Heart Of The Matter - A Podcast On Legal Developments From Around The World

Anu Tiwari joined us in this episode to discuss the general overview of the fintech landscape in India. We talked about fintech innovation and the success rate of the fintech market.

To find out more about fintech in India, please visit https://www.cyrilshroff.com/

Anu has represented many Indian and multinational fintech, banking, broker-dealer, exchange, asset management, speciality finance and information/emerging technology companies on transactional, enforcement and regulatory matters

His transactional practice focus is on public & private M&A, capital raising, commercial agreements and activism matters.

Anu advises financial services clients on matters before the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Ministry of Finance, Enforcement Directorates, Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), appellate tribunals and Supreme Court of India.

Jim James, a consultant with Hill Dickinson in Hong Kong joined to discuss the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone.

How will these changes the legal market in Hong Kong?
What else has been said about the two legal hubs in Hong Kong and Shenzhen?
Does this extend to the OBOR initiative?

To find out more about arbitration in Asia, please visit https://www.hilldickinson.com/offices/hong-kong

Jim is a dispute resolution lawyer based in Hong Kong. He concentrates on arbitration, aviation, banking, commodities, engineering and construction, corporate, commercial, energy, insurance, shipping, shipbuilding, mortgage enforcement and regulatory. He is admitted as a solicitor of England & Wales (1977) and Hong Kong (1983). He is a panel arbitrator of the Beijing Arbitration Commission, CIETAC and CMAC, a mediator and past chairman of the Hong Kong Insurance Law Association. He is a qualified adjudicator under the Hong Kong Government’s Security of Payments Legislation (which has yet to be brought into effect).

Jim is frequently mentioned in legal directories: “Outstanding litigation partner Jim James is well versed in many areas, including shipbuilding disputes and mortgage enforcement. His clients highlight that “he’s analytical in the business and naturally good value for money - he can cover all parts of the world for us” (Chambers Global 2012) “Shanghai-based Jim James is ‘fantastic, really experienced’” (Asia-Pacific Legal 500, 2009/2010). “Jim James is “a sterling lawyer, widely experienced in investment and shipping work.” He is highly respect for his “committed, persistent effort to find the best solution” for his banking clients (Chambers Asia, 2009). Lloyd’s List included Jim in its top 10 law personalities 2011. He is ranked as a Leading Individual Shipping Hong Kong by Legal 500 and in Band 1 by Chambers for Shipping Litigation in China.

Jim has been based in Asia since 1983. Previously he was in London for six years. He has worked in Beijing (2005 - 2006), Shanghai (2006 - 2010), where he was the managing partner of his previous firm, and in Singapore (1999 - 2002). He spent one year on secondment to the shipbuilding division of Hyundai Heavy Industries, Ulsan, South Korea (1986 - 1987).

We're joined by Ranjan Narula, Managing Partner at RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys, in this episode to talk about patents in India.

We discussed the impact of patent laws on India's economic growth and how patents are key for India to bridge the tech gap with China and the US. Rajan also commented on whether India's patent laws could be strengthened.


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Ranjan founded the specialist IP law firm, RNA, in 2004, and is now its Managing Partner. He has twenty seven years’ post qualification experience working on contentious and non-contentious IP and Technology issues. Ranjan has been practicing as an advocate and patent attorney since 1991 handling a wide range of IP, IT and Technology matters including IP management issues, strategic advice on IP clearance, acquisition, and enforcement. Ranjan has worked in-house and in private practice including a stint with international IP practice heading its India operations. In 2019, Ranjan was invited to join the INTA, Board of Directors.

Ranjan has been ranked as a leading IP practitioner by various publications including WTR 1000, IP Star (Managing IP), WIPR leaders, Who’s Who legal, Asia IP experts and others. Ranjan is regularly invited to speak by Universities and chamber of commerce on IP issues. He has authored several articles and papers on key IP issues that are published by IP magazines and blogs such as IAM, World Trade Mark Review, Bloomberg, Lexology, IP Kat etc.

Jim James, a consultant with Hill Dickinson in Hong Kong joined to discuss when drafting a dispute resolution clause, what factors should be considered, what are the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration and what are the benefits of dispute resolution clauses.

To find out more about arbitration in Asia, please visit https://www.hilldickinson.com/offices/hong-kong

Jim is a dispute resolution lawyer based in Hong Kong. He concentrates on arbitration, aviation, banking, commodities, engineering and construction, corporate, commercial, energy, insurance, shipping, shipbuilding, mortgage enforcement and regulatory. He is admitted as a solicitor of England & Wales (1977) and Hong Kong (1983). He is a panel arbitrator of the Beijing Arbitration Commission, CIETAC and CMAC, a mediator and past chairman of the Hong Kong Insurance Law Association. He is a qualified adjudicator under the Hong Kong Government’s Security of Payments Legislation (which has yet to be brought into effect).

Jim is frequently mentioned in legal directories: “Outstanding litigation partner Jim James is well versed in many areas, including shipbuilding disputes and mortgage enforcement. His clients highlight that “he’s analytical in the business and naturally good value for money - he can cover all parts of the world for us” (Chambers Global 2012) “Shanghai-based Jim James is ‘fantastic, really experienced’” (Asia-Pacific Legal 500, 2009/2010). “Jim James is “a sterling lawyer, widely experienced in investment and shipping work.” He is highly respect for his “committed, persistent effort to find the best solution” for his banking clients (Chambers Asia, 2009). Lloyd’s List included Jim in its top 10 law personalities 2011. He is ranked as a Leading Individual Shipping Hong Kong by Legal 500 and in Band 1 by Chambers for Shipping Litigation in China.

Jim has been based in Asia since 1983. Previously he was in London for six years. He has worked in Beijing (2005 - 2006), Shanghai (2006 - 2010), where he was the managing partner of his previous firm, and in Singapore (1999 - 2002). He spent one year on secondment to the shipbuilding division of Hyundai Heavy Industries, Ulsan, South Korea (1986 - 1987).

Jim James, a consultant with Hill Dickinson in Hong Kong joined to discuss when might disputes related to ESG be brought before arbitration tribunals and how well suited is arbitration to ESG disputes.

To find out more about arbitration in Asia, please visit https://www.hilldickinson.com/offices/hong-kong

Jim is a dispute resolution lawyer based in Hong Kong. He concentrates on arbitration, aviation, banking, commodities, engineering and construction, corporate, commercial, energy, insurance, shipping, shipbuilding, mortgage enforcement and regulatory. He is admitted as a solicitor of England & Wales (1977) and Hong Kong (1983). He is a panel arbitrator of the Beijing Arbitration Commission, CIETAC and CMAC, a mediator and past chairman of the Hong Kong Insurance Law Association. He is a qualified adjudicator under the Hong Kong Government’s Security of Payments Legislation (which has yet to be brought into effect).

Jim is frequently mentioned in legal directories: “Outstanding litigation partner Jim James is well versed in many areas, including shipbuilding disputes and mortgage enforcement. His clients highlight that “he’s analytical in the business and naturally good value for money - he can cover all parts of the world for us” (Chambers Global 2012) “Shanghai-based Jim James is ‘fantastic, really experienced’” (Asia-Pacific Legal 500, 2009/2010). “Jim James is “a sterling lawyer, widely experienced in investment and shipping work.” He is highly respect for his “committed, persistent effort to find the best solution” for his banking clients (Chambers Asia, 2009). Lloyd’s List included Jim in its top 10 law personalities 2011. He is ranked as a Leading Individual Shipping Hong Kong by Legal 500 and in Band 1 by Chambers for Shipping Litigation in China.

Jim has been based in Asia since 1983. Previously he was in London for six years. He has worked in Beijing (2005 - 2006), Shanghai (2006 - 2010), where he was the managing partner of his previous firm, and in Singapore (1999 - 2002). He spent one year on secondment to the shipbuilding division of Hyundai Heavy Industries, Ulsan, South Korea (1986 - 1987).

Jim James, a consultant with Hill Dickinson in Hong Kong talk to me about theHong Kong-PRC Interim Measures Arrangement and this may benefit the business community.

To find out more about arbitration in Asia, please visit https://www.hilldickinson.com/offices/hong-kong

Jim is a dispute resolution lawyer based in Hong Kong. He concentrates on arbitration, aviation, banking, commodities, engineering and construction, corporate, commercial, energy, insurance, shipping, shipbuilding, mortgage enforcement and regulatory. He is admitted as a solicitor of England & Wales (1977) and Hong Kong (1983). He is a panel arbitrator of the Beijing Arbitration Commission, CIETAC and CMAC, a mediator and past chairman of the Hong Kong Insurance Law Association. He is a qualified adjudicator under the Hong Kong Government’s Security of Payments Legislation (which has yet to be brought into effect).

Jim is frequently mentioned in legal directories: “Outstanding litigation partner Jim James is well versed in many areas, including shipbuilding disputes and mortgage enforcement. His clients highlight that “he’s analytical in the business and naturally good value for money - he can cover all parts of the world for us” (Chambers Global 2012) “Shanghai-based Jim James is ‘fantastic, really experienced’” (Asia-Pacific Legal 500, 2009/2010). “Jim James is “a sterling lawyer, widely experienced in investment and shipping work.” He is highly respect for his “committed, persistent effort to find the best solution” for his banking clients (Chambers Asia, 2009). Lloyd’s List included Jim in its top 10 law personalities 2011. He is ranked as a Leading Individual Shipping Hong Kong by Legal 500 and in Band 1 by Chambers for Shipping Litigation in China.

Jim has been based in Asia since 1983. Previously he was in London for six years. He has worked in Beijing (2005 - 2006), Shanghai (2006 - 2010), where he was the managing partner of his previous firm, and in Singapore (1999 - 2002). He spent one year on secondment to the shipbuilding division of Hyundai Heavy Industries, Ulsan, South Korea (1986 - 1987).

Ben Fouracre, managing director, and Stuart Witchell, senior managing director with JS Held
Regulation Landscape joins us to give their perspectives on the compliance and regulatory landscape in Asia. We discussed the notable legal and regulatory developments related to corporate fraud in Asia, what personal liabilities might directors and officers face? and if Asian companies are better now in mitigating potential fraud occurring within their organisations?

To find out more about corporate investigations in Asia, please visit https://jsheld.com/areas-of-expertise/global-investigations

Stuart has significant experience in the conduct of sophisticated business intelligence matters; major fraud and corruption investigations; multijurisdictional asset searches; and in crisis response. He has more than 30 years of experience in the investigations industry in Asia and the former Soviet Bloc, including establishing a risk advisory division for a Big Four accounting firm in Japan; senior positions in US consulting firms in Japan and Hong Kong; as well as 17 years of experience as a diplomat in the British Government’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Stuart is an accomplished public speaker, having made numerous presentations throughout the Asia region on a broad range of topics such as fraud and risk management. He has published widely on risk management, is regularly quoted by the media, and has appeared many times on feature presentations on television.

Ben Fouracre has been based in Japan for over 15 years from where he has assisted both Japanese and foreign multinationals throughout Asia with risk management, strategic planning, operational execution, market entry, business intelligence, due diligence, crisis response and design and implementation of global programs.

He has been involved in providing support, advice and training to companies facing operational challenges in emerging markets related to compliance, sustainability and operational improvement.

His clients include major-name Japanese multinationals and global corporates operating across a number of diversified industries.

Ben was recognized as a Global Leader in Investigations in the 2021 Who’s Who Legal Guide.

Ben Fouracre, managing director with JS Held, discusses the importance of background checks for board members and senior-level corporate officers, the risks associated with working with third parties in Asia's emerging markets, and whether firms can reduce the exposure to these risks. To find out more about corporate investigations in Asia, please visit https://jsheld.com/areas-of-expertise/global-investigations

Ben Fouracre has been based in Japan for over 15 years from where he has assisted both Japanese and foreign multinationals throughout Asia with risk management, strategic planning, operational execution, market entry, business intelligence, due diligence, crisis response and design and implementation of global programs.

He has been involved in providing support, advice and training to companies facing operational challenges in emerging markets related to compliance, sustainability and operational improvement.

His clients include major name Japanese multinationals and global corporates operating across a number of diversified industries.

Ben was recognized as a Global Leader in Investigations in the 2021 Who’s Who Legal Guide.

In this episode, Stuart Witchell, senior managing director with JS Held, and I talk about perceptions of corporate fraud in Asia, the most notable cases of corporate fraud in Asia, and what we can learn from them. To find out more about corporate investigations in Asia, please visit https://jsheld.com/areas-of-expertise/global-investigations

Stuart has significant experience in the conduct of sophisticated business intelligence matters; major fraud and corruption investigations; multijurisdictional asset searches; and in crisis response. He has more than 30 years of experience in the investigations industry in Asia and the former Soviet Bloc, including establishing a risk advisory division for a Big Four accounting firm in Japan; senior positions in US consulting firms in Japan and Hong Kong; as well as 17 years of experience as a diplomat in the British Government’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Stuart is an accomplished public speaker, having made numerous presentations throughout the Asia region on a broad range of topics such as fraud and risk management. He has published widely on risk management, is regularly quoted by the media, and has appeared many times on feature presentations on television.

David Swain of Lewis Silkin on the role Hong Kong plays Greater Bay Area and the mechanisms in place to make Hong Kong a hub for IP in Asia and the GBA. To find out more about Intellectual Property developments in Hong Kong, please visit https://www.lewissilkin.com/hk

David Swain is a partner at Lewis Silkin and the Head of Intellectual Property in Hong Kong and Asia-Pacific. Having studied Biochemistry at Imperial College and Entrepreneurship, Science & Technology at the University of Nottingham before converting to law, David started his legal career mainly advising in relation to pharmaceutical/medical device patent litigation, before moving to Hong Kong to concentrate on non-contentious IP issues and data privacy.

His practice involves working with multi-national and national clients on a range of cross-border and local non-contentious IP issues in relation to commercial/transactional IP matters including complex licensing, assignment, manufacturing, service, and distribution agreements, and the IP aspects of corporate transactions (including IP due diligence and stock exchange listings) in a range of sectors including energy and infrastructure, entertainment, fashion, financial services, food and beverage, information technology (including software, e-commerce, and gaming). In particular, his training and experience has made him one of the rare lawyers to have key and valuable expertise in the life sciences sector.

David also advises on a variety of personal data matters, including general personal data/privacy matters, privacy policy documents, terms of business, performing audits, and handling data breaches.

David is a member of the Licensing Executives Society (LES) where he has been a Council Member of the Hong Kong Sub-Chapter since 2017, was the Chair of the Organising Committee for LES’ inaugural Asia-Pacific Young Members Congress (YMC) in Hong Kong (2018), and is currently the Chair of the YMC.

He is dual-qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales and Hong Kong.