Australia

These NSW cases demonstrate when a right to terminate a contract may be impacted by an implied obligation of good faith.

Many businesses are only just starting to realise the significant effect the PPSA has on the way business is transacted.

Directors must ensure the minutes are a true record and if you have voted against a resolution, the minutes must say so.

Following the review of the Franchising Code of Conduct, 18 recommendations have offered a range of proposed changes.

The parties may intend that a binding agreement arises from the formal contract, but the heads of agreement are binding.

The update discusses ASIC RG 47, which will assist directors to provide an OFR with effective disclosure for investors.

Now that we are nearing six months since its commencement, charities have acquired 'the feel' for how ACNC will operate.

There are new requirements in NSW for witnessing the signing of affidavits, statutory declarations and affirmations.

India

Appointment of a Director is not only a crucial administrative requirement, but is also a procedural requirement that has to be fulfilled by every company.

This note discusses the issues which have risen due to receipt of notice from the Collector of Stamps, Delhi, by companies registered in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, for demand of stamp duty on the share certificates issued by them as per the rates applicable in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

Section 4 of the Companies Act, 1956 prescribes dual test and conceptually defines the Holding-Subsidiary company relationship.

Debenture includes debenture stock, bonds and any other securities of a company whether constituting a charge on the assets of a company or not as defined in section 2(12) of the Companies Act, 1956 ("the Act").

Considering the ambiguities in the interpretation of certain provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Regulations, 2011, SEBI recently introduced certain important amendments to the Takeover Code.

The Indian government has decided to replace almost six decades old company law governing the companies in India.

India has vast untapped potentials for foreign companies looking for expansion/investment opportunities

Lok Sabha recently passed the companies Bill 2012 in last session.

The Securities Exchange Board of India had vide circular dated February 4, 2013 prescribed fresh norms, to be complied with by listed companies, while undertaking a scheme of arrangement under sections 391-394 of the Companies Act, 1956

"Doctrine of Privity" is one of the debated doctrines under law of contracts, not only in India but around the world.

Companies issued FCCBs to reduce their borrowing costs. They issued the bonds at very low coupon rates; some were even zero coupon.

Singapore

Incorporating an "As is Where is" clause gives no warranty as to the fitness of the property for the buyer's purpose.