Business Law and Corporate Law

Under Hong Kong company law, a buy-out order is the “exit strategy” for shareholders trapped in a toxic corporate relationship. Governed by Section 724 of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622), this remedy acts as a court-mandated corporate divorce.

The Full Federal Court's decision in Crowley v Worley Limited marks a pivotal shift in Australian securities class action law by endorsing market-based causation and lowering evidentiary thresholds for proving shareholder loss. This landmark ruling, combined with the earlier Brambles decision, fundamentally alters the risk landscape for ASX-listed companies and their insurers.

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public input on significant amendments to the Securities and Exchange Act B.E. 2535 (1992) that would address recurring market abuses...

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (“IRDAI”), through its Circular dated 25 May 2026, has amended the Master Circular on Corporate Governance for Insurers, 2024 to revise the performance assessment and remuneration framework applicable to Key Management Personnel (“KMPs”) of insurers. While the amendments formally relate to executive remuneration, they reflect a broader regulatory shift towards policyholder-centric governance, enhanced management accountability and greater transparency within the insurance sector.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors measure how responsibly a company operates across its environmental impact, treatment of people, and standards of governance. As investors, customers, and employees demand greater accountability, ESG oversight has become a core board responsibility, not an optional add-on.

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Welcome to the latest edition of Fox & Mandal's newsletter highlighting recent developments in India's corporate & commercial laws. In this edition, we examine key aspects of various legal and regulatory changes in the Corporate, Capital Markets, Insolvency, Competition and Real Estate sectors and their impact on the business ecosystem in the country.

On June 1, 2026, the State Council promulgated the Regulations of the State Council on Outbound Investment (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations"). The Regulations, consisting of 34 articles, shall take effect on July 1, 2026, and apply to activities in which domestic investors in China directly or indirectly acquire equity, assets, or other related interests in enterprises in other countries (regions).

For multinational franchisors operating in Thailand, a key risk after franchise termination is that former outlets may continue operating in ways that could easily mislead consumers into believing they remain...

Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) by Notification dated 30.04.2026, published on 06.05.2026, notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 (“AP Regulations”).

The Bombay High Court's decision in Nayara Energy Ltd. v. M/s. Mahendra Sales Services addresses critical questions about arbitral tribunals' authority to override express contractual terms in dealership disputes.