Thailand Petroleum 25th Onshore Bidding Round: Invitation for Petroleum Exploration and Production Rights
IN BRIEF The Ministry of Energy has announced a new 25th bid-round of applications for petroleum exploration and production rights,
Legal Update on the Draft Legal Documents Guiding the Data Law
On 30 November 2024, the Data Law was officially passed and will come into effect on 01 July 2025.[1]
Valuation in Mergers and Acquisitions: Definition and Legal Perspective Payment Terms and Default Scenarios
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) involve the consolidation of companies or assets through various financial transactions, aiming mainly to enhance business growth, competitiveness, or market presence.
KFTC 2025 Annual Work Plan
The KFTC has announced its ‘2025 Annual Work Plan’ which identifies key tasks to restore the civil economy and to create a fair trade foundation for future-proofing as follows: 1)
Position Vietnam as a compelling investment destination: The Market Overview 2025
Vietnam’s Transformative Growth Story Over the last two decades, Vietnam has undergone a remarkable economic transformation, rising as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic markets.
Impact of the U.S. Government’s suspension of international aid on implementation partners in Senegal
From the early days of his mandate, President Donald Trump decided, by decree, to suspend foreign development aid for the duration of a budget review (“Stop Work Order”).
Labor Code Updates in Armenia: Forced Downtime Compensation, Digital system for signing employment
Concern Dialog’s Senior associate, attorney Shushanik Stepanyan has prepared an client note on the amendments to the Labor Code in Armenia concerning Forced Downtime Compensation and the Digital System for Signing Employment Contracts. A separate section also addresses the draft law on Work Hour Reduction.
CROSS BORDER M&A 2025
PRIOR YEARS – A QUICK PREVIEW 2023 was a year of significant global challenges, including interest rate hikes and ongoing geopolitical conflicts. While 2024 began with optimism for economic growth and increased deal activity, persistent geopolitical tensions kept uncertainties high. Global M&A experienced a modest upward trend in 2024 with a 9.8% increase in deal …
Changes to Childcare Leave and Caregiver Leave
The Act on Childcare Leave, Caregiver Leave, and Other Measures for the Welfare of Employees Caring for Children or Other Family Members was amended on May 31, 2024. On April 1, 2025,
Enforcement Mechanism: Obtaining Reliefs across Multiple Jurisdictions
Enforcement mechanisms are particularly complicated in a multi-jurisdiction context.