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Philippe Girard-Foley's newsletters offer an informed perspective on legal news and international issues, aimed at businesses and executives.
A final look back at 2021 and its impact on labor law in Asia-Pacific
A final look back at 2021 and its impact on labour law in Asia-Pacific In these newsletters, we never fail to emphasise the importance and even the necessity of a comprehensive approach to legal human resources management in Asia-Pacific, or Indo-Pacific. Whatever name is given to it, a coherent area stretching from India to
How about putting the subsidiary into liquidation? The consequences for the nominee directors appointed by headquarters
What if we put the subsidiary into liquidation? The consequences for their directors appointed by headquarters At a time when groups are considering a geographical restructuring of their global workforce, made possible by teleworking connecting continents, or simply for reasons of economy and repatriation of resources to headquarters, some
French lawyer acting as resident director of subsidiaries in Asia Pacific: a means of remote control in the 'world after'
French lawyers acting as resident directors of subsidiaries in Asia Pacific: a means of remote control in the ‘world after’ Pandemic-related movement restrictions further add to the difficulty of controlling subsidiaries outside Europe when management teams are made up of local recruits. A frequently adopted solution is to
The "Good Global Employer," the Ultimate Pandemic Winner
The ‘good global employer’, ultimate winner of the pandemic A flawless track record in international pandemic management will be key to a company's success in the ‘world after’, and HR managers are on the front line, their role more crucial than ever. For them and for the legal professionals who assist them
Labour Law in Asia Pacific and Covid-19
Labour law in Asia Pacific and Covid-19 Covid-19 is causing upheaval in many areas, and labour law is no exception. We can talk about deglobalisation insofar as national labour rights are now establishing themselves as an essential part of international human resources management. The
A rare example of transparency
A rare example of transparency in joint ventures in China (Part 1) The world will not tremble, because unlike China, according to the title of Alain Peyrefitte's famous and prophetic book, India has no global hegemonic ambitions. But India's awakening is indeed a phenomenon unfolding before our eyes. An agreement between