The Covid-19 epidemic and associated quarantine measures have caused unprecedented damage to the global economy and many industries have been forced to close. To mention just a few examples: On 2 March, Japan’s Luminous Cruising Co. filed for bankruptcy. Whiting Petroleum followed suit on 1 April. On 11 April, Burger King New Zealand was placed […]Read More
International trade is reeling from the shock of the Covid-19 pandemic. While it is hard to foresee the exact date when the world will (if ever) regain its pre-Covid condition, many business people are coping with the present restraints of our new normal. Wise entrepreneurs are aware of the importance of active listening while doing […]Read More
Ever since the PRC Cybersecurity Law (CSL) came into effect on 1 June 2017, China has accelerated its data protection and cybersecurity legislation. Enforcement has gradually been normalised. Meanwhile, the landmark Civil Code – effective as of next year – further strengthens privacy protections from a civil rights perspective. Overall, China is becoming one of […]Read More
Although blockchain has existed for over a decade, many companies are only just beginning to understand this technology’s potential scope of application and added value. Apart from powering virtual currencies, blockchain facilitates a decentralised storing of data which can help to increase efficiency and transparency in many sectors. As with any innovative technology, it has […]Read More
Preconceptions can be found in government legislation. They are the most difficult for lawyers to challenge and get changed, because they are often backed by political decisions and priorities that conflict with what might seem right from the perspective of an objective third party. Let me discuss just one example of preconceptions affecting the free […]Read More
Judicial officers have over the past year faced a high risk of contracting Covid‑19 in their exchange with lawyers and litigants. Accordingly, measures were enforced around the world settle disputes with minimal physical interaction. In China and Switzerland this involved the effective use of digital technology. China China has operating a virtual court system in […]Read More
How have court practices been reformed to meet significant social changes in the People's Republic of China?Read More
The new venture helps major corporations, small and medium sized enterprises and business owners to navigate complex Asian and European markets.Read More
What you need to know about China's migration and visa measures during the pandemic.Read More
Under Chinese contract law the parties can conclude contracts in written, oral and other forms. But which specific rules apply for digital signatures? Read More
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