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The competition litigation regime in Singapore allows parties suffering loss or damage arising from an infringement of any of the substantive provisions of the Competition Act 2004 to commence a civil claim against the infringing party. In their Singapore chapter contribution to The International Comparative Legal Guide to Competition Litigation 2025 published by Global Legal Group, our experts Daren Shiau, BBM, PBM and Desiree Lim Pei Min explain the legal framework surrounding competition litigation in Singapore including the legal basis for civil claims under the Act, defences, limitation periods, and remedies. #allenandgledhill #singapore #competition #litigation  

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We've enhanced our case law portfolio through an ongoing partnership with 上海仲裁委员会 Shanghai Arbitration Commission (SHAC), providing access to anonymised and redacted arbitral awards 🤝 📑 In a recent case summarised and curated by the SHAC's experts, the claimant sought emergency arbitration against the respondent for failing to fulfil repurchase obligations per their agreement. The claimant requested interim measures to freeze the Respondent's shares to prevent asset dissipation. The emergency arbitrator granted the measures, considering the likelihood of the Claimant's success, the urgency, and the potential irreparable harm. The interim measures were recognized and enforced by the Hong Kong High Court, showcasing the effectiveness of emergency arbitration in preserving parties' rights. Looking for insights into this and other complex legal proceedings, whether in Shanghai or around the world 🌏? Dive deeper into Kluwer Arbitration! Login to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gCV4RJtZ #arbitration #internationalarbitration #china #legaltech #shanghai #disputeresolution

Our Commercial Litigation Partner Paul Kwan and Associates Mandy Pang and Titus Cheung, recently contributed to the Hong Kong Chapter of “Vertical Agreements and Dominant Firms Laws and Regulations 2024”, published by Global Legal Group. In this 8th edition, Paul, Mandy and Titus provides a comprehensive overview of Hong Kong's competition law regime, highlighting the key authorities, enforcement powers, and remedies available to enforcers in cases of vertical agreements and dominant firm conduct. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g7PdAdqG #Deacons #DeaconsLitigationandDisputeResolution #Litigation #CompetitionLaw #VerticalAgreements #DominantFirms #HongKong #ICLG

The new edition of the Baker McKenzie International Arbitration Yearbook is here: https://bmcknz.ie/3ziCXaN In its 17th year, the Yearbook provides important legal and case law developments in #internationalarbitration across 40-plus jurisdictions worldwide. James Ng and I have contributed the #HongKong chapter: https://lnkd.in/g2uHyBTX We report, among other things, on #HK's important change from absolute to restrictive state immunity and an interesting decision of the HK courts not to enforce a Mainland award because the conduct of a tribunal member fell short of the high standards of a fair and impartial hearing expected by the HK courts - a decision which has been short-listed for the GAR Awards 2024 in the category “Most important decision”. #bakermckenzie

On behalf of the entire firm, we'd like to congratulate Mr. Alok Dhir for being acknowledged as a "Leading Individual" in the Dispute Resolution: Arbitration category in the recently announced The Legal 500 (Legalease) Asia Pacific Rankings. Published annually, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific provides unbiased commentary and insight into the legal marketplaces of 25 Asia Pacific jurisdictions. #LegalExcellence #LeadingIndividual #TheLegal500 #AsiaPacificLaw #LegalInnovation #DhirAndDhirAssociates #LegalLeaders #TopLawyers #LegalAchievements #ProudMoment

Governments worldwide seek to promote vigorous competition and market integrity. For a high-level look at antitrust and competition law across dozens of jurisdictions, counsel can turn to the Competition Global Guide. Local law firms share insight into restraints of trade and dominance, merger control, and the legal approach to joint ventures. Attorneys gain quick access to each country's competition laws and regulations, with many links to official government translations. Links to regulatory guidance deepen counsel's understanding of officials' decision-making framework. Merger notification flowcharts identify the marks counsel must hit as each day passes. We have published the Competition Global Guide in collaboration with our contributors. Albania Hoxha, Memi & Hoxha Law Firm Argentina Marval O'Farrell, Mairal Australia Johnson Winter Slattery Belgium Ashurst Bulgaria Georgiev, Todorov & Co. Law Offices Canada Stikeman Elliott LLP Chile Carey China JunHe LLP Cyprus Antoniou McCollum & Co. European Union Herbert Smith Freehills Paris Finland Waselius & Wist France Herbert Smith Freehills Paris Germany Simon & Partners Greece Law Offices Papaconstantinou Hong Kong Herbert Smith Freehills India AZB & Partners Ireland Mason Hayes & Curran LLP Italy Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Japan Iwata Good Luxembourg BONN & SCHMITT Mexico Santamarina y Steta, S. C. The Netherlands Banning N.V. New Zealand Russell McVeagh Nigeria Olaniwun Ajayi North Macedonia ODI Law Norway Kvale Advokatfirma Saudi Arabia Zamakhchary & Co Singapore Allen & Gledhill LLP Slovenia Law firm Ulčar & partners South Africa Bowmans (Law Firm) South Korea Yoon & Yang LLC Spain Uría Menéndez Sri Lanka D. L. & F. De Saram Sweden Hellström Advokatbyrå KB Ukraine Asters United Arab Emirates Baker McKenzie United Kingdom Debevoise & Plimpton United States Clifford Chance Practical Law subscribers can access the Competition Global Guide here: https://lnkd.in/eHPgRD7v Learn more about a Practical Law Global subscription here: https://lnkd.in/eZJhJq4F #antitrust #competition 

Dr. Nicolas Wiegand and Amy Wen Wei have authored the China (Mainland & Hong Kong) chapter of the latest edition of the Chambers and Partners 2024 Litigation Funding Global Practice Guide, which presents the most recent insights on the legal framework for litigation funding. Read the chapter here: https://lnkd.in/gkhh4MdP Nicolas Wiegand | Amy Wen Wei #CMSlaw #litigation #arbitration #china #hongkong

10 years! The Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) began in 2015 and will be commemorating its 10th Anniversary with a conference on 14-15 Jan 2025. The theme is “Transnational Commerce in a a Shifting World”. I strongly encourage my friends from around the world to check out the stellar program and to consider visiting Singapore. The issues to be discussed are highly relevant to the rule of law in an increasingly globalised, diverse and changing world. We are especially privileged that the Guest of Honour for the conference dinner will be Senior Minister, Lee Hsien Loong. #internationalcourts #internationallaw #transnationaljustice #ruleoflaw

We cover China's new Interim Provisions on Anti-Unfair Competition on the Internet which come into force on 1 September 2024. In the IP arena specifically (developed in furtherance of China’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law) the Provisions encompass matters like the unauthorized use of domain names, product names, webpages & internet nicknames among others. #China #UnfairCompetition #IP #DomainNames