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PRAC May 2023 e-Bulletin (pdf)
- MEMBER NEWS
- BENNETT JONES Opens Montreal Office
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Carlos Fradique-Mendez Named New
Managing Partner
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Elects New Exec Committee
- GIDE Announces Warsaw Promotions
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS | Advises UNIVAR Solutions in the Acquisition of Chemsol in Central America
- ARIFA | Helps Guide Bladex Bond Programme
- BRIGARD URRUTIA | Assists Cross-Border IT Acquisition
- BENNETT JONES | Volkswagen AG Subsidiary, PowerCo SE, Invests in $7B EV Gigafactory in Canada
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE | Court Dismisses Forest Company's $100 Million Defamation Suit Against Greenpeace
- GIDE | Groupe Beneteau Enters into exclusive negotiations with Groupe
Trigano for the sale of its Housing business
- HAN KUN | Advises Ispire Technology Inc. on its initial public offering and listing on Nasdaq
- HOGAN LOVELLS | Advises Helion in world's first fusion energy purchase
with Microsoft
- MUNIZ | Acts in Peruvian Agribusiness Loan
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Fiscal Registry for Mining Companies Implemented
ALLENDE BREA
- CANADA Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds the Use of “Powerful” Epidemiological Data to Infer Causation in the Absence of Scientific Certainty BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Copyright Issues in the Artificial Intelligence Era
RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Illegal Commerce: Court of Appeal of Santiago Orders
Municipality to Take Action CAREY
- CHINA Highlights of the Draft Measures for the Administration of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA DPA launches inquiry into OpenAI’s ChatGPT
BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Renewal of Chemical Production Regulation
ARIAS
- FRANCE AI and IP - The Impossible Reconciliation GIDE
- HONG KONG Court of Final Appeal confirms primacy of
exclusive jurisdiction clause in bankruptcy proceedings
HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDIA Unconventional Trademark - Sound Mark KOCHHAR & CO.
- MEXICO Update Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone and Tourist
Projects SANTAMARINA +STETA
- NETHERLANDS The Dutch Hydrogen Roadmap NAUTA DUTILH
- NICARAGUA Creation of Single Window for Foreign Trade In
Nicaragua ARIAS
- SINGAPORE Organisations May Be Held Vicariously Liable
For Their Employees Acts of Copyright Infringement
DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Promotion Plan of Taiwan's FSC as the Competent
Authority of Platforms of Virtual Assets with Financial Investment or Payment Nature LEE and LI
- UNITED STATES California Proposed Employment AI Regulations and Legislation DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES The Next Era of Digital Therapeutics
HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Oct/Nov 2023 Hosted by Kochhar & Co.
- Paris International PRAC Conference - May 25 - 28 2024 Hosted by GIDE
PRAC April 2023 e-Bulletin (pdf)
- MEMBER NEWS
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Carlos Fradique-Mendez Named New Managing Partner
- HAN KUN Welcomes two legal experts in the energy sector, boosting cross-border M&A capabilities
- SANTAMARINA + STETA Hosts PRAC 67th International Conference
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS | Advises UNIVAR Solutions in the Acquisition of Chemsol in Central America
- BENNETT JONES | Volkswagen AG Subsidiary, PowerCo SE, Invests in $7B EV Gigafactory in Canada
- BRIGARD URRUTIA | Assists Lenders to Colombia’s Canacol in US$200 million Refinancing
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE | Wins Unanimous State Supreme Court Ruling for TVI, Inc., Ending Years-Long Litigation Campaign by Washington AG Office
- GIDE | Counsel to Ageas group in its exclusive negotiations with Carac for the sale of its French activities
- HAN KUN | Advises on the listing of "MioTech ESG Ratings"on the Shanghai Data Exchange
- HOGAN LOVELLS | Wins Appeal in Decision Affirming Historic Jury Verdict in Wrongful Conviction Case
- MUNIZ | Helps Steer Peruvian Chemical Deal
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA National Securities Commission modifies the minimum mandatory holding periods for trading securities ALLENDE BREA
- CANADA Ontario Initiates Consultation on Permanent Framework for Target Benefit Pension Plans BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Trademarks vs. Tradenames RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Illegal Commerce: Court of Appeal of Santiago Orders
Municipality to Take Action CAREY
- CHINA Highlights of Draft Revision to the Anti Unfair Competition Law HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA IISB Prioritizes Climate Standards BRIGARD URRUTIA
- EL SALVADOR Bill of Law to Promote Technological Investments in El Salvador ARIAS
- FRANCE Adoption of the CSRD : Sustainability - A New Pillar of
Business Performance? GIDE
- GUATEMALA Company Annual General Meetings as Part of Their Statutory Obligations ARIAS
- HONG KONG The final frontier - Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal grants leave to appeal in arbitration escalation clauses dispute
HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDIA Unconventional Trademark - Sound Mark KOCHHAR & CO.
- MEXICO Update Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone and Tourist
Projects SANTAMARINA +STETA
- NETHERLANDS The Dutch Hydrogen Roadmap NAUTA DUTILH
- NICARAGUA Creation of Single Window for Foreign Trade In
Nicaragua ARIAS
- SINGAPORE Attracting the Best: Changes to the Global Investor
Programme DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN MODA Illustrated Qualified Electronic Signatures with
Internationally Common Algorithms and Cybersecurity Technical
Standards LEE and LI
- UNITED STATES No Surprises Act: Washington State Rethinks
IDR Transition Amid Federal Court Shutdown
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES U.S. Commerce, Treasury Departments Issue
Reports on Pending Outbound Investment Screening Regime
HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - April 22-25, 2023 - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta Registration Open
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Oct/Nov 2023 Hosted by Kochhar & Co.
- Paris International PRAC Conference - 2024 Hosted by GIDE TBA
PRAC March 2023 e-Bulletin (pdf)
- MEMBER NEWS
- BENNETT JONES Welcomes 10 lawyers to partnership
- HOGAN LOVELLS Adds Health care antitrust leader strengthening global antitrust capabilities
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS | Advises UNIVAR Solutions in the Acquisition of Chemsol in Central America
- BRIGARD URRUTIA | Assists Lenders to Colombia’s Canacol in US$200 million Refinancing
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE | Wins Unanimous State Supreme Court Ruling for TVI, Inc., Ending Years-Long Litigation Campaign by Washington AG Office
- GIDE | Counsel to Ageas group in its exclusive negotiations with Carac for the sale of its French activities
- HAN KUN | Advises on the listing of "MioTech ESG Ratings"on the Shanghai Data Exchange
- HOGAN LOVELLS | Wins Appeal in Decision Affirming Historic Jury Verdict in Wrongful Conviction Case
- MUNIZ | Helps Steer Peruvian Chemical Deal
- NAUTADUTILH | Lifetri to Enter into Long-Term Strategiic Relationship with Legal & General
- RBS | Award-Winning Deal for the Sale of Ecofish Research Ltd
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Secretariat of Trade Fines Local AB InBev Subsidiary for Non-compliance of Corrective Measures Issued In Prior Dominance Infringement Decision ALLENDE BREA
- CANADA Ontario Initiates Consultation on Permanent Framework for Target Benefit Pension Plans BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Failure to Prevent Clause : Insurer Has No Duty to Defend Parents Named in Negligence Claim RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Illegal Commerce: Court of Appeal of Santiago Orders Municipality to Take Action CAREY
- CHINA Highlights of Draft Revision to the Anti Unfair Competition Law HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA New Unified Standards for Companies BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Ordinary Filing of the Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Report ARIAS
- FRANCE Adoption of the CSRD : Sustainability - A New Pillar of Business Performance? GIDE
- GUATEMALA Company Annual General Meetings as Part of Their Statutory Obligations ARIAS
- HONG KONG The final frontier - Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal grants leave to appeal in arbitration escalation clauses dispute HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDIA Unconventional Trademark - Sound Mark KOCHHAR & CO.
- MEXICO Update Federal Maritime Terrestial Zone and Tourist Projects SANTAMARNA Y STETA
- NETHERLANDS The Dutch Hydrogen Roadmap NAUTA DUTILH
- PHILIPPINES PPP Update SyCip
- SINGAPORE Attracting the Best: Changes to the Global Investor Programme DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN MODA Illustrated Qualified Electronic Signatures with Internationally Common Algorithms and Cybersecurity Technical Standards LEE and LI
- UNITED STATES No Surprises Act: Washington State Rethinks IDR Transition Amid Federal Court Shutdown DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES U.S. Commerce, Treasury Departments Issue Reports on Pending Outbound Investment Screening Regime HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
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- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - April 22-25, 2023 - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta Registration Open
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Oct/Nov 2023 Hosted by Kochhar & Co.
- Paris International PRAC Conference - 2024 Hosted by GIDE TBA
PRAC February 2023 e-Bulletin (pdf)
- MEMBER NEWS
- CITY-YUWA Announces Promotions and New Additions
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Adds Leading Litigator and Regulatory Advisor to its National Food + Beverage Practice
- DENTONS RODYK Kicks off 2023 with Introduction NExGen Leaders
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Former Lead Global Partnerships Counsel at Stripe Joins Firm’s Nationally Ranked Financial Services Practice
- HAN KUN Partner Announcements
- GIDE Announces 13 Counsel Appointments
- HOGAN LOVELLS Former D.C. AG Joins Washington DC Office
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS | FMO Dutch Entrepenurial Development Bank in Green Loan Agreement with BacCredomatic in Guatemala
- BENNETT JONES | Nippon Steel Commits to $1.15 Billion Investment in Elk Valley Rsources in Teck Spin Off
- CAREY | Codelco Raises 900 Million in Debt Tap
- GIDE | Air France-KLM inaugural issuance of Sustainability-Linked Notes in two tranches for an aggregate principal amount of €1 bn
- HAN KUN | Biomerieux strategic cooperation with Accunome
- HOGAN LOVELLS | Assists Percepto to secure groundbreaking FAA waiver authorizing drone infrastructure deployment at sites nationwide
- NAUTADUTILH | Advises FEMSA on the Partial Divestment of its stake in Heineken
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Secretariat of Trade sanctions cartel exempting one
party and imposing a divestiture obligation ALLENDE BREA
- CANADA Spring Has Sprung in Alberta With New Agri-Processing Tax BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Failure to Prevent Clause : Insurer Has No Duty to Defend Parents Named in Negligence Claim RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE New Fintech Law and new reporting entities before the
Financial Analysis Unit CAREY
- CHINA Highlights of Draft Revision to the Anti Unfair Competition Law HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Fossil Fuel Oxygenation Policy BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Ordinary Filing of the Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Report ARIAS
- FRANCE Adoption of the CSRD : Sustainability - A New Pillar of
Business Performance? GIDE
- GUATEMALA Employers Annual Report Deadline Feb 28, 2023 ARIAS
- HONG KONG The final frontier - Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal grants leave to appeal in arbitration escalation clauses dispute
HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDIA CBDC Concept Note – India’s move towards digitalizing
currency KOCHHAR & CO.
- MEXICO Voluntary Programs for Wastewater Discharge Quality
Compliance SANTAMARNA Y STETA
- NETHERLANDS Final CSRD mandates more sustainability reporting
NAUTA DUTILH
- PHILIPPINES PPP Update SyCIP
- SINGAPORE Discharging the burden of proof in a property tax
appeal: lessons from two recent property tax cases DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Adoption of FinTech Accelerated by Pandemic – Taiwan Regulator Further Lifted Restrictions on Remote Insurance Application LEE and LI
- UNITED STATES Makeover for the Cosmetic Industry: Legal Style DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES FDA issues draft guidance on labeling of
plant-based milk alternatives HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
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- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - April 22-25, 2023 - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta Registration Open
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Oct/Nov 2023 Hosted by Kochhar & Co.
- Paris International PRAC Conference - 2024 Hosted by GIDE TBA
PRAC January 2023 e-Bulletin (pdf)
- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIFA Appoints Transactional Partner
- CAREY Partner Appointments
- CITY-YUWA Announces Promotions and New Additions
- DENTONS RODYK Kicks off 2023 with Introduction NExGen Leaders
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Former Lead Global Partnerships Counsel at Stripe Joins Firm’s Nationally Ranked Financial Services Practice
- HAN KUN Partner Announcements
- HOGAN LOVELLS Former D.C. AG Joins Washington DC Office
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS | FMO Dutch Entrepenurial Development Bank in Green Loan Agreement with BacCredomatic in Guatemala
- BENNETT JONES | SolGold & Cornerstone Announce Friendly
Merger Transaction
- BRIGARD URRUTIA and CAREY | Cross Border OData Centre
Transaction
- GIDE | Air France-KLM inaugural issuance of Sustainability-Linked Notes in two tranches for an aggregate principal amount of €1 bn
- HAN KUN | Biomerieux strategic cooperation with Accunome
- HOGAN LOVELLS | Assists Percepto to secure groundbreaking FAA waiver authorizing drone infrastructure deployment at sites nationwide
- NAUTADUTILH | Advises Ecovative acquisition of Lambert Spawn Europa
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Secretariat of Trade sanctions cartel exempting one
party and imposing a divestiture obligation ALLENDE BREA
- CANADA Accounting for Oil and Gas Revenues Without an Operating Agreement BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Government Enacts Two-Year Ban on Residential Real
Estate Purchases by non-Canadians RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE New Fintech Law and new reporting entities before the
Financial Analysis Unit CAREY
- CHINA Highlights of Draft Revision to the Anti Unfair Competition Law HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Fossil Fuel Oxygenation Policy BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Recognition of Foreign Marketing Approvals Comes Into Effect for Pharmaceuticals ARIAS
- FRANCE Adoption of the CSRD : Sustainability - A New Pillar of
Business Performance? GIDE
- GUATEMALA Amendment to VAT Regulation in Order to Issue
Invoices as Final Consumer ARIAS
- HONG KONG The final frontier - Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal grants leave to appeal in arbitration escalation clauses dispute
HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDIA CBDC Concept Note – India’s move towards digitalizing
currency KOCHHAR & CO.
- MEXICO Voluntary Programs for Wastewater Discharge Quality
Compliance SANTAMARNA Y STETA
- NETHERLANDS Final CSRD mandates more sustainability reporting
NAUTA DUTILH
- PHILIPPINES PPP Update SyCIP
- SINGAPORE Discharging the burden of proof in a property tax
appeal: lessons from two recent property tax cases DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Adoption of FinTech Accelerated by Pandemic – Taiwan Regulator Further Lifted Restrictions on Remote Insurance Application LEE and LI
- UNITED STATES California Court of Appeal Reverses Summary
Judgment in Time-Rounding Case Involving Electronic Timekeeping System DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES FTC Proposed Ban of Employer Non-Competes: Are non-profits exempt? HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC Let's Talk! Online event November 29, 2022
- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - April 22-25, 2023 - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Oct/Nov 2023 Hosted by Kochhar & Co.
- Paris International PRAC Conference - 2024 Hosted by GIDE TBA BR>
PRAC November 2022 e-Bulletin (pdf)
- MEMBER NEWS
- GIDE Adds Employee Shareholding practice with arrival of new partners and team
- HOGAN LOVELLS Welcomes former FCC Deputy Bureau Chief to Firm
- KOCHHAR Adds Senior Partner Strengthening Banking, Finance and Real Estate Practice
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ALLENDE | Marjorel merger delivers global customer experience
- BENNETT JONES | SolGold & Cornerstone Announce Friendly Merger Transaction
- BRIGARD URRUTIA and CAREY | Landmark Cross-Border Restructuring of LATAM Airlines
- GIDE | Counsel to FoodChain ID on the acquisition of Lexagri International
- HAN KUN | Advises Tims China de-SPAC combination and listing
- HOGAN LOVELLS | Assists Percepto to secure groundbreaking FAA waiver authorizing drone infrastructure deployment at sites nationwide
- NAUTADUTILH | Advises a.s.r. on its proposed business combination with Aegon Nederland
- SANTAMARINA | Acts in Ecuadorean Fintech Kushki Acquisition of Mexico City Based Billpocket
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Restructured Administrative Approvals System for Importing Goods and Services ALLENDE BREA
- CANADA Federal Government Proposes New Tax on Share Buybacks BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Triggering the Doctrine of Equitable Contribution RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE New Fintech Law Establishes Regulatory Perimeter for Certain Services CAREY
- CHINA Securities Regulatory Commission to Exempt Foreign Investors from Short Swing Profit Rule HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Ministry of Mines Issues New Guidelines for Coexistence of Mining and Energy Projects BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Bill Seeks to Regulate Recreational Use of Cannabis ARIAS
- EL SALVADOR Fines Increased for Employer Infractions ARIAS
- FRANCE Adoption of the CSRD : Sustainability— A New Pillar of Business Performance? GIDE
- HONG KONG Government Policy Announcement on Virtual Asset Exchanges HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDIA CBDC Concept Note – India’s move towards digitalizing currency KOCHHAR & CO.
- LUXEMBOURG Procedure Act on Administrative Dissolution without Liquidation comes into effect 01 February 2023
- MALAYSIA Can a shareholder or contributory oppose an application to wind up a company? SKRINE
- MEXICO COFECE Fines for Price Manipulation and Rout e Segmentation SANTAMARINA Y STETA
- PHILIPPINES PPP Update SyCIP
- SINGAPORE Launch of Buy Now Pay Later Code of Conduct DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Whether Collecting and Crawling Other People's Websites or APPs Information Constitutes an Illegal Act of Unfair Competition LEE and LI
- UNITED STATES California Court of Appeal Reverses Summary Judgment in Time-Rounding Case Involving Electronic Timekeeping System DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES FDA to Align Its Human Subject Research Regulations with Common Rule HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC Let's Talk! Online event November 29, 2022
- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - April 22-25, 2023 - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Oct/Nov 2023 Hosted by Kochhar & Co.
- Paris International PRAC Conference - 2024 Hosted by GIDE TBA BR>
PRAC October 2022 e-Bulletin (pdf)
- MEMBER NEWS
- BENNETT JONES Deepens Regulatory Team with New Partners
- GIDE Adds Employee Shareholding practice with arrival of
new partners and team
- HAN KUN Boosts Overall Capabilities In Yangtze River Delta Region
- HOGAN LOVELLS Hires Telecom Partner in Washington DC
- NAUTADUTILH Adds to Funds Practice
- SKRINE Welcomes Foreign Lawyer to Firm
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ALLENDE | Marjorel merger delivers global customer experience
- ARIFA | Brazil's International Meal Company sale of its remaining assets in Panama
- BENNETT JONES | ATCO Grows Renewable Energy Portfolio With
Major Acquisition From Suncor
- CAREY | I Assists Lenders in Mainstream US$294 million loan to boost Chilean renewables
- GIDE | Counsel to Underwriters €102.9 million capital increase by Valneva
- HAN KUN | Advises Tims China de-SPAC combination and listing
- HOGAN LOVELLS | Villaris Therapeutics in US$70 million acquisition for vitiligo antibody
- NAUTADUTILH | Reliance New Energy Limited acquisition of
assets of Lithium Werks
- SANTAMARINA | Advises French Chemicals company ARKEMA in cross-border chemical manufacture acquisition
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Restructured Administrative Approvals System for
Importing Goods and Services ALLENDE BREA
- BRAZIL Anti-dumping Sunset Review on Exports of Seamless
Carbon Steel Pipes from China and Romania Initiated TOZZNIFREIRE
- CANADA Regulatory Obligations Concerning the Disposal of
Outdated Hard Drives and Servers BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Triggering the Doctrine of Equitable Contribution
RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE New Timber Theft Sanctions Enacted CAREY
- CHINA Guidelines for Data Export Security Agreement HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Congress Approves Escazu Agreement
BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Process Notes for Purchashing Medicines in the CCSS in Light of New General Law of Public Procurement ARIAS
- EL SALVADOR Ministry of Finance Issues List of Applicable 2023 Tax Havens ARIAS
- FRANCE Adoption of the CSRD : Sustainability— A New Pillar of
Business Performance? GIDE
- GUATEMALA Amendments to the Collection of Contributions to the Social Security Regime ARIAS
- HONG KONG A disappointing sequel? Hong Kong court Dismisses Challenge to the SFC Restriction Notice Regime HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDIA Swiss Challenge Method for Selecting a Resolution Plan
Under Corporate Insolvency KOCHHAR & CO.
- MALAYSIA Tax Exemption for Malaysian Shipping Business Extended With New Conditions SKRINE
- PHILIPPINES Tax Issues and Practical Solutions SyCIP
- SINGAPORE Light at the End of the Tunnel - A Case Study of
Successful Restructuring DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Amended Business Mergers and Acquisitions Act to Take Effect December 15, 2022 LEE and LI
- UNITED STATES FinCEN Releases Final Rule on Beneficial
Ownership Information Reporting Requirements
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Three Options When Creating a Business
Succession Plan GOODSILL
- UNITED STATES FDA to Regulate More AI & Software Tools as
Devices, Guidance HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC Let's Talk! Online event November 29, 2022
- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - April 22-25, 2023 - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Oct/Nov 2023 Hosted by Kochhar & Co.
- Paris International PRAC Conference - 2024 Hosted by GIDE TBA BR>
PRAC September 2022 e-Bulletin (pdf)
- MEMBER NEWS
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Leading Expert in Charitable Organizations and Nonprofit Healthcare Law Rejoins Firm
- HOGAN LOVELLS Former Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division, Southern District of New York Kristy Greenberg Joins Firm
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIFA | Google Central American Advertising Partner Divests Stake in Sale of Minority Stake
- BENNETT JONES | Field Trip Closes Spin-Out of Drug Development and Clinics Businesses Under Plan of Arrangement
- CAREY | International investors halve stake in Chile’s Consorcio Financiero
- GIDE | Counsel to the Avril Group on the Acquisition of Solteam
- HAN KUN | A-Share Private Placement Xinjiang Daqo New Energy Co., Ltd
- HOGAN LOVELLS | HK$400 million IPO of Sinohealth Holdings
- KOCHHAR | Arka Fincap Limited
- NAUTADUTILH | Lightyear With Recent Financing Round
- SANTAMARINA | Mexico’s Saltillo Amend US$245 million credit line
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Export Increase Program Aimed At Exporters of Soybeans (grains or pellets) soybean meal and/or BioDiesel and Blends ALLENDE BREA
- BRAZIL Anti-dumping Sunset Review on Exports of Seamless Carbon Steel Pipes from China and Romania Initiated TOZZNIFREIRE
- CANADA Alberta Court of Appeal Provides Helpful Guidance Regarding Time for Employee To Claim Constructive Dismissal BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Triggering the Doctrine of Equitable Contribution RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Central Bank Amends Regulations on Entities That Can Be Part of Formal Exchange Market CAREY
- CHINA Cyberspace Administration of China CAC Issues Guidelines for Data Export Security Agreement HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Free Trade Zones: A Catalyst for Regional Integration BRIGARD URRUTIA
- FRANCE Adoption of the CSRD : Sustainability — New Pillar of Business Performance? GIDE
- GUATEMALA New Insolvency Law Now in Force ARIAS
- HONG KONG Court Issues Stunning Criticism of Provisional Liquidators for Abusing Winding-up Procedure HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDIA Enhancement of Monetary Limits Gives Relief to Importers and Exporters from Arrest and Prosecution KOCHHAR & CO.
- MALAYSIA Road to Sustainability: New Initiatives Announced SKRINE
- NICARAGUA Incentives for Sustainable Development ARIAS
- PHILIPPINES Tax Issues and Practical Solutions SyCIP
- SINGAPORE SGX Regco Considers Requiring Disclosure of Directors’ and CEO Remuneration and 9-Year Cap on ID Tenure DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Court Finds National Health Insurance Database Lacking Proper Privacy Protection and Ordered Relevant Laws Be Amended or New Laws Promulgated Within Three Years LEE and LI
- UNITED STATES NLRB Proposed Standard Would Increase Potential Liability for Businesses Employing Third Parties DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Court Invalidates Text Message Option Under Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC Let's Talk! Online events September 26 2022
- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - April 22-25, 2023 - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Oct/Nov 2023 Hosted by Kochhar & Co.
- Paris International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA BR>
PRAC August 2022 e-Bulletin (pdf)
- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIAS Continues Growth across Central America
- BENNETT JONES New York Office Moves to Iconic Rockefeller Plaza
- CAREY Appoints Two New Directors
- DENTONS RODYK Adds to Corporate Growth
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Completes Combination With McGonigle, Establishes 70+-Lawyer Financial Services Team
- GOODSILL Welcomes Addition to Captive Insurance Team
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ALLENDE BREA | Assists South African miner Gold Fields acquire Canadian counterpart Yamana Gold for US$5.7 billion
- BENNETT JONES | Assists Royal Helium LTD with Agreement to Effect Arm’s Length Acquisition of Imperiod Helium Corp through Plan of Arrangement
- BRIGARD URRUTIA | Assists Emergent Cold with Colombia storage facilities acquisition in the region
- CAREY | Assists Chile CorGroup in Chap 11 Plan Approval
- GIDE | Institut Mérieux Signs long-term partnership with Exor
- HAN KUN | Li Auto Inc sale of depositary shares through ATM Equity Offering Program in US
- KOCHHAR | Advises Tech Mahindra on Acquisition of Lodestone
- NAUTADUTILH | Assists Bain Capital with the acquisition of a majority stake in House of HR
- SANTAMARINA | Advised Invex Controladora on Debt Issuance
- SKRINE | Assists Nasdaq listed Insulet on new RM878 million insulin Plant
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA New Central Bank Regime for Collection of Service Exports for Certain Concepts Excluded from Mandatory Local Settlement ALLENDE BREA
- BRAZIL Initiation of Anti-dumping Sunset Review on Imports of Steel Wire Ropes From China TOZZNIFREIRE
- CANADA Supreme Court of Canada Renders its Decision in Abrametz BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Court Establishes Significant Costs Consequences For Wrongfully Filed Builders Liens RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Government announces its tax reform proposal CAREY
- CHINA SWAP Connect On Its Way HAN KUN
- COSTA RICA Enactment of Amendment to General Customs Law Includes Large Scale Changes to Customs Operations ARIAS
- FRANCE Agreement Reached on European Crypto-Assets Regulation Under the Aegis of French Presidency of the EU GIDE
- HONG KONG Court of Final Appeal Confirms Mere Threat of Winding-Up is Enough to Confer Jurisdiction HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDIA Supreme Court Ruling Sets Foundation for GST on Employee Secondments KOCHHAR
- MALAYSIA Climate Change Reporting and Stress Testing for Financial Institutions Gain Momentum SKRINE
- NICARAGUA New Electronic Invoice Regime ARIAS
- SINGAPORE Exemption of Connection Fund Managers Under Singapore Code on Take-Overs and Mergers DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Substantial Operating Business in CFC Rules LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES FDIC False Advertising Rules Now Effective DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES FDA Releases Updated Priority List of Food Guidance Documents Intended for Publication in 2022
HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC Let's Talk! Online events August 2022
- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - Spring 2023 - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Fall 2023 Hosted by Kochhar & Co.
- Paris International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
PRAC July 2022 e-Bulletin (pdf)
- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIAS Continues Growth across Central America
- BENNETT JONES New York Office Moves to Iconic Rockefeller Plaza
- CAREY Appoints Two New Directors
- DENTONS RODYK Adds to Corporate Growth
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Completes Combination With McGonigle, Establishes 70+-Lawyer Financial Services Team
- GOODSILL Welcomes Addition to Captive Insurance Team
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ALLENDE BREA | Assists South African miner Gold Fields acquire Canadian counterpart Yamana Gold for US$5.7 billion
- BENNETT JONES | Assists Royal Helium LTD with Agreement to Effect Arm’s Length Acquisition of Imperiod Helium Corp through Plan of Arrangement
- BRIGARD URRUTIA | Assists Emergent Cold with Colombia storage facilities acquisition in the region
- CAREY | Assists Chile’s CorGroup in Chap 11 Plan Approval
- GIDE | Institut Mérieux Signs long-term partnership with Exor
- HAN KUN | Li Auto Inc sale of depositary shares through ATM Equity Offering Program in US
- KOCHHAR | Advises Tech Mahindra on Acquisition of Lodestone
- NAUTADUTILH | Assists Bain Capital with the acquisition of a majority stake in House of HR
- SANTAMARINA | Advised Invex Controladora on Debt Issuance
- SKRINE | Assists Nasdaq listed Insulet on new RM878 million insulin Plant
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA New Central Bank Regime for Collection of Service Exports for Certain Concepts Excluded from Mandatory Local Settlement ALLENDE BREA
- BRAZIL Initiation of Anti-dumping Sunset Review on Imports of Steel Wire Ropes From China TOZZNIFREIRE
- CANADA Supreme Court of Canada Renders its Decision in Abrametz BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Court Establishes Significant Costs Consequences For Wrongfully Filed Builders Liens RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Government announces its tax reform proposal CAREY
- CHINA SWAP Connect On Its Way HAN KUN
- COSTA RICA Enactment of Amendment to General Customs Law Includes Large Scale Changes to Customs Operations ARIAS
- FRANCE Agreement Reached on European Crypto-Assets Regulation Under the Aegis of French Presidency of the EU GIDE
- HONG KONG Court of Final Appeal Confirms Mere Threat of Winding-Up is Enough to Confer Jurisdiction HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDIA Supreme Court Ruling Sets Foundation for GST on Employee Secondments KOCHHAR & Co
- MALAYSIA Climate Change Reporting and Stress Testing for Financial Institutions Gain Momentum SKRINE
- NICARAGUA New Electronic Invoice Regime ARIAS
- SINGAPORE Exemption of Connection Fund Managers Under Singapore Code on Take-Overs and Mergers DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Substantial Operating Business in CFC Rules LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES FDIC False Advertising Rules Now Effective DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES FDA Releases Updated Priority List of Food Guidance Documents Intended for Publication in 2022
HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC Let's Talk! Online events August 2022
- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - Spring 2023 - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- Paris International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
PRAC May 2022 e-Bulletin (pdf)
- MEMBER NEWS
- CAREY Adds Prominent Criminal Lawyer On Board to Lead Practice
- CITY-YUWA Announces Several Additions to Firm
- GIDE Welcomes Arrival of Finance Expert to Boost Disputes Practice
- HAN KUN Opens Office in Haikou; Welcomes New Partners
- HOGAN LOVELLS Announces New Board Appointments
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIFA |Banco Itau Unibanco in the acquisition of 30% Stake in
Uruguayan fintechs Prex and Paigo
- BENNETT JONES | Asante Gold Announces Purchase of Chirano Gold Mine for US$225 Million
- CAREY | Brookfield Acquires Majority Stake in Chilean Solar Power Group
- GIDE | Colonies EUR 1 billion partnership with Arès Management
- HAN KUN | Bright Dairy on its private placement of A shares
- HOGAN LOVELLS | Major League Cricket in financing to drive
American Cricket development Secures
- KOCHHAR | Advises Eximius on Seed Investment Round in Finarkein Analytics
- NAUTADUTILH | Nationale-Nederlanden Bank in first Green Covered Bond issue in the Netherlands
- SyCIP | BPI to Finance Landmark Php 77B Sale of PLDT Towers
- TOZZINIFREIRE | Global Tower Operators DXT International in
Renewables Joint Venture with Asset Manager Prisma Capital
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Current Trends in Merger Control ALLENDE BREA
- BRAZIL 2022 Infrastructure and Energy Update TOZZNIFREIRE
- CANADA Alberta Court of Appeals Releases Reference Opinion on Constitutionality of Federal Impact Assessment Act BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Court Establishes Significant Costs Consequences For Wrongfully Filed Builders Liens RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Central Bank of Chile Opens Public Consultation On New Access Requirements and Operating Rules for Formal Exchange Market CAREY
- CHINA Overseas IPO’s: Key Issues in Draft Archive Rules HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Work From Home Regulation BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Summary of Presidential Elections 2022 ARIAS
- EL SALVADOR Amendments to be Considered for Documenting Credit Obligations ARIAS
- FRANCE New Block Exemption Regulation for Vertical Agreements and their New Guidelines GIDE
- HONG KONG Court Stays Just and Equitable Winding-up Petition to Arbitration HOGAN LOVELLS
- LUXEMBOURG Pre-Marketing and Cross-border Marketing Notification Procedures NAUTADUTILH
- MALAYSIA Merger Control - The Third Pillar of Malaysian Competition Law SKRINE
- MEXICO Mask Mandate Update SANTAMARINA y STETA
- SINGAPORE Additional Duties to Apply for Transfers of Residential Property Into a Living Trust DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Rulings on Interlocutory Appeals against Rulings involving the Code of Criminal Procedure LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES Biden Administration Reinstates Supplemental Environmental Projects as Enforcement Tool DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Claims Now Invalid GOODSILL
- UNITED STATES Fed Court Says Restrictions on Lawyer Ads Involving Drugs and Medical Devices Are Not Unconstitutional HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC Let's Talk! Online events May 25, 2022
- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - Spring 2023 - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- Paris International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
PRAC March 2022 e-Bulletin (pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIAS Continues Strengthening Offices Across Central America
- BENNETT JONES Welcomes 12 Partners
- HAN KUN Further Boosts Firm’s Overall Capabilities
- HOGAN LOVELLS Expands Medical Device and Technology Practice with former FDA Regulator
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS |Advises Telefonica in Sale of Operations to Liberty Latin
- BENNETT JONES | Advising Equitable Bank in its Agreement Acquire Concentra Bank
- BRIGARD URRUTIA | Itaú Unibanco in US$414 million Acquisition Colombian assets from Chile's CorpGroup
- GIDE | Counsel to Mirova on Structuring a Fund Dedicated to Orange Group to finance Reforestation and Ecological Restoration Projects
- HAN KUN | Advises Bright Dairy on its private placement of A shares
- HOGAN LOVELLS | Secures Jury Verdict for PPG in Patent Dispute
- KOCHHAR | Advises Eximius on Seed Investment Round in Finarkein Analytics
- NAUTADUTILH | Advises HAL on intended public offer for Boskalis
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Competition Authority Updates Notification Thresholds for Economic Concentrations and Fines for Infractions ALLENDE BREA
- BRAZIL 2022 Infrastructure and Energy Newsletter TOZZNIFREIRE
- CANADA Sanctions Targeting Russia, Belarus and Separatist Territories in Ukraine Expanded in Response to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Commercial Leasing Tips to Know When Registered and Beneficial Ownership are Separate RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Update to Protected Borders Plans CAREY
- CHINA New Rules for Bond Lending HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Pacific Alliance and Singapore Sign Free Trade Agreement BRIGARD URRUTIA
- GUATEMALA Amendments to the Regulations of Law on Copyright and Related Rights ARIAS
- HONG KONG Corporate and Regulatory Updates HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDIA Analysis of Shareholders’ Disputes in India From a Foreign Investor’s Perspective KOCHHAR & CO.
- MALAYSIA No Limit on Quantum for Construction Sector Disputes Under Pusat Mediasi Covid-19 SKRINE
- MEXICO Official Mexican STANDARD NOM-241-SSA1-2021, Good Manufacturing Practices of Medical Devices SANTAMARINA y STETA
- NETHERLANDS Update of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code 2022 NAUTADUTILH
- PANAMA Changes to the Law Regulating Horizontal Property ARIFA
- PHILIPPINES Tax Tips and Practical Solutions SYCIP LAW
- SINGAPORE Can a Course of Dealing Between Parties Change or Add to the Terms of a Concluded Contract? DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Dispute over the Vesting of Derivative Technology During Technological Collaboration LEE AND LI
- TURKEY Amendments to the Regulation on Commercial Advertising and Unfair Commercial Practices GIDE
- UNITED STATES Oregon Joins California and Washington in Adopting Its Own Program Capping and Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Claims Now Invalid GOODSILL
- UNITED STATES FSIS Issues Proposed Rule Designating Avian Leukosis as a Trimmable Condition HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
LI>PRAC Let's Talk! Online events
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
PRAC February 2022 e-Bulletin (pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIAS Welcomes Renowned Environment Expert to Firm
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Strengthens Tax Practice Adding New Partner
- GIDE Elects New Partner In Warsaw
- HAN KUN Welcomes Two New Partners
- PRAC Appoints New Board Chair and Vice-Chair
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ALLENDE |Assists Rincon Mining US$825M sale of Argentine lithium project to Rio Tinto
- BENNETT JONES | Advising Equitable Bank in its Agreement Acquire Concentra Bank
- BRIGARD URRUTIA | Diesco US$275m loan from Goldman Sachs
- CAREY | Assists Chilean Energy Group Alea in US$686Million Sale to Canada’s Innergex Renewable Energy
- GIDE | Counsel to Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE on the sale of a 45 percent stake in Westfield Carre Senart
- HAN KUN | Advises Bright Dairy on its private placement of A shares
- HOGAN LOVELLS | Advises Ad Hoc Group on restructuring of Yestar Notes
- NAUTADUTILH | Assists Apax Partners SAS
- RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON| Landmark Decision: Government Liable for Trademark Infringement
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Antitrust Authority Updates Merger Control Thresholds and Monetary Penalties ALLENDE BREA
- BRAZIL 2022 Infrastructure and Energy Newsletter TOZZNIFREIRE
- CANADA Introduces Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Commercial Leasing Tips to Know When Registered and Beneficial Ownership are Separate RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE SERNAC Sets New Guidelines About Processing of Consumers' Personal Data CAREY
- CHINA Revised 2021 Negative List for Foreign Investment HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Pacific Alliance and Singapore Sign Free Trade Agreement BRIGARD URRUTIA
- FRANCE Increased Risk of Criminal Liability for Parent Companies GIDE
- GUATEMALA Regulation Changes to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Procedures: Approval Lifts Existing Regulations to International Standards ARIAS
- HONG KONG Cyber Risk Management – the HKMA’s Regtech Adoption Practice Guide HOGAN LOVELLS
- LUXEMBOURG New Registration Formality NAUTADUTILH
- MALAYSIA Department of Personal Data Protection Issues Codes of Practice for Private Hospitals in the Healthcare Industry and Utilities Sector (Water) SKRINE
- MEXICO Official Mexican STANDARD NOM-241-SSA1-2021, Good Manufacturing Practices of Medical Devices SANTAMARINA y STETA
- PHILIPPINES Tax Tips and Practical Solutions SYCIP LAW
- SINGAPORE Court of Appeal Sets Out Principles for Recognizing Lack of Consent DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Supreme Court Interprets Requirements for Prior Use of Trademarks in Good Faith as Defense against Trademark Infringement Accusation LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES California Communications Infrastructure Update: A Look Ahead at Potential Regulatory Developments in 2022 DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES SEC Proposed Rule Amendments for Private Funds HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC - Let's Talk! - February 23/24, 2022
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
PRAC January 2022 e-Bulletin (pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIAS Announces Promotions
- ARIFA Partner Announcement
- CAREY Opens Miami Office; Appoints 4 New Partners
- CITY-YUWA Appointments Announced
- GIDE Promotes 13 to Counsel
- GOODSILL Partner Promotions
- HAN KUN Announces Partner Promotions
- HOGAN LOVELLS Welcomes New Year Additions and Promotions
- NAUTADUTILH Strengthens Corporate M&A Team
- SANTAMARINA Partner and Counsel Appointments Announced
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ALLENDE |Assists in the Initial Public Offering of Mineros SA on the Toronto Stock Exchange
- ARIAS Advised Telefonica in Sale of it Operations in El Salvador
- BENNETT JONES | CCP Shareholders Overwhelmingly Support
Proposed CP-KCS Merger Agreement
- BRIGARD URRUTIA | Diesco US$275m loan from Goldman Sachs
- CAREY | Assists Banco de Chile issue US$500 million in first offering
- GIDE | Counsel to Egis in Tikehau Capital acquiring a stake in Egis
- HAN KUN | Advises Bright Dairy on its private placement of A shares
- HOGAN LOVELLS | Advises Ad Hoc Group on Restructuring of Yestar Notes
- NAUTADUTILH | Advises ALD and Société Générale on acquisition of LeasePlan
- RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON| RBS Wins Landmark Decision:
Government Liable for Trademark Infringement
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA ANMAT Publishes Authorizing Registration of Certain CBD Products ALLENDE BREA
- CANADA TSX Venture Exchange Updates Security-Based
Compensation Policies BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Tort Liability Exposure for Public Authorities RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Financial Market Commission Opens Public Consultation on Authorization of Existence of Special Stock Corporations and Initiation of Operations of General Fund Managers CAREY
- CHINA Preliminary Analysis of the Measures for Cybersecurity Review
HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA New Regulations on Wastewater Use BRIGARD URRUTIA
- FRANCE Increased Risk of Criminal Liability for Parent Companies GIDE
- GUATEMALA Implementation of Customs Services Reasonable Doubt Digital System for Customs Valuation of Goods ARIAS
- HONG KONG Court Rules “informal freezing” of Bank Accounts
Unlawful HOGAN LOVELLS
- MALAYSIA The Copyright (Amendment) Bill 2021 SKRINE
- MEXICO Minimum Wage Increase Effective Jan 1, 2022
SANTAMARINA y STETA
- NETHERLANDS Record fine for the Dutch Tax Administration
from a legal perspective NAUTADUTILH
- NICARAGUA Regulation of Commercial Electric Energy ARIAS
- PHILIPPINES Tax Tips and Practical Solutions SYCIP LAW
- SINGAPORE Wealth Taxes - Present, and Glimmers of a Potential
Future DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Supreme Court Interprets Requirements for Prior Use of
Trademarks in Good Faith as Defense against Trademark Infringement Accusation LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES Supreme Court Upholds CMS COVID19 Vaccine
Mandate But Blocks OSHA Mandate for Businesses DAVIS WRIGHT
- UNITED STATES FDA Explains When Medical Device Makers Must Notify of an Interruption in Manufacturing HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC - Let's Talk! - January 24/25, 2022
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
September, 2021 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Information Security Team Launches Fixed Fee Incidence Response Workshops
- HOGAN LOVELLS Welcomes Former FERC Chairman
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIFA | Advised Emergent LatAm in Acquisition of Panama-Based Galore Group
- BAKER BOTTS | Tallgrass Energy in $500 Million Offering of Senior Notes and Cash Tender Offer
- BRIGARD URRUTIA | Coltel-DirecTV broadband deal
- GIDE | Counsel to Camusat on Signing an Innovative Multi-Country Financing Facility
- HAN KUN | Assists Kidswant in Applying for Its Initial Public Offer on the A-Share Market and Listing on the ChiNext Board and Obtaining CSRC Approval
- HOGAN LOVELLS | VICI Properties, Inc. on US$17.2bn acquisition of MGM Growth Properties
- KOCHHAR & CO | Advises Glance InMobi Pte Ltd on its Acquisition of Shop101
- NAUTADUTILH | Assists Xenikos on securing EUR 40M in convertible debt financing
- RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON| RBS Wins Landmark Decision: Government Liable for Trademark Infringement
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Central Bank Authorizes New Forms of Financing to Individual Residents and Companies for the Cancellation of Obligations ALLENDE BREA
- BRAZIL Electronic Means of Payment Industry Supports Bill that Discuss Storage of Consumer Data by Providers TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Summary of Bill 206 and Proposed Amendments to the Responsible Energy Development Act BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Land Owner Transparency Act - Important Details to Know for Upcoming November 30 2021 Deadline RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Border Closure for Foreigners Extended to September 30 CAREY
- CHINA Brief Comments on the Personal Information Protection Law HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA National Hydrocarbons Agency Advances Round: Addendum No. 21 to Permanent Bidding Process BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA New Antitrust Rules During Covid-19 ARIAS
- FRANCE Combating Money Launderings and terrorist financing (AML/CFT) European Commission Proposal for a Stronger European Framework GIDE
- HONG KONG Court Rejects Winding-up Adjournment Citing “Problematic Business Model” HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDIA Half-Hearted Refunds for Inverted Duty Structure Supplies KOCHHAR & CO.
- MALAYSIA Minimum Capital Funds Requirement for Merchant Acquiring Services SKRINE
- MEXICO Transfer of Disabled Employees in Employer Substitutions Due to the Subcontracting Reform Approved SANTAMARINA y STETA
- NETHERLANDS Modified Entry Into Force of Management and Supervision of Legal Entities Act NAUTADUTILH
- PHILIPPINES Environmental, Social and Governance Investing in the Philippines SYCIP LAW
- SINGAPORE SPAC - Placing Another Choice DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Precautions for Institutions to Implement Labor Duty Day (“Night”) Will Cease to Apply from January 1, 2022 LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES Employer Obligations Under New York's HERO Act Are Triggered by Declaration That COVID-19 Is an Airborne Infectious Disease DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES New Honolulu County Order Requiring Full Vaccination or Weekly Testing for Employees of Certain Entities Goes into Effect September 13, 2021 GOODSILL
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC - Let's Talk! - September 27/28, 2021
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
August, 2021 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- CAREY Bolsters Public Law Practice with hire of Prominent Chilean Constitutionalist
- GOODSILL Welcomes Five Litigation Attorneys
- SyCIP LAW Admits Four New Partners
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS | International Finance Corporation in Financing Ingenio Monte Rosa
- BAKER BOTTS | Tallgrass Energy in $500 Million Offering of Senior Notes and Cash Tender Offer
- BRIGARD URRUTIA | Coltel-DirecTV broadband deal
- GIDE | OKAM Capital on its landmark transaction in Warsaw
- HAN KUN | Daqo Energy's STAR board public listing
- HOGAN LOVELLS | VICI Properties, Inc. on US$17.2bn acquisition of MGM Growth Properties
- NAUTADUTILH | Allego on its $3.14bn Business Combination with Apollo-Affiliated Spartan Acquisition Corp III
- RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON| RBS Wins Landmark Decision: Government Liable for Trademark Infringement
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Increased Restrictions on Securities Transactions Settled in Foreign Currency ALLENDE BREA
- BRAZIL Electronic Means of Payment Industry Supports Bill that Discusses Storage of Consumer Data by Providers TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Ontario Superior Court Limits Potential Class Action Entitlement for Pure Economic Loss BENNETT JONES
- CANADA BC Court of Appeal Clarifies Limits on Right of Subrogation RICHARDS BUELL
- CHILE Pro Consumer Bill Amending Consumer Protection Act Approved by Senate and moves forward CAREY
- CHINA The Next Stage of Data Compliance HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Agreement with Turkey Granting Temporary Importation Benefits BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA New Laws Benefitting Foreigners Relocating to Costa Rica (Digital Nomads, Investors, Renters, Retirees) ARIAS
- FRANCE Combating Money Launderings and terrorist financing (AML/CFT) European Commission Proposal for a Stronger European Framework GIDE
- HONG KONG Magical Incantation: Court Warns it will Carefully Examine Restructuring Viability HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDIA Half-Hearted Refunds for Inverted Duty Structure Supplies KOCHHAR & CO.
- MALAYSIA Recognition Peer-to-Peer Financing by the Court SKRINE
- MEXICO Amendments to the Civil Code and Public Notary Law Impact Real Estate Transactions in Mexico City SANTAMARINA y STETA
- NETHERLANDS Modified Entry Into Force of Management and Supervision of Legal Entities Act NAUTADUTILH
- PANAMA Modifications to Migratory Category of Friendly Nations; Includes Perú ARIFA
- PHILIPPINES Environmental, Social and Governance Investing in The Philippines SYCIP LAW
- SINGAPORE Case Notes: High Court Latest Decision on Excess of Jurisdiction by Tribunals DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Recent Amendments to Regulations Governing Approval of Investments in Taiwan by PRC Person(s) and Subsequent Influences on Cross-Border M&A Transactions LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES Antitrust State of Play for Healthcare Providers Under a New Administration DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES FDA seeks comments on how to transition approved drug products to device status under Genus HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC - Let's Talk! - September 27/28, 2021
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
July, 2021 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIAS Welcomes IP Expert and Team
- Dentons Rodyk Announce Partner and Snr Associate Promotions
- GIDE Appoints Seven Partners
- HAN KUN Boosts Cross Border Capabilities
- HOGAN LOVELLS Adds Former Staff Director for the House Intelligence Committee as Partner
- TOZZINIFREIRE Continues Partner Reinforcement
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS | Riverstone Credit Partners LLC in $50 Million Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Facility
- BRIGARD URRUTIA | Coltel-DirecTV broadband deal
- CAREY |Assists Chilean biotech company land equity investment
- DENTONS RODYK | ARA Trust Management (Suntec) Limited (as
manager of Suntec REIT), in the divestment of ten (10) office strata units
- GIDE | Temasek on ManoMano USD 355 million funding round
- HAN KUN | Advises Missfresh Limited on its U.S. IPO
- HOGAN LOVELLS | Advises China Customer Relations Centers on a U.S. public M&A and going-private transaction
- NAUTADUTILH | SIGNA Sports United on its $3.2 billion business
combination with Yucaipa
- RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON| RBS Wins Landmark Decision:
Government Liable for Trademark Infringement
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Central Bank and Securities Regulator Increase
Restrictions on Securities Transactions Settled in Foreign Currency
ALLENDE BREA
- BRAZIL Superior Court of Justice decides for annulment of the Power Bull trademark registration before BPTO TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Spring 2021 Economic Outlook BENNETT JONES
- CANADA BC Court of Appeal Clarifies Limits on Right of Subrogation
RICHARDS BUELL
- CHILE Pro Consumer Bill Amending Consumer Protection Act Moves Forward CAREY
- CHINA Analysis of Draft Cybersecurity Review Measures HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Modifications to the Rules of the Renewables’ Auctions
BRIGARD URRUTIA
- GUATEMALA Amendments to the Free Zone Law ARIAS
- HONG KONG Court Rules on Compliance with Pre-arbitration
Procedural Requirements HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDIA Technology Law Updates KOCHHAR & CO.
- MALAYSIA Key Changes – Draft AIAC Arbitration Rules 2021
SKRINE
- MEXICO Guidelines for Registration of Individuals or Legal Entitites
Providing Specialised Services SANTAMARINA y STETA
- NETHERLANDS Modified Entry Into Force of Management and
Supervision of Legal Entities Act NAUTADUTILH
- NICARAGUA Opts to Start Regulating Virtual Assets ARIAS
- PHILIPPINES Revised Rules of Practice and Procedure of the
Energy Regulatory Commission SYCIP LAW
- SINGAPORE The Rise and Rise of Ransomware DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Recent Amendments to Regulations Governing Approval of Investments in Taiwain by PRC Person(s) and Subsequent Influences
on Cross-Border M&A Transactions LEE AND LI
- TURKEY Regulation on Activities to be Evaluated Under Insurance Services and on Distance Insurance Contracts GIDE
- UNITED STATES Colorado Joins the Consumer Privacy Bandwagon
BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Executive Order Takes Aim at Non-Competes
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC - Let's Talk! - September 27/28, 2021
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
June, 2021 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Appoints Oil & Gas Partner
- BENNETT JONES Welcomes Two New Partners
- DAVIS WRIGHT Former FTC Enforcement Attorney Joins Firm
- HOGAN LOVELLS Former Senior Deputy GC of Comcast Joins Firm
- NAUTADUTILH Luxembourg Appoints Three Senior Associates
- TOZZINIFREIRE Welcomes Two Energy & Regulatory Partners
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS |Represents Sunnova Energy International Inc. in Securitization of Residential Solar Systems
- BENNETT JONES |Acts for Redecan in $925-million Sale to HEXO Corp
- BRIGARD URRUTIA |Advises Colombian telecoms company Coltel on its Acquisition of fixed internet business
- CAREY |Advises Asterion in acquisition of LatAm data centres from Telefónica
- DENTONS RODYK Advising Keppel Corporation Limited, in divestment of 100% stake in its wholly-owned subsidiary holding Keppel Bay Tower to the Singapore Exchange-listed Keppel REIT
- GIDE | Advises Société Foncière Lyonnaise on a project involving a change to SFL’s capital and a voluntary cash and share tender offer
- HAN KUN | Advises TR Capital in establishing a QFLP and co-leading a significant investment in the secondary market
- HOGAN LOVELLS | Advises DBS, Credit Suisse and J.P. Morgan in US$334 million SF REIT IPO
- NAUTADUTILH | Advises SIGNA Sports United on its $3.2 billion business combination with Yucaipa
- RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON| Advises Reliance Properties Ltd. on a Joint Venture with International Developer to Build 32-Storey Vancouver Office Tower
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Antitrust Authority Updates Merger Control Thresholds and Monetary Penalties ALLENDE BREA
- BRAZIL Superior Court of Justice decides for annulment of the Power Bull trademark registration before BPTO TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Private Business Transitions Part 1 - Family RICHARDS BUELL
- CHILE Labor Permit Established to Allow All Employees Time Off to Get Vaccinated CAREY
- CHINA Comments on Draft Automobile Data Security Provision HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Modifications to the Rules of the Renewables’ Auctions BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Draft General Law on Public Procurement ARIAS
- FRANCE European Commission Proposes New High-Potential Foreign Subsidies Control System GIDE
- HONG KONG No Hiding Mandatory Registration of Personal Information for Prepaid SIM Cards HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDIA Patent Waiver for Covice-19 Vaccines - Necessary or Reckless KOCHHAR & CO.
- MALAYSIA “It’s My Name!” – Federal Court Upholds Celebrity’s right to sue for passing off for use of his name SKRINE
- MEXICO Guidelines for Registration of Individuals or Legal Entities Providing Specialised Services SANTAMARINA y STETA
- NEW ZEALAND FELTEX Class Action Finally At An End SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Scammed or Hacked - Overview of Common fraud Techniques and the Corporate Response Playbook DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Summary and Analysis of Recent Amendments to Taiwan Laws Pertaining to Investments and Technical Collaborations in the PRC LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES Product Misclassification Results in Laser Manufacturer Settling with BIS for Apparent Export Controls Violations BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES WSCOTUS Limits Reach of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act - Nefarious Reasons Are Not Enough for Criminal Liability DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC - Let's Talk! - June 28/29, 2021
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- New Zealand International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Simpson Grierson TBA
- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
May, 2021 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIAS Announces Two Promotions
- BAKER BOTTS Welcomes Leading Finance Partner
- CAREY Appoints Three New Partners
- DAVIS WRIGHT White Collar Prosecutor Joins Firm
- DENTONS RODYK Announces Partner Appointment
- HAN KUN Enhances Firm Patent and IP Expertise
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS | Advises the Largest Placement of Green Bonds in Central America and the Caribbean
- BAKER BOTTS |Represents EnLink Midstream, LLC in Acquisition of Amarillo Rattler, LLC
- CAREY |Assists Lenders Group in Atacama Wind Farm Financing
- DENTONS RODYK Assists CEL Development Pte. Ltd., SingHaiyi Investments Pte. Ltd. and Chuan Investments Pte. Ltd. jointly in their enbloc acquisition of Maxwell House
- GIDE | Advises BlackRock Real Assets on the acquisition of 9/11 Villars, in the heart of Paris’ 7th arrondissement, for its “Core” real estate fund
- HAN KUN | Advises Waterdrop Inc. on its U.S. IPO
- HOGAN LOVELLS | Advises GP Strategies Corporation on Sale of EtaPRO to Toshiba
- KOCHHAR | Assists Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited on business acquisition of M/s Optiflex
- NAUTADUTILH | Advises Thomas H. Lee Partners and Automate Holdings on $2.8 Billion Investment by SoftBank in AutoStore
- SKRINE | Acts for IPC Malaysia BV in Acquisition Carigali’s interest in Bertam PSC
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Initiates antidumping investigations on certain imports from India Turkey and Thailand ALLENDE BREA
- BELGIUM When does the lease of a building by a public authority constitute a public procurement contract? NAUTADUTILH
- BRAZIL Superior Court of Justice decides for annulment of the Power Bull trademark registration before BPTO TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Government Proposes New CBCA Standard for Electing Directors BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Court of Appeal Confirms Replacement Cost Available Without Rebuild RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE New Information Requirement for Producers of Priority Products in the Context of the EPR Law CAREY
- CHINA Key Analysis of Beijing’s New QFLP Scheme HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Transit Agreement Signed - Simplifies Knowledge Flow BRIGARD URRUTIA
- FRANCE European Commission Proposes New High-Potential Foreign Subsidies Control System GIDE
- HONG KONG Corporate and Regulatory Insights HOGAN LOVELLS
- MALAYSIA Minimum Wage Under Review SKRINE
- MEXICO Amendments to the Hydrocarbons Law SANTAMARINA y STETA
- NEW ZEALAND FELTEX Class Action Finally At An End SIMPSON GRIERSON
- NICARAGUA Dematerialization of Securities During COVID-19 ARIAS
- PHILIPPINES Financial Institutions Strategic Transfer Act SyCip
- SINGAPORE Copyright Reform Continues DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Summary and Analysis of Recent Amendments to Taiwan Laws Pertaining to Investments and Technical Collaborations in the PRC LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES The Unstoppable Rise of Contactless Payments BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Washington State New Nonprofit Corporation Act - Is Your NonProfit Ready? DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Can your Business Enforce a Noncompete Agreement with a Worker? GOODSILL
- UNITED STATES Second Circuit Doubles Down on Insider Trading Liability for Corporate Outsiders HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC - Let's Talk! - May 30/June 1, 2021
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- New Zealand International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Simpson Grierson TBA
- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
April, 2021 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS New Partner In Charge for Palo Alto Office
- CAREY Welcomes Former Head Tax Policy Ministry of Finance
- CITY-YUWA Welcomes Counsels and Associates
- DAVIS WRIGHT Elects Scott MacCormack Firm Wide Managing Partner and New Members to Exec Committee
- GIDE Welcomes Infrastructure Specialist in Warsaw
- HAN KUN Adds Antitrust Partner and New Team to Compliance Sector
- HOGAN LOVELLS Welcomes Former FAA Chief Counsel
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Project Specialist Joins Firm
- SKRINE Welcomes Back Partner to Restructuring/Insolvency Groups
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- BENNETT JONES| Acting for CP Railway in US$29-billion Combination with Kansas City Southern
- CAREY |Assists Japan’s Mitsubishi minority interest sale to Invercap for US$108 million
- DENTONS RODYK External counsel to Singapore Philatelic Museum in its restructuring and repositioning
- GIDE | Assists Renault on the sale of its entire stake in Daimler
- HAN KUN | Advises Connect Biopharma on its U.S. IPO and listing on the Nasdaq Global Market
- HOGAN LOVELLS | Leads LG Energy Solution to US$1.8 billion settlement with SK Innovation over electric vehicle batteries
- KOCHHAR | Assists GAIL India in INR 2 Billion Financing Project
- NAUTADUTILH | Advises Frank's International on its merger with Expro
- SIMPSON GRIERSON | Advises Christchurch City Council on landmark Canterbury Multi-Use Arena project
- SKRINE | Federal Court examines the latest position in UK and in Malaysia whether a person can hide behind a corporate body utilised for fraudulent or unlawful purpose
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Initiates antidumping investigations on certain imports from India, Turkey and Thailand ALLENDE BREA
- BELGIUM Discrimination Between and Within a Group of Disabled Employees NAUTADUTILH
- BRAZIL Federal Government issues Provisional Measure Aiming to Improve the Business Environment TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Important Changes to the Alberta Business Corporations Act Now in Effect BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Buying or Selling a Business in British Columbia - Make Your Move RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE INAPI Issues New Filing and Payment Instructions for Renewal of Trademarks CAREY
- CHINA Key Adjustments in the Finalized Anti Monopoly Guidelines for the Platform Economy HAN KUN
- COSTA RICA Electronic Invoice Approved in First Debate as an Enforceable Title for Judicial Collection Procedures ARIAS
- FRANCE Corporate & Social Responsibility Report 2020 GIDE
- GUATEMALA Technical Regulation for Sanitary Registration of Veterinary Medicinal Products ARIAS
- MALAYSIA Unlicensed Investment Gurus Beware SKRINE
- MEXICO COFECE Opinion on Initiative to Amend Hydrocarbon Law SANTAMARINA y STETA
- NEW ZEALAND Cartel criminalisation takes effect on 8 April - What you need to know SIMPSON GRIERSON
- PHILIPPINES Financial Institutions Strategic Transfer Act SyCip
- SINGAPORE Harmonizing of Work Pass Policies DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Summary of Rulings Regarding Imported Pork Containing Ractopamine LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES Preliminary Injunction Temporarily Bars Prop 65 Lawsuits Targeting Acrylamide BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Gov Inslee Modifies Employment Protections to “High Risk” Employees DAVIS WRIGHT
- UNITED STATES Environment, Sustainability, and Governance for consumer companies HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC - Let's Talk! - April 19/20, 2021; may 17/18, 2021
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- New Zealand International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Simpson Grierson TBA
- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
March, 2021 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Promotes 19 Lawyers to Special Counsel
- BENNETT JONES Welcomes Nine New Partners
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Adds Former NBC Entertainment Lawyer
- HAN KUN Expands Cross Border M&A Capabilities
- HOGAN LOVELLS Adds Top Health Care Lobbyist
- NAUTADUTILH Strengthens Technology Group
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Specialists Promoted to Senior Associate
- SyCip Adds Four New Partners
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS | Advises IDB Invest on USD $75 million Financing
- BAKER BOTTS | Represents Clearway Energy Operating LLC in
Offering of $925 Million “Green Bond”
- CAREY |Assists Enel Américas in US$500 million loan
- DENTONS RODYK Successfully struck out claims brought by the
Ok Tedi Fly River Foundation Ltd
- GIDE | Counsel to Institutional Investors in formation of Climate Funds "Fonds Objectif Climat", Financing Companies whose activities contribute to reaching carbon neutrality by 2050
- HAN KUN | Advises QingCloud Tech on its SSE STAR Market IPO
- HOGAN LOVELLS | Secures final victory in major Philadelphia healthcare merger
- KOCHHAR | Successful in Delhi Court Granting Relief to Ford India and Its Directors
- MUNIZ | Assists Chinese State Owned Power Company China Three Gorges in US$569Million bid in Luz del Sur
- NAUTADUTILH | AerCap Holdings N.V. with its acquisition of
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS)
- SKRINE | Tyson International Holding Company on Conditional
Sale and Purchase Agreement for 49% Acquisition of Dindings
Supreme Sdn
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Amendments to Central Bank ref Foreign Exchange
Market ALLENDE BREA
- BRAZIL New Property Insurance Circular TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Important New Guidance from the Court of Appeal on TSX Majority Voting Rules, Reasonable Expectations in Oppression Claims and Contractual Set-Off BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Using the Wrong Policy Wording to Deny Coverage Does Not Extend the Limitation Period RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Train Project Public Tenders Announced CAREY
- CHINA Analysis of China’s “Blocking Statute” HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Temporary Protection Statute for Migrants Issued
BRIGARD URRUTIA
- GUATEMALA Enacts the Law on Leasing ARIAS
- INDIA Production Linked Incentive Scheme to promote domestic manufacturing of telecom and networking products KOCHHAR & CO.
- LUXEMBOURG Joint ESA Supervisory Statement Provides Guidance on SFDR Application Timelines NAUTADUTILH
- MALAYSIA Cape Town Convention - Malaysian Court RulesThat Airasia X Restructuring Scheme Is an ‘Insolvency ‘ SKRINE
- MEXICO Amendment to the General Law of Negotiable Instruments and Credit Transactions SANTAMARINA y STETA
- NEW ZEALAND Recent Developments in Overseas Investment Regime
SIMPSON GRIERSON
- PHILIPPINES Stock Exchange Issues Amendments to the Voluntary Delisting Rules SyCip
- SINGAPORE Harmonizing of Work Pass Policies DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Update and Observation on Transfer Pricing LEE AND LI
- UNITED KINGDOM New Restrictions on International Travel GIDE
- UNITED STATES Florida Water Treatment Facility Highlights
Cybersecurity Risks for the Nation’s Critical Infrastructure BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Washington State’s New Long-Term Care Statute is
a Mess - Can ERISA Preemption Provide the Cleanup? DAVIS WRIGHT
- UNITED STATES Supreme Court Clarifies That Mere Retention of Estate Property After a Bankruptcy Filing Does Not Violate 11 U.S.C.
GOODSILL
- UNITED STATES Biden Executive Order Kicks Off Government-wide Review of Supply HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC - Let's Talk! - March 22/23, 2021; April 19/20, 2021
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- New Zealand International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Simpson Grierson TBA
- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
February, 2021 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIFA Welcomes Back Corporate Services Partner
- GIDE New Team at the Helm
- TOZZINI Welcomes Litigation and Tax Partners
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS | Advises IDB Invest on USD $75 Million Financing
- BAKER BOTTS | Represents Bristow Group Inc. in $400 Million Private Offering of Senior Secured Notes
- BENNETT JONES |Acts for Premium Brands on Competition Law Matters in Acquisition of Clearwater
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Assists Underwriters in Colombia debt transactions worth US$4 billion
- GIDE | Counsel to Nippon Steel on Vallurect Financial Restructure
- HAN KUN | Advises QingCloud Tech on its SSE STAR Market IPO
- HOGAN LOVELLS | EyePoint Pharmaceuticals on transformative follow-on public offering of common stock
- MULLA | HOEGH LNG in 10 Year Charter for LNG Import Terminal In India
- MUNIZ | Assists Chinese State Owned Power Company China Three Gorges in US$569Million bid in Luz del Sur
- NAUTADUTILH | ABN AMRO, Berenberg and Kempen & Co with the IPO of ESG Core Investments
- SKRINE | Tyson International Holding Company on Conditional Sale and Purchase Agreement for 49% Acquisition of Dindings Supreme Sdn
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Amendments to Central Bank ref Foreign Exchange Market ALLENDE BREA
- BELGIUM New Collective Bargaining Agreement on Mandatory or Recommended Teleworking in the Context of Covid NAUATUDUTILH
- BRAZIL Resolution on Pricing of Covid-19 Vaccines TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Corporations Canada Holds Public Consultations on Proposed CBCA Amendments BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Insurance Act Appraisals: A Court’s Guide on Mechanics RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Postponement of Mortgage Loans Comes Into Force CAREY
- CHINA Analysis of China’s “Blocking Statute” HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Modification of Regulation on Management of Containers and Packaging BRIGARD URRUTIA
- EL SALVADOR Enforcement of Special Transitory Law to Contain the Pandemic Due to Covid-19 ARIAS
- EUROPEAN UNION New Chapter for Relations Between the EU and China? GIDE
- HONG KONG Court Judgment Highlights Difficulties Facing Cyber Fraud Victims in Seeking Recovery HOGAN LOVELLS
- MALAYSIA Exemption of Stamp Duty on Purchase and Financing of First Residential Property SKRINE
- MEXICO Amendment to General Law for Protection of Personal Data in Profession of Governmental Entities SANTAMARINA y STETA
- NEW ZEALAND Climate Change Commission outlines its draft action plan for NZ - what happens next? SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Simplified Insolvency Programme DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Draft Amendments to Patent Act—Major Changes in Patent Remedy System LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES Is Your Company’s Patent Assignment Agreement Too Broad? BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA)Asserts Jurisdiction Despite Contracting Officers Assertions of Fraud DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Virginia Poised to Enact Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Law HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC - Let's Talk! - Feb 22/23, 2021; March 22/23, 2021
- New Delhi International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- New Zealand International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Simpson Grierson TBA
- Mexico City International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
January, 2021 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIAS Announces Three Partner Appointments for the region
- CITY-YUWA Welcomes New Partner and Seven New Attorneys; Announces Of Counsel and Partner Promotions
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Announces 2021 Class of New Partners
- HAN KUN Strengthens its M&A and Private Equity Practices
- NAUTADUTILH Boosts Public & Regulatory Practice
- SKRINE Adds Two New Partners to Banking & Finance Practice Groups
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS |International Finance Corporation in Support of Banco Agromercantile for Financing SMES in Guatemala
- BAKER BOTTS | Qurate Retail in its Investment in Comscore
- BENNETT JONES |Tundra in $99.1 Million Acquisition by Wajax
- CAREY ¦Multinational Food Group Nestle in Local Acquisition
- DENTONS RODYK | Successfully represents Indonesian shipbuilder in concerning a business email impersonation scam
- GIDE | Sale of part of Yareal's flagship office investment - LIXA project
- HAN KUN Advises Sinovac LS on its US$500 million financing for COVID-19 vaccine project
- HOGAN LOVELLS | Roku, Inc on acquisition of Quibi's Global Content Distribution Rights
- KOCHHAR & CO. | Tech Mahindra on its Acquisition of Assets of TransSys Group
- MULLA | Lubrizol Manufacturing & Supply Agreements of CPVC Resins in India
- NAUTADUTILH | Dutch State on extended EUR 12 billion COVID-19 state aid reinsurance scheme for trade credit insurance
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Amendments to Central Bank ref Foreign Exchange Market ALLENDE BREA
- BRAZIL Resolution on Pricing of Covid-19 Vaccines TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Supreme Court: Silence Can Breach the Contractual Duty of Good Faith Honesty BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Insurance Act Appraisals: A Court’s Guide on Mechanics RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE New Covid Measures for Travelers Entering Chile CAREY
- CHINA Analysis of China’s Foreign Investment Security Review Measures HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Energy & Gas Regulatory Commission Draft Regulation for Connection to National Interconnected System BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Energy & Gas Regulatory Commission Draft Regulation for Connection Corporate Tax Payments Due January 31, 2021
- FRANCE Future of Relations Between the EU and the UK – Basic Guidelines on Trade and Investment GIDE
- INDIA Key Changes in the Regulatory Landscape pursuant to Atmanirbhar Bharat KOCHHAR & CO.
- LUXEMBOURG Tax Alert What New for 2021 NAUTADUTLH
- MEXICO Proactive Determination Strategy of Covid-19 as an Occupational Hazard SANTAMARINA y STETA
- MALYSIA Wynn Wins - Federal Court Dismisses Punter’s Application for Leave to Appeal SKRINE
- NEW ZEALAND Landmark Lockdown Decision on Minimum Wage Entitlements SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Mediating Joint Venture Disputes DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Amendments to Rules on Technical Collaboration in the PRC LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES Carbon Capture Tax Credit—IRS Issues Much-Anticipated Final Section 45Q Regulations BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Washington State Notify COVID-19 Exposure Tracking Tool Poses Privacy and Implementation Considerations for Employers DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES D.C. Employers Have Continuing COVID-19 Leave Obligations in 2021 HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC - Let's Talk! - Jan 25/26 2021; Feb 22/23, 2021
- New Delhi 67th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- New Zealand 68th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Simpson Grierson TBA
- Mexico City 69th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris 70th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
December 2020 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Continues West Coast IP Expansion with Addition of Prominent Partner
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Continues California Growth With Lateral Partner in Los Angeles
- DENTONS RODYK Appoints Gerald Singham Managing Partner
- HOGAN LOVELLS Adds Leading Corporate Litigator
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS |International Finance Corporation in Support of Banco Agromercantile for Financing SMES in Guatemala
- ARIFA | Simon Property Group in Sale of LatAm Operations of Forever 21
- BENNETT JONES |Apollo Global Management on $200-Million Joint Venture
- BRIGARD URRUTIA | Colombia’s Interconexión Eléctrica Acquires 4G toll road concession for US$528 million
- CAREY Assists Mesoamerica Acquisition Remaining Stake in Chilean Food Chain Operator
- DENTONS RODYK |Successfully represents Indonesian shipbuilder in concerning a business email impersonation scam
- GIDE Advises on the first Green bonds issuance by Vinci for a total amount of €500 M
- HAN KUN Advises Sinovac LS on its US$500 million financing for COVID-19 vaccine project
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises LINKBANCORP on strategic combination with GNB Financial Services
- KOCHHAR & CO. Advised Finicity on its acquisition by MasterCard in a US$825 million all cash deal
- MULLA Advises Minnow Films for Docu-Series Bad Boy Billionaires -India
- NAUTADUTILH Assists Commonwealth Bank of Australia in obtaining banking license in the Netherlands
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Advising Mighty Ape shareholders on $A122m sale to Kogan.com
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Access to the Foreign Exchange Market by Companies that participate in the plan for promotion of natural gas production in Argentina ALLENDE BREA
- BRAZIL Goes Digital TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Alberta Launches New Public-Private Partnership and Unsolicited Proposal Frameworks BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Upcoming Changes to Trust Filing Requirements RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE New regulation on information security and cybersecurity for banks and financial institutions comes into force CAREY
- CHINA Guarantee or Independent Contract — The Nature of Keepwell Deeds under PRC Law and Remedies for Breach HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Terms of reference of the objective selection process ("Mining Rounds") BRIGARD URRUTIA
- FRANCE COVID-19 Adaption of Rules Relative to Staff Representative Meetings GIDE
- INDIA Proposed Indian Copyright Amendment Rules and Suggestions for Further Amendment KOCHHAR & CO.
- MALAYSIA Beware the Potential Pitfall when Dealing with a Sub-Delegate of Trustees SKRINE
- NEW ZEALAND Water Services Bill makes a splash with its first Reading SIMPSON GRIERSON
- TAIWAN Patent Examination Pilot Program for Startup Companies; Effective 1 January 2021 LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES HIPAA May Apply to Employer COVID-19 Testing Programs DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Employment Law Update - Hawaii Legislature Shortens Lookback for Criminal History to 7 Years for Felonies and 5 Years for Misdemeanors GOODSILL
- UNITED STATES Final FDA combination product guidance encourages application-based feedback pathways HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC - Let's Talk! - Jan 25/26 2021; Feb 22/23, 2021
- New Delhi 67th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- New Zealand 68th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Simpson Grierson TBA
- Mexico City 69th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris 70th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
November 2020 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ALLENDE BREA Appoints Two Partners
- BAKER BOTTS Names New Partner-in-Charge of Houston Office
- GIDE Strengthens Tax Practice with Partner Addition
- KOCHHAR Strengthens Infrastructure, Banking & Structured Finance Practices
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS |International Finance Corporation in Support of Banco Agromercantile for Financing SMES in Guatemala
- ARIFA | Simon Property Group in Sale of LatAm Operations of Forever 21
- BAKER BOTTS |Waste Management $2.5 Billion Senior Notes Offering
- BENNETT JONES |Apollo Global Management on $200-Million Joint Venture
- BRIGARD URRUTIA | Colombia’s Interconexión Eléctrica Acquires 4G toll road concession for US$528 million
- CAREY |Chile’s Banco de Crédito e Inversiones with its continued banking expansion in the US
- DENTONS RODYK |Successfully represents Indonesian shipbuilder in concerning a business email impersonation scam
- GIDE |Group Crédit Agricole on Amarenco's EUR 150 million capital increase
- HAN KUN |Tencent Music Entertainment Group on USD 800 million Senior Note Offering
- HOGAN LOVELLS |Novartis on Vedere Bio acquisition
- KOCHHAR & CO. |Sterlite Power on a INR 20.7 billion mega financing deal
- MUNIZ |US$1.3 Billion Cross Border Salt Mining Deal
- NAUTADUTILH | Wins another enforcement case against a sovereign state
- TOZZINIFREIRE | Global digital marketing group Jellyfish Enters Latin America
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Amendments to non-financial credit providers and for non-financial companies that issue credit and/or purchase cards ALLENDE BREA
- BRAZIL National Congress Overrides Vetoes of Telemedicine Law TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Corporations are not Entitled to the Constitutional Right Against Cruel and Unusual Punishment BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Upcoming Changes to Trust Filing Requirements RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Ministry of Economy approves Regulation on Content and Information of Financial Products and Services CAREY
- CHINA Expansion Greenlighted for Certain R/QFII Investment Products HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Government Creates Real Estate Life Annuity BRIGARD URRUTIA
- EL SALVADOR Special Transitory Law to Contain the Pandemic Due to Covid-19 ARIAS
- FRANCE Commission Publishes the Inception Impact Assessment for the VBER and the Vertical Guidelines GIDE
- INDIA Attempts to Thwart Import of Chinese Goods under FTAs KOCHHAR & CO.
- MALAYSIA Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia introduce framework for Enhanced Rights Issue Mandate SKRINE
- MEXICO Outsourcing Reform SANTAMARINA
- NETHERLANDS Act on the Management and Supervision of Dutch Legal Entities Coming Soon NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Public sector agencies - Tread Carefully With Requests for Personal Information SIMPSON GRIERSON
- PHILIPPINES PCC Issues Rules Implementing Section on Transaction Value Threshold for the Exemption from Compulsory Notification SyCip Law
- SINGAPORE The Curious Case of the Unending Sale - A Cautionary Tale to Errant Retailers DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Amendment to Taiwan's Design Patent Examination Guidelines LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES Washington State Supreme Court Rules Dairy Workers Entitled to Overtime DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES A Step in the Right Direction - Encouraging Diversity in Clinical Trial Populations HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC - Let's Talk! - Corporate Social Responsibility Part 2 - Business Development Team Pitch by ARIAS - November 24-24
- New Delhi 67th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- New Zealand 68th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Simpson Grierson TBA
- Mexico City 69th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris 70th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
October 2020 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Continues Corp Dept Growth with Partner Hire in Dubai
- HAN KUN Welcomes Capital Market Partner
- HOGAN LOVELLS Announces New Mobility & Transportation sector group
- NAUTADUTILH Launches The Financial Update platform
- TOZZINIFREIRE Welcomes New Tax Partner
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS Advises Delivery Hero in the acquisition of Glovo’s operations in Latin America
- ARIFA Advises Bladex raises US$550 million in financing deals
- BAKER BOTTS Represents GCI Liberty in $600 Million Notes Offering
- BENNETT JONES Advises on $3.2-Billion Agreement to Acquire K+S America’s Salt Business, Including Morton Salt and Windsor Salt
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Advises in landmark Colombian transmission line financing
- CAREY Assists in Water Services Loan in Chile
- GIDE Advises Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Dismissal of Google's Appeal of Implementation of Press Agency and Publisher Neighboring Rights
- HAN KUN Tencent Music Entertainment Group on USD 800 million Senior Note Offering
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises Voting Rights Organizations in Successful Lawsuit to Extend Virginia voter Registration Date
- MUNIZ Assists in COFIDE’s Return to the International Capital Markets With US$500 Million issuance
- TOZZINIFREIRE Advises in Brazilian Automotive Deal
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- BELGIUM What to do with ex- employee mailboxes Belgian Data Protection Authority Fines Post Dismissal Use of Emails NAUTADUTILH
- BRAZIL National Congress Overrides Vetoes of Telemedicine Law TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Govt Intention to Add “Plastic Manufactured Items” to List of Toxic Substances BENNETT JONES
- CANADA COVID-19 and Commercial Landlords - What Can you Tell Tenants RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Economy Ministry Submits Proposal for E-Commerce Regulation for Public Consultation CAREY
- CHINA A Great Leap Forward in R/QFII Liberalizations HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Reform of the Royalties System Will Bring More Benefits for Colombia BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Public Consultation to the Regulations to Law No. 9736 “Strengthening the Competition Authorities” ARIAS
- FRANCE The French Law ISDA Master Agreement - A Civil Law Alternative Post Brexit GIDE
- GUATEMALA Reforms to the Electronic Registry Instructions for the Internal Labor Regulations ARIFA
- HONG KONG Relaxes Regulations on TV and Radio Advertising HOGAN LOVELLS
- MALAYSIA Is a Gambling Debt Illegal and Unenforceable in Malaysia SKRINE
- MEXICO Electronic Issuance of Securities Certificates Subject to Deposit in Central Securities Depositories SANTAMARINA
- NEW ZEALAND Subsidized Mediation and Arbitration Services for Covid Rent Disputes SIMPSON GRIERSON
- PHILIPPINES PCC Issues Rules Implementing Section on Transaction Value Threshold for the Exemption from Compulsory Notification SyCip Law
- SINGAPORE Codifies Legal Test to Determine the Standard of Care for the Provisions of Medical Advice DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Newly Issued Directions for Supervision Information Filing Deficiencies Related to Operation of Insurance Enterprises LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES FCC Issues Rulemaking Notice under TRACED Act Mandate to Revisit Auto dialer and Prerecorded-Call Exceptions DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC - Let's Talk! - Corporate Social Responsibility - October 26-27
- New Delhi 67th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- New Zealand 68th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Simpson Grierson TBA
- Mexico City 69th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris 70th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
September 2020 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Welcomes First Chair Patent Trial Lawyer
- HAN KUN Welcomes Two New Partners
- HOGAN LOVELLS Adds Leading Capital Markets Partner
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS Advises IFC on Loan Facility to Baco Agricola for $330M
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Valero Energy Corporation in $2.5 Billion Senior Notes Offering
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Advises in US343 million Canadian power financing syndicate loan
- CAREY Assists Irish Energy Company Mainstream Renewable Power in United States
- GIDE Advises Sonoco on its acquisition of Can Packaging
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA TAD Remote Platform for Mergers and Requests for Advisory Options Implemented ALLENDE BREA
- BELGIUM New controller-processor guidelines: Beware of impact on data processing agreements NAUTADUTILH
- BRAZIL Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: LGPD Updates : Effectiveness and ANPD Structure TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Ontario Government Seeks Input for Private Sector Privacy Legislation BENNETT JONES
- CANADA B.C. Court of Appeals Weighs in on Legal Representation in CRT Proceedings RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Law on Financial Portability Comes Into Force CAREY
- CHINA First Unconditional Approval Granted to Merger Filing Involving VIE Structure Related Concentration of Undertakings HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Differential Criteria for Awarding Small-Scale Miners’ Concessions BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Regulation to Title II of the Corporate Criminal Liability Act, No.9699 ARIAS
- FRANCE New Rules Governing Posting of Workers in France GIDE
- INDIA Scheme for Faceless Income Tax Assessments and Appeals KOCHHAR & CO
- MALAYSIA High Court Considers Powers of a Corporate Representative to Remove Directors of Companies SKRINE
- MEXICO Termination of Suspension of Legal Terms and Periods Before Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources SANTAMARINA
- NEW ZEALAND Overseas investment - Oceana Gold case confirms correct application of “benefit to NZ” test SIMPSON GRIERSON
- PHILIPPINES Interim Rules on Remote Notarization 14072020SyCip Law
- SINGAPORE 5 Things You Need to Know About the Draft Amendments to the PDPA DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Family Business Succession Planning: Critical Role Played by Guardians in Family Succession Planning LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES State Street Global Advisors Announces Expectations for Diversity Disclosures BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES What is the Worst Type of Online Privacy Policy and Why Does it Matter DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES SEC UPDATE More Investors to be Accredited Under Amended SEC Rules HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- New Delhi 67th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- New Zealand 68th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Simpson Grierson TBA
- Mexico City 69th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris 70th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
August 2020 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Appoints New Directors
- HAN KUN Welcomes Dispute Resolution Partner
- HOGAN LOVELLS Continues Growth with Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Regulatory Counsel
- NAUTADUTILH Welcomes CSR Specialist
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Welcomes New Associates
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Sunnova Energy International Inc. in its
Secondary Offering
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Assists Coltel in US$2.5 billion loan and debt deals
- CAREY Assists VTR’s US$2.4 billion debt transactions
- GIDE Advises Delta Offshore Energy shareholders on the development
of 3,200 MW LNG-to-Power Plant in Vietnam
- HAN KUN Advises KE Holdings Inc. on its U.S. IPO
- HOGAN LOVELLS U.S. Capital Markets practice closes three debt
offerings worth over US$1.95 billion in two weeks
- MUNIZ Steers Peruvian port deal
- NAUTADUTILH Advised on US$375 million notes offering by Clear
Channel
- SANTAMARINA Assists Investor Group Acquire Gallos Blancos Querétaro
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Advising on Funding and Financing of
New Zealand’s Growth Infrastructure
- TOZZINIFREIRE Helps Mitsui-Toyota JV with launch of mobility services app in Brazil
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA The Central Bank Extends Restrictions on Trade Related Payments ALLENDE BREA
- BENELUX Regulators to Apply EIOPA Guidelines on Outsourcing to Cloud Service Providers by Insurance and Reinsurance Undertakings
NAUTADUTILH
- BRAZIL São Paulo Court of Appeals Launches Microsite About LGPD
TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce Releases Initial Consultation Report BENNETT JONES
- CANADA COVID Alert App: What Businesses and Individuals Need to Know RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Electronic Signatures When You Can Use Them and When you Cannot CAREY
- CHINA Securities Regulatory Commission to Overhaul Mutual Fund Manager Rules HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Free Trade Agreement with Israel Enters Into Force
BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA New Anti-Trust Rules During Covid ARIAS
- FRANCE New Rules Governing Posting of Workers in France
GIDE
- INDIA Chennai Tribunal Holds Loan Foreclosure Charges Not
Subject to Service Tax KOCHHAR & CO
- MALAYSIA Federal Court: Maintenance and Service Charge Owed
to Management Corporation are not Secured Debts SKRINE
- MEXICO Temporary measures adopted by IMSS during the health emergency SANTAMARINA
- NEW ZEALAND Trusting Algorithms - Implications of New
Government Charter for Private Organisations SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE ITLOS Can Sit in Singapore DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN National Communications Commission has announced
draft "Internet Audiovisual Service Management Act"
LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES Effective Exit Interviews Can Help Your Family
Business DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Proposed Rule Defines Habitat Under
Endangered Species HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- New Delhi 67th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- New Zealand 68th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Simpson Grierson TBA
- Mexico City 69th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris 70th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
July 2020 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- DENTONS RODYK Appointments Announced
- HOGAN LOVELLS Former Bristol Myers Squibb VP Joins Firm
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS Assists IDB Invest in US$389million to fund Salvadorean SMEs
- ARIFA Advises Norwegian Cruise Line as the company takes decisive
action to significantly strengthen its financial position in response to the COVID Pandemic
- BAKER BOTTS Represents McDermott International in Completion of
Sale of Lummus Technology.
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Advises Colombia’s Ecopetrol in landmark
US$2 billion debt issuance
- CAREY Assists Enel Américas Obtain US$150 Million Syndicated Loan
- GIDE Advises on the issuance of Tier 2 Subordinated Notes due 2051
by CNP Assurances
- HAN KUN Advises UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. on its U.S. IPO
- HOGAN LOVELLS Files lawsuit along with civil rights organizations and Harvard CHLPI challenging rule removing ACA’s non-discrimination
protections
- NAUTADUTILH Winds EU Trademark Battle on Behalf of Tier 1 Reinsurer Scor SE
- SANTAMARINA Assists Kimberly-Clark de Mexico, S.A.B. de C.V. issuance of senior notes worth US $500 million
- SyCip Law Advises MPIC in Sale of Shares in MPLRC to Sumitomo Corp
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Central Bank Releases Regulations to Allow Payments
of More Commercial Debts ALLENDE BREA
- BRAZIL Sanitation Infrastructure new law and (finally)
US$ 130 billion for investment opportunities
TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Understanding the CUSMA/USMCA : A Look at the
Uniform Regulations and New Canadian Guidance BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Essential Information Employers Need to Know about
COVID-19 Temporary Layoffs and ESA Termination Pay
RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Ministry of Energy establishes criteria for requests of Unique Collective Permit applicable to power generation companies CAREY
- CHINA The Next Connective Initiative Cross Boundary Wealth
Management HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Integral Research Pilot Projects Through Fracking
BRIGARD URRUTIA
- FRANCE Financial Action Task Force Report on Virtual Assets:
A First Overview and New Prospects Outlined GIDE
- MALAYSIA High Court Issues Key Judgment for Aviation Service
Providers SKRINE
- MEXICO Twelfth Transitory Provision Added to Anti-Money
Laundering Applicable to Insurance Companies SANTAMARINA
- NETHERLANDS Registration of UBO’s NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Financial Services Regulation Update
SIMPSON GRIERSON
- PHILIPPINES New Legislation in the Pipeline SYCIP LAW
- SINGAPORE Tax—Singapore and Indonesia Signed Updated Tax
Treaty DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Telecommunication Act Effective July 1 LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES As Congress Negotiates, States Create Immunity
for Wider Range of Businesses Facing COVID-related Claims
BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES California Ramps Up Independent Contractor
Misclassification Enforcement DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES EEOC: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished - Don’t Try to Protect High Risk Employees by Summarily Barring Them From the Workplace GOODSILL
- UNITED STATES Second Circuit Confirms: No Discovery for
Private International Arbitrations HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- New Delhi 67th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- New Zealand 68th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Simpson Grierson TBA
- Mexico City 69th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris 70th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
June 2020 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- HOGAN LOVELLS Appoints New Board Members
- NAUTADUTILH Reappoints Board for new two year term
- RBS Welcomes New Associate
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS Assists Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO)
Loan to Support SMEs in Costa Rica
- BAKER BOTTS' IP Department Secures String of Recent Victories
for Clients
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Advises Colombia’s Ecopetrol in landmark
US$2 billion debt issuance
- CAREY Assists Chilean Copper Giant Codelco Raise US$1.2 billion through debt and loan transactions
- CLAYTON UTZ Acts on Landmark $643 million Rialto sale
- GIDE Advises Archicom on the sale of "City One" in Wroclaw
- HAN KUN Advises UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. on its U.S. IPO
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises Greystar Real Estate Partners in the
Acquisition of Alliance Residential Company
- NAUTADUTILH A dvises Grubhub on its combination with
Just Eat Takeaway.com
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Advising Shinsei Bank on proposed NZ$762m
Acquisition of UDC
- SyCIP LAW Advises MPIC in Sale of Shares in MPLRC to Sumitomo
Corporation
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Foreign Exchange Restrictions Released
ALLENDE BREA
- AUSTRALIA Significant Foreign Investment Reforms
CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL New Regulations Direct Importation Hosptial Health Care Products TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Ontario Court of Appeals Opens the Door to ETF Securities Class Actions BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Avoiding and Managing Privacy Breaches in Remote
Working Environments RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE New General Instructions for Carrying Out Environmental
Inspection Activities CAREY
- CHINA Will Quota Removal Put R/QFII Back in the Game
HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA New Decree on Bankruptcy Proceedings
BRIGARD URRUTIA
- FRANCE Rights of Creditors to Object to Corporate Transactions
in COVID-19 GIDE
- MALAYSIA Additional Powers of the Copyright Tribunal SKRINE
- MEXICO Competition Provisions in new Mexico-EU Free Trade
Agreement SANTAMARINA
- NETHERLANDS Contracts Upheld Despite COVID-19
NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND New Employment Relations Bill Impact
SIMPSON GRIERSON
- NICARAGUA Obligations of of Telcom Operators Expanded ARIAS
- SINGAPORE Priority of Legal Expenditure in Maritime Disputes
DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Supreme Administrative Court’s Elaboration on the Claim Construction LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES As Congress Negotiates, States Create Immunity
for Wider Range of Businesses Facing COVID-related Claims
BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES FCC Adopts Final Order Clarifying Wireless Buildout Streamlining Rules DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES EEOC: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished - Don’t Try to Protect High Risk Employees by Summarily Barring Them From the Workplace GOODSILL
- UNITED STATES Court of Appeals Affirms Limited Injunction on NCAA Compensation Restrictions for Student-Athletes HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- New Delhi 67th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- New Zealand 68th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Simpson Grierson TBA
- Mexico City 69th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris 70th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
May 2020 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Launches Reopening Hollywood Working Group
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Liberty Media Corporation in its Reattribution of Live Nation Interest and Other Assets and Liabilities between the Formula One Group and the Liberty SiriusXM Group
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Advises Local Utilities company Electricaribe US$1.6 Billion Sale
- CAREY Advises Two Main Creditors in AD retail US$180 Million Debt Restructure
- CLAYTON UTZ Advising Eagle View Technologies on Strategic sale
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Plays Key Role in Roughly $2B Broadband Acquisition
- DENTONS RODYK Successfully Defends PNG Sustainable Development Program Ltd (“PNGSDP”) in Singapore’s Apex Court
- GIDE Advises Europcar Mobility Group on Several Financing Facilities, including a EUR 220 million French State-guaranteed loan
- HANKUN Advises the Underwriters on the U.S. IPO of Kingsoft Cloud
- MUNIZ Assists China Yangtze Power complete US$3.6 billion Power Buy in Peru
- NAUTADUTILH Advised private investment firm Bain Capital on $3 Billion Financing Package
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises Vayu Global Health Innovations in Obtaining Emergency Use Authorization for bCPAP device to Alleviate Ventilator Shortage due to COVID-19
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Recent Antitrust Developments ALLENDE BREA
- AUSTRALIA Overcoming a Post Judgment Barrier to Settlement CLAYTON UTZ
- BELGIUM First Significant Amendments to the Code of Companies and Associations NAUTADUTILH
- BRAZIL International Trade—Extension of Deadlines Under the Drawback Regime TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA COVID-19 Medical Devices Fast Tracking Authorizations BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Employment Contract Impossible to Perform - COVID-19 An Unforeseeable Event RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Update on Actions and Procedures in Mining Matters CAREY
- CHINA Securities Regulatory Commission to Open Up Securities Funds Investment Advisory Industry HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Promotion of Technologies to Ease Interaction with Public Entities BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Legal Task Force COVID-019 Update ARIAS LAW
- FRANCE Covid-19 Adaptation of Terms and Conditions Granting Supplementary Indemnity and for Payment Allotted Under Mandatory and Optional Profit Sharing Schemes GIDE
- MEXICO Determination of Essential Activities and Enabling Dates and Hours by the National Forestry Commission SANTAMARINA
- NEW ZEALAND Post-lockdown M&A - Earn-outs back in fashion SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Moves by SGX RegCo to aid listed companies DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN New Law Authorizes CECC to Publicize Personal Data of Individuals Violating Isolation of Quarantine Orders LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES As Congress Negotiates, States Create Immunity for Wider Range of Businesses Facing COVID-related Claims BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES New COVID-19 Developments for Employer Sponsored Health Plans DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES COVID-19: Considerations for Commercial Landlords and Tenants in Hawaii GOODSILL
- UNITED STATES Commodities and Trading Commission Brings Charges in $20m International Binary Options and Digital Fraud Scheme HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- New Delhi 67th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- New Zealand 68th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Simpson Grierson TBA
- Mexico City 69th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris 70th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
April 2020 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BENNETT JONES Names 26 to Partnership
- CITY-YUWA Welcomes Two Associates
- CLAYTON UTZ Partners with Nuix to Develop Industry First Graduate Program for Future Technology Experts
- HOGAN LOVELLS Refreshes Practice Structures and Leadership
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIFA Advises Underwriters and Initial Purchasers as Carnival
Corporation Seeks to Improve its Liquidity Position During the Covid-19 pandemic.
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Delek US Holdings, Inc. in Dropdown Transaction
- BENNETT JONES Assists Canadian Pacific Railway in $300 million Public Debt Offering in Canada
- GIDE Advises Council of Europe Development Bank on Issuance of Covid-19 Bonds
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises Luminovo on pre-seed round of more than €2 million
- MUNIZ Advises Acquaventure in it sale of US Water Services
Company Seven Seas Venture
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA COVID-19 Potential Effect on Contracts ALLENDE BREA
- AUSTRALIA No Time to Hibernate as NSW Govt Moves to Maintain
Development During the Pandemic CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL CADE and Antitrust Law in Times of Crisis TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA COVID-19 Relief for Employers - The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy is Approved BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Employment Contract Impossible to Perform - COVID-19
An Unforeseeable Event RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE New Law on Guaranteed Minimum Income CAREY
- CHINA Strengthening Fight Against Malicious Trademark
Registrations HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA New Interest Rate and Exchange Rate Risk Coverage
Percentages BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Legal Task Force COVID-019 Update ARIAS LAW
- EU Copyright: Lending Out Vehicles with Radio Receivers is Not a Communication to the Public NAUTADUTILH
- FRANCE Measures Implemented to Mitigate the Effects of COVID-19
Pandemic Over Business GIDE
- INDIA COVID Counterfeit Products and Fake Goods KOCHHAR
- MALAYSIA COVID-19: Construction Industry Players, Start Your
Engines SKRINE
- MEXICO Administrative Benefits Granted to Issuers Due to COVID-19
SANTAMARINA
- NEW ZEALAND Government’s RMA Reform Agenda Takes Another Step Forward SIMPSON GRIERSON
- PANAMA Implements System to Proected the Private Information of Final Beneficiaries of Legal Entities
- SINGAPORE Impact on Loan Facilities Under COVID-19 Temporary Measures Act DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Intellectual Property Office Releases Taiwanese Patent
Information for Novel Coronavirus Clinical Trial Drugs LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES IRS Extends More Deadlines in Response to
Covid-19 BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES New COVID-19 Developments for Employer
Sponsored Health Plans DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES COVID-19: Considerations for Commercial
Landlords and Tenants in Hawaii GOODSILL
- UNITED STATES CBP Issues Guidance Significantly Limiting FEMA's Rule Prohibiting Export of PPE Exports to Canada and Mexico Excluded and other Exclusions Apply HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- New Delhi 67th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- New Zealand 68th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Simpson Grierson TBA
- Mexico City 69th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris 70th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
March 2020 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Launches Multidisciplinary COVID-19 Team
- CLAYTON UTZ Welcomes Investigations and eDiscovery Specialists to Forensics Team
- HAN KUN Welcomes New Tax Partner
- HOGAN LOVELLS Add Leading Finance Lawyer to New York Office
- TOZZINIFREIRE Announces Four New Partners
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Secures Precedential Win on Patent Eligibility for DISH Network
- CAREY Assists Finix Services in Fund Management Tie-Up
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises Vietnamese Agribusiness on Milestone $130 million investment into Australia
- DENTONS RODYK successfully defends Group Lease Holdings Pte Ltd and Mitsuji Konoshita
- GIDE Counsels Agence des Participations de l'Etat on Sale of SFIL to Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
- HOGAN LOVELLS Secures Supreme Court victory in Case Addressing Ownership of Corporate Tax Refunds
- NAUTADUTILH Advises Bidding Consortium led by Advent, Cinven and RAG-Stiftung on the Acquisition of the Elevator Business of thyssenkrupp
- SANTAMARINA Assists with Mexican fintech equity investment and loan
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Government Initiates Dumping Investigation Against Certain Types of Tape Metric Rulers from India ALLENDE BREA
- AUSTRALIA Unveils New Licensing Regime for Foreign Financial Services Providers, and Transition Starts Soon CLAYTON UTZ
- BELGIUM Your ID for a Loyalty Card - No Data Protection Fine In the End NAUTADUTILH
- BRAZIL CADE Reevaluates Whether Managers are Part of Investment Funds’ Economic Groups for Purposes of Calculating Gross Turnover TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA COVID-19 Screening Privacy Concerns BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Workplace Duty to Accommodate - Perfection Not Required RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Central Bank Establishes New Online System to Report Foreign Exchange Transactions CAREY
- CHINA Aiming Shanghai Towards International Finance Center Status HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Guidelines Established for Development of Pilot Projects of Integral Research BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Labor Challenges of a Possible Coronovirus Infection ARIAS LAW
- FRANCE Regulatory Discussions on the Blockchain as Part of a Study Conducted for the European Commission GIDE
- MEXICO Amendment to the Audiovisual Content Classification Guidelines SANTAMARINA y STETA
- NEW ZEALAND Telcos Fined for Billing Blunders SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE What Employers Need to Know - the Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Feed-In Tariff Announced for 2020 Renewable Energy Projects LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES What Public Companies Impacted by Volatile Commodity Pricing or COVID-19 Related Demand Uncertainty Need to Know BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Rise of Ethical Source Software Licenses DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES National Labor Relations Board Restores Business Friendly Joint Employer Rule GOODSILL
- UNITED STATES FDA Postpones Foreign Inspections Amid Growing Concerns Over Coronovirus HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- New Delhi 67th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co. TBA
- New Zealand 68th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Simpson Grierson TBA
- Mexico City 69th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta TBA
- Paris 70th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE TBA
February 2020 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIFA Promotes Two to Partner
- ARIAS Expands Labor Department with Expert Partner Hire
- BAKER BOTTS Welcomes Prominent TMT & M&A Partner
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Promotes Two to Partner
- CLAYTON UTZ Welcomes Leading Public Law Litigator
- NAUTADUTILH Adds Investment Funds Partner
- RICHARDS BUELL Expands into Surrey, British Columbia
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS Assists with largest ever LNG plant project financing in El Salvador
- Brigard Urrutia Assists Opain in Bogotá airport loan
- Carey Assists on two financing transactions by Chilean state-owned mining company Codelco worth more than US$2 billion.
- Clayton Utz High Court ruling : Vitamins and weight-loss gummies classified as duty-free medicaments
- Gide Advises Unibail Rodamco Westfield on Creation of Strategic Partnership for EUR 2.5 Billion Acquisition of Five French Shopping Centres Portfolio
- Hogan Lovells Closes US$2.45 Billion Term and Revolving Facilities for Tencent
- NautaDutilh Assists SAF-HOLLAND SA with its Conversion to a European Company (SE)
- Santamarina Assists with Mexican fintech equity investment and loan
- TozziniFreire Assists Faro Energy in Landmark Sustainable Bonds Issuance in Brazil
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Antitrust Authority Updates Merger Control Thresholds and Monetary Penalties ALLENDE BREA
- AUSTRALIA Referring Disputes to “a Court of Competent Jurisdiction” – Not Always a Viable Option in Cultural Heritage Context CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Courts Dispute Facial Recognition TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA CFIUS' Jurisdiction to Review Foreign Investments Expands Effective February 13, 2020 BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Covenants to Insure: A Beneficiary’s Fireproof Protection from Liability RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE New Urban Wetlands Protection Law CAREY
- CHINA Latest Opinions on Resuming Work and Production Issued on February 7 HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Statute of Limitations for the Insured Action in Liability Insurances BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Joins OECD Competition Committee ARIAS LAW
- EU BREXIT— UK Trade Defense Update GIDE
- INDIA 2020-2021 Union Budget KOCHHAR & CO.
- MALAYSIA SEC Issues AGM CG Checklist to Enhance Shareholder Activism SKRINE
- MEXICO Tax Administration Service Criteria Applicable to VAT Withholding SANTAMARINA y STETA
- NETHERLANDS New Company Law Legislation NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Telcos Fined for Billing Blunders SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE New Exemption for Developers with Substantial Connection Singapore DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Regulations Regarding Protective Order in Criminal Investigation Newly Added to Trade Secret Act LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES Indictment of Alleged Bid Rigger Shortly After Announcing Formation of Strike Force Focusing on Government Procurement Conspiracies BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Mandatory CFIUS Filing Requirement for Certain Foreign Investments Takes Effect; Exceptions for Canadian, Australian, and U.K. Investors DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES NHTSA Grants Nuro Electric Vehicle Petition for Temporary Exemption HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- New Delhi October/November, 2020 67th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co.
- New Zealand - Spring, 2021 68th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Simpson Grierson
- Mexico City - November 2021 69th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta
- Paris - Spring, 2022 - 70th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by GIDE
January 2020 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- PRAC Elects New Chair and Vice Chair for 2020 thru 2021
- BENNETT JONES Adds Two Partners
- CAREY Elects Two Partners
- CITY-YUWA Announces Partner Adds, Promotions and New Hires
- CLAYTON UTZ Announces Next Chief Executive Partner
- HAN KUN Further Strengthens Firm Dispute Resolution Team
- HOGAN LOVELLS Confirms New Global CEO
- NAUTADUTILH Welcomes Real Estate Partner
- RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON Welcomes New Partner
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ALLENDE & BREA Assists Bank of China Launch in Argentina
- BENNETT JONES Assists Wilbur-Ellis Acquisition Nachurs Alpine
Solutions LLC
- CAREY Advised IMD Group on a credit for USD$70 million Telcoms Acquisition Financing
- CLAYTON UTZ Advised Acciona on acquisition of Lendlease
Engineering Business
- GIDE Advises ENGIE on its Future Zero-carbon Headquarters
- HAN KUN Advises China Structural Reform Fund on its Investment and Participation in CITIC Dicastal Mixed-ownership Reform
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises Altavant Sciences in its Acquisition of
Onspira Therapeutics
- MUNIZ Advises China Yangtze Power (CYP) buy US Sempra Energy’s Peruvian Business for US$3.6 Billion, in the Largest Overseas M&A Transaction by a Chinese Company in 2019
- NAUTADUTILH Assists Tencent on acquisition of 10% stake in
Universal Music Group
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA NSW Supreme Court Shines LIght on Transfer of Title Following RCR Insolvency CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL New Brazilian Franchising Law is Sanctioned
TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Supreme Court Reforms Judicial Review
BENNETT JONES
- CANADA New Transparency Register That Your BC Private
Company Must Prepare by May 1, 2020 RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Interpretative Guideline on the Scope and Content of
Compliance Plans in Regulations Regarding the Protection of
Consumer Rights CAREY
- CHINA Unveiling of the H-Share Full Circulation Reform HAN KUN
- COSTA RICA Tax Filing Requirements Now In Play for
Non Operative Companies in Costa Rica ARIAS
- FRANCE G7 and G20 Reports on Stablecoins Lessons and
Opportunities for Industry Players GIDE
- MALAYSIA Industrial Relations Amendment BIll (2019 )
SKRINE
- MEXICO Measurement and Update Unit for 2020 SANTAMARINA
- NETHERLANDS Update on Introduction of the Dutch UBO
Register NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Country of Original of Food Labeling
SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Updates to the Global Investor Programme
Attracting New Categories of Investors DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Copyright Protection and Fair Trade Act Issues of
Handbag Design LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES New Federal Privacy Bill Would Require Audits of Algorithmic Decision Making DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Congress’ Year End Funding Bill Included
Extensions of Tax Credits for Renewable Energy, Including Wind, Biofuels, and Others. HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- New Delhi March 14-17, 2020 67th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co.
- Mexico City - Oct/Nov 2020 68th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta
November 2019 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIAS Expands Disputes Practice with Veteran Hires
- BENNETT JONES Adds to Pensions & Benefits Team
- GOODSILL Welcomes Litigation Associates
- HOGAN LOVELLS Boosts APME Practice with new HK Partner
- MUNIZ Designates Three New Principal Partners
- NAUTADUTILH Strengthens Data Protection Practice
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS Nicaragua advises Banpro with two loans totalling
US$90 million
- ARIFA Advises Syndicate of US and Latin American Banks on US$130 Million Loan to Panamanian Bank Aliado
- BAKER BOTTS Bristow Group Emerges from Chapter 11
- BENNETT JONES Assists New Pacific Metals Corp with
$17.25 Million Prospectus Offering
- CAREY Advised IMD Group on a credit for USD$70 million Telcoms Acquisition Financing
- CLAYTON UTZ Advised ConocoPhillips on $US1.39 Billion Sale of
Australia-West assets to Santos Limited
- DENTONS RODYK Advises Seppure Ltd in Seed Funding
- GIDE Advises Angelo Gordon & AQ Group on Acquisition of 5 hotels From Gecina
- HAN KUN Advises Aesthetic Medical International Holdings Group Limited on its U.S. IPO
- HOGAN LOVELLS Secures Mile High Stadium Naming Rights Deal with Empower Retirement for home of the Denver Broncos
- MUNIZ Advises China Yangtze Power (CYP) buy US Sempra Energy’s Peruvian Business for US$3.6 Billion, in the Largest Overseas M&A Transaction by a Chinese Company in 2019
- NAUTADUTILH Assists in Raising up to USD 627.6 Million for Three Biotech Companies within 48 hours
- SANTAMARINA Assists Conglomerate Grupo Industrial Saltillo Obtain US$245 Million Loan from a Group of Lenders Led by HSBC
- SIMPSON GREIRSON Advises Watercare on Landmark $2.4 Billion Construction Partnership
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Environmental Guidelines for Managing Plastics
and Micro Plastics ALLENDE & BREA
- AUSTRALIA NSW Govt Excludes Scope 3 Emissions From
Mining Assessment CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL New Regulatory Framework for Telecommunications
in Place TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Securities Administrators to Conduct Review of
Automatic Securities Disposition Plans BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Privacy Law and Social Media in Hiring Decisions
RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Central Bank’s Public Consultation on Close-Out Netting
is About to Expire CAREY
- CHINA Record-Filing and Review Management of Online
Extracurricular Training Institutions Sees Gradual Progress
HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Court Rules Finance Law Unconstitutional
BRIGARD URRUTIA
- EL SALVADOR E-Commerce Law Approved ARIAS
- FRANCE G7 and G20 Reports on Stablecoins Lessons and
Opportunities for Industry Players GIDE
- MEXICO New Federal Agency of Aviation Created
SANTAMARINA
- NEW ZEALAND Cross Border Data Controls - Are You Compliant?
SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Playiing Fair - Avoiding Deceptive Pricing Practices
DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Impact on Taiwan Branch of Foreign Company from 2018 Amendment to Company Act LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES DOJ Forms New Criminal AntiTrust Strike
Force BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES The Battle Over Encryption DAVIS WRIGHT
TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES PHMSA Proposes New Rule Authorizing Transport of LNG by Rail HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- New Delhi March 14-17, 2020 67th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co.
- Mexico City - Oct/Nov 2020 68th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Santamarina y Steta
September 2019 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Set to Host PRAC 66th Intl Conference
- GIDE Boosts its M&A and Compliance Corporate Investigations
Teams
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS Nicaragua advises Banco Lafise Bancentro on a DPR
transaction
- ARIFA Advises CitiGroup and JP Morgan in the Republic of Panama's Dual Offering of Global Bonds for an aggregate principal amount of US$2 billion
- BAKER BOTTS Represents BP in $5.6 Billion Sale of Alaska Business to Hilcorp
- BENNETT JONES Assists Business Development Bank of Canada
- CAREY Assists Mainstream Renewable Power Chile in New Financing
Projects
- CLAYTON UTZ Software company FINEOS Successfully Lists on ASX
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Helps Secure Appellate Decision Blocking Indiana Voter Purge
- DENTONS RODYK Advises Red Dot Payment in Acquisition
- GIDE and Chiomenti Advise in Sale of Mondadori France Share
Capital to Group Reworld Media
- HAN KUN Advises Vipshop on its fully acquiring Shan Shan
Commercial Group Co
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advised on Three HK Main Board IPOs
- NAUTADUTILH Assists Blauwtrust Groep
- SKRINE Advises Halliburton on Sale of Partial Stake in Bayan Project to Dialog Group Berhad
- TOZZINIFREIRE Assists FEMSA Enter Brazil’s Convenience Store
Market in Joint Venture
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA Hacked - Do Not Expect Legal Professional Privilege
To Stop Others Using Your Documents CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Agency Opens Public Consultation on Rules for the
Internet of Things TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Border Services Agency Publishes Update of Trade
Verification Priorities BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Insurance: Include Mandatory Policy Language or
Face Severe Consequences RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE New Public Consultation: Amendments to the Sanitary
Foods Regulations Regarding Dietary Supplements and Other
Matters CAREY
- CHINA Beijing Arbitration Commission Makes a Breakthrough
Revision to Arbitrators Fees Schedule, Further Aligns with
International Practices HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Draft Constitutional Amendment of the Royalty
System Moves Forward BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Bill No. 21.292 Intends to Allow Non-resident
Banks to Open a Local Branch in Costa Rica ARIAS
- INDIA Corporate Law Update KOCHHAR & CO.
- LUXEMBOURG Mandatory Disclosure Obligations for
Intermediaries and Taxpayers Relating to Certain Cross-border
Arrangements NAUTADUTILH
- MALAYSIA Workers' Minimum Standards of Housing and
Amenities (Amendment) Act 2019 SKRINE
- NEW ZEALAND Guidance and Acceptance for Overseas Banks
SIMPSON GRIERSON
- S. KOREA Immigration Alert on New National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) Rule Applicable to Foreigners in Korea
KIM CHANG LEE
- TAIWAN Flexibility of and Accounting Rules for Surplus-Earning
Distribution, and Effects on Taxation LEE AND LI
- UNITED STATES Fifth Circuit Says Texas Citizens Participation
Act Does Not Apply in Federal Court BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Illinois Becomes First State to Regulate
Employers’ Use of Artificial Intelligence to Evaluate Video
Interviews DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES FDA Announces Public Meeting on Modernizing Food Standards of Identity HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- Seattle 5-8, 2019 66th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
- New Delhi March 14-17, 2020 67th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co.
August 2019 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Welcomes Veteran Financial Restructuring Lawyer
- CLAYTON UTZ Announces Special Counsel and Senior Associate
Promotions
- RICHARDS BUELL Welcomes Three New Associates
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS Nicaragua advises Banco Lafise Bancentro on a DPR
transaction
- ARIFA Advises CitiGroup and JP Morgan in the Republic of Panama's Dual Offering of Global Bonds for an aggregate principal amount of US$2 billion
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Sunnova Energy International Inc
- BENNETT JONES Assists Business Development Bank of Canada
- CAREY Assists Enel Chile Syndicated loan Post Reorganisation
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises Gindalbie on successful demerger of Coda and acquisition by Ansteel
- DENTONS RODYK Advises Red Dot Payment in Acquisition
- GIDE Advises KGHM Polska Miedz S.A. on Setting up a Bond Issue Programme of up to PLN 4 billion
- HAN KUN Advises Vipshop on its fully acquiring Shan Shan
Commercial Group Co
- HOGAN LOVELLS Files Amicus Brief for March For Our Lives in
Support of Sensible Gun Violence Prevention Laws
- NAUTADUTILH Advises HAL on the sale of its ownership interest in GrandVision to EssilorLuxottica
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA Hold Your Fire! Anonymous Tweeting Can Breach
APS Code of Conduct and Justify Termination CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Data Protection Law Amended TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Quebec's Superior Court Leaves the Door Open to
Canadian Climate Change Litigation BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Highlight of the Amendments to the Employment
Standards Act RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE New Voluntary Registry of Agricultural Contracts CAREY
- CHINA New Filing Rules for Online Extracurricular Training
Institutions HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Draft Constitutional Amendment of the Royalty
System Moves Forward BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Bill No. 21.292 Intends to Allow Non-resident
Banks to Open a Local Branch in Costa Rica ARIAS
- HONG KONG New Disclosure Obligations Effective 01 August
HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDIA Corporate Law Update KOCHHAR & CO.
- MALAYSIA Workers' Minimum Standards of Housing and
Amenities (Amendment) Act 2019 SKRINE
- NETHERLANDS New Plan to Combat Money Laundering NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Government to Establish Water Quality Watchdog
SIMPSON GRIERSON
- TAIWAN New Measure in Managing Priority Claims of a Design Patent Application LEE & LI
- TURKEY Amendments to Banking Law on Restructuring of Debts Owed to Financial Sector GIDE
- UNITED STATES IRS Warns Taxpayers Regarding Virtual
Currency Compliance BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Trump Administration Issues Interim Rule
Banning Agencies’ Procurement of Telecom Equipment and
Services from Huawei, ZTE and Other Designated Chinese
Companies DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES New Draft Guidance on MR Compatibility for Medical Devices HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- Seattle 5-8, 2019 66th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
- New Delhi March 14-17, 2020 67th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co.
July 2019 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- DENTONS RODYK Announces Partner Promotion
- HAN KUN Welcomes Two New Partners
- HOGAN LOVELLS Welcomes Former Global Head of Cybersecurity Law at JPMorgan to firm
- TOZZINIFRIERE Welcomes Return of Tax Partner
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIFA Advised Lenders in Multibank’s US$138 million unsecured syndicated loan
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. in $3.2 Billion
Merger with Callon Petroleum Company
- BENNETT JONES Assists Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. in its Approximately US$300-Million Acquisition of RPM Technologie
- BRIGARD URRUTIA and CAREY Assist UnitedHealth invest in
Colombian healthcare entities
- CLAYTON UTZ Advising Patersons Securities with Scheme
Arrangement with Canaccord
- DENTONS RODYK Represents Oxley Holdings in the Largest
Commercial building sale in Singapore
- GIDE Advises KGHM Polska Miedz S.A. on Setting up a Bond Issue Programme of up to PLN 4 billion
- HAN KUN Advises Yunji Inc. on its U.S. IPO
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises IBM In Acquisition of Red Hat, Inc.
- MUNIZ Advises in Peruvian Food Manufacturer Corporacion TDN in US$35 Million Sale
- NAUTADUTILH Advises BC Partners on acquisition of Synthon
International
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA New Bill Aims at Protecting Primary Producers from Activist-incited Trespass or Property Damage or Theft
CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Data Protection Law Amended TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA New Report from the Ontario Privacy Commissioner:
Key Takeaways for Ontario Businesses BENNETT JONES
- CANADA I Thought You Were Pushing Me Out - BC Court Finds Employee’s Erroneous Beliefs Not Constructive Dismissal
RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE New Voluntary Registry of Agricultural Contracts CAREY
- CHINA Restrictions Lifted on Fdoreign Direct Investment in
the Entertainment Sector HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Important Reminder - Transfer Pricing Returns
Country by Country Report Notification BRIGARD URRUTIA
- EL SALVADOR Regulation of Authorized Public Accountants
As Obligated Subjects in Money Laundering Matters ARIAS
- FRANCE How Can Law Cope with Innovation - A Case Study
of France and Its Reform of Crypto-Assets GIDE
- HONDURAS Mercury Use Now Regulated ARIAS
- INDIA Scope of Court Enquiry As To Existence of Arbitration Agreement at Pre-Trial Arbitral State—Indian Arbitration Law
Perspective KOCHHAR & CO.
- NETHERLANDS Act implementing the Fifth Anti-Money
Laundering Directive filed NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Overseas investment office flexes its
enforcement muscles again SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Gaining Popularity of Green Loans
DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Latest Amendments to Government Procurement Act
LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES FCC Makes Significant Changes to Childrens’
Programming Rules DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Supreme Court Ruling Expands Scope of
Medicare Notice and Comment Requirement HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- Seattle 5-8, 2019 66th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
- New Delhi March 14-17, 2020 67th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Kochhar & Co.
May 2019 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Adds Award Winning Tax Partner in Houston
- CLAYTON UTZ Expands Forensic & Technology Services Practice with Dedicated Cyber Incident Response team
- HAN KUN Adds Commercial Dispute Resolution Partner
- HOGAN LOVELLS Appoints New Board Members
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS Assists Assists Eurofarma in its Growth in Latin America
- BAKER BOTTS Represents IFM Investors for $41.50 per Common Unit Acquisition of Buckeye Partners, L.P.
- BENNETT JONES Assists BSM Technologies Inc. $117.3 Million Sale to Geotab Inc. by Plan of Arrangement
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises on Significant Government Collaboration to Deliver Real-Time Weather Data in Regional NSW
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Partners with Amazon for a Large-Scale Project to Aid Immigrant Kids
- DENTONS RODYK Represents Oxley Holdings in the Largest Commercial building sale in Singapore
- GIDE Advises Air Liquide on its joint venture with Houpu
- HAN KUN Advises Transcenta Holding on its New JCT205 Drug Project
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises Gilead Sciences on its collaboration with Goldfinch Bio to develop novel therapies for kidney disease
- MUNIZ Advises China Three Gorges Corporation Consortium in US$1.4 billion Chaglla Project hydroelectric plant acquisition
- SKRINE Assists LafargeHolcim Ltd in Disposition of Shares in LaFarge Malaysia
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA City Reforms Incorporate Digital Identity Misappropriation ALLENDE BREA
- AUSTRALIA Competition and Consumer Commission’s Final Guidelines Assist in Valuing Creative Content CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Transfer of Surplus Auction—Winners Shall Compensate Petrobras TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA A New Government in Alberta - What is Means For Businesses and Investors BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Significant Changes to the Trademarks Act RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Thirty Day Payment Law in Force Effective May 16 CAREY
- CHINA Strengthening Protection of Corporate Trade Secrets to Create a Favorable Environment for Innovation Intro of Revisions to Anti Unfair Competition Law HAN KUN
- FRANCE How Can Law Cope with Innovation - A Case Study of France and Its Reform of Crypto-Assets GIDE
- HONDURAS Special Zones of Development and Employment ZEDE Soon to Start Operations. ARIAS
- LUXEMBOURG Bill Implementing Srd II as Regards the Encouragement of Long-Term Shareholder Engagement NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill introduced to Parliament SIMPSON GRIERSON
- PHILIPPINES Guidelines on the Processing of Tax Amnesty Application on Tax Delinquencies SyCIP LAW
- SINGAPORE A Contractual Right to Directorship – Distinguishing Between a One-off and a Continuing Right Using the Principles of Contextual Interpretation DENTONS RODYK
- SOUTH KOREA D-8 Visa Quote Relaxed KIM CHANG LEE
- TAIWAN IPO Amendments to Securities & Exchange Act LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES Remit Enforcement Intensifies BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Washington State Data Breach Law Expanded DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Sunset on ACPERA Draws the Antitrust Bar to DOJ's Roundtable HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- Seattle 5-8, 2019 66th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
April 2019 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Announces Leadership Changes
- CITY-YUWA Welcomes Counsel and Three Associates
- DAVIS WRIGHT Continues Growth with Addition of Leading Lawyers
- LEGA and Imery Urdante Merger
- NAUTADUTILH Strengthens its Competition Team
- RICHARDS BUELL Welcomes Associates and Trademark Agent
- TOZZINIFREIRE Announces Ten New Partners
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS Assists Canadian Seafood Company Cooke Continue
LatAmerica Expansion
- BAKER BOTTS Advises Initial Purchasers in Upsized Notes Offering by Crestwood Midstream Partners
- BENNETT JONES Assists Cresco Labs in $1.1 billion Acquisition of Origin House
- CAREY Assists in Disney-Fox merger approval in Chile
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises Lendlease on Delivery of Australia's first Health and Wellbeing Precinct for Illawarra Region
- DENTONS RODYK Advises China Titanium Resources on its US$25 million funding in the Orokolo Bay Industrial Sands Project in Papua New Guinea
- GIDE Counsel to Idia Capital Investissement on its investment in Maison Chapoutier
- HAN KUN Advises on Futu Holdings Limited's U.S. initial public
offering and listing on NASDAQ
- NAUTADUTILH Assists Blokker Sale
- SANTAMARINA Assists Topas Acquisition of Harmon Holl
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA City Reforms Incorporate Digital Identity
Misappropriation ALLENDE BREA
- AUSTRALIA Countdown is on to Recommence Fracking in the Northern Territory CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Recent Brazilian Central Bank Regulations Innovate the Brazilian Fintech Market TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Court of Appeals Decision Welcome News for Victims of Fraud BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Speculation and Vacancy Tax Act Summary RBS
- CHILE New Law Incorporates Employment Contract Into the Labor Code CAREY
- CHINA Interpreting the Foreign Investment Law HAN KUN
- COSTA RICA Companies At Risk of Dissolution for NonPayment
of Corporate Tax ARIAS
- FRANCE Transitional Measures for Financial Institutions Under
a No-Deal Brexit Scenario GIDE
- HONG KONG Stock Exchange Sanctions Guidance Letter
HOGAN LOVELLS
- MALAYSIA Avoiding Corporate Liability for Corruption Offenses
SKRINE
- MEXICO Cannabis Regulation Restricted to Medical and Scientific Purposes Only SANTAMARINA
- NETHERLANDS Introduction of Dutch UBO Register Expected in 2020 NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND More Changes to Overseas Investment Rules
SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Delayed Detection of Lung Cancer – a Patient’s Suit Against a Hospital and its Doctors DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN IPO Amends Rules for Hearings on Patent Invalidation Cases 01 January LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES Texas Proposes Two Data Protection Statutes for California's One BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Illegal Timber Trade Touches Pacific Northwest
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- Seattle 5-8, 2019 66th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
March 2019 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIAS Set to Host PRAC 65th International Conference
- ARIAS Announces Merger with top IP Firm
- BAKER BOTTS Elects Next Managing Partner
- BENNETT JONES Adds Corporate Partner Expertise to Firm
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Announces Four Partner Appointments
- DAVIS WRIGHT Expands Its White Collar and Government
Investigations Practice in California
- HOGAN LOVELLS Launches Cyber Risk Services
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS El Salvador Assists Bank of Nova Scotia in Sale of its
Operations to Imperia Intercontinental
- BAKER BOTTS Acts for PAO Novatek on the 10% Sale in Arctic
NG 2 Project
- CAREY Assists Acciona Energía in VAT loan for Chilean wind farm
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises Australia Pacific LNG on the purchase of
the Ironbark project
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Secures Favorable Ruling for BuzzFeed
in High-Profile Defamation Suit
- GIDE Counsel on Vinci's issuance of €75,000,000 CMS linked
notes
- HAN KUN advises on Weidai Ltd.'s U.S. initial public
offering and listing on NYSE: WEI
- HOGAN LOVELLS Represents Papa John’s in US$200 Million
Strategic Investment from Starboard
- MUNIZ Assists Citibank in Asset Backed Financing to Savia Peru
- NAUTADUTILH Assists Arvelle Therapeutics on Acquiring
Exclusive Rights to Develop and Commercialise Anti-epileptic Drug
- SANTAMARINA Assists Grupo Industrial Saltillo, S.A.B. de C.V.
in Sale to Italian group of 100% of its water heating and pipe fitting business
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA City Reforms Incorporate Digital Identity
Misappropriation ALLENDE BREA
- AUSTRALIA Reporting Changes Ahead For ASX-listed Oil and Gas Entities CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Cybersecurity and Data Privacy – Bill of Law Alters
Rules of Positive Enrollments awaits Senate decision TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Not All Breaches of Contract Are Created Equal
BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Mitigating Due Diligence Issues Within a Business
Transaction RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE CMF Establishes Deadlines CAREY
- CHINA Securities Regulatory Commission to Introduce
Guidelines on Manager of Manager Products - MOM Guidelines - for Institutions Engaged in Securities or Fund Business HAN KUN
- GUATEMALA Are Shareholder Agreement Valid in Guatemala
ARIAS
- MALAYSIA Avoiding Corporate Criminal Liability SKRINE
- MEXICO Merger Review Notification Thresholds SANTAMARINA
- NETHERLANDS New Rules for Partnerships NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND NZ and EU Free Trade Negotiations -
Geographical Indications on the Menu SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Budget 2019 Tax Developments DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN New Rules for Assessment of Unity of Invention from
01 January LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES Energy Update: 2018 - The Year of the Special Situation BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Dept of Labor Proposes to Raise FLSA Salary Exempt Threshold Starting in 2020 DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES DEA Launches new ARCOS Enhancement to Help Manufacturers and Distributors “know your customer” and Detect Suspicious Orders HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- April 6-9, 2019 65th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by ARIAS Law Firm
- Seattle 5-8, 2019 66th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
February 2019 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- Japan’s CITY-YUWA PARTNERS Joins PRAC
- GOODSILL Names Two New Partners
- HAN KUN Promotes 5 Partners and 11 Counsels
- MUNIZ Welcomes New Partner in Lima
- RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON Welcomes Two New Partners
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS and BRIGARD URRUTIA Assist Colombian pharma group Securen US $100 Million Loan
- ARIFA Assists United Airlines in Joint Venture with Colombian
Airlines Avianca and Copa
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Kimbell Royalty Partners in
$151.3 million Drop Down of Oil and Gas Royalty Assets
- BENNETT JONES Assists ZCL Composites, Inc. in Definitive
Agreement with global energy services company, ShawCor Ltd.
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Assists HBC, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ,
Citibank and Deutsche Bank in multi-billion dollar loan to Glencore
- CAREY Assists Banco Santander Chile renew LATAM partnership
- CLAYTON UTZ advises Alcoa on new gas supply agreements with BHP, Chevron and Woodside
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Represents Samuel French in Sale to
Concord Music
- GIDE Counsels Casino Group on the sale of 26 hypermarket and supermarket properties worth EUR 501 million
- HAN KUN advises on Weidai Ltd.'s U.S. initial public offering and
listing on NYSE: WEI
- HOGAN LOVELLS Represents Papa John’s in US$200 Million
Strategic Investment from Starboard
- MUNIZ Assists Peru’s Talara obtain US$1.3 billion syndicated loan
- NAUTADUTILH Assists JAMF in acquiring ZuluDesk
- SANTAMARINA Assists Biofilm Secure Clearance from Mexican
Antitrust Authority
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Summary of G20 Agreements on the Argentinean Economy and Legal Implications ALLENDE BREA
- AUSTRALIA New Decision Rejects Long-standing Arguments
Concerning Greenhouse Gas CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Landmark Endowment Act Now in Play TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Curtailment Rules Come Into Force for Production of Crude Oil and Crude Bitumen in Alberta BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Due Diligence When Buying a Business
RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE National Fisheries Service Adds New Predicate Offenses Regarding Criminal Liability of Legal Entities CAREY
- CHINA Securities Regulatory Commission to Make Qualified
Foreign and RMB Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors
Attractive Again HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Renewable Energy Projects Exempted from DAA
BRIGARD URRUTIA
- FRANCE ESMA Prepares for a Potential Hard BREXIT GIDE
- MALAYSIA Government Launches National Anti-Corruption Plan 2019-2023 SKRINE
- MEXICO Merger Review Notification Threshholds SANTAMARINA
- NETHERLANDS Dutch Parliament Adopts Bill Introducing a
Collective Damages Action NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Regulatory Developments for Electricity
Distributors On Their Way in 2019 SIMPSON GRIERSON
- NICARAGUA New Changes to Social Security ARIAS
- SINGAPORE Government Proposal to Implement International Convention on Salvage 1989 DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Acquisition of Trademark Registration for 3-Stripes Logo by adidas LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES Employee Issues Arising In Investigations
Toolkit BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Ninth Circuit Significantly Restricts Permissible Contents of FCRA Disclosure Forms DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES FDA Explains Submission Paths for Combination Products HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- April 6-9, 2019 65th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by ARIAS Law Firm
- Seattle 5-8, 2019 66th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
January 2019 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ALLENDE & BREA Partner Promotions
- BAKER BOTTS Continues Growth Adding Two Leading Partners
- CLAYTON UTZ Announces Partner Promotions
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Announces Six Partner Promotions
- DENTONS RODYK Announces Partner Promotions
- GOODSILL Names Two New Partners
- NAUTADUTILH Bosts its Public & Regulatory Practice
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ALLENDE & BREA Assists Marfrig purchase of majority stake in Argentina’s Quickfood
- BAKER BOTTS US Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Important FOIA Case Brought on behalf of Food Marketing Institute
- BENNETT JONES Assists S.i. Systems Ltd in Acquisition by Quad C Partners
- CAREY Assists Compañía Minera Teck Quebrada Blanca in sale of US$1.2 billion stake in Chilean copper project to Japanese Trading Group Sumitomo
- CLAYTON UTZ Advising Euroz and Sprott on $43.2m placement by West African Resources
- GIDE Counsel on Refinancing the Société Ivoirienne de Raffinage (SIR) debt of 577 million euros
- HAN KUN Advises Tencent Music Entertainment Group on its U.S. IPO
- HOGAN LOVELLS Warsaw office advised ISOC Group in acquisition of Silesia Business Park Class A office buildings
- KOCHHAR & CO Successfully Represents PSU OMCs Before the CCI against Allegations of Anti-competitiveness and Abuse of Dominant Position
- MUNIZ Assists Petroperu in Export Credit Line Facility
- NAUTADUTILH Advises ABN AMRO on the sale of a EUR 2 billion loan
Portfolio to NWB Bank
- SANTAMARINA Advises Aerotech Peissenberg GmbH Co KG
- TOZZINIFREIRE Assists Santander in 1.4 Billion Reais for Full Control of
Getnet
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA Some PPSA Registrations Are About to Expire
? Don't Get Caught Out CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Normative Instruction Postpones Deadline for Informing the Ultimate Beneficial Owner TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Are You Ready? Bill IFRS 16 and Your Contractual
Arrangements BENNETT JONES
- CANADA New Reporting Obligations for Assignment of Pre-Sale Contracts RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Amends Rules Criminal Liabilities of Legal Entities CAREY
- CHINA New Supreme Peoples’ Court IP Tribunal Launched
HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Minimum Monthly Statutory Salary and Transportation Allowance for 2019 BRIGARD URRUTIA
- FRANCE Blockchain Rendered Suitable for Certain Fnancial
Securities GIDE
- HONDURAS Increases in Minimum Wage ARIAS
- MEXICO Update: Competition Provisions of the USMCA
SANTAMARINA
- NEW ZEALAND New Employment Laws Come Into Force
May 2019 SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Ministry of Health Publishes Fee Benchmarks for Surgical Procedures in Private Sector DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Vital Currency Being Regulated by the Money
Laundering Control Act LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES What did the Inventor “Actually Invent” Claim COnstruction under Cave Consulting v. OptumInsight
BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Delete Cannabis Apps before Coming to the United States DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Medical Device Reporting Single Report
Exemption and ASR’s: Coming to an End for Most Reporters
HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- April 6-9, 2019 65th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by ARIAS Law Firm
- Seattle 5-8, 2019 66th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
December 2018 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Welcomes Leading Antitrust Lawyer and Former Senior DOJ Official
- BENNETT JONES Boosts Cross Border Team
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Adds Leading Consumer Financial
Services Attorney
- GOODSILL Welcomes Litigation Associate
- HOGAN LOVELLS Bolsters International Debt Capital Markets Team
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ALLENDE & BREA and CAREY Assist Lender in US$100 Million Loan to
Chilean Energy Company’s Argentine Subsidiary
- ARIAS, ARIFA Assist in Promerica's first US debt tap
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Southern Power in Sale of Mankato Energy
Center to Xcel Energy for $650 million
- BENNETT JONES Acts for Longview Aviation Capital Corp. in Purchase
Dash 8 Program from Bombardier Inc.
- BRIGARD URUTTIA Assists in Colombia’s US$2 billion Historic Debt Tap
- CAREY Assists Export Development Canada in Amendment to Existing Codelco US$300 million Loan Agreement
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises Spookfish on successful $137 million scheme of
Arrangement with EagleView
- DENTONS RODYK Acts for DBS Bank on CapitaLand’s Securing of First
and Largest S$300m sustainability-linked loan in Asia’s real estate sector
- GIDE Counsel on IPO of CIRA on Egyptian Stock Exchange and simultaneous US International Placement
- HAN KUN Advises TuanChe Limited on its U.S. IPO
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises Autodesk in US$875 million PlanGrid deal
- MUNIZ Assists Industrial and Commercial Bank of China loan to Chinese miner in Peru
- NAUTADUTILH Assisted Logistics Service Provider Neele-Vat on the
Acquisition of family business Oostvogels
- SANTAMARINA Acts for Atlantica Yield in Purchase of Spain’s ACS Pemex energy provider ALLENDE and CAREY firms Act for Lender Bank of Nova Scotia 100 Million Energy Loan in Argentina
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA New Rehabilitation Framework for Mining Projects
in Queensland CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Foreign Investor in Brazil Real Estate May Obtain
Residency Permits TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Bill 66—More Changes to the Ontario Employment Standards Act BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Accidental Underwriting Insurers Bound by Broad
Coverage Provision Included in Error RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Appointments Now Required for Certain Immigration
and Travel Procedures CAREY
- CHINA Asset Management Association of China (AMAC) Clarifies Personnel Requirements for Private Fund Managers HAN KUN
- MEXICO Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for
Trans Pacific Partnership SANTAMARINA
- NETHERLANDS Dutch Cooling Off Period in Face of Shareholder Activism or Hostile Take-Over NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND New Employment Laws Come Into Force
May 2019 SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Fundraising Basics for Start-Ups - a legal
perspective
DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Food and Drug Administration Moving Forward to
Implement the Patent Linkage Laws LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES Can Bankruptcy Terminate Intellectual
Property Licenses? BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES FTC Hearings Exploring Algorithms, Artificial
Intelligence, and Predictive Analytics Focus on Notions of
Fairness, Transparency and Ethical Uses
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES A Look at the Regulators that Could and
Should Regulate Cryptocurrencies in the United States
HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- April 6-9, 2019 65th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by ARIAS Law Firm
- Seattle 5-8, 2019 66th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
November 2018 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIAS Celebrates 76 Years - A Legacy of Service
- BAKER BOTTS Experienced Finance Partner Joins Firm
- CLAYTON UTZ Partner Joins Construction Major Projects Team
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Expands Seattle Trademark/IP Group
- DENTONS RODYK Welcomes New Partner
- GIDE Announces Gide 255 Digital Transformation Team
- HOGAN LOVELLS Enhances Cross-border Litigation Capability
- NAUTADUTILH New Brussels Corporate Partner
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Senior Commercial Lawyer Joins Firm
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ALLENDE and CAREY firms Act for Lender Bank of Nova Scotia 100Million Energy Loan in Argentina
- BAKER BOTTS October Totals Four Major Energy Deals Worth Over $20 Billion
- BRIGARD URUTTIA Assists Lenders in 1.6 trillion peso financing for 4G Toll Road Project
- CAREY Local Counsel to P&G on Global Acquisition of Merck’s consumer health division
- CLAYTON UTZ Helps Drive Australian Automobile Clubs further into Electric
Vehicle future with Chargefox investment
- DENTONS RODYK acts for RB Capital group and confidential client in
matters relating to Farrer Square
- GIDE Counsel on the inaugural bond issuance by Société du Grand Paris
- HAN KUN advises CNFinance Holdings Limited on its U.S. initial public
offering and listing on NYSE
- MUNIZ Assists Brazilian and Chilean companies in US 28million sale of
cement joint venture in Peru
- NAUTADUTILH Assisted TA Associates with acquisition of CXO Group
- SANTAMARINA Advised Aerotech Peissenberg GMBH CO KG in the
Implementation of a joint venture with Grupo Punto Alto
- TOZZINIFREIRE Introduces ThinkFuture Initiative
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA Competition Commission Releases Draft Copyright
Guidelines CLAYTON UTZ
- CANADA SCC Renders Judgment on Cooperative National
Securities Regulator BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Is Not Locker Room Talk – It’s Illegal RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Modifying Industrial Property Legislation Sent to Congress CAREY
- CHINA New Regulations for Panda Bonds in China’s Interbank Market HAN KUN
- FRANCE Unwired Planet v Huawei UK Court of Appeal GIDE
- HONG KONG Navigating Through the Winding One Belt One Road
HOGAN LOVELLS
- MALAYSIA Adding Spice and Seasoning to the Malaysian Bond and Sukuk Market SKRINE
- MEXICO USA, Mexico and Canada Agreement SANTAMARINA
- NETHERLANDS Shareholders’ Rights Directive Implementation Bill Now Before Parliament NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Court of Appeal rules ratepayers cannot refuse to pay rates due to alleged assessment invoices SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Impact of the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement
DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN The Enforcement of the Rental Housing Market
Development and Rental Housing Act LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES Proposed Regulations Could Expand Guarantor Group and Collateral Base for Financing Transactions Involving Domestic Corporations BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES HIPAA Enforcement for Camera Crews on
Hospital Premises DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Copyright Protection for Fashion Designs in Wake of Star Athletica GOODSILL
- UNITED STATES New Pharma technologies usher in significant changes to laws HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- April 6-9, 2019 65th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by ARIAS Law Firm
- Seattle 5-8, 2019 66th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
October 2018 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Strengthens Litigation Department with 14 New Judicial Clerks
- GOODSILL Welcomes Former Deputy Attorney General and Four
Captive Insurance Lawyers
- HAN KUN Welcomes New Partner
- TOZZINIFREIRE Welcomes Three New Partners
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ALLENDE Assists Australian Galaxy Resources Sale of Lithium Mining Rights in Argentina to South Korean Steelmaker Poscoa
- ARIFA Inter-American Development Bank issues bonds for the first time in the Panama Stock Exchange
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. in $215 Million Acquisition of Devon Energy Corporation’s Delaware Basin Properties
- BENNETT JONES - DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE TriWest Capital Partners Invests in PRT Growing Services LTD
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Acts for US mining company Newmont invest in Canadian company Orosur Mining and sign an exploration agreement for its Anzá project in northwestern Colombia
- CAREY Acts for Underwriters in Chilean banking cooperative issuance of US$1 billion in notes
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises Brookfield and Macquarie on US$2.15 billion Quadrant sale to Santos
- DENTONS RODYK Singapore counsel to Flipkart Private Limited
- GIDE Counsel to Groupe BPCE on its project to divest banking interests in African banks to Moroccan group BCP
- HAN KUN Advises CooTek (Cayman) Inc. on its U.S. initial public offering and listing on NYSE
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises Walmart in US$16 Billion Majority Investment in
Flipkart
- KOCHHAR Successfully Represents PSU OMCs before the CCI Against Allegations of Anti-competitiveness and Abuse of Dominant Position
- MUNIZ Acts for Scotiabank in Peru Gas Project Finance
- SANTAMARINA Assists Aloxom Marketing in sale of Mexico’s big-name shoe brands
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Acts for DLF Seeds in Acquisition of PGG Wrightson
- TOZZINIFREIRE Advises Chinese waste-to-energy investor
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA Sweet Little Lies: Heinz Fined $2.25m for Misleading Claims on Little Kids Shredz Packaging CLAYTON UTZ
- ARGENTINA Antitrust Authority Fines Collecting Society SADAIC for Abusing its Dominant Position by Charging Discriminatory and Excessive Licensing Fees to Hotels ALLENDE BREA
- BELGIUM Entities Required to Disclose UBOs Before
30 November NAUTADUTILH
- CANADA Equity Claims Relief Granted as Part of CBCA
Restructuring BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Accidental Underwriting: Insurers Bound By Broad
Coverage Provision Included in Error RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Central Bank Publishes Amendment to Payment Card
Operations Regulation for Public Consultation CAREY
- CHINA Analyzing the Measures for Administration of
Strategic Investment by Foreign Investors into Listed Companies Draft for Comment HAN KUN
- COSTA RICA Publication of Technical Guide to Implement
Remote Work in Companies ARIAS
- FRANCE EU The Make the European Union "the global leader in the field of Distributed Ledger Technology” GIDE
- HONG KONG Summary of Principles from Recent NEC Cases
HOGAN LOVELLS
- MALAYSIA Duties of Council Members of a Management
Corporation SKRINE
- NEW ZEALAND Amended Consumers Rights to Know (Country of Origin of Food) Bill Released SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE IP Income and Tax Incentives DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN The Enforcement of the Rental Housing Market
Development and Rental Housing Act LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES Colorado Moves Into the Data Privacy Spotlight with Data Protection In Effect September 1, 2018 BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Clarification of OSHA's Position on Workplace Safety Incentive Programs and Post-Incident Drug Testing
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Education Department's Latest Proposed
Rulemaking Pursuing Its Own Agenda HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- April 6-9, 2019 65th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by ARIAS Law Firm
- Seattle 5-8, 2019 66th International PRAC Conference - Hosted by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
August 2018 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIAS Continues Expansion Abroad
- BAKER BOTTS Bolsters Renewables Energy and Environmental Practices
- BENNETT JONES Set to Host 64th International PRAC Conference
- DENTONS RODYK Builds on Corporate Practice Group
- GOODSILL Adds to Trust Group
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS Advised Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement ("OMERS") in sale of two airports in Costa Rica
- BAKER BOTTS Represents BHP Billiton in Sale of Onshore US Assets
- CAREY Assists Brookfield in financing for Chilean Solar Project
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises Fleetwood Corporation on its $60 million Equity Raising and Acquisition of Modular Building Systems
- GIDE Advises Legrand on the Contemplated Acquisition of a
Majority stake in Debflex
- HAN KUN Advises Aurora Mobile Limited on its U.S. initial public offering and listing on NASDAQ
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises Ironwood Capital in an over US$400
Million Capital Raise
- MUNIZ Assists Compartamos Financiera Issue Inaugural
- NAUTADUTILH Assists Cofinimmo with EUR 155 Million Capital
Increase
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Acts for DLF Seeds in Acquisition of PGG Wrightson
- TOZZINIFREIRE Advises Chinese waste-to-energy investor
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA “Artificial Price” in Market Manipulation - Different Tests for Different Products? CLAYTON UTZ
- BENELUX - Debranding Before Import Not Allowed NAUTADUTILH
- BRAZIL Recent Changes in ANATEL’s Rules Aim to Foster
Competition in Telcom Market TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA What Can Canada Expect with Mandatory Breach
Notification BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Are You Ever Off the Clock? Termination for Off-Duty Conduct RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE New Requirement for Producers of Priority Products in Framework of REP Law CAREY
- CHINA Financial Market Liberalization May Trigger Merger Filing
HAN KUN
- COLOMBIA Law on the Integral Management of Moorlands
BRIGARDURRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Paradigm Shift in Law of International Merchandise Contracts ARIAS
- FRANCE EU The Geo-Blocking Regulation GIDE
- INDONESIA Roll Back Expat Employment Liberalization ABNR
- MALAYSIA Competition Act - From Floriculturists and Barbers to Airlines and Insurers SKRINE
- NEW ZEALAND When is a Consent Application Complete?
SIMPSON GRIERSON
- PANAMA International Standards on Transparency and Exchange of Information ARIFA
- SINGAPORE Embracing Assisted Living Model DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Statements Made by the Party in Other Cases Can be Used as Exhibits for Identifying Ordinary Skill LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES IRS Proposes Regulations Interpreting TCJA Amendments to Bonus Depreciation Rules BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES FCC Releases Final Text Expediting Wireline and Wireless Attachments to Utility Poles DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES USSC False Statement Render Debt
Non-dischargeable GOODSILL
- UNITED STATES Iran Sanctions: Snapback Becomes Reality
HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- September 15 - 18, 2018 - 64th International PRAC Conference - Calgary - Bennett Jones LLP
- April 6 - 9, 2019 - 65th International PRAC Conference - Costa Rica - ARIAS
July 2018 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Draws Top Capital Markets Partner to Houston
- BENNETT JONES Welcomes Senior Counsel
- CLAYTON UTZ Welcomes Leading Real Estate Partner
- HOGAN LOVELLS Launches Global Transportation Regulatory
Practice
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Adds Commercial Special Counsel
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS Advised Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement ("OMERS") in sale of two airports in Costa Rica
- ALLENDE BREA Acts for Chinese State-owned agrochemicals
company Syngenta in acquisition of Nidera Seeds from Chinese
state-owned grains trader COFCO International
- ARIFA Panama Counsel to McDermott in Multiple Transactions in Connection with its Merger Deal with Chicago Bridge & Iron Company
- BAKER BOTTS Represents EQT Corporation in Divestiture of
Non-Core Upstream and Midstream Assets for $575 Million
- BENNETT JONES SFC Litigation Trust Granted US$2.6 Billion
Judgment
- CAREY Assists Chilean telecoms provider VTR in US $484 million loan
- CLAYTON UTZ plays role in Australia-Japan collaboration on
world-first liquefied hydrogen pilot project in Victoria
- DENTONS RODYK advises on Singapore's largest office real estate deal in 2018
- GIDE Acts in the first Restricted Tier 1 issuance by CNP Assurances
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises Greystar in its acquisition of leading
college housing REIT
- NAUTADUTILH Advised J.P. Morgan in relation to the notes issue of the Radisson Hotel Group
- SIMPSON GRIERSON advises OMV on landmark transaction in USD$587m Acquisition of Shell’s upstream oil and gas business in New Zealand
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA New Antitrust Law is Enacted ALLENDE BREA
- AUSTRALIA Major Changes to New South Wales Water
Management Laws CLAYTON UTZ
- BENELUX - IP Update: Red Sole Diary - How the Story Ends Before the Court of Justice of the European Union NAUTADUTILH
- BRAZIL Health Regulatory Agency Publishes Four New Major
Resolutions TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Dissolved Companies and Their Former Directors and Officers Exposed to Liability for Costs to Remediate Contaminated Sites Under the B.C. Environmental Management Act
RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE New System of Processing Customs Destination
Certificates for Medical Devices Without a Sanitary Registration
CAREY
- CHINA Financial Market Liberalization May Trigger Merger Filing
HAN KUN
- FRANCE EU Update: Crypto & Anti-Money Laundering GIDE
- HONDURAS and Mexico Negotiate a Single Free Trade
Agreement ARIAS
- INDONESIA Investment Board Suspends Operations Pending Launch of New Online Single Submission System ABNR
- MALAYSIA Where Differences Matter - Guidelines on Contracts for Difference SKRINE
- NEW ZEALAND Legality of Fluoridation of Drinking Water Supply by Local Authorities SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Can Cryptograph Tokens Be Used To Secure Your Next Loan? DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Slogans Containing Well Known Marks Do Not
Necessarily Have Inherent Distinctiveness of Acquired
Distinctiveness LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES IP Pitfalls in Virtual Worlds - Issues to Consider During Development BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES California Supreme Court Affirms Broad Section 230 Immunity DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES International Online Programs: Know the Pitfalls HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- September 15 - 18, 2018 - 64th International PRAC Conference - Calgary - Bennett Jones LLP
- April 6 - 9, 2019 - 65th International PRAC Conference - Costa Rica - ARIAS
June 2018 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- PRAC Welcomes New Member Firm - HAN KUN LAW OFFICES
- BAKER BOTTS Leading Oil & Gas Lawyer Joins Firm
- GIDE Boosts Its Expertise in M&A Practice
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Appoints New Chair
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ALLENDE & BREA Acts for Chinese State-owned agrochemicals
company Syngenta in acquisition of Nidera Seeds from Chinese
state-owned grains trader COFCO International
- ARIFA Panama Counsel to McDermott in Multiple Transactions in Connection with its Merger Deal with Chicago Bridge & Iron Company
- BAKER BOTTS Represents the Conflicts Committee of Williams
Partners L.P. in the $10.5 Billion Acquisition by The Williams
Companies, Inc. of Williams Partners L.P.
- CLAYTON UTZ Acts for Japan's Nissui on prawn farm investment
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Team wins important victory in LA
Superior Court - Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Filed by The Gaslamp Killer Against RaeAn Medina, Who Allegedly Accused Him of Rape
- GIDE Advises Boursorama on Sale of Its Stake in Self Trade Bank to Warburg Pincus
- HOGAN LOVELLS Represents Sesen Bio in Public Offering
- Estudio Muniz Counsel on US$1 Billion Note Issuance
- NAUTADUTILH Assists with the sale of Fysicon B.V. to Canon
Medical Systems Corporation
- SIMPSON GRIERSON advises OMV on landmark transaction in USD$587m Acquisition of Shell’s upstream oil and gas business in New Zealand
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA New Antitrust Law is Enacted ALLENDE BREA
- AUSTRALIA Higher Fines for Competition Law Breaches, and More Unlawful Behavior Captured by Australia's Cartel Laws
CLAYTON UTZ
- CANADA Retaliates to U.S. Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Dissolved Companies and Their Former Directors and Officers Exposed to Liability for Costs to Remediate Contaminated Sites Under the B.C. Environmental Management Act
RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE New DUCT Law’s Regulation and Technical Rule CAREY
- COLOMBIA Labor Ministry Resolution Establishing Inspection Surveillance and Control Guidelines BRIGARD URRUTIA
- EL SALVADOR Reform to Special Law-Custom Infractions ARIAS
- FRANCE Amendments to Statute of limitations on Patent
Invalidity and Infringement Actions GIDE
- HONG KONG Private Action for Contempt of Court
HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDONESIA New Rules for Assessing Financial Soundness of Venture Capital Companies ABNR
- MALAYSIA Where Differences Matter - Guidelines on Contracts for Difference SKRINE
- MEXICO Industrial Property Law Amended SANTAMARINA
- NETHERLANDS European Proposal for Cross-border Transactions and Online Company Establishment NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Update on Commerce Commission Activity -
Pharmacies and Steel Mesh Suppliers SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Corporate and Individual Bankruptcy Under One Roof - What to Expect in the Upcoming Insolvency Bill
DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Sale of Altered Parallel Imported Goods Constitute Trademark Infringement LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES Texas Supreme Court Recognizes Realities of Horizontal Drilling in Key Lease Clause Ruling BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES USSC Upholds Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreements: What Now? DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES USSC False Statement Render Debt
Non-dischargeable GOODSILL
- UNITED STATES False Claims Act - Taking a Bite of the Customs Duties Apple HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- September 15 - 18, 2018 - 64th International PRAC Conference - Calgary - Bennett Jones LLP
- Spring, 2019 - 65th International PRAC Conference - Costa Rica - ARIAS
May 2018 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Leading Oil & Gas Lawyer Joins Firm
- CLAYTON UTZ Adds Finance Specialist Partner
- GIDE Inaugurates its office in Cairo in the Residence of the French Embassy in Egypt
- HOGAN LOVELLS Appoints New Board Members
- Lega Abogados—New Corporate Identity for Hoet Pelaez
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Appoints New Chair
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ALLENDE & BREA Acts for Chinese State-owned agrochemicals
company Syngenta in acquisition of Nidera Seeds from Chinese
state-owned grains trader COFCO International
- ARIFA Advises INCHCAPE acquisition of privately held Grupo Rudelman
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Represents the Conflicts Committee of Williams Partners L.P. in the $10.5 Billion Acquisition by The Williams Companies, Inc. of Williams Partners L.P.
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises Canada's Copper Mountain Mining
Corporation on Altona Mining acquisition and ASX listing
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Team wins important victory in LA
Superior Court - Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Filed by The Gaslamp Killer Against RaeAn Medina, Who Allegedly Accused Him of Rape
- GIDE Advises Semir on the Acquisition of Premium Children’s
Fashion Leader Kidiliz
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advising LabCorp in US$670 Million Sale of
Covance Food Solutions to Eurofins Scientific
- NAUTADUTILH Assists with the sale of Fysicon B.V. to Canon
Medical Systems Corporation
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA EU General Data Protection Regulation Applies
Extraterritorially ALLENDE BREA
- AUSTRALIA Shareholder Activism: How Can Companies Protect Themselves CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Pilot Project Launched for Pre-Examination of Patent Applications Without Cost TOZZINIFREIRE
- BENELUX Corporate & Commercial Law Reform NAUTADUTILH
- CANADA Upcoming Policy Projects Aimed at Reducing Regulatory Burden on Canadian Public Companies BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Who is Responsible for Paying the Strata’s Deductible? RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Close-Out Netting in Derivatives Transactions: Central Bank of Chile enacts new regulation CAREY
- COSTA RICA New Tax Regulation ARIAS
- HONG KONG Consumer Council Published Report on Mandatory Cooling-Off Period
- INDONESIA Supreme Court Stresses Expats May Only Work on Temporary Contracts, but Surprises Still Possible ABNR
- MALAYSIA Introduces Corporate Liability for Corruption SKRINE
- MEXICO Industrial Property Law Amended SANTAMARINA
- NEW ZEALAND Eight Public Law Trends to Watch in 2018
SIMPSON GRIERSON
- PHILIPPINES Once Again, Payment of Withholding Tax at the Time of Audit Considered Compliant with Withholding Tax
Requirements for Deductibility of Expenses SYCIP LAW
- SINGAPORE Stricter Compliances for Listed Companies
DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Examination Standards Amended for "Patent Term
Extension" LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES In Re Silver The Lone Star State Give Patent Agents a Badge of Privilege BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Is OCR Moving the Goal Posts on Vendor
Management? DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- September 15 - 18, 2018 - 64th International PRAC Conference - Calgary - Bennett Jones LLP
- Spring, 2019 - 65th International PRAC Conference - Costa Rica - ARIAS
April 2018 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Leading Oil & Gas Lawyer Joins Firm
- CLAYTON UTZ Adds Finance Specialist Partner
- GIDE Welcomes Renowned M&A Specialist Partner and
Strengthens its Tax Expertise with New Partner
- GOODSILL Set to Host 63rd International PRAC Conference
- HOGAN LOVELLS Lands Former Top Pentagon Lawyer
- Lega Abogados - New Corporate Identity for Hoet Pelaez
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Appoints New Chair
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ALLENDE & BREA Acts for Chinese State-owned agrochemicals
company Syngenta in acquisition of Nidera Seeds from Chinese
state-owned grains trader COFCO International
- ARIFA Advises INCHCAPE acquisition of privately held Grupo Rudelman
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Sunnova Energy Corporation in a $100,000,000 Equity Financing Investment with Quantum Strategic Partners
- CLAYTON UTZ Acts for Denmark's CIP on investment in Australian-first A$8 billion -offshore windfarm project
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Team wins important victory in LA
Superior Court - Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Filed by The Gaslamp Killer Against RaeAn Medina, Who Allegedly Accused Him of Rape
- GIDE Advises AccorHotels on the sale of the majority of the capital of AccorInvest
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises pSivida Corp. on its acquisition of Icon
Bioscience as it rebrands as EyePoint Pharmaceuticals
- NAUTADUTILH Assists with the sale of Fysicon B.V. to Canon
Medical Systems Corporation
- SIMPSON GRIERSON advises OMV on landmark transaction in USD$587m Acquisition of Shell’s upstream oil and gas business in New Zealand
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA EU General Data Protection Regulation Applies
Extraterritorially ALLENDE BREA
- AUSTRALIA Tax Reforms to Stapled Structures to Affect Foreign Investors CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Pilot Project Launched for Pre-Examination of Patent Applications Without Cost TOZZINIFREIRE
- BENELUX Corporate & Commercial Law Reform NAUTADUTILH
- CANADA Upcoming Policy Projects Aimed at Reducing Regulatory Burden on Canadian Public Companies BENNETT JONES
- CANADA British Columbia Cannabis Retail - The Landscape for Landlords RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE New State Corporation “Infrastructure Fund Inc.” Created CAREY
- CHINA People’s Bank of China Opens the Door for Foreign
Payment Institutions HOGAN LOVELLS
- COLOMBIA Update First MetroLine Project BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA New Tax Regulation ARIAS
- INDONESIA Supreme Court Stresses Expats May Only Work on Temporary Contract, but Surprises Still Possible ABNR
- MALAYSIA Court Adopts the Doctrine of Prime Necessity SKRINE
- MEXICO Industrial Property Law Amended SANTAMARINA
- NEW ZEALAND Eight Public Law Trends to Watch in 2018
SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Stricter Compliances for Listed Companies
DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Examination Standards Amended for "Patent Term
Extension" LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES In Re Silver The Lone Star State Give Patent Agents a Badge of Privilege BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Is OCR Moving the Goal Posts on Vendor
Management? DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Sanctions on Russian Individuals, Their
Companies, and Russian Government Officials HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- April 21 - 24, 2018 - 63rd International PRAC Conference - Honolulu - Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
- September 15 - 18, 2018 - 64th International PRAC Conference - Calgary - Bennett Jones LLP
March 2018 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Appoints 11 Associates to Special Counsel
- DENTONS RODYK Transforms Client-Lawyer Relationship with
Participation in SAL's Future Law Innovation Programme
- GIDE Involved in Creation of International Chambers Within
Commercial Court and Paris Court of Appeals
- HOGAN LOVELLS Launches its First Client-Facing Online Training Course
- RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON Announces New Additions to its Asia Pacific Practice Group
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
-
ARIAS Advises US Embassy on Construction of New Residential Complex
- BAKER BOTTS CommerceHub Agrees to Acquisition by Affiliates of GTCR and Sycamore Partners
- CAREY Helps Private Equity Firm Mesoamerica Acquire Majority Stake in Heladerías Savory acquisition
- CLAYTON UTZ Acts for Denmark's CIP on investment in Australian-first A$8 billion -offshore windfarm project
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Team wins important victory in
Los Angeles Superior Court
- GIDE Advises Wendel on the sale of its interest in Saham Group
- HOGAN LOVELLS advises Welling Holding Limited in its privatisation by Midea International Corporation Company Limited by way of a scheme of arrangement under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance
- NAUTADUTILH Assists ABN AMRO Clearing Bank with the launch of a blockchain-based alternative for escrow accounts
- SANTAMARINA Acts for Lender Banco Nacional de Obras y Servicios Publicos in Mexican hospital PPP loan
- TOZZINI Acts for Lenders in Mexico's largest dairy producer bridge loan to purchase Brazilian counterpart
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Foreign Affairs Newsletter ALLENDE BREA
- AUSTRALIA NSW Proposes Major Reforms to Protection of
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Pilot Project Launched for Pre-Examination of Patent Applications Without Cost TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Federal Court of Appeal Quells Concern over
Transactional Common Interest Privilege BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Statutory Environmental Liability and the CGL Pollution Exclusion RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Self-Regulation and the Financial Self-Regulation
Committee CAREY
- COLOMBIA New Developments on Visa Exempt Nationals BRIGARD URRUTIA
- EU Model for Brexit - Is it Norway, Switzerland, Ukraine, Turkey or Canada? GIDE
- HONG KONG New Listing Regime Proposals For Emerging and Innovative Companies HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDONESIA Gov’t Caps Price on Coal for Power Generation ABNR
- NETHERLANDS How Will Revised Shareholders’ Directive be
Implemented? NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Govt Signals Greater Focus on Waste
Minimization SIMPSON GRIERSON
- NICARAGUA Minimum Wage Increase ARIAS
- PANAMA Internal Working Regulation Compliance ARIFA
- SINGAPORE Opportunities for Venture Capital Investments
DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Amendments to Income Tax Act LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES New Texas Comptroller Ruling - Oil and Gas Joint Venture Subject to Texas Franchise Tax BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Budget Act Includes Retirement Plan Changes Dropped From Tax Act DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Supreme Court Narrows Section 546(E )
Safe Harbor Regarding Transfers Involving Financial Institutions GOODSILL
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- April 21 - 24, 2018 - PRAC 63rd International PRAC Conference - Honolulu - Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
- September 15 - 18, 2018 - PRAC 64th International PRAC Conference - Calgary - Bennett Jones LLP
February 2018 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- CAREY Appoints New Partner
- DENTONS RODYK Strengthens Partnership with Promotions
- GIDE Sets Up in Cairo and Bolsters Its Presence in Middle East and North Africa
- HOGAN LOVELLS Expands Global Tax Practice with Head of Transfer Pricing for EMEA
- RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON Welcomes 6 New Associates
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Underwriters in Cactus, Inc.’s Initial
Public Offering
- CAREY Acts in BCI Acquisition financial and credit card business from Walmart Chile
- CLAYTON UTZ Acts for Denmark's CIP on investment in Australian-first A$8 billion offshore windfarm project
- DENTONS RODYK Singapore Advisors to TenX Fintech Company
- GIDE Counsel to ENGIE on Acquisition of two companies
specialising in energy services in West Africa
- HOGAN LOVELLS Represents AXA in the $155 Million Acquisition of Maestro Health
- MUNIZ Assists Sino-Portuguese joint venture Hydro Global Perú with US$365 million loan from China Development Bank
- NAUTADUTILH Assists global biopharmaceutical company Sanofi with its public takeover of Belgian biotech firm Ablynx
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Advises on largest New Zealand CBD property deal since 2010
- SKRINE Acting for MyCC in Successful Opposition MyEG's Appeal to the Competition Appeal Tribunal
- TOZZINI Acts for Lenders in Mexico's largest dairy producer bridge loan to purchase Brazilian counterpart
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Tariffs Removed For the Import of Wind Turbines Exceeding 700 Kw ALLENDE BREA
- AUSTRALIA Foreign Investors in Resource Projects Receive Important Income Tax Guidance From Federal Court CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Pilot Project Launched for Pre-Examination of Patent Applications Without Cost TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Getting In on Bitcoin - Canadian Income Tax
Implications of Cryptocurrencies BENNETT JONES
- CHILE New Call for Public Comment Regarding Foodstuff
Products CAREY
- GUATEMALA Corp Governance Regulation Amended ARIAS
- HONG KONG Monetary Authority Reboots Virtual Banking
HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDONESIA Updates to Rules Granting Government Guarantees in Infrastructure Sector ABNR
- MALAYSIA Changes to Merchant Shipping Ordinance SKRINE
- NETHERLANDS Ultimate Beneficial Owners Register -
Developments in Netherlands and Europe NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Employment Law Changes SIMPSON GRIERSON
- PANAMA Minimum Wage Increase ARIFA
- SINGAPORE Setting Aside An SOP Act Adjudication
Determinations DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Potential Legal Challenges of Smart Healthcare LEE & LI
- TURKEY New Protectionist Measures in Foreign Exchange
Regulations GIDE
- UNITED STATES 2017 Roundup – Consolidation Continues Apace BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Tax Bill Impacts Tax Treatment of Relocation, Transportation, Other Fringe Benefits DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Ninth Circuit Holds that Cramdown Applies on a “PER PLAN” Rather than a “PER DEBTOR” Basis GOODSILL
- UNITED STATES Department of Education Issues Guidance on Providing FAPE After Supreme Court Decision in Endrew
HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- Member Reception @ IPBA March 3, 2018
- PRAC @ PDAC Toronto March 6, 2018
- April 21 - 24, 2018 - PRAC 63rd International PRAC Conference - Honolulu - Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
- September 15 - 18, 2018 - PRAC 64th International PRAC Conference - Calgary - Bennett Jones LLP
January 2018 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- PACIFIC RIM ADVISORY COUNCIL Announces New Chair and Vice Chair
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Promotes Six to Partner
- GIDE Appoints Five New Partners
- GOODSILL Announces New Managing Partner; Three Partner
Promotions
- HOGAN LOVELLS Announces New Board Chair
- NAUTADUTILH Appoints Three Partners
- RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON Announces Three Partner Appointments
- SKRINE Announces 7 Partner Appointments
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Underwriters in $249 Million Upsized Initial Public Offering
- BRIGARD & URRUTIA Acts in Frontera Energy Share Sale in Utilities Unit
- CAREY Assists in Chile’s Four Largest Transactions Closed in Last Quarter 2017
- CLAYTON UTZ Advising Tox Free Solutions on $671m scheme of arrangement with Cleanaway Waste Management
- DENTONS RODYK Singapore Advisors to TenX Fintech Company
- GIDE Advises Yareal Polska on the purchase of an area of SOHO Factory
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises IFC On Acquisition of a Stake in
Afghanistan International Bank
- MUNIZ Assists Sino-Portuguese joint venture Hydro Global Perú with US$365 million loan from China Development Bank
- NAUTADUTILH Advises assisted ENEL with EUR 10 billion revolving loan from 38 banks
- SKRINE Acting for MyCC in Successful Opposition MyEG's Appeal to the Competition Appeal Tribunal
- TOZZINI Acts for Lenders in Mexico's largest dairy producer bridge loan to purchase Brazilian counterpart
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Program to Stimulate Production of
Unconventional Natural Gas ALLENDE BREA
- AUSTRALIA Dealing with Cyber Pirates - How Will They Play Out Under New Data Breach Notifications Laws? CLAYTON UTZ
- BELGIUM Court of Justice Finds Prescription-support
Software to Be a Medical Device NAUTADUTILH
- BRAZIL Changes Mining Royalty TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Alberta Replaces Specified Gas Emitters Regulation
with Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation
BENNETT JONES
- CANADA B.C. Supreme Court Awards Severance to Employee After Employer Retracts Offer of Employment RICHARDS BUELL
- COLOMBIA Bogota Approves Future Budgetary Allocation
of First Metro Line BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Corporate Tax Due ARIAS
- GUATEMALA Modification of Income Tax Regime ARIAS
- INDONESIA Oil Palm Incentive Package ABNR
- MEXICO Measurement & Update Unit 2018 SANTAMARINA
- MALAYSIA New Capital Reduction Procedure and Whitewash Exemption for Financial Assistance SKRINE
- NEW ZEALAND Havelock North Drinking Water Inquiry Stage 2 Report Released SIMPSON GRIERSON
- RUSSIA Regulatory Changes to Financial Transactions GIDE
- SINGAPORE Infamy and Public Shaming - Newest Risk of Using Offshore Entities DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Amendments to Labor Standards Act LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES FERC Rejects Proposed Grid Resiliency Pricing Rule and Opens Broader Inquiry BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES CMS Releases Request for Applications for New Version of Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Model
HOGAN LOVELLS
- VENEZUELA Creation Crypto-Asset Superintendence and
Related Activities HOET PELAEZ CASTILLO & DUQUE
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC @ PDAC Toronto March 6, 2018
- April 21 - 24, 2018 - PRAC 63rd International PRAC Conference - Honolulu - Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
- September 15 - 18, 2018 - PRAC 64th International PRAC Conference - Calgary - Bennett Jones LLP
December 2017 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Promotes 11 to Partner
- CLAYTON UTZ Announces Partner Appointments
- DENTONS RODYK Seminar: Global Transparency - Threats and Opportunities for Asian Families
- GOODSILL Welcomes New Associate
- GIDE Launches Gide Venture Online Platform Dedicated to Start-ups
- RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON Welcomes Two New Associates
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Tallgrass Energy Partners in $250 Million Offering of Additional Senior Notes
- BRIGARD & URRUTIA Acts in landmark Colombian offering
- CAREY Advises HP in Acquisition of Samsung Electronics’ Printer Business for USD1.05 billion
- CLAYTON UTZ Acts for Denmark's CIP on investment in Australian-first A$8 billion offshore windfarm project
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Assists Ajinomoto North America With Ongoing Expansion
- GIDE Advises Agence des Participations de l’Etat on Sale of
Renault’s Shares by French State
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises on US$6 Billion Acquisition of Cavium, Inc. by Marvell Technology Group Ltd.
- MUNIZ Assists Sino-Portuguese joint venture Hydro Global Perú with US$365 million loan from China Development Bank
- NAUTADUTILH Advises Lombard Odier (Europe) SA's sale to
InsingerGilissen Bankiers N.V.
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Anti-corruption Law to Come Into Effect
March 1, 2018 ALLENDE BREA
- AUSTRALIA Get Ready for the New NSW Strata Defects
Regime CLAYTON UTZ
- ARGENTINA Anti-corruption Law to Come Into Effect
March 1, 2018 ALLENDE BREA
- AUSTRALIA Get Ready for the New NSW Strata Defects
Regime CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Opportunities in Infrastructure TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Fall Economic Outlook BENNETT JONES
- CANADA The Importance of Providing Proper Notice
RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Tax Authority Releases New Version of Tax Schemes CAREY
- CHINA Prohibits Unverified Internet Users to Post Online
Comments DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- EL SALVADOR Well Known Trademarks as Legal Basis in the Opposition Proceeding ARIAS
- INDONESIA Bill on Oil Palm Incentive Package for Business Actors ABNR
- MALAYSIA New Capital Reduction Procedure and Whitewash Exemption for Financial Assistance SKRINE
- MEXICO Modification Foreign Trade Rules SANTAMARINA
- NETHERLANDS CJEU Upholds Prohibition on Sale of Luxury Goods via Branded Third-Party Internet Platforms NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Overseas Investment Act - Post-Election
Update SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Establishing Chain of Title: Leveraging
Blockchain for Real Estate Industry DENTONS RODYK
- SPAIN Countdown for Application of EU General Data
Protection Regulation RCD
- TAIWAN Licensee to Exercise Licensed Patent Right if Not Recorded with Intellectual Property Office? LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Oil States Energy Services LLC v. Greene’s Energy Group LLC
BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Does Net Neutrality Have a Future?
HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- PRAC @ PDAC Toronto March 6, 2018
- April 21 - 24, 2018 - PRAC 63rd International PRAC Conference - Honolulu - Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
- September 15 - 18, 2018 - PRAC 64th International PRAC Conference - Calgary - Bennett Jones LLP
November 2017 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- GIDE Enhances International Arbitration & Dispute
Resolution Capability
- GOODSILL Welcomes Returning Commercial Litigator and Adds New Partner to Trust, Estate, and Family Business Group
- HOGAN LOVELLS Capital Hill Veteran Joins Government
Relations and Policy Advocacy Practice
- NAUTADUTILH Opens Luxembourg Desk in New York
- ROUSAUD Expands with New Hires and New Office in Valencia
-
TOZZINIFREIRE Joins Co-Working Organization WeWork,
Building on Momentum from its Startup & Innovation Practice Group
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Oil Search in $400 Million Acquisition of Oil
Assets from Armstrong Energy LLC and GMT Exploration
- BENNETT JONES Congratulates Government of Nunavut for Outstanding
Success of Iqaluit International Airport Improvement Project
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Assists Frontera Energy in Utilities Unit Petroelectrica
de los Llanos to Electricas De Medellin
- CAREY Advised CBRE Chile in Tender Process for Energy Supply
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises Senior Lenders on Debt Financing Agreement for Bauxite Hills Mine
- DENTONS RODYK Acts for Malayan Banking Berhad on $100 million
Finance Package
- GIDE Advised Gecina on Buyback of Notes for EUR274 million approx. and New Issue of EUR700 million
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises on £185 Million Equity Fundraising by RWS
Holdings
- MUNIZ Selected for Peru's ProInversion US$2 Billion Copper Mine Auction
- NAUTADUTILH Advises InflaRx on its Nasdaq IPO
- SANTAMARINA Advises Mexican Mfg Co Grupo Industrial Saltillo On US$93 Million Bond Issuance
- TOZZINIFREIRE Assists Brazilian Manufacturing Company Duratex in 500 Million Reais Commercial Paper Issuance
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA Competition Law Reform Now in Effect
CLAYTON UTZ
- ARGENTINA Modifications to Bases and Conditions of
Incentive Program for Development of Natural Gas Production of Unconventional Reserves ALLENDE BREA
- CANADA New TSX Rules Regarding Disclosure on Limited Issuers Websites BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Preventative Trademark Medicine in 2018 for Changes to the Act RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE New Rules Allow Investment in Alternative Assets
By Pension and Unemployment Funds CAREY
- CHINA Prohibits Unverified Internet Users to Post Online
Comments DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- COLOMBIA New Regulations for the Cannibis Industry
BRIGARD URRUTIA
- EL SALVADOR Tax Amnesty in Effect ARIAS
- INDONESIA Simplified Application for Oil and Gas Licenses
ABNR
- MALAYSIA Solvency Test Under the Companies Act SKRINE
- NETHERLANDS Corporate Law Related Plans for 2018 in the Coalition Agreement and State Budget NAUTADUTILH
- RUSSIA Recent Changes to Tax Legislation n Foreign GIDE
- SINGAPORE Moving Foreign Entities to Singapore Under the Inward Re-domiciliation Regime DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Tax Exemptions Under the M&A Act Now Applicable to More Types of Spin-Off Transactions LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES SEC Issues Staff Legal Bulletin Providing Guidance on Treatment of Certain Exceptions for Shareholder Proposals BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Long-awaited CFIUS Reform Legislation Introduced in Congress HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- April 21 - 24, 2018 - PRAC 63rd International PRAC Conference - Honolulu - Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
- September 15 - 18, 2018 - PRAC 64th International PRAC Conference - Calgary - Bennett Jones LLP
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- BAKER BOTTS Global Energy Summit
- CLAYTON UTZ Draws colorful new partnership with Australian artist
- DENTONS RODYK Strengthens Litigation & DR Practice
- HOGAN LOVELLS Deepens Business and Securities Litigation Bench with Addition of Three Prominent Partners
- TOZZINIFREIRE Set to Host 62nd International PRAC Conference
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS Guatemala counsel to Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex)
- ARIFA Acts for Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (BLADEX) as Joint Lead Arranger of US$100 million term loan
- BAKER BOTTS Advises Southern Company Gas on Sale of Elizabethtown Gas and Elkton Gas to South Jersey Industries in $1.7 Billion Deal
- BENNETT JONES Shore Gold Inc. acquisition from Newmont Mining Corporation and Earn-in Agreement with Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc .
- CAREY Assists Minera Valle Central with USD$35 million loan from Export Development Canada and BBVA
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises on landmark $350 million Australian Term Loan B Deal for InfoTrack and LEAP Legal Software
- GIDE Advises on issuance of EUR 850 million 0.875 per cent. notes by Vivendi
- HOGAN LOVELLS Assists CNN to Win Important Precedent-Setting FAA Waiver
- NAUTADUTILH Assisted Bain on its USD 3.2 billion acquisition and financing of Diversey Group
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Regime for the importation of used goods for the hydrocarbon industry ALLENDE BREA
- AUSTRALIA Major Shake-ups to Competition Laws Commence Soon CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Major Decision on Confirmation of Foreign Awards TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Corporate Responsibility and the Rana Class Action BENNETT JONES
- CHILE New Ordinance for Reduction of Weight for Manual Load Handling CAREY
- CHINA Prohibits Unverified Internet Users to Post Online Comments DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- COSTA RICA New Law for Corporate Tax Payments ARIAS
- INDIA Rights of Persons With Disabilities Act KOCHHAR & CO
- INDONESIA New Legislation Upgrades Measures to Prevent Financial Crises and Improve Financial Stability ABNR
- MALAYSIA Overview of the Employment Insurance System Bill SKRINE
- NETHERLANDS Scope of Term “Information on environmental emissions” broadened NAUTADUTILH
- SINGAPORE E-commerce Businesses - Valuation Beyond the Horizon DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Ministry of Finance Amends the Reviewing Rules for Information Exchange Request LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES Federal Circuit Holds That Petitioner Bears Burden of Proof on Amended Claims in IPR Proceeding BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Affordable Care Act ‘s Non-Discrimination Taglines and Notices Require Updating Your Notice of Privacy Practices DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES New California Law Limits Drug Manufacturer co-pay cards and other discounts in California HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- October 21 - 24, 2017 - 62nd International PRAC Conference - Sao Paulo - TozziniFreire
- April 21 - 24, 2018 - 63rd International PRAC Conference - Honolulu - Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
- September 15 - 18, 2018 - 64th International Conference - Calgary - Bennett Jones LLP
September 2017 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ALLENDE & BREA Expands Mining Practice with Partner Hire
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Gains Two Partners Experienced in Consumer Financial Services Supervision and Enforcement
- DENTONS RODYK Strengthens Energy Practice
- HOGAN LOVELLS Extends Steve Immelt’s CEO Term to 2020
- SyCip Law Announces Senior Associate Appointment
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS Guatemala counsel to Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex)
- BAKER BOTTS Represents The Carlyle Group in $2.6 Billion Joint Venture with Hilcorp Energy Co
- BENNETT JONES Shore Gold Inc. announces acquisition from Newmont Mining Corporation to consolidate Star-Orion Diamond Mine Project and Earn-in Agreement with Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc .
- CAREY Assists Minera Valle Central with USD$35 million loan from Export Development Canada and BBVA
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises senior lenders on debt financing agreement for Bauxite Hills Mine
- GIDE Advises on successful recapitalisation of KPS Capital Partners portfolio company, Chassis Brakes International
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises Ventiga Capital Partners in relation to the £47 million offer for Thesis Asset Management PLC
- NAUTADUTILH Assisted Bain on its USD 3.2 billion acquisition and financing of Diversey Group
- RCD Advises ELIX in the creation of an investment vehicle for the residential sector
- SyCip Law Maynilad Wins Arbitration Against the Republic of the Philippines under the Undertaking Letter
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA Proposed Amendments to Therapeutic Goods Regime CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Major Decision on Confirmation of Foreign Awards TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Securities Administrators Provide Guidance on the Review of Material Conflict of Interest BENNETT JONES
- CHILE New Technical Standard on Nutritional Guidelines CAREY
- CHINA Prohibits Unverified Internet Users to Post Online Comments DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- COLOMBIA National Mining Agency Identified and Reserves New Mining Areas for Mining Activities BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA New Law for Corporate Tax Payments ARIAS
- INDONESIA Clear Identity for Technology Based Transportation Services ABNR
- MALAYSIA The Solvency Test Under the Companies Act SKRINE
- NETHERLANDS Scope of Term “Information on environmental emissions” broadened NAUTADUTILH
- PANAMA Imposes Visa Requirements for Venezuelans ARIFA
- RUSSIA Changes in Foreign Investments Regime and Shareholder Information Rights GIDE
- SINGAPORE New Legal Test to Determine Standard of Doctor’s Duty to Advise Patient DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Ministry of Finance Amends the Reviewing Rules for Information Exchange Request LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES Inequitable Conduct - But For Materiality and an Adverse Inference of Intent to Deceive BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Phase Out of DACA - What it Means For Employers DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES SEC Issues New Guidance on Omission of Interim Financial Information From Draft Registration Statements HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- October 21 - 24, 2017 - PRAC 62nd International PRAC Conference - Sao Paulo - TozziniFreire
- April 21 - 24, 2018 - PRAC 63rd International PRAC Conference - Honolulu - Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
August 2017 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS International Real Estate Lawyer Joins Firm
- BRIGARD & URRUTIA Welcomes Top M&A Partner
- CLAYTON UTZ Continues to Grow Forensics and Technology
Services Practice
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Prominent Media and First Amendment Lawyers Join Firm’s Renowned Team
- HOGAN LOVELLS Welcomes Former TerreStar Networks GC and Snr Exec to Firm’s Space and Satellite Practice
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS Guatemala, advised Assicurazioni Generali, S.p.A in the sale of its sharehold in Aseguradora General, S.A
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Innophos Holdings, Inc. in $125 Million
Acquisition of Novel Ingredients
- BENNETT JONES Assists Parkland Fuel Corporation Completes Bought
Deal Private Placement
- CAREY Assists Carey Assists Underwriters Bank of America, Merrill Lynch and JP Morgan with Chilean retailer Cencosud US$1 billion note issue
- CLAYTON UTZ Advising Euroz, Paradigm and Numis in connection with Heron Resources' A$240m funding package
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Represents Blue Man Group in Sale to
Cirque du Soleil
- GIDE Counsels the IFC on its investment in the share capital of Sigfox
- HOGAN LOVELLS Represents LabCorp in $1.2 Billion Acquisition of
Chiltern
- MUNIZ Advises Peruana de Inversiones en Energías Renovables
- NAUTADUTILH Assists Centrica with E&P joint venture
- RCD Advises CornerJob on a EUR 23M raising
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA Environmental Due Diligence Loss Ends - Buyers and Sellers Beware CLAYTON UTZ
- BELGIUM Important Economic and Social Reform
Announced Expected to Attract Investors NAUTADUTILH
- BRAZIL Brazilian Mining Industry Revitalization Program TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Now You See It, Now You Don’t: SCC Upholds Worldwide Injunction That Alters Google Search Results
BENNETT JONES
- CHILE Public Bid Bicentennial Cable Car Concession CAREY
- COLOMBIA Special Stay Permit for Venezuelan Citizens
BRIGARD URRUTIA
- HONG KONG Trade Description Ordinance - An expensive Omission? HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDONESIA New Mineral Export Rules & Implications ABNR
- MALAYSIA Federal Court Reasserts Independence of the
Judiciary SKRINE
- NEW ZEALAND IP Report - Unjustified Threats - Putting Your
Money Where Your Mouth Is SIMPSON GRIERSON
- PHILIPPINES BIR Guidelines on Credit-Debit-Prepaid Card Payment of Internal Revenue Taxes SyCipLaw
- TAIWAN Marking Documents "Confidential" Indicate "Reasonable Confidentiality Measures" Have Been Taken?
LEE & LI
- TURKEY Alert — MPTL High Risk Insurance Pool GIDE
- UNITED STATES Stronger Patents Acts 2017 BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Draft Cybersecurity Legislation Would
Impose Substantial New Obligations on Vendors Selling
Interconnected Devices to the U.S. Government DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Opinion Allows Property Sale Free and Clear of Leases GOODSILL ANDERSON QUINN & STIFEL
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- October 21 - 24, 2017 - PRAC 62nd International PRAC Conference - Sao Paulo - TozziniFreire
- April 21 - 24, 2018 - PRAC 63rd International PRAC Conference - Honolulu - Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
July 2017 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIAS Appoints Four to Partner
- BENNETT JONES Appoints Vice Chair , Strategy & Innovation
- BRIGARD & URRUTIA Opens Office in Cali
- CAREY ADDS Economist Valuation Expert
- HOGAN LOVELLS launches Financial Services Regulatory Consulting Practice
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Westar Energy, Inc. in Revised Transaction for $14 Billion Merger of Equals with Great Plains Energy Incorporated
- BENNETT JONES Vector Capital completes C$293 million acquisition of Halogen Software Inc.
- BRIGARD URRUTIA and Clayton Utz Act for L Catterton in Maaji
Combination
- CAREY Assists in Chilean Solar Plant Project Financing
- CLAYTON UTZ Acts for GFG Alliance in Successful Bid to Acquire Arrium
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE World-Leading Ultrasound Technology Client Verasonics Wins Five-Year Injunction and Damages, Fees, and Costs in
Arbitration Over Trade Secret Theft
- GIDE Advises Renault on its Joint Venture with Chinese automaker
Brilliance
- HOGAN LOVELLS Achieves Precedent-Setting Product Liability Victory on behalf of Bristol-Myers Squibb in U.S. Supreme Court
- NAUTADUTILH Assisted Van Lanschot Kempen with Acquisition of UBS's Domestic Wealth Management Activities
- RCD Advises Finotic on a Financing Round of €25 million
- Muñiz Advises Engie on Bond Issue
- TozziniFreire Advises Underwriters in Brazilian Ethanol and Sugar Company Raizen Energia Debt Tap
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ALGERIA Changes to Renewable Energy Sector GIDE
- AUSTRALIA Government Tables Comprehensive
Telecommunications Reform Package CLAYTON UTZ
- BENELUX Introduction of UBO Registers Running Late
NAUTADUTILH
- BRAZIL Major Decision on Confirmation of Foreign Arbitral Awards TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA New Federal Volatile Organic Compounds Reduction Regulations for the Petroleum Sector BENNETT JONES
- CHILE Central Bank Issues New Payment Cards Regulations CAREY
- CHINA China's draft data Localisation measures open for comment HOGAN LOVELLS
- COSTA RICA Regulatory Requirement on Transfer-Pricing
Delayed ARIAS
- INDONESIA Regulation on Financial Technology Based
Lending Services ABNR
- MALAYSIA The Seafarer’s Bill of Rights SKRINE
- NEW ZEALAND Government Introduces Block Exemption To Cartel Bill for Specific International Liner Shipping Activities
SIMPSON GRIERSON
- PHILIPPINES New Procedure for Claiming Tax Treaty Benefits for Dividend Interest and Royalty Income SyCipLaw
- TAIWAN Three-tier Progressive Tax Structure is Introduced
to Replace the Fixed Estate and Gift Tax Rate LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES EPA Finalizes TSCA Framework Rules
BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Emergency Information Accessibility Rules
for Second-Screen Devices – Compliance Deadline
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Changing Cybersecurity Threats in the
Context of the Internet of Things: Don’t Blink or You’ll Miss It
HOGAN LOVELLS
- VENEZUELA New Fees for Intellectual Property Rights
HOET PELAEZ CASTILLO & DUQUE
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- October 21 - 24, 2017 - PRAC 62nd International PRAC Conference - Sao Paulo - TozziniFreire
- April 21 - 24, 2018 - PRAC 63rd International PRAC Conference - Honolulu - Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
June 2017 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- CAREY Partner Announcements
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Elects New Exec Committee
- GIDE Strengthens Projects Practice Group
- HOGAN LOVELLS Confirms 2017 Board Appointments
- NAUTADUTILH Elects New Board
- RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON Expands Asia Practice Group
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Welcomes New Senior Partner
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Underwriter in $400 Million Floating Rate Senior Notes Offering by Spectra Energy Partners, LP
- BENNETT JONES North West Redwater Partnership Completes Dual-Tranche Issuance of C$1,500,000,000 of Senior Secured Bonds
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Acts for Buyer in Acquisition of Local Airport Operators
- CAREY Acts for Incofin USD$40 million Bond Issuance
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises MMG Limited on US $210 million sale of Golden Grove mine to EMR Capital
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Leads $83 Million CMBS Refinancing for the Westin Palo Alto Hotel
- GIDE Counsel to Michelin on the SIPH cash tender offer
- HOGAN LOVELLS Secured a major victory in the Ninth Circuit in Fox
Television Stations, Inc. v. Aereokiller, LLC.
- NAUTADUTILH Assisted Van Lanschot Kempen with the acquisition of UBS's domestic wealth management activities
- RCD Advises Farga Group on acquisition of ice cream company Kalise La Menorquina
- SANTAMARINA Y STETA Assists Grupo Industrial Saltillo sale of water heater business to Rheem for 4 billion pesos (US$220 million)
- TOZZINIFREIRE Advises Underwriters in Brazilian ethanol and sugar
company Raízen Energia debt tap
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA Potential Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement:
A step forward for exports into Latin America CLAYTON UTZ
- CANADA New Federal Methane Reduction Regulations for the Upstream Oil and Gas Sector BENNETT JONES
- CHILE Labor Reform – Union’s Right To Access Financial
Information CAREY
- CHINA China's draft data localisation measures open for comment HOGAN LOVELLS
- COLOMBIA The Energy and Mining Planning Unit announced the public bids for the National and Regional Transmission System BRIGARD URRUTIA
- FRANCE French Renewables Support Scheme and Contract for Difference: Overview of the Latest Regulations GIDE
- GUATEMALA Exchange of Tax Information Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters ARIAS
- INDONESIA Supreme Court Issues Significant Guidance on Handling Corporate Crimes ABNR
- LUXEMBOURG Modernisation of Luxembourg Company Law: Extension of the Debt-to-Equity Swap Rules NAUTADUTILH
- MALAYSIA Framework for Digital Investment Management Services Launched SKRINE
- NEW ZEALAND New NZ Stock Exchange Corporate
Governance Code - What Listed Companies Need to Know
SIMPSON GRIERSON
- TAIWAN New Inventive Step Examination Guidelines to Take Effect on July 1 Act LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES Supreme Court Curtails SEC Disgorgement Claims: Holds Five-Year Statute of Limitations Applies
BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES California Supreme Court Explains “Day of Rest” Requirements for Employers DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Supreme Court Rules That Structured
Dismissals Must Follow Ordinary Priority Rules GOODSILL
ANDERSON QUINN & STIFEL
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- October 21 - 24, 2017 - PRAC 62nd International PRAC Conference - Sao Paulo - TozziniFreire
- April 21 - 24, 2018 - PRAC 63rd International PRAC Conference - Honolulu - Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
May 2017 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIAS Adds Key Guatemala Partner
- BAKER BOTTS Strengthens West Coast Corporate Practice
- CLAYTON UTZ Market Leaders Join Insolvency and
Forensic Practices
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Adds Complex Litigation Partner
- HOGAN LOVELLS Bolsters Life Sciences Bench with
Prominent U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Attorney
- ROUSAUD COSTAS DURAN Welcomes New Partners
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Adds Senior Public Law Specialist
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS Assists in Unicomer US$350 million bond offer
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Sunnova Energy Corporation in Solar Asset-Backed Notes and Warehouse Credit Facilities
- BENNETT JONES Acts for Cenovus Energy in Acquisition 50% Stake in FCCL Partnership
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Acts for Buyer in Acquisition of Local Airport Operators
- CAREY Acts for Incofin USD$40 million Bond Issuance
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises MMG Limited on US $210 million sale of Golden Grove mine to EMR Capital
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Leads $83 Million CMBS Refinancing for the Westin Palo Alto Hotel
- GIDE Counsel to CNP Assurances on Reorganising Sanef’s capital
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises In the first sukuk to be listed on ISE's Global
Exchange Market
- MUNIZ Assists Campas Group SAFI in US$47 million Property Sale in Lima
- NAUTADUTILH Acts in Geneba Properties sale agreement to Frasers
Property
- SANTAMARINA Y STETA Assists Kruger Brown in Plastic Acquisition
- TOZZINIFREIRE Assists Kirin US$704 Million Sale of its Brazilian beverage assets to Heineken
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA Major Changes on the Way for Banking and
Financial Services Sector in the Federal Budget CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL New Law Modifying Rules of Outsourcing and
Temporary Work TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Ontario Court of Appeal Permits Union Certification Application in Face of Insolvency Stay of Proceedings
BENNETT JONES
- CHILE Manufacturing Incentives Announced to Promote
Development of Lithium Products CAREY
- CHINA Released of Draft Measures for Transfer of Data
Overseas GIDE
- EL SALVADOR Metal Mining Prohibition Act in Effect ARIAS
- EU Bill 7128 Implementing The Fourth EU Anti-Money
Laundering Directive NAUTADUTILH
- INDONESIA Supreme Court Guidance on Handling of
Corporate Crime ABNR
- NEW ZEALAND Commerce Commission Puts Retailers On
Notice Over Misleading Pricing SIMPSON GRIERSON
- PHILIPPINES New Issuances of the Competition Commission
SyCip Law
- TAIWAN Summary of Draft Amendments to the Enforcement Rules of Labor Standards Act LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES Federal Circuit Holds that “Secret Sales”
and Offers for Sale May Constitute Prior Art Under Post –AIA Section 102 BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES Draft “Internet Freedom NPRM” Released
by FCC - More Net Neutrality Madness to Follow
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Health Care Reform Bill Clears the House, but Could Hit a Wall in the Senate HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- October 21 - 24, 2017 - PRAC 62nd International PRAC Conference - Sao Paulo - TozziniFreire
- April 21 - 24, 2018 - PRAC 63rd International PRAC Conference - Honolulu - Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
March 2017 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ALLENDE BREA Adds Special Counsel to Energy & Natural Resources Group
- BAKER BOTTS Expansion includes 11 Partners Across
Practices Areas and Offices
- CLAYTON UTZ Launches Forensic & Technology Services Practice With New Partner Appointment
- GOODSIL Adds Corporate Partner and Litigation Associate
- GIDE Promotes 10 to Partnership
- HOGAN LOVELLS Expands Private Equity Funds Practice
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Announcements
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS Advises AerCap Aircraft Leasing and Aviation Finance
- BAKER BOTTS Unanimously Wins Statutory Construction Appeal in Texas Supreme Court
- BENNETT JONES Gibson Energy Sale of Propane Operations to Superior Plus
- CAREY Acts for Amsted in take over of railway Joint Venture
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises MMG Limited on US $210 million sale of Golden Grove mine to EMR Capital
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Leads $83 Million CMBS Refinancing for the Westin Palo Alto Hotel
- GIDE Advises DTZ Investors France on the setting-up of a French AIFM
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises ISA in Investment of up to US$80 Million in
Andean Tower Partners
- MUNIZ Assists Campas Group SAFI in US$47 million Property Sale in Lima
- NAUTADUTILH Assists PSA Group with Acquisition of 0pel/Vauxhall
Operations and GM Financial’s European Operations from General Motors Co
- RCD Advises Siroco Capital on €2.7 million Acquisition of El Conjuro Wind Farm (Granada)
- SANTAMARINA Y STETA Assists Kruger Brown in Plastic Acquisition
- TOZZINIFREIRE Assists Kirin US$704 Million Sale of its Brazilian beverage assets to Heineken
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA Clipsal Turns Off Lights for Clipso in Trade Mark Dispute CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Federal Government Mines & Energy Seeks to
Reduce by 50% the Minimum Percentages of Local Content TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Federal Court Cracks Down on Intentional
Infringement with $1Million Punitive Damages Awards
BENNETT JONES
- CHILE Establishment of National Financial Market
Commission CAREY
- CHINA How to Protect Your On-Line Games in China
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- COLOMBIA New Anti-Bribery Standards BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Changing Regulations to be Considered in
Human Resources Policies ARIAS
- INDONESIA Draft Law on Drug and Food Supervision ABNR
- LUXEMBOURG Modernisation of Company Law NAUTA DUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Select Committee reports back on Resource Legislation Amendment Bill SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Avoiding the Perils of Joint Investments In Real Property DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Proposal to Relax Threshold for Commercial Banks
to Invest In Non-Self-Use Real Estate LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES Federal Circuit Applies Akamai v. Limelight
to Divided Infringement in Healthcare BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES BAP Holds Rejection of a Trademark License Does Not Automatically Terminate Licensee's Rights
GOODSILL ANDERSON QUINN & STIFEL
- UNITED STATES Yahoo Incident Reinforces Vital Role of
Counsel in Cybersecurity HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- April 22 - 25, 2017 - PRAC 61st International PRAC Conference - Hong Kong - Hogan Lovells
- October 21 - 24, 2017 - PRAC 62nd International PRAC Conference - Sao Paulo - TozziniFreire
February 2017 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Welcomes Highly Regarded IP Litigator
- CLAYTON UTZ Announces New Board Appointments
- HOGAN LOVELLS Continues Antitrust Practice Expansion
- ROUSAUD COSTAS DURAN Strengthens Regulated Markets Practice
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Appoints Three New Partners
- SKRINE Appoints Four Partners
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS Acts for International Finance Corporation in USD$45M Commercial Real Estate Loan
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP in First MLP Initial Public Offering of 2017
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises MMG Limited on US $210 million sale of Golden Grove mine to EMR Capital
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Leads $83 Million CMBS Refinancing for the Westin Palo Alto Hotel
- GIDE Advises Joint Lead Managers on €500 million note issue by Bolloré
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises Allianz Global Investors on €450 billion AUM
Global Outsourcing
- MUNIZ Acts for Coca-Cola Bottler Corporation Lindley's in USD$42 million Bond Offering
- NAUTADUTILH Assists Delta with Sale of Delta Retail to EQT
- RCD Advises Siroco Capital on €2.7 million Acquisition of El Conjuro Wind Farm (Granada)
- SANTAMARINA Y STETA Assists Kruger Brown in Plastic Acquisition
- SIMPSON GRIERSON advises Daiwa Living Management on significant transaction
- TOZZINIFREIRE Assists Brazilian subsidiary of French Company Elis in USD$403 million acquisition of Lavebras
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ALGERIA 2017 Investment Related Measures GIDE
- ARGENTINA New Data Protection Bill ALLENDE BREA
- AUSTRALIA Native Title Agreement-Making Turned on its Head CLAYTON UTZ
- BELGIUM, LUXEMBOURG, NETHERLANDS Court of Justice of European Union Imposes Strict Conditions for Payment Service Providers NAUTADUTILH
- BRAZIL Cannabidiol and Tetrahyydrocannabinol Authorised for Medical Use TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA New Coordinated Rules Relating to the Clearing
of Over the Counter Derivatives BENNETT JONES
- CHILE Public Power Tender Process to Supply Distribution Companies CAREY
- CHINA Regulation on Internet-Based Live Broadcasting
Business DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- COSTA RICA Corporate Tax Approval ARIAS
- HONG KONG RegTech - The State of Play HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDONESIA Draft Law on Drug and Food Supervision ABNR
- MALAYSIA Bankruptcy Act Amendment Bill SKRINE
- NEW ZEALAND The Flouride Bill Is Here SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Enforcement of Judgement Debt - Joint
Accounts - The New Shield? DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Promulgation of Taxpayer Protection Act to
Safeguard Taxpayer Rights LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES DMCA Safe Harbor Protection - All Online Service Providers Must Re-Register Agents BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES FCC Eliminates Two Public File
Requirements DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES Travel Ban Update: Appeals Court Upholds Temporary Halt on Enforcement HOGAN LOVELLS
- VENEZUELA Approval of Multilateral Instrument for
Modification of Over Two Thousand Bilateral Tax Treaties
HOET PELAEZ CASTILLO & DUQUE
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- April 22 - 25, 2017 - PRAC 61st International PRAC Conference - Hong Kong - Hogan Lovells
- October 21 - 24, 2017 - PRAC 62nd International PRAC Conference - Sao Paulo - TozziniFreire
January 2017 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIFA Announces 5 Partnership Appointments
- BAKER BOTTS Welcomes International Infrastructure and Energy Partner
- DAVIS WRIGHT Promotes 11 to Partner
- DENTONS RODYK Welcomes Former Judicial Commissioner
- GIDE Appoints 6 to Partner
- GOODSILL Announces Partner Appointment; Welcomes New Associate
- HOGAN LOVELLS Announces 29 Partner Appointments;
37 Promoted to Counsel
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ALLENDE & BREA and HOGAN LOVELLS lead Wyndham Hotel Group's
acquisition of Argentine hotel chain
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Venado Oil & Gas in the $800 million Acquisition of Eagle Ford Assets from SM Energy
- BENNETT JONES Assists Total Energy Services Commence an Offer to
Purchase Savanna Energy Services Corp
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Assists in Sale of 50% Stake in 4g Highway Project
- CAREY Assists Codelco With Credit Line Refinancing
- CLAYTON UTZ Acts for Financiers to Consortium on the Successful
Completion of $16.189 billion Ausgrid lease deal
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Assists Family Business With Major Land
Conservation Deal
- GIDE Counsel to DCNS on setting up DCNS Energies
- HOGAN LOVELLS Represents Playa Hotels & Resorts US$1.75 Billion
Business Combination
- MUNIZ Assists Private Equity Fund Nexus Group with Majority Stake
Acquisition of Gaming Company
- NAUTADUTILH Assisted Lonza Group AG with its acquisition of Capsugel SA
- SIMPSON GRIERSON advises Shanghai Maling on purchase of a 50%
interest in Silver Fern Farms
- TOZZINIFREIRE Advises Kirin in sale of Rio bottling plant to Ambev
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA The Cost of Dealing with Employee Information Theft CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Implementation of Online Proceedings for Software Registration Sent to Public Consultation TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Cybersecurity: United States Federal Trade
Commission Strikes Again; Foreshadowing of Things to Come?
BENNETT JONES
- CHILE New Law Authorizes Issuance and Operation of
Prefunded Payment Methods by Non-Banking Entities CAREY
- CHINA Passes Controversial Cyber Security Bill
HOGAN LOVELLS
- COLOMBIA Central Bank Issues Opinion on Close Out
Netting Registration BRIGARD URRUTIA
- FRANCE SAPIN II Act’s Impact on Commercial Relationships GIDE
- GUATEMALA Competition Regulations Announced ARIAS
- INDONESIA Draft Law on Drug and Food Supervision ABNR
- MALAYSIA Review of Aviation Consumer Protection Code SKRINE
- MEXICO Minimum Wage Increased SANTAMARINA y STETA
- NEW ZEALAND Takeovers Panel Expands Exemption for Small Code Companies SIMPSON GRIERSON
- NETHERLANDS EJC Ruling on Requirement of Control for Financial Collateral Agreements NAUTADUTILH
- TAIWAN Foreign E-Commerce Operators to File Tax
Registration and Pay VAT in Taiwan Soon LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES IRS Clarifies Earlier Guidance on Production Tax Credit Safe Harbors BAKER BOTTS
- UNITED STATES California Employment Law Update 2017 DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- UNITED STATES FDA Finalizes Medical Device Accessories Guidance HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- April 22 - 25, 2017 - PRAC 61st International PRAC Conference - Hong Kong - Hogan Lovells
- October 21 - 24, 2017 - PRAC 62nd International PRAC Conference - Sao Paulo - TozziniFreire
December 2016 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIAS Announces Branding Changes, Reinforces Strategy and Commitment to Central American Region
- DAVIS WRIGHT Launches Blockchain and Distributed
Technologies Initiative
- GIDE Warsaw Strengthens Labor, Banking & Finance and Energy Infrastructure Teams
- HOGAN LOVELLS Expands Antitrust Practice With Senior
DOJ Official
- SyCipLaw Announces New Managing Partner
- TozziniFreire Expands White-collar Crime Practice
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS assists in financing of bank acquisition in Guatemala
- BAKER BOTTS represents MedcoEnergi in ConocoPhillips acquisition
- BENNETT JONES assists independent members of the Board of Directors of Performance Sports Group Ltd
- BRIGARD URRUTIA assists Copec with US$747 million deal with
ExxonMobil
- CAREY assists Chilean biotechnology company Phage Technologies achieve major distribution agreement with Bayer
- CLAYTON UTZ advises Tox Free Solutions on successful completion of $186m strategic acquisition and $85m entitlement offer
- GIDE advises China's Bank of Communications on establishment of its Paris branch
- HOGAN LOVELLS advises Stellwagen on sale to Acasta
- MUNIZ advises private equity fund Nexus Group with majority stake
acquisition of gaming company
- NAUTADUTILH assists BNG in the issuance of its first USD sustainability Bond
- SIMPSON GRIERSON advises Shanghai Maling on purchase of a 50%
interest in Silver Fern Farms
- TOZZINIFREIRE Advises Kirin in sale of Rio bottling plant to Ambev
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA and United States Diverge on Road to Legal Liability for Automated Vehicles CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Infrastructure Opportunities in Provisional Measure 752 TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA 2017 ISS and Glass Lewis Updates to Canadian Proxy Voting Guidelines BENNETT JONES
- CHILE New Law to Boost Productivity CAREY
- CHINA Passes Controversial Cyber Security Bill
HOGAN LOVELLS
- EL SALVADOR New Requirements Related to Money
Transfer Services ARIAS
- FRANCE Default Interest Under ISDA and French Master Agreements - Lessons from Lehman Waterfall II GIDE
- INDONESIA Draft Law on Drug and Food Supervision ABNR
- MALAYSIA Review of Aviation Consumer Protection Code SKRINE
- NEW ZEALAND Director Residency Requirement Under the Companies Act SIMPSON GRIERSON
- NETHERLANDS Supreme Court Narrows VAT Exemption for Management of Real Estate Investment Funds NAUTADUTILH
- PANAMA Legislation Establishes Documentation
Requirements for Offshore Entities ARIFA
- TAIWAN Amendment to Regulations Governing Tender
Offers LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES
- Continued Misappropriation After May 2016 Allows Cause
of Action under Defend Trade Secrets Act BAKER BOTTS
- Quarterly Securities Enforcement Briefing
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- U.S. House of Representatives Passes 21st Century Cures Act, Including Numerous Device Related Provisions
HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- April 22 - 25, 2017 - PRAC 61st International PRAC Conference - Hong Kong - Hogan Lovells
- October 21 - 24, 2017 - PRAC 62nd International PRAC Conference - Sao Paulo - TozziniFreire
November 2016 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIAS & MUNOZ Strengthens Labor Practice Group
- BAKER BOTTS Announces 8 Partner Appointments
- CLAYTON UTZ Announces 2017 New Partner Appointments
- DAVIS WRIGHT Two Experienced Counsel Join the Technology Transactions Team
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS & MUNOZ helps in Financing of Bank Acquisition in Guatemala
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Hines Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. in Sale of $1.16 Billion Office Portfolio to Blackstone Real Estate Partners VIII
- BENNETT JONES Acting for DirectCash Payments Inc. in US$460 million Acquisition by Cardtronics plc
- CAREY Assists Chilean Power Company Enersis issue USD600 million bond
- CLAYTON UTZ Acts for Financiers to Successful Consortium on Landmark $16.189 Billion Ausgrid Lease Deal
- GIDE Acts for Mongolia Furui Medical Science Co., Ltd. (FURUI) on its
investment in MEDIAN Technologies
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises on a Trio of Sovereign Sukuk in West Africa
- NAUTADUTILH Assists DELTA Energy B.V. with the sale of its wind and solar activities to Eneco Wind
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Advises State Owned Enterprise Solid Energy New Zealand Limited (Solid Energy) on Sale of its Mines to Three Parties
- SyCipLaw Advises Metro Pacific Tollways Development Corporation and Manila North Tollways Corporation in unsolicited proposal for the NLEX-SLEX Connector Road Project
- TOZZINIFREIRE Advises Canada's Brookfield Asset Management with its latest commitment to Latin America, with Purchase of 70% stake in Brazilian water and sewage company Odebrecht Ambiental
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA Clearing the Air – New South Wales Clean Air Paper Proposes Widespread Regulatory Reforms
CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Government Announces Investment Partnership Program TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA The Lease of Your Worries: Preserving the Priority of a Lessor’s Interest in an Asset BENNETT JONES
- CHILE New Law Authorizes Issuance and Operation of
Pre-funded Payment Methods by Non-Banking Entities CAREY
- FRANCE BREXIT: Government Called to Order by the
Court GIDE
- HONG KONG Monetary Authority grants first round of Stored Value Facilities Licenses HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDONESIA New Patent Law in Effect ABNR
- MALAYSIA Corporate Insolvency, Corporate Rehabilitation and Receivership in Malaysia SKRINE
- NEW ZEALAND Important Court of Appeal decision released on employer investigations SIMPSON GRIERSON
- NETHERLANDS Legal Obstacles Hamper Dutch Energy
Storage Opportunities NAUTADUTILH
- NICARAGUA New Law Enacted for Secured Transactions
ARIAS & MUNOZ
- TAIWAN The New Principle for the Investigation of
Retroactive Levy of Anti-Dumping Duties LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES
- Department of Transportations Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration Releases Civil Penalty
Framework BAKER BOTTS
- Federal Antitrust Enforcers Announce Intent to Crack Down on HR Practices That Can Be Illegal DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- U.S. Election Outcomes –Quick Review and New Political Landscape and What’s Expected for remainder 2016 and
Year Ahead HOGAN LOVELLS
- VENEZUELA Judicial Solution for an Industrial Property
Problem HOET PELAEZ CASTILLO & DUQUEAUSTRALIA
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- April 22 - 25, 2017 - PRAC 61st International PRAC Conference - Hong Kong - Hogan Lovells
- October 21 - 24, 2017 - PRAC 62nd International PRAC Conference - Sao Paulo - TozziniFreire
October 2016 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Top Ranked Russian Litigators Join Firm
- CAREY Names Five New Counsels
- DAVIS WRIGHT Adds Leading Food & Beverage Counsel
- GIDE Strengthens Environmental Practice
- HOGAN LOVELLS Grows Global Legal Project Management Team
- ROUSAUD Adds to Data Protection and Family Law Teams
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Energy Litigation Lawyers Secure Complete Win for Courson in Oil, Gas Lease Interpretation Case
- BENNETT JONES Advising Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. Proposed $600M Recapitalization of Postmedia Network Inc.
- CLAYTON UTZ Advising on sale of Politix
- GIDE Advises Korelya Capital on structuring its first investment fund
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises Shaftesbury on its £285m Bond Issue
- NAUTADUTILH Assists EPCO SA auction sale of Stake
- ROUSAUD Advises Hawkers on the closing of its financing round
- SANTAMARINA Advises Consortium of Mexican subsidiary Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. In PPP project of largest water desalination plant in the
Americas
- SyCipLaw Advises Borrowers in Tiwi-MakBan Geothermal Plants Project
- TOZZINIFREIRE Advises Vonpar in in sale to Coca-Cola
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA Changes to SEC Financial Reporting Relief for Wholly-Owned Companies CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Government Announces Investment Partnership Program TOZZINIFREIRE
- BVI Extension Free Filing Period to 31 December for Private Registers of Directors ARIFA
- CANADA New Capital Raising Initiatives for Alberta Start-Up Businesses BENNETT JONES
- CHILE Amendments to Decree with Force of Law No. 211
CAREY
- CHINA Guangdong Higher People’s Court Reduces Record Trademark Damages in its New Balance Appeal Judgment
HOGAN LOVELLS
- COLOMBIA New Draft for Regulation for the Allocation of Areas BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Compliance - A Market Differentiator
ARIAS & MUNOZ
- FRANCE Summary of EU Commission’s Preliminary Report
on E-Commerce Sector Inquiry GIDE
- INDONESIA Registration Procedure of IP Licensing
Agreement ABNR
- LUXEMBOURG Modernisation of Company Law - Minority Shareholder Rights NAUTADUTILH
- MALAYSIA Review of 2016 Companies Act - Part 2 SKRINE
- MEXICO Special Economic Zones Decree SANTAMARINA
- NEW ZEALAND Statutory Framework Local Gov’t Sector
- Is Key Legislation Working Properly? SIMPSON GRIERSON
- TAIWAN Draft Amendments to Regulations Governing
Tender Offers LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES
- Continued Fraud in the Renewable Fuel Credit Market
BAKER BOTTS
- Second Circuit Denies Sec 230 Immunity for Acts of Affiliate Marketers DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- VENEZUELA Deductibility of Tax on Significant Financial
Transactions HOET PELAEZ CASTILLO & DUQUE
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- April 22 - 25, 2017 - PRAC 61st International PRAC Conference - Hong Kong - Hogan Lovells
- October 21 - 24, 2017 - PRAC 62nd International PRAC Conference - Sao Paulo - TozziniFreire
September 2016 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Noted IP Litigators Join Firm
- DAVIS WRIGHT Welcomes Highly Experienced
Employment Lawyer
- GOODSILL Adds New Litigation Associate
- HOGAN LOVELLS Adds Leading London FINTECH Partner
- SyCipLaw Set to Host PRAC 60th International Conference
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIFA Assists Banco General In Issuance DPR-backed Securities
- BAKER BOTTS Represents U.S. Department of Transportation in $2.45
Billion RRIF Financing For New Amtrak High-Speed Tains
- BENNETT JONES Advising Devon Energy Corp Agreement to Sell Access Pipeline Interest
- CAREY Advises Rabobank Chile, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Banco de Crédito del Perú and Export Development Canada in USD100 million Cross Border Credit Agreement
- CLAYTON UTZ Advising on scheme of arrangement with Simonds Group
- GIDE Acts in Opening of Chinese Domestic Bond Market to French issuers
- HOGAN LOVELLS Assists CNN to Become First US company Granted Right to Fly Unmanned Aircraft Systems ‘over people'
- NAUTADUTILH Assists Charlesbank Capital in Acquisition of Polyconcept
- SANTAMARINA y STETA Advises OCC Mundial in the acquisition of Empleolisto
- ROUSAUD advises CornerJob on a EUR 23M raising
- SyCipLaw Advises Borrower Energy World Corporation in P6.75 Billion
Financing of Pagbilao LNG Power Plant and LNG Hub Terminal
- TOZZINIFREIRE Advises Joint Venture Corn Ethanol Plant Funding
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ALGERIA New Investment Code GIDE
- AUSTRALIA Opening up Western Australia Residential
and Small Business Electricity Market to Competition
CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL ANVISA Publishes New Rules on Transfer of
Marketing Authorizations TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Alberta Judge Upholds No-Fault Provisions of
CAODOC Master Daywork Contract BENNETT JONES
- CHINA Second Draft of Cyber Security Law Continues to Propose More Stringent Regulation of Cyberspace, Further Escalating Concerns HOGAN LOVELLS
- COLOMBIA Self Control and Risk Management Systems Against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Constitutional Chamber Declares Article 144 Unconstitutional ARIAS & MUNOZ
- INDONESIA Registration Procedure of IP Licensing
Agreement ABNR
- MEXICO Special Economic Zones Decree SANTAMARINA
- NETHERLANDS Consultation of Renewable Fuels
Legislation NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Statutory Framework Local Govt Sector
- Is Key Legislation Working Properly? SIMPSON GRIERSON
- PANAMA New Requirements for Initial Temporary Residence Permit for Executives Whose Duties Have Effect Abroad ARIFA
- SINGAPORE Personal Data Commission Publishes Nine
Decision on Data Protection Enforcement DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Amendments to TFTC's Guidelines on Handling Cases Involving Trade and Other Organizations LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES
- Can Claim Construction Arguments Impact Later
Proceedings Due to Issue Preclusion or Judicial Estoppel?
BAKER BOTTS
- Ninth Circuit Rules All Common Carriers Beyond Reach of FTC’s Consumer Protection Authority DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- September 19, 2016 - Member Reception @ IBA Washington, D.C. hosted by Bennett Jones
- September 20, 2016 - Member Reception @ IBA Washington, D.C. hosted by Hogan Lovells
- September 24 - 27, 2016 - PRAC 60th International PRAC Conference - Manila - SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
- April 22 - 25, 2017 - PRAC 61st International PRAC Conference - Hong Kong - Hogan Lovells
August 2016 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Noted IP Litigators Join Firm
- CLAYTON UTZ Adds Tax Specialist
- DAVIS WRIGHT Welcomes Veteran Energy Industry Leader
- HOGAN LOVELLS Accelerates Regulatory Journey With new Tool for FinTechs
- SyCip Announces New Partners
- TOZZINIFREIRE Boosts Labor Team
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ALLENDE & BREA Assists PI Ruta 6 with off-plan industrial park sale
- ARIFA Assists Banco General issues DPR-backed securities
- ARIAS & MUNOZ Advises in USD$125 million Credit Line
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Transocean Ltd. in Acquisition of Transocean Partners LLC
- BENNETT JONES Advising Devon Energy Corp Agreement to Sell Access Pipeline Interest
- BRIGARD & URRUTIA Assists Lenders Group in USD144 Million Airport
Financing
- CAREY Advises El Puerto de Liverpool with Association Agreement
- CLAYTON UTZ Marks major milestone with Endeavour Mining on
US$328m Houndé Gold Project
- GIDE Advises On Privatisation of Nice and Lyon Airports
- HOGAN LOVELLS DOJ Grants Antitrust Approval for SABMiller PLC in its Acquisition by Anheuser-Busch InBev
- NAUTADUTILH Assists OOS International with respect to construction of
semi-submersible crane vessels
- ROUSAUD advises CornerJob on a EUR 23M raising
- SyCipLaw advises lenders in Limay, Bataan power project
- TOZZINIFREIRE Advises Octante Securitzador and Banco Santander
Complete CRA Offering
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA First Renewable Energy Public Bidding Process
ALLENDE & BREA
- AUSTRALIA Court Dismisses Challenge to New South Wales
Government’s Forced Council Amalgamations CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Brexit - Overview Possible Implications to Brazil
TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Ontario Takes Action on Pension Funding Reform
BENNETT JONES
- CHILE Law Establishes New Power Transmission System
and Creates Independent Coordinating Body CAREY
- FRANCE AMF Softens Position on Definition of Marketing of UCITs and AIFs in France GIDE
- GUATEMALA Economic and Foreign Trade Commission Rules in Favor of Financial Leasing Law ARIAS & MUNOZ
- HONG KONG Are Mobile Chat Messages Caught by
Hong Kong’s Anti-Spam Law? HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDONESIA Regulation to Accelerate Electricity Infrastructure Project ABNR
- LUXEMBOURG EU Market Abuse Regulation Shakes Up
Local Legal Framework NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Overseas Investment - A Busy Year To Date
SIMPSON GRIERSON
- NICARAGUA Inter-American Development Bank Plans to Invest in Geothermal Energy Exploration ARIAS & MUNOZ
- SINGAPORE Secondary Listings on the SGX - Key
Requirements and Considerations DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Reverse Doctrine of Equivalents Removed from Patent Infringement Assessment Guidelines LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES
- Public Utility Commission of Texas Studies Alternative
Electricity Ratemaking Mechanisms BAKER BOTTS
- Insurers Beware - The Risks of Failing to Comply With OFAC and SDN Screening Requirements DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- FDA Issues Final General Wellness Product Guidance
HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- September 19, 2016 - Member Reception @ IBA Washington, D.C. hosted by Bennett Jones
- September 20, 2016 - Member Reception @ IBA Washington, D.C. hosted by Hogan Lovells
- September 24 - 27, 2016 - PRAC 60th International PRAC Conference - Manila - SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
- April 22 - 25, 2017 - PRAC 61st International PRAC Conference - Hong Kong - Hogan Lovells
July 2016 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- GIDE Former Deputy General Manager Finance for HSBC Group Joins Firm as Senior Advisor
- GOODSILL Welcomes New Partner
- HOGAN LOVELLS Adds Lateral Partner in Los Angeles
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ALLENDE & BREA Advises Bodegas y Vinedos Huarpe wine merger
- ARIAS & MUNOZ Advises Optima on Financial Services Expansion for SMEs
- BAKER BOTTS Advises Starz on its Acquisition by Lionsgate for
$4.4 billion
- BENNETT JONES Advises Stantec Inc. with Acquisition of MWH
Global, Inc.
- CAREY Advises Empresa Nacional de Electricidad (Endesa Chile)
in Share Purchase Agreement with Enagás Chile
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises Spookfish Ltd on license, royalty and equity
investment by Vista Equity via EagleView Technologies
- GIDE Advises Enablon Shareholders on Sale to Wolters Kluwer
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises on Brown-Forman’s €300 Million and £300
Million Notes Offerings
- NAUTADUTILH Core Laboratories completes fast-track USD 197,8 million equity offering
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA First Renewable Energy Public Bidding Process
ALLENDE & BREA
- AUSTRALIA New Duty and Land Tax Surcharges for Foreign Buyers of Land in Australia CLAYTON UTZ
- CANADA Ontario Encourages Gender Diversity Targets for Boards BENNETT JONES
- CHILE New Guideline for Supervision and Regulation of
Nutritional Composition & Advertisement of Foodstuff CAREY
- COLOMBIA New FTA’S With Korea and with Costa Rica to Come Into Force BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Moves Forward To Become Part of OECD
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
ARIAS & MUNOZ
- EL SALVADOR Guarantees Provided by Stability for
Investment Law ARIAS & MUNOZ
- INDONESIA Regulation to Accelerate Electricity Infrastructure Project ABNR
- MALAYSIA Turning the Tables on Perpetrators of Sexual
Harassment SKRINE
- NETHERLANDS Four Important New Laws For Businesses and Directors Effective July 1 NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Recent Developments for Direct Selling
Clients SIMPSON GRIERSON
- PHILIPPINES New Rules and Regulations to Competition Act Merger Notification Forms SyCIP
- SINGAPORE Application for Leave to Continue Action Against Insolvent Defendant: A Balancing Act DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Amendments to Regulations Governing Security Measures of Personal Information File for Non-government Agencies LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES
- RJR Nabisco, Inc. v. The European Community: Supreme Court Limits RICO’s Extraterritorial BAKER BOTTS
- Business Associates Beware: First HIPAA Settlement with Business Associate DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- False Claims Act Penalties Double, Increasing Financial
Exposure HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- September 20, 2016 - Member Reception @ IBA Washington, D.C. hosted by Hogan Lovells
- September 24 - 27, 2016 - PRAC 60th International PRAC Conference - Manila - SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
- April 22 - 25, 2017 - PRAC 61st International PRAC Conference - Hong Kong - Hogan Lovells
June 2016 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Adds Two New Partners to San Francisco
- CAREY Appoints Three New Partners
- GOODSILL Adds New Associate to Corporate and Securities
- HOGAN LOVELLS Senior FDA Official Joins Firm
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS FABREGA & FABREGA Advises Citigroup Global Markets in USD$575 Million International Secured Bond Offering by Tocumen International Airport
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Barclays as Financial Advisor to Memorial Resource Development Corp. in $4.4 Billion Merger with Range Resources Corporation
- BENNETT JONES Assists Paramount Resources Ltd. and Pembina Gas Services Limited Partnership Complete Sale of Musreau Facility and Closed Midstream Deal
- CAREY Advises Acciona Energia Structure Wind Farm Sale
- CLAYTON UTZ Marks First Milestone in Western Australia’s 75.4 Million Scarborough Beach Foreshore Revitalization
- GIDE Advises Bank Syndicate On Issuance of EUR 1.5 billion Notes By VIvendi
- HOGAN LOVELLS Appellate Team Earns Supreme Court Victory in Jury Recall Ruling
- MUNIZ Helps Launch Lindley Tender offer
- NAUTADUTILH Assisted ASR Nederland N.V. ("ASR") with Admission to Listing and Trading on Euronext Amsterdam
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Portfolio Investments By Non-Residents in Argentina ALLENDE & BREA
- AUSTRALIA Fintech Regulatory Sandbox One Step Closer With Release of Consultation Paper CLAYTON UTZ
- BELGIUM Private Equity Barometer NAUTADUTILH
- CANADA TSX Proposed Mandated Website and Updated Equity Compensation Plan Disclosure Requirements BENNETT JONES
- CHILE New Law On Waste Management Extended Liability of the Producer and Recycling CAREY
- CHINA New Law On Foreign NGOs - Does it Apply to You? HOGAN LOVELLS
- HONDURAS Integration Between Honduras and Guatemala Protocol in Force ARIAS MUNOZ
- INDONESIA New Registration Procedure of IP Licensing Agreement ABNR
- MALAYSIA Out With the Old, In With the New - Constitution and No-Par Value Regime Under the Companies Bill 2015 SKRINE
- NEW ZEALAND Changes to the Overseas Investment Office’s Good Character Assessment Processing SIMPSON GRIERSON
- PANAMA Modern Bankruptcy Law Enacted ARIFA
- SINGAPORE Competition Law Rights of Private Action DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN Introduction to Draft Amendments of Trademark Act and Copyright Act in Adaption to the TPP LEE & LI
- TURKEY New Law on Mobbing and Discrimination at Workplace GIDE
- UNITED KINGDOM BREXIT First Aid for Pharma HOGAN LOVELLS
- UNITED STATES
- Court Finds Market Price Not Sufficient, Awards Premium in Appraisal Proceeding BAKER BOTTS
- Final EEOC Wellness Plan Rules – The Headache Continues DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- September 24 - 27, 2016 - 60th International PRAC Conference Manila - Hosted by SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
- April 22 - 25, 2017 - 61st International PRAC Conference Hong Kong - Hosted by Hogan Lovells
May 2016 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Adds Energy Infrastructure & Construction
Partner
- CLAYTON UTZ Welcomes New Partner to Private Equity Team
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Former U.S. Attorney John McKay Joins Firm
- GIDE Promotes Nine Lawyers to Counsel
- NAUTADUTILH Launches lawyerinsight Blog
- ROUSAUD COSTAS DURAN SLP Set to Host PRAC Conference
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS FABREGA & FABREGA, BRIGARD & URRUTIA and CAREY Assist Australian Packager AMCOR in multijurisdictional LatAm Acquisition
- ARIAS & MUNOZ Assists Grupo Unicomer acquisitions in The Caribbean
- BAKER BOTTS Represents EQT in $407 Million Acquisition of Statoil’s Marcellus Core Acreage
- BENNETT JONES Acts for Columbia Pipeline Group Inc. in US10.2 billion sale to TransCanada Corporation.
- CAREY Advises Amcor Flexibles in Acquisition of Alusa
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises Joint Lead Managers on Gold Road Resources' A$74m Equity Raising
- GIDE Counsel to Société Générale on Acquisition of Banque PSA
Finance assets in central Europe
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises on Sale of Multibrands Trading Company
- MUNIZ Helps Launch Lindley Tender offer
- NAUTADUTILH Advises Casino on the disposal of Big C Thailand and Vietnam for EUR 4 billion
- ROUSAUD COSTAS DURAN Advises Netquest on its sale to German Group GfK
- SyCip Law Advises Syndicate Financing for Mactan Cebu International
Airport
- TOZZINIFREIRE Assists Duratex In Agribusiness Offering
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Government Announces Tightening of Antitrust Enforcement ALLENDE & BREA
- AUSTRALIA Act Commences to Extend Legal Responsibility
for Environmental Harm in Queensland CLAYTON UTZ
- BELGIUM Blockchain Technology in the Financial Sector
NAUTADUTILH
- BRAZIL Increase Foreign Capital in Brazilian Airline
Companies from current 20% TO 49% TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA World Customs Organization Technical Committee on Customs Valuation Sanctions Use of Transfer Pricing Studies BENNETT JONES
- CANADA New Boundaries for the Household Resident
Exclusion in British Columbia? RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE Change in Criteria for Full Week Benefit CAREY
- CHINA New Guidance Docs Issued on Foods for Special
Medical Purposes HOGAN LOVELLS
- COLOMBIA Updated Procedures for International Trade
Transactions and Foreign Investments BRIGARD URRUTIA
- FRANCE Decision Rendered on State Aid Consequences for French Wind Farms Benefitting from FIT 2008 GIDE
- INDONESIA New Provision Simplifies Procedures for Mineral Export ABNR
- MALAYSIA L Peer to Peer Financing Framework Launched
SKRINE
- NEW ZEALAND Warning About Intellectual Property Related Scams SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Appeal on the Merits Unmasked DENTONS RODYK
- TAIWAN The Three Broadcast Laws Amended LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES
- Michigan Utility Company Hit by Ransomware: Thinking Best Practices BAKER BOTTS
- M.D. What Does the New Defend Trade Secrets Act Mean
for California Employers? DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- New Tax Rules Treat Related Party Debt as Stock and
Impose Strict Documentation Rules HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- May 21 - 24, 2016 - 59th International PRAC Conference Barcelona - Hosted by Rousaud Costas Duran SLP
- September 24 - 27, 2016 - 60th International PRAC Conference Manila - Hosted by SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
April 2016 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Andrew Baker Reappointed Managing Partner
- BENNETT JONES Launches Kickstart for Startups and
Entrepreneurs
- HOGAN LOVELLS Adds Corporate Life Sciences Partner Trios
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS & MUNOZ Tax Teams Achieve First Advance Ruling of Origin in the Framework of CAFTA-DR
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Barclays in Equity Offering by Spectra
Energy
- BENNETT JONES Acting for Waste Connections, Inc. on approx.
$13 Billion Merger with Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd.
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Colombian Counsel in €1.35 billion Offering
- CLAYTON UTZ Acts for Private Equity Consortium on US$775 million
Martabe Mine LBO
- GIDE Advises Cleaveland on its Sale to Edmond de Rothschild
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises TESARO on Global Prostate Cancer
Collaboration with Janssen
- MUNIZ Assists BBVA in Edelnor USD 30 million Bond Offering
- NAUTADUTILH Advises Delta Lloyd in € 650 million Rights Issue
- RODYK Counsel for SGD 3.4 billion Facilities Grant to CMA CGM S.A.
Partial Finance of Acquisition of Neptune Orient Lines Limited
- ROUSAUD COSTAS DURAN Advises Netquest on its sale to German Group GfK
- SyCip Law Advises Syndicate Financing for Mactan Cebu International
Airport
- TOZZINIFREIRE Assists Duratex In Agribusiness Offering
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ALGERIA New Code of Public Tenders GIDE
- ARGENTINA Regulatory Framework for Use of Renewable Energy in Electric Power Generation ALLENDE & BREA
- AUSTRALIA Competition & Consumer Commission Wins Air Cargo Appeal on Broader View of International Reach
CLAYTON UTZ
- BELGIUM EU Court Rejects Glucose Related Health Claims
NAUTADUTILH
- BRAZIL Increase Foreign Capital in Brazilian Airline
Companies from current 20% TO 49% TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Changes to Integrity Regime for Public Procurement Create Onerous New Reporting Requirement BENNETT JONES
- CHILE Change in Criteria for Full Week Benefit CAREY
- CHINA Proposes Revamp to its Anti-Unfair Competition Law
HOGAN LOVELLS
- COSTA RICA Bilateral Treaty with People’s Republic of China for Promotion and Protection of Investments ARIAS & MUNOZ
- HONG KONG Competition Commission Responds to Common Concerns HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDONESIA Provision of Over the Top Applications and/ or
Content Service Via the Internet ABNR
- MALAYSIA Force Awakens - Proposal to Introduce Corporate Criminal Liability SKRINE
- NEW ZEALAND Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration System Not Far Away SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Revision to Mergers & Take Over Code RODYK
- TAIWAN Intellectual Property Office to Amend Guidelines on Assessment of Inventive Step LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES
- Litigation Update FCPA Pilot Program BAKER BOTTS
- M.D. Phone Home: New Legislation Expands Telemedicine in Washington State DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- Taking to the Air: Using Drones to Ensure Regulatory
Compliance for Natural Gas and Oil Pipelines and Other Critical Infrastructure Owners and Operators HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- May 21 - 24, 2016 - 59th International PRAC Conference Barcelona - Hosted by Rousaud Costas Duran SLP
- September 24 - 27, 2016 - 60th International PRAC Conference Manila - Hosted by SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
March 2016 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BENNETT JONES Names Eight New Partners
- GIDE Strengthens Public Administration and Project Finance
Groups in Paris and Morocco
- HOGAN LOVELLS to Establish Global Business Services
Center in Louisville
- NAUTADUTILH Strengthens Litigation Team
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Welcomes Four New Senior Partners
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS & MUNOZ Guatemala Assists Public Bid for Award Transport Leasing
- ARIAS FABREGA & FABREGA Represents Lead Arrangers in USD$40 Million Credit Facility for Grupo Sura Finance
- BAKER BOTTS Client Liberty Media Settles Litigation with Vivendi
- BENNETT JONES Advises Underwriters on $1 Billion Algonquin Power
Offering
- CAREY Assists IFC in USD200 million loan to Banco Itaú
- CLAYTON UTZ Advising Sundance Resources Ltd on AU$16.5 million equity raising
- GIDE Advises Agricultural Bank of China on Establishment of a
Bank in the Republic of Congo
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises London-listed Polymetal on acquisition in
Armenia
- NAUTADUTILH Advises Vodafone Group Merger with Liberty Global
merger of Dutch operations
- RODYK Advises Shanghai Based Investor in Acquisition of S Capital in Cecil Pte
- SyCIP Law Advises Light Rail Manila Corporation in Php24 Billion
Financing for LRT1 Cavite Extension, Operations & Maintenance Project
- TOZZINIFREIRE Assists Arval Brazil in Acquisition of Empresas Relsa
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- ARGENTINA Changes to Foreign Exchange Regulations
ALLENDE & BREA
- AUSTRALIA Foreign Investment in Australia - Trends and
Insights from the Treasury CLAYTON UTZ
- BELGIUM Fair Taxation Tackling Tax Avoidance - What Can
We Expect from the European Commission NAUTADUTILH
- BRAZIL Increase Foreign Capital in Brazilian Airline
Companies from current 20 percent to 59 percent TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Implements New Take-Over Bid Rules
BENNETT JONES
- CHILE Social Security Regulations Amended for Independent Employees CAREY
- CHINA Fences of the World Wide Web with its New Online Publishing Regulations HOGAN LOVELLS
- COLOMBIA External Regulation Amendments Issued by
Colombian Central Bank BRIGARD & URRUTIA
- FRANCE Remit: What Obligations For Renewable Energy
Producers GIDE
- INDONESIA New Law on Public Housing Savings Imposes Mandatory Employer Contribution ABNR
- MALAYSIA High Court Upholds Multiple Derivative Action
SKRINE
- NEW ZEALAND Commission Releases Report on Unfair
Contract Terms in the Telco Sector SIMPSON GRIERSON
- PHILIPPINES Competition Commission Issues Transitory Rules on Stock Exchange related Mergers and Acquisitions SYCIP
- TAIWAN Fair Trade Commission Imposes Fines of NT$5.8
Billion on Global Capacitor Suppliers for Concerted Actions
LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES
- Bankruptcy Court Allows Certain Production Dedication
Agreements to be Rejected in Bankruptcy BAKER BOTTS
- Menu Labeling Compliance Date Delayed Again
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- Federal Reserve Proposes Modified Single-Counterparty
Limits Rule HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- May 21 - 24, 2016 - 59th International PRAC Conference Barcelona - Hosted by Rousaud Costas Duran SLP
- September 24 - 27, 2016 - 60th International PRAC Conference Manila - Hosted by SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
February 2016 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ABNR Announces Partner Appointments
- BAKER BOTTS Launches New Patent Trial and Appeals Board Trials Blog
- GOODSILL Announces Partner Appointments
- HOGAN LOVELLS Launches Cyber Risk Services
- RCD Addition to Administrative & Urban Planning Practice
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Welcomes Four New Senior Associates
- SyCip Announces Senior Associate Appointments
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS & MUNOZ El Salvador advises Citibank and Grupo Terra in Sales Purchase Agreement
- BAKER BOTTS Secures ruling that arbitral tribunal in Yukos-related case lacked jurisdiction
- BRIGARD & URRUTIA Advises Goldman Sachs on US$30 million real estate acquisition
- CAREY Assists Masisa launch tender offer for partial repurchase of
its notes worth USD100 million
- CLAYTON UTZ Advising Sundance Resources Ltd on AU$16.5 million equity raising
- GIDE Advises Vallourec on the acquisition of Tianda Oil Pipe
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises on one of the major healthcare PPPs in
Russia and CIS
- NAUTADUTILH Assists with acquisition of Brantano from Macintosh Retail Group
- ROUSAUD COSTAS DURAN Advises AlbaJuna Therapeutics on capital inflow to fund development of antibodies to fight HIV
- RODYK acts in Acquisition of the entire issued and paid-up share capital in Cecil Pte. Ltd. – S$210 million
- SANTAMARINA Y STETA Helps Kimberly-Clark clinch US$200
million loan
- TOZZINIFREIRE Assists Sumitomo Corporation in joint venture with Gerdau SA
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA Mandatory Central Clearing On Its Way For
Issuers of OTC Derivatives CLAYTON UTZ
- BELGIUM New Obligations for Online Sellers and Service
Providors NAUTADUTILH
- BRAZIL Six Port Terminals in Northern Brazil To Be Granted For Private Operation TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Alberta Announces Modernized Royalty Framework
BENNETT JONES
- CHILE New Law Requires Release and Cancellation of
Mortgages and Pledges Without Conveyance That Guarantee Loans CAREY
- CHINA Contemplates New Regulations on Internet News
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- COLOMBIA New Administrative Liability of Legal Entities for
Acts of Local and Transnational Corruption BRIGARD & URRUTIA
- EL SALVADOR Labor Code Amendment Increases Maternity Leave to Sixteen Weeks ARIAS & MUNOZ
- FRANCE Special Limited Partnership - France’s New
Investment Vehicle GIDE
- INDONESIA New Regulation on Exploitation of Water
Resources Business ABNR
- MEXICO Limitation to Lost Wages is Constitutional
SANTAMARINA Y STETA
- NEW ZEALAND Health & Safety Reforms are Coming – Are
You Ready? SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE New Avenue in the Law of Easements RODYK
- TAIWAN Highlights of Draft Amendment of China’s Patent
Law LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES
- Commerce and Treasury Depts Make Additional Amendments to Cuba Sanctions Regulations BAKER BOTTS
- First Circuit Hands SEC Major Reversal While SEC Doubles Down on In House Courts DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- Medical Device Alert - FDA Offers New Recommendations for
Interoperability of Connected Devices HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- May 21 - 24, 2016 - 59th International PRAC Conference Barcelona - Hosted by Rousaud Costas Duran SLP
- September 24 - 27, 2016 - 60th International PRAC Conference Manila - Hosted by SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
January 2016 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIAS & MUNOZ Appoints New Partners
- BAKER BOTTS Opens San Francisco Office
- BRIGARD & URRUTIA Partner and Director Appointments
- CLAYTON UTZ Board and Partner Appointments
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Partner Appointments
- HOGAN LOVELLS Partner and Counsel Appointments
- NAUTADUTILH Partner Appointments; Rotterdam Office Moves
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS & MUNOZ Assists Regal Forest Holding Acquisition of Electronic Retail Chain Stores in Paraguay
- BAKER BOTTS Acts for Tallgrass Development, LP Sale of an Additional 31.3% Interest in Tallgrass Pony Express Pipeline, LLC
- CAREY Acts for IFM Investors in US$2Billion Sale of Pacific Hydro Sale to China’s State Power Investment Corporation
- CLAYTON UTZ Northern Territories $800 million NEGI Pipeline Project
Milestone
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Helps Achieve a Major Employment Litigation
Victory for Los Angeles Times Communications LLC
- GIDE Advises Société Générale and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank in €95 Million PP of Financière Spie Batignolles
- MUNIZ local counsel for Credit Suisse in US$200 million Loan to Peruvian Infrastructure Conglomerate Graña y Montero (GyM )
- NAUTADUTILH Assists Acerta Pharma B.V. in landmark Dutch Pharma Deal
- HOGAN LOVELLS Closes US$2.45 Billion Term and Revolving Facilities for Tencent
- RODYK Acts in Facilities Grant to CMA CGM S.A. for Partial Finance of
Acquisition of Neptune Orient Lines Limited - Value S$3.4 Billion
- ROUSAUD COSTAS DURAN Advises Rastar Group on Acquisition of Spanish Soccer Club RCD Spanyol's Share Capital
- SANTAMARINA Assists Mexican Home Builder GEO Complete Landmark
Restructuring
- TOZZINIFREIRE Assists Paema Embalagens in Sale to Smurfit Kappa
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA Negotiating Agreed Penalties with Regulators is OK, Says High Court CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Review of Bilateral Income Tax Treaty with Canada
TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA TSX Outlines Proposed Venture Exchange Forum
BENNETT JONES
- CHILE New Direct Foreign Investment Law CAREY
- CHINA Anti-Terrorism Law Released, Impacting Telecom and Online Business in China DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- COLOMBIA Simplification of Registration Procedures of
Foreign Investment BRIGARD URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA New Employees May Be Immediately Payroll
Registered ARIAS & MUNOZ
- FRANCE Amendment to France-Luxemburg Tax Treaty Not Applicable Until 2017 GIDE
- INDONESIA New Regulation on Importers’ ID Number ABNR
- MEXICO National Hydrocarbons Commission Round One - Fourth Call SANTAMARINA Y STETA
- NETHERLANDS Legislative Basis of Dutch Banking Code
Withdrawn NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Disclosure Regulations for Third Party
Fundraisers SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Court of Appeal Clarifies Minority Claims are
Arbitrable RODYK
- TAIWAN Establishment of Special Committee for Mergers
and Acquisitions of Public Issuing Companies LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES
- Supreme Court Upholds $76 Million Judgment Against a
Financial Advisor for Aiding and Abetting a Board’s Breach of Fiduciary Duty BAKER BOTTS
- New California Law Strengthens Requirements for Outpatient Surgery Settings DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- FAST Act Securities Provision Ease Regulatory
Requirements for Smaller Issuers HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- May 21 - 24, 2016 - 59th International PRAC Conference Barcelona - Hosted by Rousaud Costas Duran SLP
- September 24 - 27, 2016 - 60th International PRAC Conference Manila - Hosted by SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
November 2015 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Opens San Francisco Office; Appoints New Partner-In-Charge, Enhances Global Services
- CLAYTON UTZ Partner Appointments
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Adds Regulatory Counsel
- GOODSILL Welcomes New Associates
- HOGAN LOVELLS Grows Communication Practice In D.C
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Launches Health & Safety Consultancy
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ALLENDE & BREA Assists Olin in Dow Spin Off of US$2.6 Billion Global
Transaction
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Lazard as Financial Advisor to Furmanite in
$335 Million Merger with Team Inc.
- BRIGARD & URRUTIA Assists Intecplast US $14 Million funding
- CAREY Assists in Landmark Acquisition City National Bank of Florida
- CLAYTON UTZ Acts for JLMs on the First-of-its-Kind Simple Corporate Bonds Offer by Australian Unity
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Court Dismisses City’s Copyright Claim Against Critic for Using Council Meeting Clips in YouTube Videos
- GIDE Advises Underwriting Syndicates in Two Parallel U.S. dollar Bond
Offerings by EDF (USD $3.5 billion and USD $1.25 billion )
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises China Cinda Asset Management Co., Ltd. ("Cinda") on US$1.6 Billion Real Estate Acquisition
- NAUTADUTILH MISC Berhad's Divestment of its 50% shareholding in VTTI B.V. Completed
- RODYK Acts in Sale of SHS Holdings’ Refined Petroleum Distribution
Business – approximately S$100 Million
- SANTAMARINA Assists Canada’s Caisse de dépôt et Placement du Québec (CDPQ) in US$2 Billion JV with Infrastructure Investment Fund
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Advises Australian Insurer nib On Purchase of
OnePath Life NZ
- TOZZINIFREIRE Acts for Radius Worldwide First Acquisition in Brazil
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA Major Shakeup of Financial Services On The Way CLAYTON UTZ
- BELGIUM Recent Changes in Commercial Litigation are
Small But Far Reaching NAUTADUTILH
- BRAZIL New Rules for Capital Gains Tax and PRORELIT TOZZINI FREIRE
- CANADA Key Policy Initiatives from Canada's New Liberal Government You Need to Anticipate BENNETT JONES
- COLOMBIA Normalization Surtax Declared Constitutional
BRIGARD & URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA New Secured Transactions Law Extended
Deadline May Not Be Sufficient for Some Creditors
ARIAS & MUNOZ
- FRANCE Law on Energy Transition and Renewable Energy
GIDE
-
INDONESIA Amended Regulation on Utilization of Foreign
Manpower ABNR
- MALAYSIA International Trade & Import - Second
Safeguard Investigation SKRINE
- MEXICO Federal Telecom Institute Publishes National
Frequency Allocation Table SANTAMARINA Y STETA
- NEW ZEALAND Natural Health Products Bill - Are You
Ready? SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Supplementary Examination Guidelines
for Patent Applications RODYK
- TAIWAN Mainland China and Taiwan Sign Cross-Straits
Income Tax Agreement LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES
- Fair Use and Crying Foul Under the DMCA: The Dancing
Baby Case Continues BAKER BOTTS
- New York City to Require Most Employers to Offer Qualified Transportation Benefits DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- FDA Takes Steps to Clarify Significant Human Tissue
Questions HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- May 21 - 24, 2016 - 59th International PRAC Conference Barcelona - Hosted by Rousaud Costas Duran SLP
- September 24 - 27, 2016 - 60th International PRAC Conference Manila - Hosted by SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
October 2015 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- CLAYTON UTZ Launches Innovative Australian Restructuring Marketing Analysis - From Red to Black
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Gary Locke Rejoins Firm as Senior Advisor
- GIDE Expands London Real Estate Practice
- HOGAN LOVELLS Former Maryland Insurance Commissioner Joins Firm
- ROUSAUD COSTAS DURAN Experienced Labor and
Employment Professionals join firm
- TOZZINIFREIRE Boosts Rio Office with Corporate and
Banking Partner
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS MUNOZ and NAUTADUTILH Act for Advent in 30% Stake in Avianca LifeMiles
- ARIFA Panama Canal Funds Bridge Expansion with Bonds
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Kraton in $1.37 Billion Acquisition of Arizona Chemical
- BRIGARD URRUTIA Acts for JP Morgan in US$267 million Sale of Affiliate Stake to Grupo Sura
- CAREY Mitsui Acquires minority stake in Chilean salmon farmer
- CLAYTON UTZ New Myer turns to Clayton Utz for $221 million capital raising
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Court Dismisses City’s Copyright Claim Against Critic for Using Council Meeting Clips in YouTube Videos
- GIDE Acts for joint lead managers in € 500 million bond issuance
- HOGAN LOVELLS Represents Unisplendour Corporation in US$3.8 billion Investment in Western Digital
- NAUTADUTILH Advises Barrage in sale office complex
- RODYK Acts in Sunway Construction Berhad IPO on Bursa Malaysia – RM550 million
- SANTAMARINA Assists Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) in US$2 billion joint venture with an infrastructure investment fund
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Advises on Largest Block Trade Ever Undertaken in
New Zealand
- TOZZINIFREIRE Acts for Seven Boys in Sale to Wickbold
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA High Court Goes Cold on Patentability of Isolated Nucleic Acid CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Federal Audit Court approves the Model for
Concession of Eight Public Port Terminals TOZZINI FREIRE
- CANADA Employee Conspiracy and Conversion Not
Discharged By Bankruptcy RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE ComDer Counter Party Now Operating to Manage
Netting and Settlement of Financing Instruments
CAREY
- CHINA New PRC Advertising Law: Game-Changer for Drugs, Medical Devices and Health Foods Advertising
GIDE
- COLOMBIA New Passports Come Into Effect Nov 24, 2015
BRIGARD & URRUTIA
- COSTA RICA Is it Legally Viable for UBER to Operate in
Costa Rica? ARIAS & MUNOZ
- INDONESIA New Guidelines for Freight Forwarding
Companies ABNR
- MALAYSIA Restraining a Call on Performance Bonds
SKRINE
- MEXICO New Single General Minimum Wage in Effect
SANTAMARINA Y STETA
- NETHERLANDS Data Protection: US Safe Harbour Declared Invalid - Time To Weigh Anchor NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Happy Birthday to You Happy Birthday to
Me Copyright Update SIMPSON GRIERSON
- PANAMA New Tax Exemption Amendments for Branches of Foreign Entities ARIFA
- SINGAPORE Recent Court Decision Raises Sentencing Bar
in Medical Profession Disciplinary Proceedings
RODYK
- TAIWAN Refining the Determination of Inventive Step
Requirement LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES
- Refiling Reissues—Removing the Cloud of Uncertainty Caused by Alice BAKER BOTTS
- California’s Correction Statute Amended to Protect Online and Weekly Publications DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- DOJ Delivers Roadmap to Compliance Credit in Cartel Cases
HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- May 21 - 24, 2016 - 59th International PRAC Conference Barcelona - Hosted by Rousaud Costas Duran SLP
- September 24 - 27, 2016 - 60th International PRAC Conference Manila - Hosted by SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
September 2015 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BENNETT JONES Establishes Bermuda Office
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Adds Highly Experienced
Lawyers to IP Team in Los Angeles and Emerging Company Lawyer in San Francisco
- GIDE Beijing Office Relocates
- HOGAN LOVELLS Adds Leading Unmanned Systems and
Robotics Industry Advocate
- RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON Set to Host PRAC 58th
International Conference in Vancouver
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ALLENDE & BREA Assists Argentine Insurance Company La Caja Acquisition of Australian QBE
- ARIFA Advising in Financing of Second Line of the Panama City Metro
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Schlumberger in $14.8 Billion Acquisition of
Cameron
- CAREY Advises Teck Resources' Relincho Mine in US$3.5 billion
Joint Venture with Canadian miners Goldcorp
- CLAYTON UTZ New Myer turns to Clayton Utz for $221 million capital raising
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Court Dismisses City’s Copyright Claim Against Critic for Using Council Meeting Clips in YouTube Videos
- GIDE MyFerryLink / SCOP SeaFrance: Gide, counsel to DFDS on the crisis
exit protocol brokered by the French Secretary of State for Transport
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises Inflexion Private Equity on the Sale of Rhead
Group to Costain Group PLC for £36 million
- NAUTADUTILH Advises MISC in sale of its stake in VTTI to VIP Terminals
Finance
- RODYK Advises in Acquisition of Nedcoffee B.V. Amsterdam by Groupe
Sucres & Denrees
- SANTAMARINA Assists Banco Invex US$88.2 million note issuance
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Advises on Largest Block Trade Ever Undertaken in
New Zealand
- TOZZINIFREIRE Acts for Seven Boys in Sale to Wickbold
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA New Foreign Investment Regime Introduced
Into Parliament CLAYTON UTZ
- BELGIUM Confidentiality Agreements Are Not Data
Processing Agreements NAUTADUTILH
- BERMUDA Significant Amendments Made to Partnership Legislation BENNETT JONES
- BRAZIL Federal Gov’t Listens to Market and Increases
Internal Rate of Return for New Concessions
TOZZINI FREIRE
- CANADA British Columbia Court of Appeals Applies Pollution Exclusion Clause in Commercial General Liability Policy
RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE ComDer Counter Party Now Operating to Manage
Netting and Settlement of Financing Instruments
CAREY
- COLOMBIA Normalization Surtax Declared Constitutional
BRIGARD & URRUTIA
- FRANCE Equity Based Incentive Plans - Free Shares and BSPCE - The Changes Wrought by the Macron Law
GIDE
- INDONESIA New Guidelines for Freight Forwarding
Companies ABNR
- MEXICO Guidelines for Granting Concessions of Telecom and Broadcasting
SANTAMARINA Y STETA
- NEW ZEALAND Privacy Update - New Offence Provisions
in Proposed Privacy Reforms
SIMPSON GRIERSON
- TAIWAN Mechanism for Suspending and Resuming
Trading Introduced by TWSE and TPEx
LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES
- EPA Proposes Methane Standards for Oil and Gas Sources
BAKER BOTTS
- Avoiding Class Action Litigation Under Fair Credit Reporting Act DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
-
?340B Program - HRSA Releases Proposed Omnibus or
Mega Guidance - Which Lives Up to Its Name
HOGAN LOVELLS
- VENEZUELA Foreign Exchange Commission Obligations
Will Not Need Verification in Customs
HOET PELAEZ CASTILLO & DUQUE
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- September 26-29, 2015 - 58th International PRAC Conference Vancouver - Hosted by Richards Buell Sutton LLP
- October 5, 2015 - PRAC @ IBA Vienna
- May 21 - 24, 2016 - 59th International PRAC Conference Barcelona - Hosted by Rousaud Costas Duran SLP
August 2015 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- CLAYTON UTZ Announces Special Counsel, Partner and
Senior Associate Promotions
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Expanding Employment Practice
Adds Two Highly Experienced Lawyers in San Francisco
- GIDE Strengthens Projects Finance and Infrastructure
Banking Practices in Turkey
- RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON Set to Host PRAC 58th International Conference
- ROUSAUD COSTAS DURAN Partner Appointment
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Lazard as Financial Advisor to the Conflicts
Committee of TerraForm Power in TerraForm and SunEdison’s $2.2 Billion
Acquisition of Vivint Solar
- BENNETT JONES Helps Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Acquire Heritage Royalty Limited Partnership for $3.3B
- CAREY Advises Barrick Gold in USD$1.5B Sale Agreement of 50% interest in Zaldívar copper mine in Chile to Antofagasta Plc
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises Joint Lead Managers on Gold Road's A$39 million Equity Raising
- GIDE Counsels Cisco on Envisaged Sale of its Connected Devices Division
to Technicolor
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises AUDI, BMW, and Daimler on Acquisition of
HERE Maps
- MUNIZ Helps Votorantim Take Up Stake in Peruvian Miner Milpo
- NAUTADUTILH Advises Q-Park in EUR 925 million Refinancing
- RODYK Acts in Listing and IPO Offering of Choo Chiang Holdings Ltd on
Catalist Board
- SANTAMARINA Pemex settles 14 year refinery dispute with Conproca
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Advises on Largest Block Trade Ever Undertaken in
New Zealand
- TOZZINIFREIRE Acts for Cemig in US Renewables Developer SunEdison
Purchase of Wind Power Developments
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA Queensland’s Market-Led Proposal Guidelines
CLAYTON UTZ
- BELGIUM Legal and Commercial Guarantees for Online
Sales NAUTADUTILH
- BRAZIL Federal Gov’t Listens to Market and Increases
Internal Rate of Return for New Concessions TOZZINI FREIRE
- CANADA Alberta Court of Appeal Addresses the New
Limitation Period for Third-Party Claims BENNETT JONES
- CANADA Can an Employee Rely Upon Facts Unknown at
Time of Termination to Prove Constructive Dismissal ?
RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHILE ComDer Counter Party Now Operating to Manage
Netting and Settlement of Financing Instruments CAREY
- COLOMBIA New Immigration Regulations
BRIGARD & URRUTIA
- HONG KONG Privacy - A Right to be Forgotten?
HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDIA Employment Law Update KOCHHAR & CO
- MALAYSIA Examination of Securities Commission's
Guidelines on Equity Crowdfunding SKRINE
- MEXICO Guidelines for Granting Concessions of Telecom and Broadcasting SANTAMARINA Y STETA
- NEW ZEALAND Drone Regulation Taking Off
SIMPSON GRIERSON
- TAIWAN Amendment to Enforcement Rules of the Taiwan Fair Trade Act LEE & LI
- UKRAINE New Banking Sector Reform Brings Revision of Many Substantial Rules Dealing with Insolvent Banks GIDE
- UNITED STATES
- Master Limited Partnership Parity Act Reintroduced
BAKER BOTTS
- Possible Circuit Split as 9th Circuit Declines 2nd Circuit’s Invitation to Narrow Insider Trading Liability
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- New Hawaii Laws That Could Affect Your Business
GOODSILL
- OIG Clears a Path for Limited ‘Quick Start’ Program in New Advisory Opinion HOGAN LOVELLS
- VENEZUELA Foreign Exchange Commission Obligations
Will Not Need Verification in Customs
HOET PELAEZ CASTILLO & DUQUE
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- September 26-29, 2015 - 58th International PRAC Conference Vancouver - Hosted by Richards Buell Sutton LLP
- October 5, 2015 - PRAC @ IBA Vienna
- May 21 - 24, 2016 - 59th International PRAC Conference Barcelona - Hosted by Rousaud Costas Duran SLP
July 2015 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ALLENDE & BREA Management Changes Hands
- BENNETT JONES Welcomes Senior Counsel
- CAREY Participates in Launch of Mentoring Program
- GIDE Promotes Eight Lawyers to Counsel
- HOGAN LOVELLS Adds to Miami Office
- TOZZINI Strengthens Compliance Practice with Lateral Hire
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS & MUNOZ Assists Dutch Development Bank FMO on regional loan facility for Banco de America Central Project
- BAKER BOTTS Represents Williams Partners L.P. in its US$13.8 billion
Acquisition by The Williams Companies, Inc.
- BRIGARD & URRUTIA Assists Colombia’s Ecopetrol Issuance US$1.5 billion
in notes
- CAREY Assists Colombian Vegetable Oils Company Buy Chilean Baker
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises Amcom on Successful Scheme of Arrangement
with Vocus
- GIDE €9 billion Shareholder Loan Offered to Orange at End 2002 Cannot Be Classified as State Aid
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises on Two Significant Capital Markets
Transactions with a Total Value of US$164 million
- NAUTADUTILH Assists Underwriters in the IPO of Kiadis Pharma N.V
- RODYK Advises Investment in PropertyGuru Pte Ltd – S$175 million
- SANTAMARINA Acts for Fidelity National's Mexican Insurance
Subsidiaries in Landmark Sale to Bermuda Based Insurance Company Armour
Group
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Advises Marlborough Lines on its Acquisition of Yealands Wine Group
- TOZZINIFREIRE Acts for União Química in Purchase of Novartis Pharma Plant
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA New South Wales Seeks Views on Removing
Resource Significance Provisions of Mining Policy
CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL New Mediation Law Enacted TOZZINIFREIRE
- CANADA Defend an Occurrence Outside Insurance Policy Period? RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHINA New Measures Clarify Consumer Protection Rights
in China, Stipulate Penalties for Misconduct
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- COLOMBIA New Regulation on Transport of Crude Oil by
Pipeline Allows Free Negotiation of Agents
BRIGARD & URRUTIA
- INDIA Revision of Merger Control Regulations Under India Competition Act KOCHHAR & CO
- INDONESIA New Rules on Management of Off-Shore Debt
of Non-Bank Debtors ABNR
- MALAYSIA Cholesterol - It’s All About the Numbers, Even
the Patents SKRINE
- MEXICO Electronic System for Publications by Business Organizations SANTAMARINA Y STETA
- NETHERLANDS Bill implementing the European Framework for Recovery and Resolution NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Privacy Law Update - Mandatory Reporting
of Data Breaches SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Medical Council Disciplinary Process Case
Summary RODYK
- TAIWAN Amendment to Mergers & Acquisitions Act
LEE & LI
- UKRAINE Monthly Legal Updates GIDE
- UNITED STATES
- Master Limited Partnership Parity Act Reintroduced
BAKER BOTTS
- FDA Extends Menu Labeling Compliance Date
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- Supreme Court Rules Chapter 13 Trustees Must Refund
Undistributed Post Petition Earnings to Debtor Following
Conversion GOODSILL
- Important Antidumping and Countervailing Changes Signed Into Law HOGAN LOVELLS
- VENEZUELA Foreign Exchange Commission Obligations
Will Not Need Verification in Customs
HOET PELAEZ CASTILLO & DUQUE
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- September 26-29, 2015 - 58th International PRAC Conference Vancouver - Hosted by Richards Buell Sutton LLP
- October 5, 2015 - PRAC @ IBA Vienna
- May 21 - 24, 2016 - 59th International PRAC Conference Barcelona - Hosted by Rousaud Costas Duran SLP
June 2015 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- CAREY Announces Partner Appointment
- CLAYTON UTZ Launches Safety and Environment Critical Incident Response App
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Adds Energy Duo in NYC
- GIDE Strengthens Projects Finance & Infrastructure Practice
- SYCIP Law Admits Four to Partnership
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIAS & MUNOZ Assists Momotombo Power Company in 85MW Hydroelectric
Project
- ARIAS FABREGA & FABREGA Assists Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex) Issue Euro Notes in Luxembourg
- BAKER BOTTS Liberty Broadband Supports Charter Communications in Merger with Time Warner Cable and Acquisition of Bright House Networks; Liberty
Broadband to Invest $5 billion, Funded in Part by Committed Equity Subscriptions
- BRIGARD & URRUTIA Assists Opain, El Dorado Airport Concessionaire, Refinance a Loan Worth US$500 Million Used to Modernise Colombia’s Largest Airport
- CAREY Acts for Antofagasta Railway Company and Inversiones Punta de Rieles in Sale of Aguas de Antofagasta
- CLAYTON UTZ Marks Milestone of Japan Post's Acquisition of Toll
- GIDE Represents the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire in the dispute with Ghana Over its Maritime Border
- HOGAN LOVELLS Successfully Obtains Leave to Appeal on High Profile Trade Mark Case
- MUÑIZ Helps Mastercard and Telefónica Launch e-money Revolution in Peru
- NAUTADUTILH Assists Galapagos on Largest Biotech IPO on NASDAQ in Recent Years
- RODYK Acts for Hiap Hoe Limited and SuperBowl Holdings Limited Disposal
- SANTAMARINA Acts for Fidelity National's Mexican Insurance
Subsidiaries in Landmark Sale to Bermuda Based Insurance Company Armour
Group
- TOZZINIFREIRE Acts for União Química in Purchase of Novartis Pharma Plant
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA Innovators to be Hardest Hit in Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Access and Sustainability Package
CLAYTON UTZ
- BELGIUM EU Agency for Network and Information Security ENISA Issues Cloud Security Guide for SMEs NAUTADUTILH
- BRAZIL Corporations Law Amendment Establishes
Withdrawal Rights of Shareholders TOZZINI FREIRE
- CAMBODIA Swift Access to Madrid Protocol
TILLEKE & GIBBINS
- CANADA Spring 2015 Economic Outlook BENNETT JONES
- CHINA New Measures Clarify Consumer Protection Rights in China, Stipulate Penalties for Misconduct
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- COLOMBIA Foreign Exchange Intermediaries: New Sources for Financing in Foreign Currency BRIGARD & URRUTIA
- INDIA Technology Law Advisory—Sec 66A Struck Down by
Supreme Court KOCHHAR & CO
- INDONESIA New Rules on Management of Off-Shore Debt
of Non-Bank Debtors ABNR
- MEXICO Amendments to Obligations & Filings for National Registry of Foreign Investments SANTAMARINA Y STETA
- NEW ZEALAND Takeovers Panel Release Guidance on “Association” under Takeovers Code SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SINGAPORE Setting Aside Arbitral Awards - High Threshold
for Public Policy and Natural Justice RODYK
- TAIWAN Judicial Yuan and IP Court 2015 Intellectual
Property Forum Consensus on IP Issues LEE & LI
- UNITED STATES
- U.S. Supreme Court Calls an “Easy” One in EEOC v.
Abercrombie & Fitch BAKER BOTTS
- FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Mandatory Recall Authority
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- Extent of Liability Imposed by the Warsaw Convention on International Carriers HOGAN LOVELLS
- VENEZUELA CENCOEX Vested with Inspection, Auditing and Penalization Powers over Foreign Currency Administration
System HOET PELAEZ CASTILLO & DUQUE
- VIETNAM New Private Public Placement Legal Framework
- Conscious Move to Create Robust PPP Program GIDE
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- September 26-29, 2015 - 58th International PRAC Conference
- Vancouver - Hosted by Richards Buell Sutton LLP
- October 5, 2015 - PRAC @ IBA Vienna
April 2015 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- ARIFA New Office in Uruguay
- BAKER BOTTS Bolsters Dubai Office
- CLAYTON UTZ Brisbane set to Host PRAC 57th International Conference
- GIDE Sponsors Eighth Oxford University French Law Moot
- HOGAN LOVELLS Energy Lawyers to N Dakota Shale Fields
- MUNIZ Welcome Return of Oil & Gas Co-Head
- NAUTADUTILH Launches Public Law Practice Group
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ALLENDE & BREA Assists PagaTodo Top Up of Assets with Fullcarga Acquisition in Seven Jurisdictions
- BAKER BOTTS Advises Global Geophysical Services In Successful, Complex
In-Court Restructuring Despite Sharp Decline in Oil
and Gas Prices
- CAREY Helps Steer Financing for the Teniente Mine
- CLAYTON UTZ Japan Post in A$6.5b offer for Toll Holdings
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Congratulates David Adjmi for His Victory in New York Federal Court; Judge Rules His Play "3C" Does Not Infringe "Three’s Company”
- GIDE Counsels FEV GmbH on the acquisition of D2T
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advised Clarinet Group on New Financing Arrangements
- NAUTADUTILH Assists FedEx in Public Offer of TNT Express Shares Valuing EUR 4.4 billion
- RODYK in Landmark Decision: Court injuncts ex-employees from making use of former employer’s secret manufacturing process
- SIMPSON GRIERSON Team Up with CLAYTON UTZ to Help Propel Accel
Partners into Strategic Xerox Investment
- SyCipLaw Light Rail Manila Consortium – LRT 1 Concession Awarded for Php65 Billion
- SANTAMARINA Y STETA Helps Guide Rassini share sale
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA Final Report on Review of Personal Property Securities Act Released CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL New Regulations for Management and Administration of Securities Portfolios TOZZINI FREIRE
- CANADA Securities Regulators Ease Disclosure Burdens on Venture Issuers but Enhance Audit Committee Member Requirements BENNETT JONES
- CHINA New Measures Clarify Consumer Protection Rights in China, Stipulate Penalties for Misconduct
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- COLOMBIA Changes to Visa Requirements BRIGARD & URRUTIA
- HONG KONG Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Issues Guidance on the Use of Drones HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDIA The Curious Case of the Auto Parts Decision - Why is CCI Muddying the Waters? KOCHHAR & CO.
- INDONESIA New Regulations Require Letter of Credit for
Export of Products from Natural Resources ABNR
- NETHERLANDS Partner is Severally Liable for a Partnership's Liabilities Which Have Arisen Prior to Joining the Partnership NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Intellectual Property - Denim Wars 2.0
SIMPSON GRIERSON
- RUSSIA New Procedure for Registration of Branches, Rep Offices of Foreign Companies GIDE
- SOUTH AFRICA Section 4(1)(B) of the Competition Act: A New Approach to Settlement? WERKSMANS ATTORNEYS
- TAIWAN Novel Features of a Design Patent and Its Role in
Design Patent Infringement Cases LEE & LI
- THAILAND Copyright Act Amendments Updating the Law for the Digital Age TILLEKE & GIBBINS
- UNITED STATES
- "P5 +1" and Iran Announce Parameters for a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Regarding Iran's Nuclear Program BAKER BOTTS
- Open Internet Order Published and to Become Effective on June 12, 2015 - Numerous New Appeals Expected DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- Impact of Declining Oil Prices Issue 7: Employment
Implications in the oil sector HOGAN LOVELLS
- VENEZUELA Tax Unit Increased from VEF 127.00 to VEF 150.00 HOET PELAEZ CASTILLO & DUQUE
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- April 18 - 21, 2015 PRAC 57th International Conference - Brisbane, Australia - Hosted by Clayton Utz
- May 2, 2015 - PRAC @ INTA San Diego
- May 7, 2015 -
PRAC @ IPBA Hong Kong
- October 5, 2015 - PRAC @ IBA Vienna
- September 26-29, 2015 - 58th International PRAC Conference
- Vancouver - Hosted by Richards Buell Sutton LLP
March 2015 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- BENNETT JONES Welcomes 10 New Partners
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Adds Labor Employment Lawyer
- GIDE Strengthens Capital Markets Practice with Senior Hires
- HOGAN LOVELLS Adds to Finance Practice
- NAUTADUTILH Welcomes Administrative Law Specialist
- ROUSAUD Reinforces Insurance Practice
- SIMPSON GRIERSON New Senior Counsel and Partner
Appointments
- TOZZINIFREIRE Announces Three New Partners
- WERKSMANS Announces New Chairman and New Tax Director
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- BAKER BOTTS EQT Corporation and Mountain Valley Pipeline in Sale of Interests to WGL Holdings and Vega Energy Partners
- BENNETT JONES Osisko Gold Royalties in $461 million Acquisition of Virginia Mines, Inc.
- CAREY HSBC and Scotiabank Initial Purchasers of Cencosud USD $1Billion
Notes Issuance
- CLAYTON UTZ and SIMPSON GRIERSON Team Up to Help Propel Accel Partners into Strategic Xerox Investment
- GIDE Advises Syndicate Lenders on Eiffarie and APR €3.3 Billion Debt Refinancing
- HOGAN LOVELLS Files Amicus Briefs in Support of Same-Sex Marriage Equality
- NAUTADUTILH Woonstad Rotterdam Acquisition of 7,000 Accommodation Units from Vestia Housing Corporation
- RODYK Daiwa S$758 million IPO Offering
- SyCipLaw Light Rail Manila Consortium – LRT 1 Concession Awarded for Php65 Billion
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA Pfizer Case Shows Protecting Your Own Position Isn't Anti-competitive CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Public Consultation on Regulation Brazilian Internet Act and Bill of Law on Personal Data Protection TOZZINI FREIRE
- CANADA The $1Million Lessor's Liability Cap in British
Columbia Revisited and Revised RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON
- CHINA New Measures Clarify Consumer Protection Rights in China, Stipulate Penalties for Misconduct
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- COLOMBIA Entry Permit without Visa Granted to Asian
Nationalities BRIGARD & URRUTIA
- GUATEMALA New Regulations for Environmental Impact Studies ARIAS & MUNOZ
- INDONESIA Geothermal Feed-In Tariffs Increased ABNR
- LUXEMBOURG Government Announces Overhaul IP Tax
Regime and Confirms Grandfathering of Existing Scheme until June 2021 NAUTADUTILH
- MEXICO Second Call for Round One - International Bidding for Private Sector Production Sharing
Contracts SANTAMARINA Y STETA
- NEW ZEALAND IP Supreme Court Refuses Leave to Appeal Trade Mark SIMPSON GRIERSON
- RUSSIA New Procedure for Registration of Branches, Rep Offices of Foreign Companies GIDE
- SINGAPORE Minority Oppression Claims and Arbitration - Can These Seat Together Comfortably? Maybe? RODYK
- SOUTH AFRICA Competition Commission's Guidelines for Administrative Penalties Foreseeability versus Transparency WERKSMANS ATTORNEYS
- TAIWAN FSC Issues Ruling for Domestic Banks Extending Credit to Their Foreign Subsidiary Banks LEE & LI
- THAILAND Copyright Act Amendments Updating the Law for the Digital Age TILLEKE & GIBBINS
- UNITED STATES
- Antitrust Risks and Guidelines for Earnings Calls and Investor Presentations BAKER BOTTS
- Court Finds Misappropriation Claims Arising from Licensing of Copyrighted Photographs are Preempted
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- New Decision on Clean Air Act Aggregation in the Upstream Oil and Gas Sector: Game-Changer or More of the Same?
HOGAN LOVELLS
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- April 18 - 21, 2015 PRAC 57th International Conference - Brisbane, Australia - Hosted by Clayton Utz
- March 3, 2015 PRAC @ PDAC Toronto
- April 18-21, 2015 - 57th International PRAC Conference -
Brisbane - Hosted by Clayton Utz
- May 2, 2015 - PRAC @ INTA San Diego
- May 7, 2015 -
PRAC @ IPBA Hong Kong
- October 5, 2015 - PRAC @ IBA Vienna
- September 26-29, 2015 - 58th International PRAC Conference
- Vancouver - Hosted by Richards Buell Sutton LLP
February 2015 e-Bulletin Pacific Rim Advisory Council(.pdf)- MEMBER NEWS
- PRAC Welcomes Bennett Jones LLP
- CAREY Appoints New Director
- DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE Privacy & Security Practice Introduces 24/7 Breach Response Team
- GIDE Announces Promotion Tax Partner and
Welcomes New Associate to Competition & EU Regulatory Practice
- GOODSILL Welcomes New Associates
- McKENNA LONG Welcomes Congressman Owens
- SyCIP Appoints Corporate Services Head
- DEALS MAKING NEWS
- ARIFA Assists Banistmo With USD$400M First Syndicated Loan
- BAKER BOTTS Secures Billion Dollar Defense Win for OAO Gazprom in a Nearly
Decade Long Legal Battle
- BENNETT JONES Advises Repsol on $15.1-billion acquisition of Talisman Energy
- BRIGARD & URRUTIA Assists Gazprom in Colombian LNG deal with Canadian Oil
& Gas Exploration Company Pacific Rubiales Energy
- CAREY Advises Assists Mexican Cinema Chain Cinepolis enter Chilean Market
- CLAYTON UTZ Advises Amcom Telecommunications Ltd on Scheme of Arrangement
with Vocus Communications Ltd
- GIDE Advises GDF SUEZ on significant contract signing in China
- HOGAN LOVELLS Advises Albertsons Senior Management in US$9 Billion Acquisition
of Safeway
- MUNIZ Acts for ICB Peru in Bladex loan
- McKENNA LONG Obtains Defense Verdict in Asbestos Liability Trial
- NAUTADUTILH Acts for WP Carey in investment in new Rabobank headquarters
- RODYK Acts Panasonic in Share Acquisition in RFNet Technologies Pte Ltd
- TOZZINIFREIRE Acts for Chemtura in USD$1billion sale of agrochemical business
- COUNTRY UPDATES
- AUSTRALIA New International Compliance Standard Launched CLAYTON UTZ
- BRAZIL Opens Up Foreign Investment in Healthcare Sector TOZZINI FREIRE
- CANADA Ontario Securities Commission Proposes New Whistleblower Program, with Financial Awards
BENNETT JONES
- CHILE List of Water Use Rights Affected by Fine Payment for Lack of Use CAREY
- CHINA Draft of New Foreign Investment Law
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE
- COLOMBIA New Mining Regulation Bans Territorial Entities from Excluding Parts of Its Territory BRIGARD & URRUTIA
- HONG KONG New Normal of Demanding Data
Privacy Compliance Requirements HOGAN LOVELLS
- INDONESIA New Policy Requires Company Folder in Online Licensing System ABNR
- NETHERLANDS Dutch Supreme Court Delivers
Important Judgment on Jurisdiction Over Cross Border Claims for Purely Financial Damage NAUTADUTILH
- NEW ZEALAND Food Act Proposed Regulations
SIMPSON GRIERSON
- SOUTH AFRICA Regulation of OTC Derivatives - What Will the New Year Bring? WERKSMANS ATTORNEYS
- TAIWAN Amendments to Fair Trade Act LEE & LI
- TURKEY Environmental Regulation Requires
Essential Data for all New Projects GIDE
- UNITED STATES
- Old is New Again - Courts Rely on Trust Indenture
Act of 1939 to Limit Nonconsensual Out of Court
Restructurings BAKER BOTTS
- FAA Issues Five More Exemptions for Commercial Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems HOGAN LOVELLS
- ASBCA Orders Government to File Complaint When
Government Fails to Explain Rationale for its Claim
McKENNA LONG & ALDRIDGE
- VENEZUELA New Foreign Investment Laws Enacted
HOET PELAEZ CASTILLO & DUQUE
- CALENDAR WATCH (Events Open to PRAC Members Only)
- April 18 - 21, 2015 PRAC 57th International Conference - Brisbane, Australia - Hosted by Clayton Utz
- March 3, 2015 PRAC @ PDAC Toronto
- April 18-21, 2015 - 57th International PRAC Conference -
Brisbane - Hosted by Clayton Utz
- May 2, 2015 - PRAC @ INTA San Diego
- May 7, 2015 -
PRAC @ IPBA Hong Kong
- October 5, 2015 - PRAC @ IBA Vienna
- September 26-29, 2015 - 58th International PRAC Conference
- Vancouver - Hosted by Richards Buell Sutton LLP
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