In this latest Leading Practices Profile, ACC profiles the leading mediation and arbitration practices of two law departments operating in the Asia-Pacific region to learn how they approach alternative dispute resolution efforts. As part of the project, ACC also presents the views of experts and leading ADR organizations that offer alternative dispute resolution services for commercial disputes in the region.
The aim of this Guide is to provide you with basic information regarding the taxation of transactions taking place – or involving entities established – in a number of EMEA jurisdictions.
The EU national authorities have been consistently imposing increased compliance verification and audits and overall tightening sanctions. As a recent example, restrictions have been placed on financial support for trade and opening of new branches. Supply chain security remains a major concern: are we doing the upfront due diligence and do we have all the appropriate contractual clauses? How can we secure a supply chain in an international export environment where regulatory bodies impose customs and import restrictions on certain products? This session will focus on providing an update from an EU trade and export/import controls perspective.
The significant changes in the GCC during the last few years have seen an increased interest on the part of local businesses for engaging with international partners. The cultural differences can impact upon the progress and success of any business venture if not properly understood and accepted, along with the legal interplay between common law and the regional civil law systems. Careful consideration should be given to the choice of governing law and the forum for dispute resolution.
Cybercrime continues to increase and is targeting citizens, businesses and governments throughout the world, introducing unprecedented levels of vulnerability. The increasing trend of outsourcing data to third parties represents a present and imminent risk to security and data protection.<br />As cybercriminals continue to advance their techniques, their focus has shifted to theft of financial information, business espionage and accessing government information, thus threatening the ability of the law enforcement authorities to respond.
Is negotiation a science or an art? In-house counsel are increasingly involved in deals requiring them to apply a structured approach to this skill. This interactive session will help participants evaluate strategic options when negotiating and will explain the techniques which can be used to increase the probability of success.
Anti-cartel enforcement has evolved substantially in Europe in recent years and the EU Commission has consistently reaffirmed its position by punishing hard-core cartels and imposing record-level fines. Companies can manage cartel investigations by setting preventive internal checks and establishing an effective antitrust compliance policy and specific guidelines for employees. Are you ready for an unannounced dawn-raid inspection visit?
The common law and civil law systems are two fundamentally different approaches to the legal process. In civil law, the main principles and rules are contained in codes, with case law being only a secondary source. In the common law system, the law has been predominantly created by judicial decisions, with precedents being a binding force. Under the pressure of globalisation, common law and civil law have displayed an interesting convergence in a number of legal issues. In this session we will review the key differences and similarities of both legal systems.
This “how to” session will include all the information that is needed to successfully facilitate speed to market for your retail business in compliance with the harmonisation legislation coming out of the EU, including the consumer directive, cyber security and electronic signature directives, and data privacy, which have been designed to ensure that consumers are protected and can transact securely online.
We continue to work in a global market. Increasingly the best talent is to be found outside our domestic market and is more mobile. At the same time immigration laws are becoming more stringent and authorities increase scrutiny on who can enter a country and for what particular purpose. Today’s economic climate requires companies to take a smarter approach to their global mobility programmes. This session will provide insights in the complexity of international mobility and will help to address the matter effectively.