As ESG issues take a front seat in business decision-making across Asia, law firms play a crucial role advising companies on how to navigate increasingly complex compliance requirements and mitigating emerging risks. As regulatory landscapes around ESG evolve rapidly, ALB recognises Allen & Gledhill, one of the 15 law firms that are delivering outstanding legal counsel in this area.
As ESG issues take a front seat in business decision-making across Asia, law firms play a crucial role advising companies on how to navigate increasingly complex compliance requirements and mitigating emerging risks. As regulatory landscapes around ESG evolve rapidly, ALB recognises ARMA Law, one of 15 law firms that are delivering outstanding legal counsel in this area.
This article discusses the impact of the recent Public Notice No. 55/2024 dated 24.06.2024 issued by the Commissioner of Customs, NS-III, JNCH, Nhava Sheva which prescribes guidelines for verification of Country-of-Origin Certificates (“COO”) issued under various Preferential Trade Agreements/Free Trade Agreements (“FTAs”) and involving third-country invoicing transactions. This Public Notice No. 55/2024 was issued superseding an earlier Public Notice No. 33/2024 dated 20.03.2024 on the same issue against which the industry at large had raised concerns.
Whether the SEZ Units and developers liable to discharge GST under RCM? The legal answer to this question appears to be unearthed but the practical answer is yet to see light of the day. Let’s deep dive into the background and gradual developments on the subject matter.
The Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (“PDPA”) mandates prompt notification to the authority and/or affected data subjects in the event of a data breach. Despite this requirement, many operators have historically hesitated to report breaches due to fear of potential non-compliance with the PDPA.
Singapore’s commodities trading has seen scandals, keeping lawyers busy helping clients detect and mitigate fraudulent activity. Baldev Bhinder, the managing director of Blackstone & Gold LLC, discusses vulnerabilities in commodities trading, including fraud susceptibility, asset recovery challenges, and potential recovery avenues.
The legal industry in Southeast Asia is highly competitive with a great number of talented individuals. ALB speaks with Cavinder Bull, SC, who was ranked as one of the 2024 ALB Top 15 Southeast Asia Litigators. The list features exceptional lawyers from seven different countries, highlighting the impressive talent pool in the region.
Amidst the pressing air quality crisis, particularly the serious and widespread repercussions of PM2.5 throughout Thailand, the Thai government, in col-laboration with various stakeholders including academics and civil society organizations, is actively and diligently working towards the enactment of the proposed Clean Air Act (“Bill”) which aims to systematically reduce pollution and mitigate its effects. The following is a summary of the current draft provisions which are open to further refine-ment based on input and feedback from relevant stakeholders.
A Conversation with Allen & Gledhill, one of ALB Asia's Top 15 ESG Law Firms 2024
As ESG issues take a front seat in business decision-making across Asia, law firms play a crucial role advising companies on how to navigate increasingly complex compliance requirements and mitigating emerging risks. As regulatory landscapes around ESG evolve rapidly, ALB recognises Allen & Gledhill, one of the 15 law firms that are delivering outstanding legal counsel in this area.
A Conversation with ARMA Law, one of ALB Asia's Top 15 ESG Law Firms 2024
As ESG issues take a front seat in business decision-making across Asia, law firms play a crucial role advising companies on how to navigate increasingly complex compliance requirements and mitigating emerging risks. As regulatory landscapes around ESG evolve rapidly, ALB recognises ARMA Law, one of 15 law firms that are delivering outstanding legal counsel in this area.
Third Country Invoicing under FTAs - Has the JNCH mitigated the concerns of Trade and Industry?
This article discusses the impact of the recent Public Notice No. 55/2024 dated 24.06.2024 issued by the Commissioner of Customs, NS-III, JNCH, Nhava Sheva which prescribes guidelines for verification of Country-of-Origin Certificates (“COO”) issued under various Preferential Trade Agreements/Free Trade Agreements (“FTAs”) and involving third-country invoicing transactions. This Public Notice No. 55/2024 was issued superseding an earlier Public Notice No. 33/2024 dated 20.03.2024 on the same issue against which the industry at large had raised concerns.
SEZ Developers and Units - Documentation lacuna in availing the Zero-rated benefit for the supplies under RCM liability
Whether the SEZ Units and developers liable to discharge GST under RCM? The legal answer to this question appears to be unearthed but the practical answer is yet to see light of the day. Let’s deep dive into the background and gradual developments on the subject matter.
Choices Surrounding Personal Data Breach Notification
The Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (“PDPA”) mandates prompt notification to the authority and/or affected data subjects in the event of a data breach. Despite this requirement, many operators have historically hesitated to report breaches due to fear of potential non-compliance with the PDPA.
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A conversation with Baldev Bhinder, managing director of Blackstone & Gold LLC
Singapore’s commodities trading has seen scandals, keeping lawyers busy helping clients detect and mitigate fraudulent activity. Baldev Bhinder, the managing director of Blackstone & Gold LLC, discusses vulnerabilities in commodities trading, including fraud susceptibility, asset recovery challenges, and potential recovery avenues.
Voluntary Self Disclosures: Getting into Hot Waters?
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A conversation with Cavinder Bull, SC, one of ALB's Top 15 Southeast Asia Litigators 2024
The legal industry in Southeast Asia is highly competitive with a great number of talented individuals. ALB speaks with Cavinder Bull, SC, who was ranked as one of the 2024 ALB Top 15 Southeast Asia Litigators. The list features exceptional lawyers from seven different countries, highlighting the impressive talent pool in the region.
Thailand’s PM 2.5 Crisis and Path to Clean Air
Amidst the pressing air quality crisis, particularly the serious and widespread repercussions of PM2.5 throughout Thailand, the Thai government, in col-laboration with various stakeholders including academics and civil society organizations, is actively and diligently working towards the enactment of the proposed Clean Air Act (“Bill”) which aims to systematically reduce pollution and mitigate its effects. The following is a summary of the current draft provisions which are open to further refine-ment based on input and feedback from relevant stakeholders.