It’s Non-Negotiable: Unilateral Variation Clauses 21 April 2023 By Maeve Moore Are unilateral variation clauses “unfair” contract terms? This post is the third in a series where we unpack the new UCT regime Read on
Unpacking unfair: What is an unfair contract term? 18 April 2023 By Zareen Qayyum What is an unfair contract term? Keep an eye out over the next few weeks for deep dives into the unfair terms regime. Read on
No Dispute, No Arbitration: the Hong Kong High Court rules in CMB v Fund & Ors 17 April 2023 By Jesse Tizard, Jenny Fok Hong Kong High Court sets aside arbitration award because there was no crystallised dispute. Also deals with declaratory relief. Read on
What’s in a name: ASEAN’s sustainable finance taxonomy and the shift to net zero 6 April 2023 By John Shum, Claire Rogers, Eliza Saville “Having a common understanding of what is sustainable is essential if ASEAN is going to attract and orient capital towards sustainable investments and away from non-sustainable activities. Read on
ACCC’s designs on ARM Architecture to be heard in April 6 April 2023 By Michael Baker The ACCC’s cartel 'attempt' case against architecture firm ARM will be heard on liability and penalty on 13 April Read on
Insurance Pocketbook 4 April 2023 By Tamara Hunter Our insurance law team has released 'Insurance Pocketbook' which includes key takeouts from the HCA 'Pattinson' decision regarding penalties Read on
Parastate and Babel Asia: the Singapore Court draws the Intersection between Crypto Disputes and International Arbitration 3 April 2023 By Amanda Lees, Suraj Sajnani, Sarah Jones Singapore Court stays cryptocurrency litigation to arbitration in Parastate Labs v Babel Asia. Key Takeaways for crypto companies. Read on
‘Think global, think long-term, think big’: update on the Boao Forum and a new ‘green’ globalisation 31 March 2023 By David Olsson Big ideas on collaboration and action on climate change have dominated the 2023 Boao Forum for Asia. David Olsson is there - he shares his views. Read on
Speak now on privacy laws: Australia’s review approaches close 28 March 2023 By Cheng Lim, Kirsten Bowe, Bryony Evans, Michael Swinson, Georgia Peake The Australian government wants input on the privacy and data protection overhaul. King & Wood Mallesons explain the implications. Read on
‘Asia’s Davos’: What you need to know about the Boao Forum and its drive for certainty 27 March 2023 By David Olsson, Ande Newman With increasing global discussion of investment and trade relationships with Asia, this year’s Forum is more important than ever. Here’s why. Read on