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Risk of political exposure, kickbacks, conflicts of interest, and regulations unique to foreign jurisdictions are just a few of the concerns that keep life sciences compliance professionals awake at night.

Identifying risks while remaining agile and competitive in international business requires nuanced contextual knowledge and judgment. Human-led due diligence is...

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Brief Due Diligence in Saudi Arabia— Pitfalls to Avoid in 2024

Navigate the complex landscape of business transactions in Saudi Arabia with our comprehensive white paper on Due Diligence in the region. Gain strategic insights into key considerations, identify potential pitfalls, and adopt best practices for a successful business venture. Explore the intricacies of conducting due diligence in the Kingdom, empowering...

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Brief Due Diligence in Vietnam – More Necessary Than Ever

Vietnam, which experienced 8% GDP growth in 2022 and is expected to grow by 6% in 2023, remains one of the most attractive destinations for foreign businesses and investors in Southeast Asia – however, it is also one of the most challenging locations to conduct due diligence in – due...

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Brief Russia Sanctions

Following the February 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the European Union (EU) became the global leader in sanctions against Russia. While the US has now largely caught up, it is important to view these unique sanctions within their own context. One which began as early as 2014. This brief is...

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Brief Conducting Due Diligence in China

 

For over 15 years PSA’s Shanghai office has been supporting international business and trade with China. Prepared for the internationally based legal and compliance professional who oversee China, the following one page brief contains a summary of what can be done inside the country to support proactive counterparty due...

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Brief Asset Tracing and Property Valuations in China

China’s property sector is under significant stress, consequently locating and valuing assets has become increasingly important. In this briefing PSA looks at the methods professionals use to undertake asset tracing and property valuations. 

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Brief Understanding “Abnormal Operations” in China

In 2014, regulations outlining information disclosure requirements for Chinese companies created a List of Companies with Abnormal Operations (“the Abnormal Operations List”; 企业经营异常名录). The list includes companies that have failed to comply with information disclosure requirements.

There are four circumstances under which a company would be added to the list:

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