The emerging countries in Asia present tremendous growth opportunities for global entrepreneurs and multinational companies to participate in the dynamic expansion of business and trade in this region. In this expanded second edition of Doyle's Practical Guide to Business Law in Asia, students, business executives, and practitioners can receive specific answers to the most frequently asked questions concerning foreign investment in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Doyle's Practical Guide specifically answers the legal and business questions most frequently asked by foreign investors in a concise, user-friendly way by using clear examples to illustrate how the up-to-date legal rules are applied in actual situations. Each chapter has been created by practicing attorneys in the relevant countries, and they reflect the current rules that apply for successful entry into the world's most dynamic business sphere.
Today, Asia's emerging countries form an integral part of any successful global business strategy and offer tremendous growth opportunities for multinational companies and global entrepreneurs alike. But with these vast opportunities also come very real legal challenges and risks. This work is the definitive and practical guide to navigating through the many complex legal systems in the world's most dynamic region. Whether already conducting business in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, or just in the planning stages, this one-stop guide is an invaluable reference for answering the critical questions. "An invaluable, one stop reference for in-house counsel responsible for multiple countries in Asia." -- Sheana Chen, Regional Legal Counsel -- Asia, Texas Instruments "Even those of us who have lived and worked overseas for decades, appreciate the wisdom presented in this book." -- Craig S. Smith, Global Officer of Operations, Marriott International "Recommended reading for navigating the legalities of doing business in emerging countries in Asia. The lucid presentation makes the critical issues easily understandable." -- Vikrant C. Gandhe, Company Secretary, Tech Mahindra Limited "This easy-to-read book is highly recommended for foreign investors seeking to understand the key legal issues relating to business operations in Asia." -- Albert Vincent Y. Yu Chang,Co-chair, Asia-Pacific Committee, American Bar Association Section of International Law "With this book, Michael Doyle has proven himself to be one of the leading authorities on investment law in developing Asia. It's an invaluable guide." -- Brian Braden, Vice President of Global Consumer Products, Starbucks Coffee Company Visit www.doylesguideasia.com to view the author's website for Doyle's Practical Guide.
This book provides domestic law expertise, on-the-ground experience, and a global perspective of 14 countries and jurisdictions (Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam) and addresses topics such as: establishing a business presence; foreign investments; operational issues; litigation and dispute resolution; and developing an exit strategy.
Law of Cross-Border Business Transactions aims at giving a structured introduction to the law and practice of investment deals (e.g., greenfield projects, M&As and hybrid forms) and of non-investment transactions (e.g., trade, technology transfer and services). Cross-border business deals are nowadays routine matters for business entities all over the world and the related legal aspects are becoming more and more complex. This book provides extensive general background information. It also covers numerous specific issues of relevance in the context of cross-border projects. Substantive law issues, procedural aspects and skills-related considerations such as contract drafting, structuring options and cross-cultural lawyering techniques are included, adding up to an unusually comprehensive and useful guide in the field. What’s in this book: The author describes a wide spectrum of transaction types. He explains underlying principles from a conceptual and a comparative point of view with a focus on transactional issues, using case studies from a variety of jurisdictions to demonstrate the significance of particular aspects in the context of multi-jurisdictional legal practice. Among much else, topics include the following: international lawyering and cultural diversity; lex mercatoria; conflict of laws; letters of intent, position papers, heads of agreement, confidentiality and exclusivity agreements; structure and contents of international contracts; e-contracts and smart contracts; protection of intellectual property rights and technology transfer; trade, countertrade and trade financing; insurance; agency and distributorship; greenfield investments and M&As; competition law and merger control; employment law; corporate governance and corporate social responsibility; international taxation; and dispute settlement and cross-border enforcement of awards. This second edition updates the discussion of the different topics comprehensively. It also expands many parts and adds sections in relation to new themes that have gained importance since the publication of the first edition. In particular, it addresses legal issues arising out of the digitalization of the global economy with a special focus on choice-of-law questions, smart contracts, e-bills of lading and online dispute settlement. It also draws attention to the impact of China’s Belt and Road initiative, Brexit and the ‘America First’ foreign policy. How this will help you: Of special value is the author’s precise guidance on drafting techniques and contract practice. The clarity of the presentation, the uncompromising consistency in terms of structure and a large body of references to primary and secondary sources presented in this edition ensure that legal professionals, business managers and academics as well as other interested parties can gain easy access to comprehensive and detailed information across jurisdictions.
Privacy is one of the most urgent issues associated with information technology and digital media. This book claims that what people really care about when they complain and protest that privacy has been violated is not the act of sharing information itself—most people understand that this is crucial to social life —but the inappropriate, improper sharing of information. Arguing that privacy concerns should not be limited solely to concern about control over personal information, Helen Nissenbaum counters that information ought to be distributed and protected according to norms governing distinct social contexts—whether it be workplace, health care, schools, or among family and friends. She warns that basic distinctions between public and private, informing many current privacy policies, in fact obscure more than they clarify. In truth, contemporary information systems should alarm us only when they function without regard for social norms and values, and thereby weaken the fabric of social life.
Produced with the support of the University of California at Berkeley School of Law and the Berkeley Judicial Institute, this Guide highlights the progress achieved in patent case management in ten patent-heavy jurisdictions. The Guide offers an overview of the patent system in each jurisdiction, including the role of patent offices in evaluating and deciding on patent validity, and the judicial structures responsible for resolving patent disputes. Thereafter chapters are structured on the different stages of patent litigation in civil infringement cases. Readers can create their own custom guide by selecting any combination of jurisdictions and topics covered in the Guide. Please see the Custom guide link: https://www.wipo.int/about-patent-judicial-guide/en
