In my last trip 2 weeks ago to China, I Iearned a new Chinese word “卷” or "Juǎn" in pinyin. In English, it translates as “roll”, but I was told “卷” is a negative word to describe the new phenomenon of negative competition / over competition among businesses in China in recent years. A competitive… Continue reading Chinese Go Out Enterprises and Foreign Related Legal Practice: Anecdotes and Thoughts About “卷”And Negative Competition
JLPW Senior Partner Jeff Leong Visits Guangzhou Arbitration Commission And Signs MOU On Behalf Of BICAM
On 29 May 2024, as part of Borneo International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (BICAM) outreach to China’s Greater Bay Area, I visited Guangzhou Arbitration Commission and signed an MOU on behalf of BICAM. GZAC is an immensely successful arbitration center, handling many cases (as one of the top arbitration centers in China) and innovating… Continue reading JLPW Senior Partner Jeff Leong Visits Guangzhou Arbitration Commission And Signs MOU On Behalf Of BICAM
How Malaysian Companies Can Avoid U.S. Sanctions
Malaysian companies engaging in international trade are well advised to seek legal guidance on sanctions, export control and international trade law and policy given the current intense geopolitical rivalry that may adversely disrupt global supply chains. “Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently positioned Malaysia as a neutral hub for the semiconductor supply chain amid the US-China… Continue reading How Malaysian Companies Can Avoid U.S. Sanctions
JLPW CORPORATE LAW PARTNERS AWARDED THE PRESTIGIOUS SOUTHEAST ASIA LEGALONE STELLAR ACCOLADE 2024
Exciting news unfolded at JLPW today as we humbly announce the recognition bestowed upon our partners, Jeff Leong, Kenny Poon, and Joy Lim, for their exceptional work and contributions to the legal and business sectors in Southeast Asia. Jeff, Kenny, and Joy have been honored with the prestigious LegalOne Stellar Accolade 2024 Southeast Asia, in… Continue reading JLPW CORPORATE LAW PARTNERS AWARDED THE PRESTIGIOUS SOUTHEAST ASIA LEGALONE STELLAR ACCOLADE 2024
JLPW Legal Services (Myanmar) Continues to Serve Our Clients in Yangon, Myanmar
“The Shwedagon rose superb, glistening with its gold, like a sudden hope in the dark night of the soul of which the mystics write, glistening against the fog and smoke of the thriving city”— W. Somerset Maugham It’s been more than 10 years since we set up JLPW Legal Services in Yangon, Myanmar. We were… Continue reading JLPW Legal Services (Myanmar) Continues to Serve Our Clients in Yangon, Myanmar
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