Mr Charles Mak's Outputs (35)

Gender-competent legal education. (2025)
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MAK, C.H.W. and ODUSANYA, T.O. 2025. Gender-competent legal education. Law teacher [online], Latest Articles. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/03069400.2025.2492470

Gender-Competent Legal Education, edited by Dragica Vujadinović, Mareike Fröhlich and Thomas Giegerich, is a remarkable and timely contribution that addresses the need to make legal education sensitive to systemic gender inequalities. This book offer... Read More about Gender-competent legal education..

Recognition and assistance in cross-border insolvency: an analysis of the Joint Liquidators of Bull's-Eye Limited (in Liquidation) v Changjiang Securities Brokerage (HK) Ltd and Others [2024] HKCFI 3000. [Case comment]. (2025)
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MAK, C.H.W. [2025]. Recognition and assistance in cross-border insolvency: an analysis of the Joint Liquidators of Bull's-Eye Limited (in Liquidation) v Changjiang Securities Brokerage (HK) Ltd and Others [2024] HKCFI 3000. [Case comment]. International insolvency review [online], Early View. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/iir.1563

This paper examines the recent decision of the Hong Kong Court of First Instance in The Joint Liquidators of Bull's-Eye Limited (in Liquidation) v Changjiang Securities Brokerage (HK) Ltd and Others [2024] HKCFI 3000, which highlights Hong Kong's evo... Read More about Recognition and assistance in cross-border insolvency: an analysis of the Joint Liquidators of Bull's-Eye Limited (in Liquidation) v Changjiang Securities Brokerage (HK) Ltd and Others [2024] HKCFI 3000. [Case comment]..

Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024: pioneering sustainable legislation in the United Kingdom. (2025)
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MAK, C.H.W. 2025. Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024: pioneering sustainable legislation in the United Kingdom. Scots law times [online], 2025(8), pages 63-65. Available from: http://legalresearch.westlaw.co.uk/

The author discusses the scope and application of the Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024, which aims to redefine economic practices to promote sustainability and resource efficiency.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024: a legislative commentary. (2024)
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MAK, C.H.W. 2024. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024: a legislative commentary. Scots Law Times [online], 2024(37), pages 262-264. Available from: http://legalresearch.westlaw.co.uk/

This article considers the background to, and implications of, the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child (Incorporation)(Scotland) Act 2024.

Trust declarations and creditor protection in insolvency: lessons from Wade and Anor v Singh and Ors. (2024)
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MAK, C.H.W. 2025. Trust declarations and creditor protection in insolvency: lessons from Wade and Anor v Singh and Ors. Trusts and trustees [online], 31(1), pages 33-36. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/tandt/ttae086

The High Court case Amanda Wade and Nicholas Nicholson (Joint Liquidators of Msd Cash and Carry Plc (In Liquidation)) v Mohinder Singh, Surjit Singh Deol, Raminder Kaur Deol, the Estate of Bakshish Kaur (Deceased) ('Wade and Anor v Singh and Ors') ex... Read More about Trust declarations and creditor protection in insolvency: lessons from Wade and Anor v Singh and Ors..

Retaining trust: the Hip Hing Construction case and the future of cash retentions in the construction industry. (2024)
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CHRISTIE, D.S. and MAK, C.H.W. 2024. Retaining trust: the Hip Hing Construction case and the future of cash retentions in the construction industry. Edinburgh law review [online], 28(3), pages 422-427. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3366/elr.2024.0923

Cash retentions are commonly provided for in construction contracts. These provisions allow the employer under a contract to hold back a portion of an instalment payment. These retained portions are then paid to the contractor at specific points: us... Read More about Retaining trust: the Hip Hing Construction case and the future of cash retentions in the construction industry..

A comparative analysis of blockchain and competition law in the European Union and the United States: decentralization, data accumulation and collusion. (2024)
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MAK, C.H.W. 2024. A comparative analysis of blockchain and competition law in the European Union and the United States: decentralization, data accumulation and collusion. European competition law review [online], 45(7), pages 323-329. Available from: https://uk.westlaw.com/

This article compares how competition authorities in the EU and US approach the challenges of blockchain technology, including its potential to foster collusion and cartels. The author suggests regulatory reforms such as a multi-stakeholder approach,... Read More about A comparative analysis of blockchain and competition law in the European Union and the United States: decentralization, data accumulation and collusion..

Assessing the impact: a 2024 perspective on Scotland's Hate Crime and Public Order Act of 2021. (2024)
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MAK, C.H.W. 2024. Assessing the impact: a 2024 perspective on Scotland's Hate Crime and Public Order Act of 2021. Scots law times [online], 2024(19), pages 83-85. Available from: https://uk.westlaw.com

The author reviews the background of the the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 and it's impact and complexity of implementation. The primary objective of the law was to offer enhanced protection for victims and communities by consolidat... Read More about Assessing the impact: a 2024 perspective on Scotland's Hate Crime and Public Order Act of 2021..

Religious accommodation and its limits. (2024)
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MAK, C.H.W. 2024. Religious accommodation and its limits. Journal of church and state [online], 66(2), pages 133–134. 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)
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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)
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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], 30(4), pages 189-193. 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)
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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)
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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?.

So, now you are an arbitrator: the arbitrator's toolkit. (2023)
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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..

Trusts across borders: steering through the EU's insolvency directive and its implications for trustees. (2023)
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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)
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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..

Transparency in international arbitration: balancing the need for openness with the need for confidentiality. (2023)
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MAK, C.H.W. and ROHATGI, A. 2023. Transparency in international arbitration: balancing the need for openness with the need for confidentiality. ACICA review [online], 11(1), pages 44-47. Available from: https://acica.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ACICA_Review_Jun-2023-FF1.pdf

International arbitration is often presented as an efficient and appropriate alternative to domestic court systems for resolving conflicts. For international arbitration to be effective, it is essential that the procedure adopted be open and accounta... Read More about Transparency in international arbitration: balancing the need for openness with the need for confidentiality..

China: the establishment of the State Administration of Financial Supervision and Administration. (2023)
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MAK, C.H.W. 2023. China: the establishment of the State Administration of Financial Supervision and Administration. Butterworths journal of international banking and financial law [online], 38(6), pages 438-440. Available from: https://plus.lexis.com/

China is currently undergoing significant financial reform, intending to establish a centralised national financial regulatory body. This change represents a stark departure from the nation's prior fragmented regulatory strategies. The primary object... Read More about China: the establishment of the State Administration of Financial Supervision and Administration..

Debts unravelled: trust law's unbiased approach to resolving sovereign defaults. (2023)
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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..

Sovereign debt sustainability: multilateral debt treatment and the credit rating impasse. (2023)
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MAK, C.H.W. 2023. Sovereign debt sustainability: multilateral debt treatment and the credit rating impasse. INSOL world [online], 2023(1st Quarter), page 39. Available from: https://publications.insol.org/view/823629741/39/

This is a review of "Sovereign Debt Sustainability: Multilateral Debt Treatment and the Credit Rating Impasse" by Daniel Cash (Routledge, 2022). The 2007-09 global economic crisis resulted in pressing issues for many countries, especially those with... Read More about Sovereign debt sustainability: multilateral debt treatment and the credit rating impasse..