Background: The Scale and Challenges of Chinese Companies Going Global On June 1, 2026, the Provisions of the State Council on Outbound Investment (the “Provisions”) were formally promulgated and will take effect on July 1, 2026. The Provisions are an important administrative regulation in the field of outbound investment in China and represent an integration
New Delhi: The Ministry of Steel’s temporary relaxation from BIS certification requirements for certain steel products is set to expire on 30 June 2026, triggering the need for affected importers and manufacturers to evaluate their readiness for mandatory compliance from 1 July 2026. Businesses dealing in these products should check whether their products, including the
Cross-Border Investment Complexity International cross-border investment multiplies the variables of a domestic deal. Sector-specific ownership limits can cap or block foreign control entirely; capital controls and foreign-exchange rules govern whether funds can move in or out, and on what timeline; tax treatment turns on double-taxation treaties that may or may not exist between the two
Why Litigation & Arbitration in India Is Different India’s dispute resolution framework possesses several features that distinguish it from many other major jurisdictions. While countries such as the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Australia generally operate within relatively streamlined court systems, India combines a vast multi-tier judicial hierarchy, specialized tribunals, a sophisticated arbitration regime, and a
Why Litigation & Arbitration in Vietnam Is Different Arbitration and litigation in Vietnam follow a model that can differ meaningfully from common-law systems. Merit disputes and quantum disagreements are universal; what distinguishes Vietnam is the way the forum is chosen, how procedure is managed, and how the final outcome can be enforced where the assets
Why Litigation & Arbitration in Italy Is Different Litigation in Italy is shaped by a civil-law procedure where the written record, procedural deadlines, documentary evidence, and court-appointed experts often matter more than oral advocacy. A commercial dispute may start before the Tribunale, move to the Corte d’Appello, and, on points of law, reach the Corte
Why M&A in Italy Is Different Merger and acquisition Italy transactions rarely fail because the buyer does not understand the strategic rationale. They fail because the legal, tax, governance, and operational reality of the Italian target is more complex than it appears at first review. The Italian market is dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises,
Why Corporate Compliance in India Is Different Corporate and Regulatory compliance in India differs significantly from many other jurisdictions due to its extensive regulatory framework and strong emphasis on procedural compliance. While countries such as the United Kingdom, Singapore, and the United States generally adopt a risk-based approach focused on governance outcomes and disclosure requirements,
Why Litigation & Arbitration in Vietnam Is Different Arbitration and litigation in Vietnam follow a model that can differ meaningfully from common-law systems. Merit disputes and quantum disagreements are universal; what distinguishes Vietnam is the way the forum is chosen, how procedure is managed, and how the final outcome can be enforced where the assets
Why Corporate Compliance in China Is Different Corporate compliance in China differs from most other jurisdictions in three structural respects: the breadth of authorities, the pace at which underlying rules change, and the asymmetry between what is written in regulation and how it is actually enforced on the ground. Foreign-invested enterprise (FIE) compliance in China
