Peter Godwin
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Corporate Crime update - September 2018 China
OECD, China - November 28 2018 Taxation collection on overseas assets has previously been a challenge for China, as establishing clear evidence of the existence of overseas financial accounts was difficult....
Thailand: Proposed Amendments to the Labour Protection Act
Thailand - November 22 2018 On 21 September 2018, the Minister of Labour announced the National Legislative Assembly’s (“NLA“) in principle approval of the draft amendment...
Gareth Thomas, Karen Ip, Chinnawat Thongpakdee, Fatim Jumabhoy.
Singapore: Restraint of Trade Provisions
Singapore - November 22 2018 It is common for employers to include restraint of trade provisions in employment contracts. However, such provisions are generally unenforceable...
Gareth Thomas, Karen Ip, Chinnawat Thongpakdee, Fatim Jumabhoy.
Compliance Check: Vietnam - Hiring Local Employees Without a Local Entity
Global - November 22 2018 There are complicated rules which govern when and how a foreign entity can operate in Vietnam without establishing a local entity. Companies should...
Gareth Thomas, Karen Ip, Chinnawat Thongpakdee, Fatim Jumabhoy.
Cambodia: Compliance Check - Mandatory Seniority Payments
Cambodia - October 27 2018 Employees on undetermined duration contracts in Cambodia have previously been entitled to indemnity for dismissal payments upon termination by an...
Gareth Thomas, Karen Ip, Chinnawat Thongpakdee, Fatim Jumabhoy.
