Mergers and acquisitions: Are we in for a rebound?
The current reawakening of the M&A market follows a slumber experienced over the past few years. The recent announcement of Goldman Sachs’ proposed acquisition of a significant stake in Melita plc marks a pivotal moment for Malta’s corporate landscape.
MiCA Goes Live: A Milestone for Crypto Regulation
On 30 December 2024, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) came into full force across the EU – ushering in a new chapter for the crypto-asset industry.
The Role of Arbitration in Strengthening Armenia’s Business Climate
Over the past few years Armenia has been laying the groundwork for a more transparent and business friendly environment. One domain that has great potential but somewhat remains untapped, is arbitration. In today’s rapidly changing global market, investors look for fast results, impartiality and flexibility, something that can be achieved through arbitration and not traditional …
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Court of Appeal grapples with fake citations and the inevitability of AI Lawyers
Two years ago, I attended an application to set aside possession in which a Litigant in Person argued that a section 21 notice was defective unless all historic tenancy documentation relied upon was served alongside it. They cited Brown v Sunley Homes Ltd [2017] in support of this position. The proposition was untrue, and the …
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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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