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Markets of choice
Chinese companies are finding both challenges and opportunities amid shakeups in capital markets at home and abroad
Compliance experts join JunHe
JunHe has appointed Leon Liu and Carol Sun as partners in Shanghai
Mega Genomics raises HKD215.3m on debut
China’s largest consumer genetic testing platform Mega Genomics raised HKD215.3 million (USD27.6 million) from its IPO on the HKEX
Initiative to prevent NFT-related risks
A joint initiative aiming to prevent risks associated with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) was issued by the China National Internet Finance Association, China Banking Association and Securities Association of China on 13 April 2022
Heightened scrutiny of RPM continues
Antitrust enforcement are continuing to crack down on outlawed resale price maintenance (RPM), with a multinational dental medical device manufacturer’s Chinese entity recently fined RMB9.12 million (USD1.35 million)
Five-year antitrust enforcement plan announced
The antitrust authority will be stepping up oversight over the platform economy, technology development, data security and livelihood sectors such as utilities, healthcare and medicine
SPC pharma matter spotlights pay-for-delay agreements
The Supreme People’s Court (SPC) has identified relevant factors from an Anti-Monopoly Law perspective when assessing pay-for-delay settlement agreements
What does it take to be a top lawyer?
Our A-List lawyers share strategies for success
In-house Counsel Awards revealed
After months of intensive surveys, we reveal the winners of our In-house Counsel Awards 2021-22
Towards the light
Easing of regulations on offshore listing brings hope for an end to a long-running Sino-US dispute
Employers now empowered to search criminal records
Employers can check criminal record searches of employees and candidates in certain circumstances under the new Working Rules for Public Security Departments to Handle Criminal Record Checks, issued by the Ministry of Public Security on 31 December 2021
Harneys lifts litigation strength in Shanghai
Harneys has appointed Han Wenhao as a partner in the litigation, bankruptcy and restructuring team at its Shanghai office
JunHe recruits data protection specialist
JunHe’s Shanghai office has added Lu Sipei as a partner specialising in data compliance, cybersecurity, M&A, and domestic and overseas investment
Compliance issues for HK-listed companies in financial difficulties
Under the Hong Kong regulatory framework, listed companies should focus on the following aspects of compliance.
Chinese court recognises UK commercial judgment for first time
With the approval of the Supreme People’s Court, the Shanghai Maritime Court ruled to recognise and enforce a commercial judgment made at the UK High Court based on the principle of reciprocity
How will PIPL impact corporate compliance probes?
To further fulfil the commitment to protect personal information, mainland China promulgated the new Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)
Han Kun sets up Haikou office
Han Kun Law Offices has opened a branch in Haikou, its fifth after Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong
Needs of the many
With a state-led "common prosperity" philanthropy campaign well underway, what options do private enterprises have? Jasmine Wen reports
Hot seat
Parties should clearly specify the seat of arbitration as this can be a hotbed of contention when international disputes emerge, writes Tata Capital’s Rohan Thacker