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Tanzania's Mining Regulation or Updated Regulatory Framework
In an effort to provide employment to Tanzania’s citizens & ensure protection of the country’s natural resources, the Tanzanian Parliament passed the 2017 Mining Law. However, soon after its enactment, foreign entrepreneurs seeking
Mining in Namibia
Exploration & production of minerals in Namibia requires obtaining an environmental control certificate. The Minister of Mines & Energy cannot issue a mining license until the applicant has received an environmental permit certificate.
Mining Regulation in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is a state in West Africa located inland of the continent without access to the sea. According to the World Bank classification, the country belongs to the category of developing with
Mining Regulation in Kenya
Those seeking to obtain a license for exploration & production of minerals in Kenya should keep in mind that it’s non-transferable & can only be granted to physical persons. It’s valid for 12
Mining Regulation in Botswana
All minerals in Botswana belong to the state. Exploration or mining in Botswana is carried out on the basis of a license issued by the Ministry of Water, Energy & Mineral Resources.
Mining Regulation in Lesotho
Pursuant to the Constitution, all rights to land & minerals belong to the Kingdom of Lesotho. Hence, exploration & mining in Lesotho require having an appropriate mining concession granted by the country’s government.
Regulation of Mining in Zambia
If you intend to open a mining company in Zambia, the first thing to do is to reconnoiter the legal framework of this South African country for mining. In this log post, we
Regulation of Mining in Mozambique
Activities in the field of geological exploration, exploration and extraction of minerals have a significant impact on the state of the economy of many African countries, including the Republic of Mozambique. The sale
Mining in Nigeria
Mining is an important part of the economy of many countries, including Nigeria. In addition to underground mining, its important part is opencast mining - in the event that the deposits are located
Mining in the South African Republic
Headquartered in the city of Pretoria, the Mineral Resources Ministry is charged with the overall supervision & oversight of the South African mining industry. Its offices are located in each nine regions of
DD of Deals Involving Sale & Purchase of Vessels in Cyprus
Registering vessels in Cyprus requires keeping in mind several important considerations. For example, prior to signing a deal involving the sale & purchase of a yacht in the Republic of Cyprus, buyers should
ROFR vs ROFO
Acquiring a company is a very important decision for those wishing to conduct business abroad. It requires taking into account multiple factors, such as local legislation, permits, visas and many others.
Legal Issues of Chatbots in Business
The rapid development of technologies in the field of artificial intelligence has created conditions for the increase in the use of chatbots in business.
Further in our blog post, we
Due Diligence regulation
Usually, performing DD of a company in Europe or America begins with identification, in which key information is requested from a potential client or 3rd party (often through a simple survey questionnaire). Schematically,
5 Effective Strategies of Negotiations
Negotiating plays a key role in ensuring effective communication between companies & their customers. Being an effective communicator helps you negotiate a better deal & assure your company’s lasting success in the future.
DD of M&A Transactions in the US
Often carried out before signing M&A deals, due diligence is a procedure that is meant to verify the object of the agreement. Concluding an M&A deal in the US requires taking a responsible
Financial & Corporate Law
If you’re planning on registering a company in Switzerland , the US or any other country of the world, sooner or later you’ll find yourself confronted with financial & corporate law.
Protection Of Consumer Rights InThe EU
The sphere of consumer protection in the EU is quite extensive and includes many issues of private and public, substantive, and procedural law.
Before registering a company in
The umbrella fund explained
The power of numbers is often referred to as investing, and investment funds (IF) are seen as a tool for accumulating and increasing capital.
This is why an increasing number of people
Bitcoin
If you’re considering trading in cryptocurrencies , registering a company for ICO , or obtaining a license authorizing exchange of cryptocurrencies , you should keep in mind that cryptocurrencies, and
Legal Services Market in Slovenia
Slovenia's economy has been growing at an unprecedented rate lately, and so has the revenue of the country’s top thirty law firms. Since 2012, it has increased by nearly thirty percent, totalling EUR
International business consulting
When choosing where to register a company - in the US , Europe, Asia, Australia - entrepreneurs are interested, firstly, in the international relations of the jurisdiction, and secondly -
HOW TO REORGANIZE A COMPANY IN THE US, BELGIUM, AND LUXEMBOURG
If you decide to reorganize a legal entity , you are probably motivated by factors that have led or may lead to stagnation of the company. Of course, this important decision should
Termination of a Contract on Common Law Grounds
Normally, an agreement concluded within the framework of common law is terminated if the obligations provided for by such an agreement are considered fulfilled. However, under some circumstances, the contract may be terminated
Mining Regulations in Tanzania
The Tanzanian Ministry for Mineral Resources is the sole regulator of all mining-related activities in Tanzania. There is a special commission charged with issuing licenses authorizing extraction of precious metals in Tanzania. Though
Regulatory Technology (RegTech)
As ‘new FinTech’ is gaining momentum, registration of fintech companies is gradually becoming a thing of the past. Once known only to the few initiates, RegTech today is one of the
FIDIC White Paper
In 2017, the 5th edition of the FIDIC White Paper, a model contract for the provision of consulting services in the field of construction, was released. The revised list of services of the
E-Commerce Law
E-commerce law is an ever-evolving area that plays an important role in the business world. The development of the Internet has opened up new opportunities for the creation of trading & marketing channels,
Corporate Governance
Corporate governance refers to processes within an organization aimed at ensuring control of shareholders over the board of directors. The company’s activities are based on a strict hierarchy, which is why corporate governance
Ad Hoc Arbitration
Using the ad hoc arbitration procedure enables parties get to pick arbitrators who aren’t affiliated with any specific arbitration body. Another advantage lies in the fact that arbitrators can be guided by their
New Technologies & the Legal Sector in the UK
Given the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, legal service providers are increasingly recognizing the necessity to come up with new ways of responding to the needs of their clients. In particular, this concerns the changes
What is crowdfunding?
This is how entrepreneurs who are looking for alternative ways to attract capital to implement their business ideas usually formulate the question. This term refers to a special model of project
Estimating a Foreign Company’s Value
Determining a correlation between the value & location of an asset is what makes asset assessment so challenging. Assessing country risk provides an accurate picture of how operating an asset in this or
M&A Deals in the US
Businessmen seeking to expand their business in the US can do so by buying a company that has gone through an M&A process. However, one should not forget that acquiring a company may require conducting...
Due Diligence (DD)
DD is a process whereby a potential deal or investment prospect is checked, investigated or audited. The idea behind is to verify everything that is revealed during the process of M&A & investment.
International purchase and sale of goods: an overview
Engaging in transactions across borders necessitates meticulous adherence to both national and international regulations. Crafting international contracts for the sale and purchase of goods stands as a pivotal aspect of an
Benefits of Having a Shareholder Agreement
The company’s charter is a document establishing the rules governing the internal affairs of the company. As a rule, such a document is a mandatory requirement for registering a company in England or
Alternative Investment Fund
The main business task of an investment fund is to effectively invest money to achieve a specific commercial goal. An alternative investment fund has a number of regulatory, organizational and tax advantages. Registration
Consideration in Treaties Under English Law
In our previous article on the main components of a legally binding common law contract, we looked at three out of four elements:
Offer;
Acceptance;
Acquisitions & Mergers Explained
An M&A deal is all about two, three or more companies consolidating to form a new entity. Typically, it involves numerous components, including corporate finance & asset purchases, that simplify this
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