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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?.

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..

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..

Debts unravelled: trust law's unbiased approach to resolving sovereign defaults. (2023)
Journal Article
MAK, C.H.W. 2023. Debts unravelled: trust law's unbiased approach to resolving sovereign defaults. Trusts and trustees [online], 29(5), pages 437-443. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/tandt/ttad023

Sovereign debt defaults have long ignited debate in international finance as debtors, creditors and global entities wrestle with clashing interests. Trust law emerges as a fair and objective method, with trusts formed to manage and disburse funds for... Read More about Debts unravelled: trust law's unbiased approach to resolving sovereign defaults..

Navigating the complexities of section 100A: a look at the future of trust taxation in Australia. (2023)
Journal Article
MAK, C.H.W. 2023. Navigating the complexities of section 100A: a look at the future of trust taxation in Australia. Trusts and trustees [online], 29(3), pages 201-207. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/tandt/ttad003

Section 100A of the Income Tax Assessment Act of 1936 is a provision designed to prevent arrangements in which a distribution is made to a beneficiary with a low tax rate, yet the economic benefit is conveyed or paid to a second beneficiary with a hi... Read More about Navigating the complexities of section 100A: a look at the future of trust taxation in Australia..

Russian foreign investments at risk: why bring investment disputes relating to Russia to the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre? (2023)
Journal Article
MAK, C.H.W. and LAI, R. 2023. Russian foreign investments at risk: why bring investment disputes relating to Russia to the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre? Asian dispute review [online], 25(1), pages 27-33. Available from: https://kluwerlawonline.com/journalarticle/Asian+Dispute+Review/25.1/ADR2023005

This article discusses the proliferation of foreign investors seeking redress through arbitration as a result of the international sanctions imposed against Russia and special retaliatory economic counter-measures imposed against certain investors. I... Read More about Russian foreign investments at risk: why bring investment disputes relating to Russia to the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre?.