK. According to the UK Home Office, applications for British citizenship from US nationals rose by 26 percent in 2024, marking the highest level recorded in over two decades. The motivations vary, but many are driven by a desire for greater political …
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The Law Commission’s Modernizing Wills Law Report: Recommended Reform
A Will is one of the most important documents that a person might prepare in their lifetime. The law on making a Will in England and Wales is based on statute and case law, with the Wills Act 1837 (“Act”) governing the key formalities.
Shielding companies against carbon credit fraud in Brazil
Luciana Camponez Pereira Moralles, partner The carbon credit market is an economic instrument created to assign value to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promote their reduction, encouraging society’s transition to a low-carbon economy. However, its credibility and integrity can be seriously compromised by fraudulent schemes, which undermine investor confidence and harm global environmental objectives.
Conditions precedent for M&A transactions
Andrea Tincani, partner Camila de Godoy Ferreira, lawyer Júlia Cristina Arruda Savioli, lawyer Giovana Silva, trainee In M&A transactions, it is common for risks and irregularities identified during the due diligence phase to require remediation before the transaction can be finalized. Additionally, certain critical steps — such as third-party approvals and structural adjustments — …
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The Polish Deposit and Return System: a guide to the legal and tax rules
The Polish Deposit and Return System launches on 1 October. This is a real revolution for businesses, whether they are producers, importers, distributors or traders. Indeed, its implementation brings with it a number of challenges, including, perhaps less obviously, concerning VAT. Here is a brief guide to the most important issues relating to the Polish …
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