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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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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...
“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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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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...
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...
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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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...
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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