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Still think China won’t crack down on your company? Still think they won’t lock up your employees? Here’s a real headline from CNN about China taking action against allegations of national security risk: “China fines US due diligence firm Mintz Group $1.5 million for ‘unapproved’ investigations” Mintz is accused of doing “unapproved statistical work” during 37 investigations they conducted between March 2019 and July 2022. Saying “I told you so” rarely goes over well. But what never goes over well is being responsible for huge fines and jail time, both of which are completely avoidable. Mintz received more fines for failing to pay the fines issued back in January of 2023. Mintz’s entire team working on-site in China was first detained in January of 2023 and has been there ever since because Mintz refuses to pay. Can you imagine having your employees locked up because of your inaction? This is exactly how NOT to handle this situation. You might think it’s as simple as getting a strong, respected litigation team. Nope. It’s much more complex than that. Being on the ground, knowing all the nuances of compliance law in China, I’ve learned that even the big 4 law firms are clueless about what to do. It’s simply too new of a process and you need to be a true expert to know how navigate it. We’ve helped many law firms and consulting firms get compliant and avoid the exact situation plaguing Mintz. The best defense is never becoming an offender of Chinese compliance law. How do you think this situation will end for Mintz? Tell me below. 👇 #china #compliance #datasecurity

In our ongoing mission to support legal professionals with robust tools and up-to-date information, we've noticed a significant trend in the enhancement of business verification processes. Law firms are increasingly adopting innovative technologies to ensure due diligence and compliance, particularly in complex markets like China and Hong Kong. A recent example illustrates how integrating real-time business verification tools can empower legal practices to offer more reliable and efficient services to their clients. These tools not only streamline the verification process but also ensure compliance with international standards. Understanding the specific needs of legal professionals, such technologies are designed to provide deep insights and ease the complexities involved in international business verifications. This is a game changer in how legal services manage risks and uphold the highest standards of practice. #LegalTech #Compliance #Innovation #LegalProfessionals

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New Company Law – China – July 1st, 2024: 4th change: Changes to requirement to appoint a supervisor / board of supervisors Wonderful that the Chinese authorities are simplifying some aspects of corporate governance for China companies. Subject to certain conditions, China companies can either opt-out of appointing a supervisor / board of supervisors (for 'Small Enterprises') or, for other companies, instead transfer the responsibilities of a supervisor / board of supervisors to an audit committee of the board of directors – starting on July 1st, 2024. This appointment of a supervisor was always unusual for our Western clients classified as SMEs, often misunderstood and the relevance of a supervisor was questioned – our clients could appoint the same individual (Chinese/non-Chinese, based or not based in China) for the legal representative, executive director, and general manager roles BUT they had to appoint another individual for the supervisor role. This change will be a welcome aspect simplifying the incorporation and compliance processes for China companies.

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China Update: From July 1, 2024, the updated Company Law in China will take effect, introducing 112 new or revised articles. Key changes include: - Capital contributions within five years - Enhanced public information disclosure liabilities - Increased internal supervision for company governance - Greater flexibility in appointing legal representatives - Streamlined company deregistration processes These updates are designed to improve corporate governance and operational efficiency.

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Corporate governance and compliance are essential for companies, regardless of in which they operate. In Hong Kong, a major global economic hub recognized for its competitive business environment, keeping high standards of company governance and compliance is important for fostering transparency and integrity inside the market.   Corporate Governance in Hong Kong   Corporate governance refers back to the policies, practices, and tactics that manual the control and route of a corporation. In Hong Kong, those mechanisms are governed with the aid of a complete set of legal guidelines and pointers aimed toward improving transparency, duty, and integrity. Legal Compliance in Hong Kong   Legal compliance includes adhering to legal guidelines, guidelines, and requirements applicable to a organisation's operations. In Hong Kong, groups ought to observe various felony necessities related to corporate governance, taxation, employment, and highbrow property. #sfaiglobal #sfaiasia #hongkong #governance #compliance

When one moves to a rival company, should the previous employer be able to enforce interim injunctions based on non-compete and confidentiality agreements?   Eng Beng Lee, SC (Senior Partner), Timothy Ang Wei Kiat （洪伟杰）(Partner), and Yulin Liu (Associate) from our Commercial Litigation practice recently successfully persuaded the Singapore High Court to rule in favour of our client (the former employee) in the case of MoneySmart Singapore Pte Ltd v. Artem Musienko [2024] SGHC 94.    The Court lifted the interim injunctions, finding the non-compete clause in question unenforceable, and the confidentiality claim unsubstantiated. This decision highlights the importance of fair and equitable employment practices and what companies should be mindful of when including non-compete clauses.   Read more about the case: https://lnkd.in/gzkTfFap   Lee Eng Beng, SC: https://lnkd.in/egnkGWnh Timothy Ang: https://lnkd.in/gTR__Gfk   Commercial Litigation practice: https://lnkd.in/gVRh6fY   #casehighlight #successful #win #interiminjunction #noncompete #confidentialityclaim #confidentiality #clause #employment #commerciallitigation #litigation #dispute #highcourt #law #legal #lawyer #Singapore #southeastasia #asia #asiapacific #RajahTannAsia #RTA #LawyersWhoKnowAsia #LWKA