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Autumn 2024 Award for Employment and HR in China
China
Employment and HR
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女性就业权利最新案例与审判报告
Autumn 2024 Award for Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in China
China
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
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New CIETAC Rules Come Into Effect
Autumn 2024 Award for Finance and Banking in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Finance and Banking
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APAC Monthly Private Wealth Legal Developments – March 2024
Autumn 2024 Award for Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
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Hong Kong Court Finds Exhibiting Documents Referring To Without Prejudice Correspondence May Amount To Waiver
Autumn 2024 Award for Technology in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Technology
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Hong Kong Gives Green Light To Retail Access To Crypto Platforms As Guardrails Are Finalised
Autumn 2024 Award for Technology in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Technology
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APAC Monthly Private Wealth Legal Developments – September 2023
Autumn 2024 Award for Immigration in China
China
Immigration
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PRC: Immigration Policies Update
Spring 2024 Award for Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in Germany
Germany
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
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German Federal Court Of Justice Confirms That Findings Of Achmea Do Not Extend To Investment Arbitrations Under Extra-EU BITs
Spring 2024 Award for Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in Germany
Germany
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
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9th Annual Efila Conference On 25 April 2024 In Frankfurt: New Frontiers In International Investment Arbitration
Spring 2024 Award for Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
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Hong Kong SFC Broadens Powers To Tackle Insider Dealing, But Puts On Hold Other Proposed Measures Following Industry Feedback
Spring 2024 Award for Fin Tech in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Fin Tech
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APAC Monthly Private Wealth Legal Developments – September 2023
Spring 2024 Award for Energy and Natural Resources in South Africa
South Africa
Energy and Natural Resources
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ESG Tracker SADC Region September 2023
Spring 2024 Award for Environmental Law in South Africa
South Africa
Environmental Law
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ESG Tracker SADC Region September 2023
Spring 2024 Award for Real Estate and Construction in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Real Estate and Construction
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Hong Kong Court Refuses Leave To Appeal Award On Points Of Law
Spring 2024 Award for Antitrust/Competition Law in South Africa
South Africa
Antitrust/Competition Law
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Francophone Africa Competition Law Update
Spring 2024 Award for Compliance in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Compliance
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CPS Secures Its First Deferred Prosecution Agreement
Spring 2024 Award for Data Protection in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Data Protection
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Greater Bay Standard Contract Facilitates Personal Data Transfers Between Nine Guangdong Cities And Hong Kong
Spring 2024 Award for Intellectual Property in France
France
Intellectual Property
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Revision Of The SPC System In Europe Moves A Step Closer
Spring 2024 Award for Energy and Natural Resources in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Energy and Natural Resources
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Recent Judicial Reviews In The Water Industry Illustrate Challenges The Sector Is Facing
Spring 2024 Award for Energy and Natural Resources in Australia
Australia
Energy and Natural Resources
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NSW Legislates Short And Long Term Targets To Achieve Net Zero Emissions By 2050
Spring 2024 Award for Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
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Litigation Funding Agreement May Be Enforceable In Part Despite Paccar Decision: High Court Finds There Is "Serious Issue To Be Tried"
Spring 2024 Award for Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
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Trilogy Of Applications For Anti-Suit Injunctions – 2 Out Of 3 Ain't Bad!
Spring 2024 Award for Government, Public Sector in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Government, Public Sector
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Public Law Podcast: Government Consultation On Judicial Review (Podcast)
Spring 2024 Award for Real Estate and Construction in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Real Estate and Construction
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New SEQ Regional Plan Released
Autumn 2023 Award for Finance and Banking in South Africa
South Africa
Finance and Banking
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ESG Tracker SADC Region March 2023
Autumn 2023 Award for Energy and Natural Resources in South Africa
South Africa
Energy and Natural Resources
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ESG Tracker SADC Region March 2023
Autumn 2023 Award for Environmental Law in South Africa
South Africa
Environmental Law
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ESG Tracker SADC Region March 2023
Autumn 2023 Award for Environmental Law in Australia
Australia
Environmental Law
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Article
Public Consultation – Proposed Amendments To The Environmental Protection Act (Qld)
Autumn 2023 Award for Data Protection in Australia
Australia
Data Protection
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Cyber Security: A Month In Retrospect (Australia) – July 2023
Autumn 2023 Award for Finance and Banking in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Finance and Banking
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Hong Kong Court Provides Novel And Influential Analysis Of The Quincecare Duty
Autumn 2023 Award for Fin Tech in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Fin Tech
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FinTech Global FS Regulatory Round-up – w/e 27 April 2023
Autumn 2023 Award for Technology in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Technology
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Article
FinTech Global FS Regulatory Round-up – w/e 27 April 2023
Autumn 2023 Award for Finance and Banking in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Finance and Banking
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Article
FinTech Global FS Regulatory Round-up – w/e 27 April 2023
Autumn 2023 Award for Antitrust/Competition Law in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Antitrust/Competition Law
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Article
Overview Of The EU Commission's Guidance On Sustainability Agreements
Autumn 2023 Award for Energy and Natural Resources in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Energy and Natural Resources
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ESG Tracker SADC Region May 2023
Autumn 2023 Award for Environmental Law in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Environmental Law
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ESG Tracker SADC Region May 2023
Autumn 2023 Award for Environmental Law in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Environmental Law
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HSF CEO Calls For Arbitral Institutions To Confront New ESG Landscape
Autumn 2023 Award for Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
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HSF CEO Calls For Arbitral Institutions To Confront New ESG Landscape
Autumn 2023 Award for Finance and Banking in Australia
Australia
Finance and Banking
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Funds Update – 8 September 2023
Autumn 2023 Award for Compliance in Australia
Australia
Compliance
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Funds Update – 8 September 2023
Autumn 2023 Award for Energy and Natural Resources in South Africa
South Africa
Energy and Natural Resources
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Competition Law Block Exemptions Published For The South African Energy Sector
Autumn 2023 Award for Antitrust/Competition Law in South Africa
South Africa
Antitrust/Competition Law
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Article
Competition Law Block Exemptions Published For The South African Energy Sector
Autumn 2023 Award for Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment in China
China
Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
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Article
New Regulations Governing Data Security For Industry And Information Technology Data
Autumn 2023 Award for Data Protection in China
China
Data Protection
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New Regulations Governing Data Security For Industry And Information Technology Data
Autumn 2023 Award for Energy and Natural Resources in Australia
Australia
Energy and Natural Resources
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Everything You Need To Know About Australia's 2023 Critical Minerals Strategy
Autumn 2023 Award for Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
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English High Court Reaffirms Decision Not To Allow Activists To Proceed With Derivative Action Against Shell
Autumn 2023 Award for Antitrust/Competition Law in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Antitrust/Competition Law
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A New Milestone For Hong Kong's Competition Commission: First Enforcement Proceedings In Relation To Resale Price Maintenance
Autumn 2023 Award for Fin Tech in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Fin Tech
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Hong Kong Gives Green Light To Retail Access To Crypto Platforms As Guardrails Are Finalised
Spring 2023 Award for Antitrust/Competition Law in South Africa
South Africa
Antitrust/Competition Law
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Africa Competition Law Update (AUGUST 30, 2022)
Spring 2023 Award for Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in France
France
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
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The Final Decision In The Vidatel Case: The Application Of The Principle Of Equality In The Constitution Of The Arbitral Tribunal
Spring 2023 Award for Energy and Natural Resources in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Energy and Natural Resources
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Energy Prices Act 2022—need For Secondary Legislation
Spring 2023 Award for Employment and HR in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Employment and HR
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Pension Disputes Bulletin – Winter 2022
Spring 2023 Award for Fin Tech in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Fin Tech
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FinTech Global FS Regulatory Round-up – w/e 2 December 2022
Spring 2023 Award for Antitrust/Competition Law in Germany
Germany
Antitrust/Competition Law
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Düsseldorf Court Clarifies Transaction Value Threshold In Meta/Kustomer Deal
Spring 2023 Award for Environmental Law in South Africa
South Africa
Environmental Law
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2022 SOAS Arbitration In Africa Survey Reveals A Thriving Market For Arbitration On The Continent
Spring 2023 Award for Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in South Africa
South Africa
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
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2022 SOAS Arbitration In Africa Survey Reveals A Thriving Market For Arbitration On The Continent
Autumn 2022 Award for Antitrust/Competition Law in China
China
Antitrust/Competition Law
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Draft "Regulation On Prohibition For Abuse Of Intellectual Property Rights To Exclude Or Restrict Competition" Released For Public Comment By Chinese Authorities
Autumn 2022 Award for Intellectual Property in China
China
Intellectual Property
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Draft "Regulation On Prohibition For Abuse Of Intellectual Property Rights To Exclude Or Restrict Competition" Released For Public Comment By Chinese Authorities
Autumn 2022 Award for Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in France
France
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
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Arbitrators' Independence And Impartiality—A New Decision From The International Chamber Of The Paris Court Of Appeal (Rio Tinto France And Rio Tinto Alcan Inc v SAS Alteo Gardanne)
Autumn 2022 Award for Government, Public Sector in France
France
Government, Public Sector
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Article
Landmark Arbitration Ruling As France's Top Court Backs Setting Aside $15BN Award Citing Money Laundering Evidence
Autumn 2022 Award for Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in France
France
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
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Landmark Arbitration Ruling As France's Top Court Backs Setting Aside $15BN Award Citing Money Laundering Evidence
Autumn 2022 Award for Environmental Law in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Environmental Law
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Article
Expanding The UK Emissions Trading Scheme To Cover Emissions From Waste
Autumn 2022 Award for Fin Tech in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Fin Tech
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Proposed Amendments To MLRs – New Change In Control Regime For Cryptoasset Businesses
Autumn 2022 Award for Antitrust/Competition Law in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Antitrust/Competition Law
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Article
Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Comparative Guide
Autumn 2022 Award for Energy and Natural Resources in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Energy and Natural Resources
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Update On The Offshore Transmission Network Review
Autumn 2022 Award for Environmental Law in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Environmental Law
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Decision Makers Have Significant Discretion In Climate Change Issues
Autumn 2022 Award for Employment and HR in Australia
Australia
Employment and HR
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Article
Increasing WorkSafe Oversight And Decreasing NDAs – Victorian Government Responds To Recommendations Of The Ministerial Taskforce On Workplace Sexual Harassment
Autumn 2022 Award for Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in United States
United States
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
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Sierra Leone Parliament Approves New Arbitration Legislation
Autumn 2022 Award for Government, Public Sector in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Government, Public Sector
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Future Unclear For Online Safety Bill In Fall Out From Boris Johnson's Resignation
Autumn 2022 Award for Compliance in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Compliance
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Future Unclear For Online Safety Bill In Fall Out From Boris Johnson's Resignation
Autumn 2022 Award for Finance and Banking in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Finance and Banking
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High Court Considers Application Of COBS And Braganza Duty To Close Out Of Trading Account
Autumn 2022 Award for Employment and HR in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Employment and HR
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Direct Pay Offer Made When Union Negotiations Were At An Impasse Was Unlawful Inducement
Autumn 2022 Award for Government, Public Sector in Australia
Australia
Government, Public Sector
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Article
The Impact Of Increases To FIRB Fees On The Australian Mining Industry
Autumn 2022 Award for Energy and Natural Resources in Australia
Australia
Energy and Natural Resources
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The Impact Of Increases To FIRB Fees On The Australian Mining Industry
Autumn 2022 Award for Environmental Law in China
China
Environmental Law
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Article
China's Green Finance – Key Recent Developments
Autumn 2022 Award for Finance and Banking in China
China
Finance and Banking
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China's Green Finance – Key Recent Developments
Autumn 2022 Award for Food, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences in South Africa
South Africa
Food, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
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Article
ESG Tracker (SADC Edition)
Autumn 2022 Award for Energy and Natural Resources in South Africa
South Africa
Energy and Natural Resources
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Article
ESG Tracker (SADC Edition)
Autumn 2022 Award for Environmental Law in South Africa
South Africa
Environmental Law
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Article
ESG Tracker (SADC Edition)
Autumn 2022 Award for Compliance in South Africa
South Africa
Compliance
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Article
ESG Tracker Sadc Region August 2022
Autumn 2022 Award for Intellectual Property in Germany
Germany
Intellectual Property
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Article
CJEU Provides Guidance For EU Courts On The Threshold For Patent PIs (Preliminary Injunctions) Which Will Also Apply To The UPC
Autumn 2022 Award for Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in China
China
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
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Article
South China International Arbitration Center (Hong Kong) Arbitration Rules Come Into Force
Autumn 2022 Award for Antitrust/Competition Law in South Africa
South Africa
Antitrust/Competition Law
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Article
Africa Competition Law Update
Autumn 2022 Award for Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in France
France
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
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Article
The French Supreme Court Employs The Principle Of Procedural Loyalty To Prevent A Jurisdictional Challenge
Spring 2022 Award for Environmental Law in South Africa
South Africa
Environmental Law
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Article
Shell Prevented From Proceeding With Seismic Survey Offshore Of South Africa's Eastern Cape Province
Spring 2022 Award for Employment and HR in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Employment and HR
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Article
Pensions And ESG Ep5 - ESG, The 'Teenage Years' (Podcast)