Sponsored briefing: The journey travelled in building a modern barristers’ chambers
Amanda Illing discusses the process of building a modern barristers’ chambers
Sponsored briefing: The 4 Eras of Corporate Governance
There are four major eras of corporate governance. The dawn of corporate governance goes back to the 1930s when US corporations first began selling stocks to a wider set of owners, and we have seen many changes in the decades since.
Sponsored practice area spotlight: Insolvency and restructuring: Combining unique skills to achieve a successful outcome
Insolvency and restructuring proceedings are intricate and complex. Practitioners must be able to combine legal knowledge, in particular in the areas of litigation, finance and transactions, with strategic, tactical and managerial skills to deliver positive results. PRAGER DREIFUSS has extensive experience and a longstanding tradition in insolvency and restructuring matters. In the wake of the …
Sponsored briefing: Why good directory submissions matter
For any lawyer or law firm of note, being listed by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners directories is a must: it serves to underline their status and validate their expertise. Clients are reassured that they are being legally advised by someone who is independently judged to be among the leaders in their field. …
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Sponsored briefing: Key issues when structuring a BVI joint venture
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a particularly popular jurisdiction for incorporating joint venture vehicles. The principal statute governing the formation and operation of a BVI business company is the Business Companies Act 2004 (the BC Act). The BC Act is a modern and flexible companies statute. Key Documentation The principal corporate documents are the …
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Sponsored briefing: Africa: The land of milk and honey and business as usual
African countries, even with their less advanced healthcare systems and low vaccination rates, have weathered the pandemic well with a low incidence and mortality rate for Covid-19. The impact, therefore, of the pandemic in Africa remains markedly lower compared to the Americas, Europe and Asia. Scientists say it is a paradox and are exploring the …
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Sponsored briefing: Succession planning in Poland
Piotr Augustyniak of PATH Law examines the increased popularity of private foundations in family-owned business succession planning Family-owned companies generate 18% of the GDP of Poland. There are more than 800k family-owned businesses in Poland. Currently founders face the problem of the succession. In the following five years new generations should take over approximately 60% …
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Sponsored briefing: How the Climate Law may change the Portuguese economy
Recently, Portugal took another important step to consolidate its commitment to fighting climate change, previously made in the Paris Agreement, by the publication on 31 December 2021 of the new Framework Law on the Climate (Law 98/2021 of 31 December), which establishes the guiding principles of climate policy and governance. It also introduces targets and …
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Sponsored briefing: Compliance in Switzerland and abroad: Tackling corruption and white-collar crime
Fabian Teichmann and Marie-Christin Falker on how multinational corporations operating in Switzerland can improve their compliance regimes Clients from all over the globe appreciate the security and stability of Switzerland as one of central Europe’s economic and financial powerhouses. This makes Switzerland a designated safe haven for multinational corporations, entrepreneurs, and wealthy individuals alike. On …
Sponsored practice area spotlight: Dispute resolution – Strategic case management with legal acumen
State court litigation and private arbitration proceedings require practitioners to combine legal thoroughness and the management of evidence with strategic ingenuity. Understanding court processes, legal practice and tactical procedural advantages all add up to sound advice in contentious legal matters. Dispute resolution in all its appearances enjoys a long standing tradition at PRAGER DREIFUSS. Our …