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17 July 2017
Update: Reviewed Mining Charter (2017)
On 14 July 2017, the Chamber of Mines (" the Chamber ") released a media statement advising that the Minister of Mineral Resources had given a written undertaking that both he and the Department of Mineral Resources (" DMR "), would not implement or apply the provisions of the Reviewed Mining...
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21 June 2017
South African mining industry blindsided by Mining Charter III
Much controversy has surrounded the Reviewed Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Charter for the South African Mining Industry (“ Mining Charter III ”). Since a draft was published for public comment in April last year questions have arisen as to the lack of meaningful consultation by the...
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13 June 2017
Policyholder recovers costs of ‘voluntary’ remediation works
The NSW Supreme Court has granted coverage to a policyholder for the costs of ‘voluntarily’ remediating accidental damage (contamination) to adjacent land, on the basis that it would have been liable to pay damages that would have been covered by the policy had it not remedied the damage.
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12 June 2017
Key developments in Iran, June 2017
This update aims to provide a brief overview of key developments which have occurred in Iran during the past month and to highlight areas of future interest. In particular, the update covers notable developments in both the political arena and key economic sectors.
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08 June 2017
QATAR PROJECTS - WHAT TO DO NOW
Yesterday, we published a client briefing on the immediate steps which you should take if you are affected by this week's decision by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, the Maldives and Yemen to cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, and close all land, sea and air communications to the Emirate (click...
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07 June 2017
Qatar - diplomatic ties severed: implications for business
On Monday 5 June 2017, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates ("UAE"), Egypt and Bahrain announced that they would sever diplomatic ties with, and cut off transport links to, Qatar. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt closed transport links with Qatar from Tuesday 6 June 2017. Effective from...
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13 April 2017
Environmental laws trump Linc Energy creditors
Today the Queensland Supreme Court held that an insolvent company’s environmental obligations under State law were unaffected by the liquidators’ disclaimer of related property and resource tenures. This decision changes the previous understanding of liquidators’ powers and the order of priority in...
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13 April 2017
Queensland environmental laws trump Commonwealth Corporations Act, liquidators are ’executive officers’
Today the Queensland Supreme Court confirmed that the liquidators of an insolvent company are ‘executive officers’ of that company under Queensland’s environmental laws, which means that the liquidators are required to use available funds to cause the company to comply with its environmental...
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12 April 2017
Policyholders may still secure cover despite non-disclosure
If a policyholder fails to disclose information they could reasonably be expected to know to be relevant to the risk for which they are seeking insurance, the insurer may reduce its liability in the claim to the extent it has been prejudiced by the non-disclosure.
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30 March 2017
Key Developments in Iran – March 2017 (Part 2)
This update aims to provide a brief overview of key developments which have occurred in Iran during the past month and to highlight areas of future interest. In particular, the update covers notable developments in both the political arena and key economic sectors.
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24 March 2017
Serious Fraud Office investigations regarding the extractive industry
The mining industry presents a high risk of corruption as operations are often located in high risk regions and it is often necessary to interact with government officials and agencies in order to obtain licenses and approvals for the exploration, development, construction and operation of a mine.
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24 March 2017
Emerging from the shadows: The growing importance of safety through the supply chain
Imagine this. You are a senior operations manager for an Australian miner. Your department is responsible for sourcing (among other things) drilling fluid for exploration drilling and batteries for a range of equipment.
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19 July 2017
Apology legislation passed in Hong Kong: What does it mean for you?
On 13 July, Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed a law (the Apology Law) intended to facilitate the resolution of civil disputes in the territory. The Apology Law, which is expected to be gazetted and come into force shortly, reforms the legal consequences of making any sort of apology (written,...
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18 July 2017
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Conference
The advent of connected and autonomous driving technology is being hailed by many as a revolution in the automotive sector. But this is not the only sector that may be radically altered. The possible applications of this technology are far reaching and straddle a variety of different sectors...
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17 July 2017
AN INTRODUCTION TO VAT IN THE GULF STATES
A new Value Added Tax (VAT) is to be introduced in the Gulf States with effect from 1 January 2018. Outline details of the tax are set out in a Treaty issued by the GCC in May 2017 which will be supplemented by Regulations and Guidance issued by the States. This article is the first of a series of...
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17 July 2017
Update: Reviewed Mining Charter (2017)
On 14 July 2017, the Chamber of Mines (" the Chamber ") released a media statement advising that the Minister of Mineral Resources had given a written undertaking that both he and the Department of Mineral Resources (" DMR "), would not implement or apply the provisions of the Reviewed Mining...
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11 July 2017
Government releases proposals to regulate financial benchmarks
The Government has released proposals to reform the regulation of financial benchmarks in Australia. Firms which rely on benchmarks to provide financial services or which provide services against benchmarks should be aware of these proposals and consider making a submission in respect of the...
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11 July 2017
Australian SIV and PIV regime under review by Department of Immigration and Border Protection
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection ( DIBP ) is consulting on proposed amendments to the Significant Investor Visa ( SIV ) and Premium Investor Visa ( PIV ) regime ( Consultation ) following DIBP’s review of Australia investment visas.
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11 July 2017
Arbitration in India: Dispute resolution in the world's largest democracy
'Incredible India' (as the tourist marketing campaign describes it) has an economy growing at 7% a year, a population of 1.2 billion of whom some 65% are below the age of 35, and an outward-facing, English speaking business community boasting international players in steel, manufacturing,...
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11 July 2017
Corporate crime update, July 2017
Welcome to the July 2017 edition of our corporate crime update - our round up of developments in relation to corruption, money laundering, fraud, sanctions and related matters. Our update covers a number of jurisdictions summarised below. Click read more for the full article of each jursidiction.
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06 July 2017
Inside Arbitration
In a global business it can often be difficult to get to know your colleagues in other offices and locations. You may deal with them by email or over the phone, but that rarely equates to understanding how, or why, they came to be doing the work they do today or the additional skills and...
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29 June 2017
General Counsel Update, June 2017
This is the latest in our series of general counsel updates which aim to summarise major developments in key areas. Please see a summary of contents below and you can click download above for a full copy. For more information, please contact Simone Pearlman , Editor.
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28 June 2017
Madrid video updates: Trends in the European leveraged loan market
Trends in the European leveraged loan market 28 June 2017 Trends in the European leveraged loan market Gonzalo Martín de Nicolás, partner heading up the Madrid office finance practice, discusses some of the current market trends in the European leveraged lending market driven, to a large degree, by...
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28 June 2017
Independent Insurance Authority commences regulation of insurers with enhanced powers
With effect from yesterday (26 June 2017), the independent Insurance Authority ( IA ) assumed its regulatory responsibilities and replaced the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance ( OCI ) in regulating insurers. The IA will be a much more powerful regulator than its predecessor, with enhanced...
