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Cross-border trusts in flux: understanding the implications of the EU's proposed insolvency directive for trustees. [Blog post] (2023)
Digital Artefact
MAK, C.H.W. 2023. Cross-border trusts in flux: understanding the implications of the EU's proposed insolvency directive for trustees. [Blog post]. Posted on Singapore global restructuring initiative (SGRI) [online], 25 September 2023. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/fn3prbuv

Insolvency law has emerged as a complex yet vital domain in a world increasingly entangled by complex financial transactions and obligations. It acquires a new layer of complexity when we turn our gaze towards cross-border insolvencies, and in the mi... Read More about Cross-border trusts in flux: understanding the implications of the EU's proposed insolvency directive for trustees. [Blog post].

Extradition/surrender under the TCA. (2023)
Book Chapter
ARNELL, P. [2023]. Extradition/surrender under the TCA. In Davies, G. and Farrand-Carrapico, H. (eds.) UK-EU police and judicial cooperation post-Brexit. Oxford: Hart Publishing, (accepted).

The impact of blockchain and smart contracts on dispute settlement: a case for mediation. (2023)
Presentation / Conference
MAK, C.H.W. and MANTE, J. 2023. The impact of blockchain and smart contracts on dispute settlement: a case for mediation. Presented at the 2023 TIAC (Tashkent International Arbitration Centre) Journal of international dispute settlement inaugural annual conference (TJIDS 2023): dispute settlement: the past, present and future dimensions, 14 September 2023, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

The research is premised on two important developments, accelerating technological innovation and shifts in dispute resolution paradigms. These advancements offer an innovative framework for dispute avoidance and a more efficient, transparent process... Read More about The impact of blockchain and smart contracts on dispute settlement: a case for mediation..

Blockchain and smart contracts: a game changer in mediation? (2023)
Journal Article
MAK, C.H.W. and MANTE, J. [2023]. Blockchain and smart contracts: a game changer in mediation? Asian journal on mediation [online], (accepted).

In light of accelerating technological innovation and shifts in dispute resolution paradigms, this article elucidates the transformative potential of blockchain technology and smart contracts in mediation. The paper posits that these advancements off... Read More about Blockchain and smart contracts: a game changer in mediation?.

The virtual happy hour for contract law students: reflecting on an unplanned transition. (2023)
Book Chapter
LAUTERBACH, T., FULFORD, H. and AGNEW, M. 2023. The virtual happy hour for contract law students: reflecting on an unplanned transition. In Jones, E. and Strevens, C. (eds.) Wellbeing and transitions in law: legal education and the legal profession. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan [online], chapter 5, pages 87-106. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-27654-5_5

The restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic forced university teachers to switch to an online delivery mode. Students signed up for in-person delivery became distance learners overnight. Whilst both teachers and students quickly became familiar... Read More about The virtual happy hour for contract law students: reflecting on an unplanned transition..

The UK's Illegal Migration Bill: human rights violated. (2023)
Journal Article
ARNELL, P., LEWIS, O., KALOCSÁNYIOVÁ, E. and FORRESTER, A. 2023. The UK's Illegal Migration Bill: human rights violated. Medicine, science and law [online], 63(4), pages 267-269. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/00258024231186736

Stopping asylum seekers from arriving in the UK on small boats was one of the five key pledges made by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in January 2023.1 An important facet of the attempt to meet that promise is the Illegal Migration Bill. Introduced in Ma... Read More about The UK's Illegal Migration Bill: human rights violated..

Australia: financial sector - new reforms to strengthen accountability and transparency within the industry. (2023)
Journal Article
MAK, C.H.W. 2023. Australia: financial sector - new reforms to strengthen accountability and transparency within the industry. Journal of international banking law and regulation [online], 38(8), pages N55-N56. Available from: https://uk.westlaw.com

Reviews the aims of Australia's Financial Accountability Regime Bill 2023, the background to its creation, its failure to include individual civil penalties for infringing accountability duties, its approach to transparency, its likely implications,... Read More about Australia: financial sector - new reforms to strengthen accountability and transparency within the industry..

Ethical and legal implications of FDI in or near cultural heritage sites. (2023)
Working Paper
MAK, C.H.W. 2023. Ethical and legal implications of FDI in or near cultural heritage sites. Columbia FDI perspectives [online], 361. Available from: http://tinyurl.com/2fbvbbnx

Cultural heritage is increasingly recognized as a productive asset. With FDI in or near cultural heritage sites (hotels, restaurants, tour operators) on the rise, many investors are capitalizing on the potential of these sites to generate income. Thi... Read More about Ethical and legal implications of FDI in or near cultural heritage sites..

Rising from the ashes: strategies and policies for developments in Nigeria. (2023)
Working Paper
ODUSANYA, T.O. 2023. Rising from the ashes: strategies and policies for developments in Nigeria. Hosted on SSRN [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4497896

This is a compendium of concepts in alignment with strategies and policies for developments in Nigeria. This collection is divided into two parts, the first explored political challenges and solutions around governance structure; true federalism; ret... Read More about Rising from the ashes: strategies and policies for developments in Nigeria..