Author: Horizons

CHINA | Mandatory Company Collection Payment Codes from 1 March 2022

The Notice on Strengthening the Management of Payment Acceptance Terminals and Related Business No. 259 (“Notice 259”) on October 13, 2021. Issued by the People’s Bank of China and effective from 1 March 2022, this is the first legislation to regulate quick response (“QR”) code payments (Company Collection Payment Codes). Notice 259 require QR code…

Read more

Asia Pacific Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (“RCEP”) fosters stronger relationships among Asia-Pacific countries and creates new opportunities for international trade and other economic benefits. For China, RCEP is the first free trade agreement with Japan and South Korea and should result in substantial opportunities for companies to seize. Find out the nuts and bolts of…

Read more

LEADERS IN LAW | Regional Partner Dr Roberto GILARDINO was awarded Investigation Expert of the Year 2021, China

Dr Roberto GILARDINO, Regional Partner Asia and Additional Countries have been recognised by Leaders in Law. Leaders in Law is a platform connecting legal leaders with prospects. The Leaders in Law Awards commemorates those who have been successful over the past 12 months. The Square (‘Square’) talks with Dr Roberto GILARDINO (“Roberto”) about his practice…

Read more