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Our cross-border checklist is designed to highlight some of the distinctive business and legal differences associated with doing a deal in Canada. Securities and Corporate Forward and reverse mergers do [...]

In the realm of international commerce, selecting the appropriate governing law for contracts is crucial. English law is often preferred due to its prosperous legal framework, predictability, and adaptability. Here [...]

Our Associate Fatima Alsayed explains the bearer's right of recourse in cheque transactions under Bahrain's Law of Commerce and its role in ensuring secure financial exchanges. Cheques have long been [...]

1 Relevant Legislation and Rules Governing Franchise Transactions 1.1 What is the legal definition of a franchise? 'Franchise' as standalone terminology is not defined in the internal regulations, as the [...]

ABSTRACT The Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996, which governs arbitration proceedings in India, has undergone several significant reforms to make arbitration an efficient, reliable, and internationally compatible means of [...]

The Law No. 7529 on Amendments to the Consumer Protection Law and Certain Other Laws was published in the Official Gazette dated 30 October 2024 and numbered 32707. The law [...]

1. Relevant Legislation and Rules Governing Franchise Transactions 1.1 What is the legal definition of a franchise? While there are no specific regulations governing franchising in Thailand, the Ministry of [...]

The Australian government has released an Exposure Draft of the Competition and Consumer (Industry Code - Franchising) Regulations 2024 (Cth) (the Exposure Draft), which would repeal and replace the current [...]

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia seeks to strengthen the economic performance of the commercial sector, through evidence supporting the movement of internal trade for commercial establishments and organizing a database [...]

Introduction to Set Up a Company in UAE The set up a company in the UAE is a smart move for a number of logistical, repetitional and tax reasons. The [...]

Franchise law With a vibrant economy and close proximity to the United States, Canada is the natural first destination for franchise companies in the U.S. and overseas that are looking [...]

Introduction Article 19(1)(g) of the Indian Constitution, grants the citizens of India, a Fundamental Right (FR) to engage in any profession, occupation, trade, or business. This is subject to reasonable [...]

The judges have been appointed, the initial challenge to the constitutionality of the Texas Business Courts has been rejected,1 and the first set of cases have been filed. If you [...]

It's official, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how businesses operate. As a Wisconsin entrepreneur, understanding the intersection of AI and business law is crucial for navigating legal challenges and seizing [...]

Maltese Courts: The Reinstatement of the Commercial Court In efforts to enhance the efficiency of the justice system and reducing the duration of legal proceedings, the Maltese government has proposed [...]

Business torts: An overview A common part of managing and running a business is encountering legal disputes. One sector of business disputes business owners, executives, and professionals should be familiar [...]

Turkey continues to be an attractive destination for foreign investors looking to establish a business presence. With its strategic location between Europe and Asia and a growing economy, Turkey offers [...]

September 2024 - At the beginning of August 2024, the Ministry of Justice of the Slovak Republic released its annual statistical yearbook for 2023 (please see here: Statistical Yearbook 2023). [...]

Starting a business in Turkey requires complying with various legal and administrative procedures, one of the most important of which is social security registration. Turkey has a well-structured social security [...]

INTRODUCTION The telecommunications industry in Nigeria has experienced significant growth and transformation over the years, playing a pivotal role in the country's socio-economic development. As a matter of necessity, it [...]

No two contracts are alike. While the scope and purpose of a contract will depend on the type of deal being papered and specific issues of importance to the parties, [...]

Introduction The business community faces a range of systemic challenges in sophisticated fraud that affect their productivity and conceal the identities of the perpetrators of such fraud. Moreover, the law, [...]

Running a corporation in Alberta involves juggling numerous administrative tasks and deadlines. Missing any of these crucial dates can lead to significant legal and financial repercussions. To help you stay [...]

1 Legal framework 1.1 Does your jurisdiction have a civil law system, a common law system or a hybrid system? Tanzania's legal system is an intricate blend of civil and [...]

Google now makes almost every purpose and application of form contract readily available to anyone with access to the internet. Users of all kinds, both attorneys and clients, avail themselves [...]

Introduction Litigation funding is a financing arrangement where a party, who is otherwise unrelated to the dispute, agrees to finance some, or all, of a party's litigation (or arbitration) costs [...]

The UCC-1 form is a staple of any secured lending practice. In the wake of the 2022 proposed Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) amendments, which have been adopted in 24 jurisdictions, [...]

Law and Practice 1. Legal System 1.1 Legal System and Judicial Order The judicial system in Ireland is established by the Constitution and the principal courts are the district courts [...]

In recent weeks, Law No. 7511 on the Amendments to the Turkish Commercial Code and Certain Laws and Presidential Decree No. 8485 on the Implementation of the Legal Interest Rate [...]

1. What is a Commercial Enterprise? Many different commercial enterprises such as workplaces, enterprises, branches and companies can be established by entrepreneurs in order to generate commercial profit. Although the [...]

1 Legal framework 1.1 What are the main legislative and regulatory provisions that govern advertising in your jurisdiction? Advertising in Malta is subject to a comprehensive framework of laws and [...]

1 Legal framework 1.1 What are the main legislative and regulatory provisions that govern advertising in your jurisdiction? Consumer rights in Cyprus are set out in the Consumer Protection Law [...]

1 Legal framework 1.1 What are the main legislative and regulatory provisions that govern advertising in your jurisdiction? The main legislative and regulatory provisions that govern advertising in Canada are: [...]

The official drafting committees of the Uniform Commercial Code have promulgated proposed amendments (the '2022 Amendments') to address transactions with certain digital assets, notably adding a new Article 12 on [...]

In Vietnam, there is no explicit general definition of 'agency'. An agent is understood to be a type of commercial intermediary. Agency is manifested in several forms. In this chapter, [...]

In a very recent judgment in the wake of the Abraaj Group fallout, the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands refused to strike out a just and equitable winding up [...]

Amendments to the Turkish Commercial Code by Law No. 7511 Law No. 7511 on Amendments to the Turkish Commercial Code and Certain Laws was published in the Official Gazette dated [...]

China's Mainland is playing an increasingly influential role in shaping the world's economic landscape and has been the largest single contributor to global growth since 2008. Business processes have been [...]

The Law on Amending the Turkish Commercial Code and Certain Laws was published in the Official Gazette dated 29.05.2024. This amending law introduces significant changes to many laws, and this [...]

self In this episode of the Law Talk Podcast, hosts Clay Williams and Tanvir Gill, along with special guest and associate at FH&P Lawyers, Shane Gardner, dive into the nuanced [...]

30/05/2024 Articles 34, 43 and 45 of the Law No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition ('Law No. 4054') have been amended in accordance with Articles 3, 4 and 5 [...]

Recent Development Pursuant to Law No. 7511 on Amending the Turkish Commercial Code and Certain Other Laws ('Law No. 7511'), published in the Official Gazette dated May 29, 2024 and [...]

1. Legal framework 1.1 Does your jurisdiction have a civil law system, a common law system or a hybrid system? The Palestinian legal framework is mainly civil and has been [...]

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is both the largest country and economy in the Middle East and the third largest oil producer in the world. With a rapidly growing economy [...]

Introduction: The 21st Century is unarguably a more improved business world, where all facets of human lives encourage entrepreneurship and business ventures. The impact of which is enormous and can [...]

With its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and strategic location, Turks and Caicos (TCI) has emerged as an attractive destination for US tourists and investors alike. Recently, Turks and Caicos Islands [...]

The British Virgin Islands ('BVI') are home to 361,491 active companies as of 31 December 2023. This article considers the reasons for the BVI's popularity as a jurisdiction to structure [...]

A TRADE CREDITOR CAN PROTECT ITSELF AGAINST COLLECTION RISK BY OBTAINING A SECURITY INTEREST IN ITS CUSTOMER'S ASSETS TO SECURE OBLIGATIONS OWING TO THE CREDITOR. ARTICLE 9 OF THE UNIFORM [...]

The Revenue Administration Presidency of Republic of T'rkiye published the Tax Procedure Law ('TPL') Circular No. VUK-167/2024-5 ('Circular') titled 'Extension of the Corporate Tax Return Filing Period' on 26 April [...]

Deposit accounts, payment accounts, electronic money and certain categories of lending are amongst the in-scope Retail Products On the 19 February 2024, the MFSA issued a consultation on a proposed [...]