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Hong Kong Exchange sanctions directors of ListCo for failure to cooperate with investigations
Hong Kong Exchange sanctions directors of ListCo for failure to cooperate with investigations.
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Commodities Case Update 19th edition, September 2025
We are delighted to present the nineteenth edition of the Commodities Case Update, with a summary of key recent cases relevant to the…
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Key Distribution & Agency Considerations: Overview (Kuwait)
Thomson Reuters Practical Law has featured two articles from HFW in Kuwait on the key issues and considerations when entering into distribution …
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GDPR Compliance for Saudi Arabian Businesses
Thomson Reuters Practical Law has featured insights from HFW Partner Justin Whelan on GDPR Compliance for Saudi Arabian Businesses on Practical Law.
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Container Ship Fires and Ports of Refuge for the Big Ship Era
This article highlights why it is wise for ship owners, charterers, salvors and insurers to have a Port of Refuge procedure in place should an…
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Foreign Reinsurance Company Registration with the KSA Insurance Authority
Further to the publication of the new KSA draft Insurance Law ('the Law'), that was open for public consultation until 22 July 2025, the KSA …
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Contribution Pour La Justice Economique: Un Nouveau Casse-Tête Pour Les Assureurs?
Cette taxe judiciaire appliquee par les greffes des douze tribunaux des Affaires Economiques depuis janvier 2025 continue a soulever des…
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BVI: Privy Council Clarifies Standing to Challenge the Decision of a Liquidator
The Privy Council has clarified the meaning of "Person Aggrieved" under the BVI Insolvency Act…
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Hong Kong: Construction Industry Security of Payment Rules Published
The Government of the Hong Kong SAR has introduced the Construction Industry Security of Payment Rules, which set out the court process for…
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Understanding Genuine Redundancy: Insights from Helensburgh Coal v Bartley
Don't panic! Your restructure plans are still manageable. A recent decision of the High Court of Australia has attracted a lot of commentary in…
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Sustainability in the Australian Cruise Industry: Regulatory Guidance, Current Initiatives and Future Directions
The cruise industry in Australia has developed a range of initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impacts and promoting responsible tourism…
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A Warning for Employers and Franchisors
On 1 August 2025, the Federal Court found that Ms Magar was sexually harassed and victimised by Mr Khan, the principal of a Mad Mex franchise, and…
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