Koen De Puydt heads the Real Estate law and public law department and is responsible for all real estate/ construction law and intellectual property matters. Koen De Puydt graduated in 1998 with a degree in Communication Sciences (VUB), while he worked for the independent music magazine RifRaf as a journalist. After his studies, he continued […]
They say that everybody has at least one good novel in them, and many people feel the same way about ideas for a successful business. If you are considering diving into the world of entrepreneurship, it’s a good idea to pause for a moment, take a deep breath, and let your head take over before […]
We are proud to announce that Haldanes have contributed to the Standard Clauses “Boilerplate” Agreement: Hong Kong, a 3-part Q&A published by Thomson Reuters in the United Kingdom and circulated internationally. The Q&A is part of Thomson Reuters’ new Boilerplate International Transaction Guide, which offers practical and jurisdiction-specific guidance on the application of Thomson Reuters’ boilerplate clauses. Haldanes […]
Date: 1 April 2021 Good News for visa holders outside Hong Kong who are looking to apply for visa renewals, as the Immigration Department recently announced that special arrangements will be made to accommodate the pandemic situation The Hong Kong Immigration Department recently made an announcement in relation to special arrangements made for visa holders […]
Authored by Aishwarya Lakshmi VM Date of Order: 12th February 2021. Forum: Hon’ble Kerala Court. Purported contravention committed: a) Provisions applicable to issue of debentures to more than 50 persons not complied with; b) Chartered Accountant(s) (not registered with SEBI) were appointed as the Debenture Trustee in respect of the debentures issued by an NBFC. BACKGROUND OF THE CASE: […]
Following the conclusion of Phase One of the Veritas initiative, on 6 January 2021, the Veritas Consortium (the “Consortium”) published two whitepapers detailing the Fairness, Ethics, Accountability and Transparency (“FEAT”) fairness assessment methodology (the “Methodology”) and its application in the two use cases.[1] This article provides an update on Singapore’s fairness framework for the adoption […]
For foreigners working in Vietnam, determining the applicability of personal income tax (PIT) involves decoding a number of rules. Following this, foreign workers need to calculate their precise liability and any applicable deductions. Consulting with an in-country tax specialist can help individuals’ optimize their tax exposure, while employers’ may be able to identify more competitive salary packages with an advisor. Below […]
The option pricing method of allocation of value has a universal appeal because of its technical superiority and finesse. However, application of the method must be weighed against the efforts and cost involved. This newsletter discusses alternative methods of allocation of value which can be used in suitable situations
The past year has witnessed a huge remote working experiment for many of the world’s businesses and their employees as a result of Covid-19. And, for many, these new working practices have become hugely complex depending on where in the world business owners and employees have suddenly found themselves. Almost overnight, people are in uncertain […]
The past year has witnessed a huge remote working experiment for many of the world’s businesses and their employees as a result of Covid-19. And, for many, these new working practices have become hugely complex depending on where in the world business owners and employees have suddenly found themselves. Almost overnight, people are in uncertain […]
On 3rd March 2021, the Government announced its approval of Freeport East, a combination bid to designate together the Ports of Felixstowe and Harwich International as a Freeport. Freeport East offers an opportunity for imports to arrive from abroad into the Freeport zone using simplified documentation and no tariffs. Freeport East is not simply limited […]
Authored by Ammu Brigit We all recognise cosmetics as any products used on or applied to human body with the intention of personal care and beautification. The manufacture, distribution and import of cosmetics in India is governed by Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940(DCA). The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has notified the Cosmetics Rules […]