Publications

‘CosIng’ – The European Commission’s new database of cosmetic ingredients
A new online database created by the European Commission will feature more than 15,000 ingredients used in the production of cosmetics. The database, CosIng (COSmetic INGredients), will supply information...
China
Life Sciences & Healthcare
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‘Patent Linkage’ Regime and new Data Protection Regime may be established in China
The China Food and Drug Administration (the “CFDA”) issued the Relevant Policies on Encouraging the Innovation of Drugs, Medical Devices and Protecting the Rights of Innovators (Circular No. 55, 2017)...
China
Life Sciences & Healthcare
law-now
“One Window Service” for Establishment and Change of Foreign Invested Enterprises in Shanghai Pudong
21/04/2014 On 26 March 2014, the Pudong Market Supervision Bureau (PMSB), the Pudong Bureau of Commerce and the Pudong Tax Bureau jointly launched a Pilot Policy of One Window Service in respect of Handling the...
China
Corporate/M&A
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“The European Antitrust Review” - Towards the Directive on Private Enforcement of EC Competition Law: Is the Time Ripe?
23/09/2009 Several years ago, the European Commission launched an initiative to improve private enforcement of EU Competition Law. The initial aim was very ambitious as it intended a complete modernisation of Competition...
China
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“WIPO PROOF”: WIPO’s new online service which helps innovators and creators better protect their intellectual assets
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) recently launched its new online business service, “WIPO PROOF”. The platform aims to help innovators and creators safeguard their intellectual...
China
Consumer Products
law-now
Belt and Road: the view from China
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) continues to evolve. Its participants are increasingly looking to meet the trends of the future. Affordable projects, embracing modern technologies and methods, as well...
China
Energy & Climate Change
law-now
Does the Coronavirus Outbreak constitute Force Majeure?
03/02/2020 The recent outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (“2019nCoV”), which belongs to the same group of viruses which caused SARS and MERS, has considerable impact on the public life and business operations...
China
Corporate/M&A
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A1 Form: presentation and latest case-law developments
07/12/2018 European companies established outside of France may temporarily post their employees in France. When doing so, they must comply with a number of compulsory conditions and formalities. One of them concerns...
China
Employment & Pensions
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Greenfield Investments in CEE 2018
08/05/2018 To read Greenfield Investments in CEE 2018, please click "Download" below
China
Commercial
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CMS Guide to Labour Law in Central Eastern Europe
26/04/2018 CMS Employment Practice Area Group is delighted to present the new edition of the guide covering main aspects of the labour law in fourteen jurisdictions in the Central Eastern Europe (CEE). The CEE has...
China
Employment & Pensions
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