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In business disputes, one frequent concern is the risk that a party might attempt to dissipate assets by selling, transferring, or concealing them to avoid...
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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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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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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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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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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 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. ...
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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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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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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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...
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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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...
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...
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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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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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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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...
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...
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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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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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...
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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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...
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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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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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...
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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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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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...
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 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...
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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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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