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| 29 September 2009 |  | A Guide to Doing Business - Vietnam
Article - Vietnam
Count on JSM to provide you with a comprehensive guide to doing business in Vietnam. The guide answers some of the most common questions raised by investors when they consider investing in Vietnam, outlining some of the main issues that should be considered. |
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| 24 July 2009 |  | Draft Collateral Bill Approved by Thai Cabinet
Client Alert - Corporate & Securities, Thailand
A Commercial Collateral Bill (the"Bill") aimed at increasing the types of assets that can be used as collateral was approved by the Thai Cabinet on 9 July 2009. |
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| 17 July 2009 | | A Guide to Doing Business - PRC
Article - China
Count on Mayer Brown JSM to provide you with a comprehensive guide to doing business in PRC. The guide answers some of the most common questions raised by investors when they consider investing in PRC, outlining some of the main issues that should be considered. |
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| 16 July 2009 | | Emerging Markets
Article - Emerging Markets, Projects, Africa, Americas, Asia, Australia & Pacific, Europe, Middle East
Although the emerging markets have shared in the pain of the global slowdown,well-structured deals continue to close.
In this review, we highlight some of our more notable work during the last 12 months. |
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| 1 July 2009 | | American Lawyer Pro Bono Issue
American Lawyer
Media Coverage - Leveraged Finance, Pro Bono, United States
For Mayer Brown structured finance partner Chris Gavin, it was one of the toughest cross-border deals that he's ever handled. At first the job seemed fairly straightforward—arrange a syndicated credit facility for the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC). The nonprofit microfinance and development organization, based in Bangladesh, was interested in expanding its operations into Africa. As part of a growing track record in the microfinance sector, Mayer Brown had advised on the creation of BRAC's U.S. arm. It was a logical step to reach out again to the firm to organize the new credit facility. |
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| 28 May 2009 | | India’s Competition Law Regime – Starting Pistol Fired
Client Alert - Antitrust & Competition, Corporate & Securities, Emerging Markets, India, United Kingdom / England & Wales
The Chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (“CCI”) has announced that the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002 (“CA 2002”) relating to anti-competitive
agreements and prohibition of abuse have come into force with effect from 20 May 2009. The regulations dealing with the procedure for filing of complaints are not yet in place but the CCI consisting of the Chairperson and four other members are duty bound to accept complaints. |
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| 10 March 2009 | | Regulations on Bankruptcy of Financial Enterprises Established and Operating in Vietnam
Client Alert - Emerging Markets, Restructuring, Bankruptcy & Insolvency, Vietnam
On 3 November 2008, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree No. 114/2008/ND-CP ("Decree 114") providing details on implementation of the Law on Bankruptcy applicable to enterprises conducting business in the insurance, securities and other financial sectors. |
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| 7 October 2008 | | Mayer Brown Advises on Emerging Market Deal of the Year from Total Securitization
News Release - Securitization, Worldwide
7 October 2008 − Mayer Brown represented ABN AMRO Bank N.V., JPMorgan Securities and Standard Chartered Bank in the BTA DPR Finance transaction that was named Emerging Market Deal of the Year for 2007 by Total Securitization and parent company Euromoney. The BTA DPR Finance deal was the largest-ever diversified payments rights securitization in Kazakhstan. |
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| 18 August 2008 | | Organisation and Operation of Micro-Finance Institutions
Client Alert - Banking & Finance, Corporate & Securities, Asia
The Government provided for the organisation and operation of Micro-Finance Institutions ("MFIs") in Vietnam by issuing Decree No.28/2005/ND-CP ("Decree 28") in 2005 (later amended, supplemented and repealed in part by Decree No.165/2007/ND-CP ("Decree 165") of 2007). |
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| July 2008 | | Overcoming obstacles to CEE securitisations: The Golden Middle approach
Article - Securitization, Worldwide
July 2008 - The financial foundations for a thriving CEE securitisation market already exist. |
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| 21 July 2008 | | New Move in Deposit Protection
Client Alert - Banking & Finance, Investment Management, Asia
The Financial Institution Development Fund ("FIDF") is the government backed institution which protects the deposits of the public with financial institutions in case of bankruptcy or closure. |
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| 9 July 2008 | | A Guide to Doing Business - Hong Kong
Article - Asia
Count on Mayer Brown JSM to provide you with a comprehensive guide to doing business in Hong Kong. The guide answers some of the most common questions raised by investors when they consider investing in Hong Kong, outlining some of the main issues that should be considered. |
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| 2 July 2008 | | Evaluation and Rating of Joint-Stock Commercial Banks
Client Alert - Financial Services Regulatory & Enforcement, Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam issued Decision No.06/2008/QD-NHNN on 12 March 2008 on the evaluation and rating of joint-stock commercial banks ("Regulation"). This sets forth certain criteria by which joint-stock commercial banks (the "Banks") may evaluate and rate themselves. |
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| 26 June 2008 | | Emerging Markets: News and Recent Developments
Article - Collateralized Debt Obligation, Leveraged Finance, Latin America & Caribbean
June 2008 - There have been some exciting developments at Mayer Brown recently with particular significance for our emerging markets clients. We have also continued our track record of acting on some of the most innovative deals in the market. In this update, we highlight those developments and some of the more notable deals of the last 12 months. |
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| 13 May 2008 | | Client Alert: Vietnam: The Regulation on Opening and Closing of Branches and Representative Offices of Non-Bank Credit Institutions
Newsletter - Banking & Finance, Financial Services Regulatory & Enforcement, Vietnam
May 2008 - On 9 January 2008, the State Bank of Vietnam issued Decision No. 01/2008/QD-NHNN relating to the opening and closing of operation of branches and representative offices of Non-Bank Credit Institutions (NBCI) ("Decision 01"). |
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| 13 May 2008 | | Client Alert: Vietnam: Amendment regarding Trading and Distribution Activities of Foreign Enterprise Owned Capital
Newsletter - Banking & Finance, Global Trade, Vietnam
May 2008 - On 14 April 2008, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Circular No. 05/2008/TT-BCT ("Circular 05") amending and adding to Circular 09/2007/TT-BTM ("Circular 09") of the Ministry of Trade dated 17 July 2007 |
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| 13 May 2008 | | Client Alert: Vietnam: New Law Guiding the Order of and Procedures for Recovery and Disposal of Finance Leased Assets by Finance Leasing Companies
Newsletter - Banking & Finance, Vietnam
May 2008 - On 10 December 2007, the State Bank of Vietnam, the Ministry of Pubic Security and the Ministry of Justice issued Joint-Circular No. 08/2007/TTLT-NHNN-BCA-BTP relating to the recovery and disposal of finance leased assets by finance leasing companies ("Circular08"). |
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| 9 May 2008 | | Thailand Standardises Laws on Financial Institutions
Newsletter - Banking & Finance, Corporate & Securities, Corporate Governance, Financial Services Regulatory & Enforcement, Thailand
May 2008 - A new Financial Institutions Business Act B.E. 2551 (the "Act") has been approved by Thailand's National Legislative Assembly, and will become effective on 3 August 2008. |
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| 7 May 2008 | | Client Alert: Vietnam: Lending in Foreign Currency by Credit Institutions
Newsletter - Banking & Finance, Vietnam
May 2008 - A new law restricts the permitted purposes for lending in foreign currencies by credit institutions in Vietnam. |
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| 30 April 2008 | | Client Alert: Investing in the Energy Sector in India - Protecting Intellectual Property in an Uncertain World
Newsletter - Energy, India
30 April 2008 - India's rapid industrialization and increased role in the global economy continues to substantially increase its demand for energy. As a result, business and investment activity in India's energy sector is substantially growing as well. |
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