On September 24, China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission launched its Hong Kong Arbitration Center.

The Supreme People's Court has confirmed that ad hoc' arbitral awards made in Hong Kong are enforceable in mainland China.

Revised Draft Rules set out the code of conducts for an IISP.

On December 14, 2010, the State Administration of Taxation ("SAT") promulgated an Announcement on Issues Concerning the Verification of Taxation Basis of Individual Income Tax Payable on Equity Transfer Income ("Announcement"). The Announcement will come into effect on January 14, 2010.

A recent decision of the English Court of Appeal should provide relief to counterparties who have nominated different courts as having jurisdiction in multiple related agreements.

The Hong Kong Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development recently announced the launch of a three month public consultation on government proposals for a new cross-sector competition law.

On 29 March 2011, the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) released a further consultation paper on reforming civil justice in England and Wales, called 'Solving disputes in the county courts: creating a simpler, quicker and more proportionate system'.

Financing is a critical consideration in M&A transactions. For a long period of time, financing large scale strategic M&As of listed companies in China has been a bottleneck. As such, it is important for companies to study successful M&A experiences from abroad and develop additional venues and tools for financing and venues for such transactions.

The amendment act impacts a broad range of Queensland laws which had subjected executive officers to Deemed Liability.

Failure to notify MOFCOM of notifiable concentrations will result in investigations

China’s securities regulator, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), has launched a pilot program for a limited number of securities firms to undertake margin trading and short selling operations.

The NEA's new Policy recommends certain reforms to encourage shale gas development in China.

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This series of articles explains the opportunities for business angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 1 Introduction – introduces angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 2 discusses the startup scene in Hong Kong, Part 3 outlines the profiles of business angels and networks, Part 4 describes financial infrastructure, Part 5 covers Government technology policies, Part 6 presents recent examples of success stories in the tech sector.

On 18 November 2008, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced that it has cleared the acquisition by InBev N.V./S.A. (InBev) of Anheuser Busch Companies Inc. (A-B), the largest transaction it has yet considered under China's new Anti-Monopoly Law (AML).

By properly applying the U.S. Deep Rock Doctrine, external creditors are provided comprehensive remedies and protection.

The newly released Policy recommends certain reforms to encourage shale gas development in China.

Some people believe that the e-financing era started in 2014, but there will be a great growth in the industry in 2015.

Opportunities are set to grow. New rules make it simpler and more predictable to set up and manage these projects. Understanding how the rules work is critical

China has enhanced its foreign investment incentives by introducing a tax credit mechanism alongside the existing tax deferral framework.