Increased competition for investments into Myanmar from multiple countries is a healthy sign that the country is headed in the right direction of sustainable growth and economic development. The future remains bright. Five years into our foray into Myanmar, our Yangon team JLPW LEGAL SERVICES (MYANMAR) is handling legal matters across a broad swathe of… Continue reading Myanmar’s Future Remains Bright
Making the US China Trade War Work For The New Malaysia As A Supply Chain Refuge And Principal Investment Hub
Now that the US China Trade War has started in earnest, it could get a lot worse before it gets better. Malaysia, as host country to regional supply chains, will suffer alongside US, China and other countries who are part of the global supply chain. Do we resignedly suffer losses from the trade war that… Continue reading Making the US China Trade War Work For The New Malaysia As A Supply Chain Refuge And Principal Investment Hub
Malaysia as Belt And Road Initiative Hub Along the Maritime Silk Route
Interesting views from André Wheeler as usual: See http://en.hkuws.com/chinas-belt-and-road-will-help-hong-kong-top-rival-singapore/ My take is there is room for independent and geopolitically acceptable Belt And Road Initiative Hubs in Asean and Central Asia. Hong Kong is too close to China and with decades of focus as Gateway to China, it does not have the credibility nor the clusters… Continue reading Malaysia as Belt And Road Initiative Hub Along the Maritime Silk Route
Lawyers And The Gig Economy
We are all born different, with unique capabilities, skills and preferences. Some may want to work full time, acquire expertise and become leading lawyers in a lifelong career devoted to legal practice. Others may want a more flexible lifestyle, working on law projects while pursuing other passions in life. Yet others want the freedom to… Continue reading Lawyers And The Gig Economy
Personal Liabilities Of Directors And Management For Failed M&A Deals Due To Wrong Valuation
What happens when M&As fail over issues of valuation? Are Directors and management of companies personally liable to account for the losses to shareholders? Should shareholders suffer in silence in the clutches of irresponsible, incompetent or worse, devious self serving management and directors? Directors owe fiduciary duties to act in good faith and in the… Continue reading Personal Liabilities Of Directors And Management For Failed M&A Deals Due To Wrong Valuation
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