17 June 2022
India’s fastest ever trade deal and the war economy
Which sources of law grant the EU the right to play a primary role in taking on financial debt?
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Category: Opinion
Announcements, activities and updates from the Swiss Chinese Law Association.
22 December 2021
China’s Unreliable Entity List and the infringement of the contractual spirit: What does the law say?
On 31 May 2019 the Ministry of Commerce of China (MOFCOM) announced the creation of an Unreliable Entity List designed for foreign companies and…
3 December 2021
Variation of Price Clauses: A necessary solution for the construction industry?
Introduction Should a variation of price clause be introduced to the construction industry? Covid-19 has forced almost anyone who has signed a contract or an agreement to…
22 November 2021
Breaking Down Legal Rankings
Legal rankings have long been seen as an identifier of a firm’s or individual's success in their field. But with new directories and publications…
22 October 2021
Did the European Commission bypass traditional sources of EU law when it made itself a global bond player?
Which sources of law grant the EU the right to play a primary role in taking on financial debt?
13 September 2021
What Culture are We Talking about Anyway?: A three-stage analysis for a smooth negotiation
In the international legal negotiations, culture plays an important role in preparing for negotiations as well as during them. It influences a negotiator's style,…
9 August 2021
Arbitration as ADR in China: Applicability and actual award enforcement
When contracting with Chinese parties it is crucial to select and draft jurisdiction and dispute resolution clauses carefully. This will dramatically increase the chances…
19 July 2021
Generalising about Cultures in Legal Negotiations is a Huge Risk
When we approach a negotiation, we bring with us our culture (or cultures), that is, our “common sense”. But the other parties might not…
13 June 2021
Never Underestimate Empathy in Negotiations: Finding a transnational ethical standard
Attorneys play a key role to obtain the best possible result from cross-border negotiations by balancing the different perspectives involved, while protecting the interests…
6 June 2021
The Vaccine Rush Versus the Rule of Law
What is needed for patent waivers or “compulsory licensing” to be implemented practically in a comprehensive and effective fashion? Will they remain a pure…