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The earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, 2025, that also significantly affected parts of northern Thailand and Bangkok has raised concerns about building safety and...
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On May 3, 2025, the New Egyptian Labor Law No. 14 for the year 2025 was published in the Egyptian Official Gazette (the “New Labor...
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Brazil’s Antitrust Authority (CADE) published, on April 23, 2025, an updated version of its FAQ section regarding merger filing criteria. An unofficial English translation of...
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Over the last several weeks, two bills targeting Chinese supply chains were reintroduced in Congress. Although different in their approach, the COBALT Supply Chain Act...
Dubai has taken a significant step toward transforming its real estate market with the launch of the Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) regulatory sandbox for tokenized...
In 2020, the European Commission announced plans to create a common market for the free movement of data within the European Union (EU) in recognition...
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Recent developments in South African competition law have significantly elevated the role of transformative considerations and public interest objectives. The first crucial development occurred when...
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“Pressure pushing down on me, pressing down on you…” the iconic line from Bowie and Queen’s anthem feels prophetic for South Africa’s financial sector in 2025....
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Asia is at the forefront of the global energy revolution as it combines rapid industrial growth with bold renewable energy ambitions. From Thailand’s ground-breaking carbon...
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On 29th March, 2025, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, signed the Investment and Securities Act 2025 (the “ISA...
When Donald Trump’s administration arrived in the White House in January, it quickly became clear that the returning president was going to make opposition to...
In recent years, Vietnam has positioned itself among the leading countries in the world in terms of digital asset ownership and trading volume. This rapid...
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As digital assets and cryptocurrencies become more embedded in commercial activity, UK courts are shaping how they’re treated under the law. Our Commercial Disputes team explores key...
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Economy Minister Luis Caputo recently announced a series of measures aimed at easing the exchange control regime, commonly known as “cepo,” which has been in...
His Highness the Emir issued Law No. 17 of 2024 (“Amending Law”), amending certain provisions of the law regulating tenders and auctions issued under Law...
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On April 4, 2024, His Highness the Emir ratified Law No. 4 of 2024 on the Issuance of the Judicial Enforcement Law (“Judicial Enforcement Law”),...
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The Companies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2024 (the “Amendment Bill”) to implement the inward company redomiciliation regime was passed by the Legislative Council on 14...
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The Singapore courts have been regularly recognised for their pro-arbitration stance, rooted in the policy of minimal curial intervention and an attitude of refraining from...
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Recent US trade policy creating global tariffs has caused significant international trade uncertainty which need to be considered in the context of Irish M&A transactions. ...
As the members vote of the Social Democrats (SPD) have cleared the way for a new government, we would like to summarise what the new...
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India is increasingly crystallizing as an important economic nation. Not only the investment in India is gaining in importance, but also the interest of Indian...
Recent developments on the application of international best practices to labour and employment disputes by Nigerian courts have raised several issues that require pragmatic solutions...
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This study, an overview of market trends in private equity transactions in Spain and Portugal, analyses the most significant deals on which Cuatrecasas advised. It analyses 45 private equity deals signed...
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In early April, the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) published the Social Participation Notice No. 118/2025, initiating the Subsidy Collection No. 118/2025. The initiative seeks...
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In a bulletin published by the Deputy Judge President (“the DJP”) of the Johannesburg High Court, South Africa regarding lead times for set down dates in...
The UK’s new corporate fraud offence, which is due to come into effect shortly, creates potential criminal exposure for Irish businesses. Clearly, this will impact...
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Since the Central Financial Work Conference in October 2023 proposed to “improve the supervision system and capital supervision of real estate enterprises”, financial institutions have...
In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the role of the board secretary is pivotal to the corporate governance framework, ensuring legal compliance, procedural integrity,...
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The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Regulations have just received a facelift, with the Information Regulator publishing amendments to the Regulations on 17 April...
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In a pioneering move, Dubai has officially launched the International Sports and Entertainment Free Zone Cluster, located in the dynamic One Central development, adjacent to the Museum of...
In the last months, quite a lot Dutch retail chains went bankrupt. To name a few: Ted Baker, Blokker, Scotch & Soda, The Body Shop...
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Does a “right” corporate form for a family business exist? The choice of the corporate model should be made on a case-by-case basis considering the...
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In recent years, South Africa has witnessed a troubling rise in the phenomenon known as the “construction mafia”. This term refers to organised groups that...
The recent imposition of “reciprocal tariffs” by the United States (“US”) and the potential reaction/retaliation from trade partners is indicative of global trade dynamics entering...
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Artificial Intelligence has transformed the way information is processed and consumed, offering unprecedented capabilities and value across fields like medicine, law, journalism, and finance. However,...
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On 4 April 2025, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) issued the first edition of the Kenya Green Finance Taxonomy (the KGFT) and Climate Risk Disclosure Framework for...
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Greenwashing, also known as green sheen, refers to the practice where companies overstate, exaggerate, or fabricate their environmental initiatives or sustainability performance in an effort...
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Recently, we have seen important developments from different angles regarding the opening up of digital platforms. Departing from the Bronner “essential facilities” doctrine last month,...
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On January 28th, the updated National Artificial Intelligence Policy (“AI Policy”) was published in the Official Gazette. This modification was made to align the country’s...
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Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is no longer a vision of the future, it is actively transforming industries in real time, from healthcare to financial services, and...
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With the introduction of Directive (EU) 2024/1799 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June on common rules promoting the repair of...
Family enterprises place quite particular demands on the decision regarding the legal form, governance structure and the exercise of economic and administrative rights. The “right”...
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The Act to Strengthen Germany as a Forum for Litigation (Justizstandort-Stärkungsgesetz) came into force on 1 April 2025. The Act aims to offer parties to...
Cryptocurrency, or encrypted currency, is a form of digital or virtual currency secured through cryptographic methods, typically operating on decentralised systems using blockchain technology. Unlike...
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Contracts form the basis of commerce. Without them, everything would come to a sudden halt. To make commerce work, the common law has always taken a...
On January 8, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a final rule under Executive Order 14117, which established the Rule on Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive...
In today’s disrupted global trade environment, where policy shifts and trade sanctions can emerge unexpectedly, buyers and sellers of goods face heightened legal and financial...
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The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has emerged as a leading platform for businesses seeking to engage in procurement activities with government buyers in India. Here, we...
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