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For an overview of the antitrust and competition law rules for restraints of trade and dominance and merger control, and how joint ventures are analysed under competition law, together with a Merger Notification Flowchart, read this contribution to Practical Law Global by our competition experts Daren Shiau, BBM, PBM, Elsa Chen and Scott Clements. Reproduced with permission. #allenandgledhill #singapore #competition #antitrust #framework #law #practicallaw

Myanmar has introduced a new barter trade arrangement to facilitate the exchange of goods between countries without the use of foreign currency. The process is explained by Allen & Gledhill (Myanmar) Managing Director Minn Naing Oo, and Directors Jun Yee Lee and Hsiu Hau Oh. #allenandgledhill #myanmar #bartertrade #trade #agreement  

The phased implementation of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2022 (FSMA) continues with the empowerment of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to impose requirements for the management of technology risks, including cybersecurity risks, on Financial Institutions. A review of the omnibus legislation that consolidates several pieces of legislation is provided by our Partners Adrian Ang, Francis Mok, Catherine Neo, Zhi Feng Tan and Karen Tiah. #allenandgledhill #singapore #financialservices #legislation #risk

Notable developments in energy M&A deals in Singapore and a review of regulatory and other developments in the energy market are addressed by our Partners Mark Quek, Boon Kiat Yeo and Aloysius Ng in their fifth contribution to the Singapore chapter of In-Depth: Energy Mergers & Acquisitions published by Law Business Research. #allenandgledhill #singapore #energy #mergers #acquisitions

What statutory and contractual provisions should be considered prior to transferring legal and beneficial ownership of shares issued by a Singapore private company? In this contribution to Practical Law Global, our Partners Gabriel L. and Jiawei Zhao provide a thorough analysis. #allenandgledhill #singapore #corporatelaw #corporate 

Lawyering is not just about mastering the black letter law. The mastery of legal trivia can make for great conversation. We give each batch of interns a chance to test their knowledge of legal (and historical) trivia in our Intern’s Quiz Evening – also an excuse to give away prizes. One of these quiz nights was hosted by our Partners Boon Kiat Yeo and Jessie Lim. All part of the A&G Internship Experience. #allenandgledhill #singapore #AGonCampus #internship #quiz #learning #law

Vietnam's new Law on Credit Institutions has come into effect on 1 July 2024, save for certain provisions relating to the enforcement of security over real estate which will come into effect on 1 January 2025. Partners from our Vietnam office Hsiu Hau Oh, Phuong Tran, and Thao Tran, highlight the key points of the new law. #vietnam #allenandgledhill #credit #institutions

From an overwhelming number of entries, the two top teams competed in the Finals of the Allen & Gledhill x Singapore Management University Contract Drafting & Negotiation Competition 2024 on 2 July 2024. The audience in-person and on the livestream watched as the NUS Faculty of Law team comprising Yi Shu Lim, Rachel Grace Ong and Christoffer Eilertsen were named the winners, with Yi Shu being named the Best Negotiator. Runners-Up were Javier Ong, Benjamin Ngew and Tan Yu Tong, also from NUS Law. As always, it was a pleasure to work with the efficient SMU Corporate & Commercial Law Club to organise this competition. #allenandgledhill #singapore #AGonCampus #contract #drafting #law #negotiation #finals 

What are common disputes in technology contracts and what preliminary actions should be considered when these issues arise? Our Partner Dr Stanley Lai, SC and associate Linda Shi (师沛凤）contributed the Singapore chapter of Legal Business Research's Getting the Deal Through: Technology Disputes. Read the chapter below for an overview of key considerations, including litigation funding and ADR mechanisms available, and an update on recent developments and trends in technology disputes in Singapore. #allenandgledhill #singapore #technology #disputes

Vietnam's Decree No. 32 provides for the management and development of industrial clusters in the country. In this article, Partners from our Vietnam office Hsiu Hau Oh, Jonathan Lin, Phan Vinh Nhan, Phuong Tran, and Thao Tran, give an overview of Vietnam's efforts to develop, establish, and expand industrial clusters, including incentives for and policies to provide assistance in their development. #allenandgledhill #vietnam #industrial #development #infrastructure