Introduction
Hong Kong's business landscape continues to evolve at pace. Against a backdrop of shifting market conditions, increased regulatory complexity, and mounting pressure on profitability, businesses are looking more critically than ever at how they are structured — and whether their current structures are truly fit for purpose.
In Thailand, the intersection of corporate insolvency and director liability raises critical questions for company leaders. While the law does not impose a duty on directors to commence formal insolvency proceedings, it does create potential liabilities for failing to address a company’s deteriorating financial health. Moreover, directors who continue to operate a business while insolvent may face exposure if their actions are found to be fraudulent.
r1//./r2Capital Market06Dispute Resolution11Fintech20International Trade/ WTO27Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)34Restructuring and Insolvency45Sports and Gaming49White Collar Crime03Competition Law08Employment Law15Infrastructure and Energy24Media and entertainment31RBI & FEMA40RERA47Technology51r3MASTER CIRCULAR FOR ISSUE OF CAPITAL ANDDISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTSThe Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) hasissued an updated Master Circular1for Issue of Capital andDisclosure Requirements (“SEBI ICDR Master Circular”),consolidating all extant circulars and directions issued unde
Market Financial Solutions ("MFS"), the mortgage provider, collapsed suddenly last month. This collapse has intensified scrutiny of asset-based lending practices, where loans are secured against tangible assets, and has renewed focus on the risks of double pledging.
Welcome to the latest edition of Corporate Update.
Introduction
This legal guide summarises the key differences between a ‘voluntary strike off’ and a ‘voluntary winding up’ under the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (Companies Law). Both procedures bring a company’s existence to an end, but they differ in purpose, process, timing, cost and risk. This legal guide is designed to help clients determine the most appropriate route based on their circumstances.
Voluntary strike off
Maintaining a Business Account
In Serbia, maintaining at least one business bank account is not merely a practical necessity for businesses - it is a legal obligation.
The casual dining and hospitality sector is navigating a period of profound upheaval, driven by macroeconomic pressures, regulatory uncertainty, and shifting consumer preferences. In this context, private equity and credit funds also face mounting distress, divergent brand fortunes, and a growing need for legal and transactional agility.