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Religious accommodation and its limits. (2024)
Journal Article
MAK, C.H.W. 2023. Religious accommodation and its limits. Journal of church and state [online], Advance Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/jcs/csae007

As society grapples with the role and reach of religious accommodation in secular liberal societies, Farrah Raza delves into this high-stakes debate with keen insight in her thought-provoking book, Religious Accommodation and Its Limits. Raza careful... Read More about Religious accommodation and its limits..

The Trusts and Succession (Scotland) bill: a critical analysis of modernising Scottish trust law. (2024)
Journal Article
MAK, C.H.W. 2024. The Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill: a critical analysis of modernising Scottish trust law. Scots law times [online], 2024(5), pages 23-26. Available from: https://uk.westlaw.com

This article discusses the scope and application of the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill 2021, now the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024, which modernises the legal framework governing the appointment and removal of trustees, duties of t... Read More about The Trusts and Succession (Scotland) bill: a critical analysis of modernising Scottish trust law..

Comparative analysis of trust taxation: a deep dive into Australian and Canadian regimes. (2024)
Journal Article
MAK, C.H.W. and CHIPPIN, M. [2024]. Comparative analysis of trust taxation: a deep dive into Australian and Canadian regimes. Trusts and trustees [online], Advanced Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/tandt/ttae003

This paper examines trust taxation in Australia and Canada, focusing on the Australian Income Tax Assessment Act 1936's Section 97(1) and the Canadian Income Tax Act's Section 94.1. It explores the Australian Carter and the Canadian Fundy Settlement... Read More about Comparative analysis of trust taxation: a deep dive into Australian and Canadian regimes..

The impact of the recent EU Insolvency Directive on Scottish insolvency law. (2024)
Journal Article
MAK, C.H.W. 2024. The impact of the recent EU Insolvency Directive on Scottish insolvency law. Scots Law Times, 2024(1), pages 1-5. Available from: https://uk.westlaw.com

Considers the implications for Scottish insolvency law of the EU's Proposal for a Directive harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law (Insolvency Directive), looking at the challenges and opportunities created by the Directive's emphasis on consi... Read More about The impact of the recent EU Insolvency Directive on Scottish insolvency law..

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, 2023, pages 49-64.

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?.

Intellectual property rights in the age of AI: a comparative analysis of Chinese and us legal perspectives. [Blog post] (2023)
Digital Artefact
MAK, C.H.W. 2023. Intellectual property rights in the age of AI: a comparative analysis of Chinese and us legal perspectives. [Blog post]. Posted on Digital law Asia [online], 6 December 2023. Available from: https://digital.law.nycu.edu.tw/blog-post/upqxqv/

The landmark ruling by the Beijing Internet Court on the copyright infringement of AI-generated images heralds a new era in the legal treatment of artificial intelligence's creative outputs. This decision, the first of its kind concerning AI-generate... Read More about Intellectual property rights in the age of AI: a comparative analysis of Chinese and us legal perspectives. [Blog post].

Digital solidarity in action: paving the way for collective resolution of sovereign debt crises. [Blog post] (2023)
Digital Artefact
MAK, C.H.W. 2023. Digital solidarity in action: paving the way for collective resolution of sovereign debt crises. [Blog post]. Posted on Afronomicslaw: analysis, 24 November 2023. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/yrbx8ptx

In international law, the concept of solidarity is often framed in terms of mutual obligations and responsibilities primarily among states, particularly in times of crisis or need. Such a perspective is elaborated upon by the UN's Independent Expert... Read More about Digital solidarity in action: paving the way for collective resolution of sovereign debt crises. [Blog post].

So, now you are an arbitrator: the arbitrator's toolkit. (2023)
Journal Article
MAK, C.H.W. 2024. So, now you are an arbitrator: the arbitrator's toolkit. Asian journal of international law [online], 14(1), pages 208-209. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1017/S2044251323000553

In an epoch where arbitration is increasingly becoming a sine qua non for resolving international commercial disputes, the indispensability of mastering the nuances of arbitral procedures cannot be overstated. Against this backdrop, "So, Now You Are... Read More about So, now you are an arbitrator: the arbitrator's toolkit..

The potential of trust law in sovereign debt restructuring. [Blog post] (2023)
Digital Artefact
MAK, C.H.W. 2023. The potential of trust law in sovereign debt restructuring. [Blog post]. Posted on The CLS blue sky blog [online], 29 September 2023. Available from: https://clsbluesky.law.columbia.edu/author/charles-ho-wang-mak/

The interplay between sovereign debt defaults and legal frameworks has long been a subject of scholarly discourse and practical concern. Navigating this labyrinthine arena necessitates a rigorous understanding of various legal paradigms, one of which... Read More about The potential of trust law in sovereign debt restructuring. [Blog post].

Trusts across borders: steering through the EU's insolvency directive and its implications for trustees. (2023)
Journal Article
MAK, C.H.W. 2023. Trusts across borders: steering through the EU's Insolvency Directive and its implications for trustees. Journal of international banking law and regulation [online], 38(10), pages 387-391. Hosted on Westlaw. Available from: https://uk.westlaw.com

This article delves into the multifaceted roles and responsibilities of trustees in cross-border insolvencies, with a spotlight on the EU’s proposed directive aiming to harmonise insolvency law. It acknowledges the unique position of trustees who, wh... Read More about Trusts across borders: steering through the EU's insolvency directive and its implications for trustees..