UK Court approved a restructuring plan despite shareholders retaining majority shares under the plan – Re Sino-Ocean Group Holding Ltd [2025] EWHC 205 (Ch)
The English High Court in Re Sino-Ocean Group Holding Ltd approved a restructuring plan despite it allowing the shareholders to retain a majority shareholding in the company and thus disproportionally benefiting the shareholders.
The suspension of the U.S. FCPA and its implications for U.S. affiliated entities operating in Asia
In February 2025, President Trump passed Executive Order 14209, which temporarily suspends criminal enforcement of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) for at least 180 days, and directs the U.S. Department of Justice to review all existing FCPA investigations or enforcement actions, and issue updated guidelines or policies governing FCPA investigations or enforcement actions.
ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics covering Generative AI released
On 17 January 2025, ASEAN released the “Expanded ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics – Generative AI” (“ASEAN Gen AI Guide”) during the 5th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting in Thailand.
Internal Investigations: Key Strategies, Challenges, and Best Practices from a Brazilian Perspective
Introduction Internal investigation is one of the key elements of a corporate integrity program and, in Brazil, it is considered a cornerstone by the Office of the Comptroller General (Controladoria-Geral da União – CGU), the federal authority responsible for issuing structured guidelines to prevent, detect, and remediate corruption and related offenses.
Bahrain’s Penal Code: A New Era in Combating Cybercrime and Device Theft
The Kingdom of Bahrain has taken positive steps towards protecting individuals from personal and data theft with the introduction of the amendments brought along by Legislative Decree No. (3) of 2025. Founding Partner Saad Al Doseri and Trainee Lawyer Noor Fathalla provide their insight on the recent amendments to Bahrain’s Penal Code.
Exploring Mediation: Concepts, Procedures, and Acceptance in the Arab Community
Founding Partner Saad Al Doseri examines the growing use of mediation to resolve disputes in the Arab region. Whilst mediation enjoys popularity in other jurisdictions globally, it is not yet widely used in the Middle East, although that interest is increasing. In his article below, Saad examines the merits of mediation, including the advantages of choosing …
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Ilyashev & Partners Overturns Procurement Decision in Favor of Ukrainian Telecom Company
Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm successfully represented Research and Production Company HomeNet LLC, a Ukrainian telecommunications company, in a case concerning the violation of procurement procedures by the customer during a tender for telecommunications services initiated by the Main Information and Computing Centre branch of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways).
YOUSAF AMANAT & ASSOCIATES ENGAGED BY SERIOPLAST ITALY
The Firm was recently engaged by Serioplast Italy a global manufacturing company for plastics. The Firm advised the company on a variety of matters including employment law, tax, matters concerning the State Bank of Pakistan and Customs issue.
The Interplay Between IBC Moratorium and Criminal Liability Under Section 138 of the NI Act: In light of Recent Judgement Passed In ‘Rakesh Bhanot Vs. Gurdas Agro Pvt. Ltd.
A. Introduction The Supreme Court of India, in its landmark ruling Rakesh Bhanot v. Gurdas Agro Pvt Ltd[1]. delivered on 01 April 2025, clarified the relationship between insolvency moratoriums and criminal liability for dishonoured cheques.
Challenges in licencing the production and trade of weapons: Lithuania
Until recently only the state had the right to produce and trade Category A weapons. According to Lithuanian legislation, Category A weapons include weapons used for military purposes[1].