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ArticleImportant Amendments to the Legislation on Production Sharing AgreementsThe Parliament of Ukraine has recently adopted the Law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine with Respect to the Performance of Production Sharing Agreements" (hereinafter – the "Law"). The Law is now awaiting the President’s signature.UkraineEnergy and Natural ResourcesCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleCompetition Law Flash - March 2018Section 6 of the CA mandates that an enterprise intending an acquisition covered under section 5 of the CA, must give a notice to the CCI seeking its approval of the acquisition to the extent that such acquisition...IndiaAntitrust/Competition LawPSA
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ArticleTMT Flash - July 2014The Department of Telecom is planning to make broadband internet a basic right as part of the National Broadband Policy.IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentPSA
ArticleFood & Pharma Flash - June 2014The Health Ministry initiated consultation on government action plan for the first 100 days with respect to healthcare reforms. IndiaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPSA
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ArticleDoT Slapped A Fine Of INR 3500 Million On Bharati Airtel For Providing 3G Services Without Required PermitDoT has fined Bharti Airtel, one of the largest mobile service providers, with INR 3500 million for providing third generation (3G) high-speed data services in the region of Kolkata, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala without obtaining required permit from the DoT. IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentPSA
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ArticleAmendments To The PSA Tender Terms For Oles'ka And Yuzivs'ka Subsoil BlocksApparently one of the most controversial terms of the anticipated PSA tenders relates to the necessity for the investor to partner with the state owned company or its subsidiary.UkraineEnergy and Natural ResourcesAsters
ArticleProduction Sharing Agreements — Practice And TrendsHydrocarbon resources are typically owned by the state.United KingdomEnergy and Natural ResourcesHunton Andrews Kurth LLP
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