Ainsley Brown | Commercial Law International

Ainsley Brown is currently working as the Director of Trade, Regulatory, Analysis & Policy for the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) and is called to the Bar of Upper Canada (Ontario), Canada. His primary role is to provide technical advice on regulatory matters and trade matters to the CEO and team at JSEZA. He holds a LLM in International Commercial Law (with Merit) from the University of Westminster, having earned a diploma in law from London Metropolitan University and a BA (Hons) in Political Science from the University of Western Ontario. Ainsley is the Administrator of Commercial Law International and has an avid interest in logistics, global value chains; economic development; trade; commercial awareness; green energy; rugby; etc.

Admiralty, Shipping
Special Announcement: University of Westminster Lecture

By Ainsley Brown on November 16, 2009

Commercial Law International would like to announce a lecture by Dr. Jason Chuah of the University of Westminster entitled: Doctrinal Integrity in Private Maritime Law and Legal Transplants. Dr. Chauh is Head of the Department of Advanced Legal Studies at the University of Westminster. He is currently Chair of the London Universities Maritime Law and Policy Research Group. He is… Continue reading "Special Announcement: University of Westminster Lecture"
Commercial Awareness, Economy, Trade
Canadian Exports Up

By Ainsley Brown on November 13, 2009

By: Ainsley Brown Canadian exports made a sharp jump in September, according to Statistics Canada, cutting the trade deficit in half. The 3.5% upswing is a good sign of the continued recovery in the Canadian economy. Related Posts:Canada, A Third Party In WTO Panel On Chinese Raw Materials Export RestrictionsRussian Central Bank Buys Canadian DollarsResearch In Motion Faces Potential US… Continue reading "Canadian Exports Up"
Uncategorized
Remembrance Day

By Ainsley Brown on November 11, 2009

By: Ainsley Brown Please, I invite one and all to take a few moments out of your busy day to remember and reflect all our veterans. Remembrance Day is not a celebration of war, nay. It is a celebration of peace, self sacrifice, camaraderie and humanity. In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark… Continue reading "Remembrance Day"
Asset Management, Banking, Commercial Awareness, Crime, Government Policy, Public Policy, Regulation, Tax
UK Taxman Hits YouTube

By Ainsley Brown on November 9, 2009

By: Ainsley Brown The UK taxman is now using YouTube to get its message across. I mean literally the “UK Taxman” – Permanent Secretary for Tax in HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), Dave Hartnett. And what is his message. Well you guessed it, pay your taxes or else. Yes I know, that’s just a little bit too simplistic but it… Continue reading "UK Taxman Hits YouTube"
Capital Markets, Commercial Awareness, Corporate, Corporate Governance, Regulation, Securities
Credit Suisse Brazilian Insider Trading Case Settled

By Ainsley Brown on November 6, 2009

By: Ainsley Brown Credit Suisse has agreed to settle allegations of insider trading in Brazil for R$19.2 million. The fine is the second largest, after the Banco Safra case of 2007, levied on a company by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil – Commissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM). The offer to settle is substantially more than Credit Suisse’s original… Continue reading "Credit Suisse Brazilian Insider Trading Case Settled"
Asset Management, Bankruptcy/Insolvency/Restructuring, debt, Economy, Investment, Litigation
UK New Supreme Court Hands Down Its First Business Case Ruling: The Sigma SIV

By Ainsley Brown on November 5, 2009

By: Ainsley Brown The UK’s highest court, its new Supreme Court – new in name only, it still has the same functions as the old House of Lords – has handed down its first business case ruling. And it is a significant one, not just for those directly affected by the ruling but also within the wider UK and international… Continue reading "UK New Supreme Court Hands Down Its First Business Case Ruling: The Sigma SIV"
Asset Management, Banking, Crime, Government Policy, Litigation, Tax
Russia Drops Two Year Legal Battle Against New York Bank

By Ainsley Brown on November 3, 2009

By: Ainsley Brown The Russian Federal Customs Service has dropped its $22.5 billion suit against Bank of New York Mellon (BNY), the world’s largest custodian of assets. Yes, you read that correctly that 22.5 Billion with a B. The suit was brought by the Russian Federal Customs Service in 2007 alleging that BNY was at the centre of illegal money… Continue reading "Russia Drops Two Year Legal Battle Against New York Bank"
Banking, Bankruptcy/Insolvency/Restructuring, Public Policy, Regulation
London Banks Set To Write Living Wills

By Ainsley Brown on October 26, 2009

By: Ainsley Brown Banks in London, England are set to roll out their living wills by the end of the year. The living wills are a direct consequence of the financial – bank – meltdown experienced in the UK. The pilot scheme is set for a trial run in London before being expanded to the rest of the country will see… Continue reading "London Banks Set To Write Living Wills"
Brand Management, Commercial Awareness, Diversity, Investment, Marketing/PR
L’Oreal Fines Going Dark Very Lovely

By Ainsley Brown on October 25, 2009

By: Ainsley Brown The cosmetics giant, L’Oreal, seeks to expand in the largely untapped African market – or I should say African markets, as the continent is made up of many individual national and regional markets. I must say that I find this a very interesting business strategy by a global titian. There is also, I must admit a touch… Continue reading "L’Oreal Fines Going Dark Very Lovely"
Crime, Intellectual Property
Former Ford Engineer Charged With Industrial Espionage

By Ainsley Brown on October 18, 2009

By: Ainsley Brown A 47 year old former engineer from the Ford Motor Company has been charged with stealing some of the company’s trade secrets. The engineer, a one Xiang Dong Yu, also known as Mike Yu, was charged last week after traveling from China to the US. Mr. Yu is accused of unauthorized computer access; theft, and attempted theft… Continue reading "Former Ford Engineer Charged With Industrial Espionage"

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