What are the steps to follow for the valid conclusion of a sales agreement in Romania? Are the agreements concluded under private signature valid in Romania?
Executive Summary: The Romanian legislation establishes a series of conditions regarding the conclusion of sales agreements in Romania. The Romanian Civil Code requires a certain form of conclusion of the sales agreement in Romania depending on the nature of the good whose property is transmitted.
Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (cPPAs) in Croatia: At a Glance
Introduction In the year 2023, Croatia is taking bold steps towards renewable energy adoption and environmental sustainability.
UNAUTHORIZED FRAUDULENT TRANSACTION – WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PAYMENT: AN ANALYSIS OF TONY ENTERPRISES CASE
Introduction In the realm of technological progress that has propelled society to unprecedented heights, the banking sector has seamlessly integrated technological innovations.
VIETNAM’S SANDBOX FOR FINTECH: TO JOIN OR NOT TO JOIN?
An exceptional long awaited pilot scheme In Vietnam, the decree for regulations on controlled testing mechanism for financial technology activities in the banking sector (Fintech Sandbox Decree) has been waited since its first draft in 2020. Now, this long awaited decree is expected to be enacted by Vietnam Government in the third quarter of 2023[1].
SBV PUBLISHES NEW CIRCULAR ON OFFSHORE LOANS WITHOUT GUARANTEE
Introduction On 30 June 2023, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued Circular 08/2023/TT-NHNN (Circular 08), prescribing the eligibility requirements for foreign loans without the government’s guarantee.
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR ORGANISATION FOR PDPD COMPLIANCE?
On 31 May 2023, an updated draft of the Cybersecurity Administrative Sanctions Decree for violations against the PDPD and Decree No. 53/2022/ND-CP guiding the Cybersecurity Law was released for public consultation in the context that the Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP on Personal Data Protection (PDPD) will come into effect in the next couple of days (i.e., …
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BOUNDARIES OF SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENTS: EXAMINING THE VALIDITY OF TYPICAL PROVISIONS OF SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENTS
Shareholder agreements (SHA) in Vietnam, like in many other jurisdictions, are frequently used to manage the relationships among some or all shareholders of a company. An SHA typically comprises four fundamental elements: anti-dilution, secondary share transfer restrictions, decision-making restrictions, and corporate management and control. While the relevant laws provide some degree of coverage for anti-dilution …
MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL, IS THIS COMMENT FAIR AT ALL?
INTRODUCTION In Dato’ Sri Dr Mohamad Salleh bin Ismail & Anor v Mohd Rafizi bin Ramli [2022] 3 MLJ 758, the Federal Court discussed on whether the Respondent (i.e. the Defendant in the trial court) could rely on the defence of fair comment in a defamation claim commenced by the Appellants (i.e. the Plaintiffs in …
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THE DIGITAL EVOLUTION OF PAPERLESS DOCUMENTS IN COURT – THE AMENDMENT TO COURTS OF JUDICATURE ACT 1964
INTRODUCTION On 25 July 2022, the Malaysian Parliament passed the Courts of Judicature (Amendment) Bill 2022 (‘the Bill’), which was subsequently granted the Royal Assent by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on 31 August 2022.
THE MODE TO CHALLENGE AN INDUSTRIAL COURT AWARD: APPEAL OR JUDICIAL REVIEW
INTRODUCTION Recently, the High Court of Penang has resolved the confusion on the correct mode to challenge an Industrial Court Award in the High Court by interpreting Sections 33C and 20(3) of the Industrial Relations Act 1967.