Legal services
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
Crowdfunding
In 2009, a new way of finding financing for their projects, crowdfunding, gained popularity among entrepreneurs. And then, more than ten years ago, and today its essence remains the same and is associated
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
What You Need To Know About Confidentiality Agreement
What businesses need confidentiality agreements for? The value of information has long exceeded the value of material objects, and even more so in the field of information technology. From social networks, news, we
Islamic Financing Explained
Those practicing Islamic financing must do that according to a specific set of laws called Sharia. To ensure that project financing in the United States or EU is consistent with Sharia precepts
Why Do Companies Need a Corporate Lawyer?
Having a corporate lawyer plays a key role in ensuring successful operation of any company. Their responsibilities may include legal support of transactions , dispute resolution, litigation, and preparation of regulatory documents.
Due diligence of counterparties or business partners in the UK
Companies that are interested in conducting due diligence procedures with respect to an individual or company should pay attention to recent situations that have undermined the reputation of world-famous companies due
Third Party Liability Under Contract in the English Law
Hundreds of years of judicial practice have made the English legal system the most attractive for the business environment. The English system, as you know, is very old, and it is based on
What Personal Data To Disclose When Selling a Business in Europe?
Comprehensive legal due diligence of a company in Europe and information disclosure are a mandatory and very important part of most transactions for the purchase of a ready-made business in
Open Banking
The interaction of devices and software applications is improved every year, and the Open Banking concept is aimed at ensuring such a connection with financial services. Open Banking is perceived as a complex
How to Draw Up an Agreement and Protocol of Intent
Contracts are an important part of our daily business life. Contract law is one of the main branches of law, which requires high legal qualifications and expertise from the person who deals with
How Venture Capital Works
Do you believe in angels? If you are a startup owner, you’d better do – in angel investors. Who these mysterious people are, and how the mechanism of venture capital works as a
DDG for Global Transactions
Businesses around the world are increasingly making all kinds of deals, including M&As, JVs, and private offerings. Therefore, the role of due diligence (or DD for shortness’ sake) in researching, evaluating
Project Financing
Seeking to register a project financing company ? Read on to find out how!
Project Finance Explained
‘Project financing’ stands for a
Trust Agreement
Trust Agreement or Trust Deed is an agreement in which one person transfers ones assets to another person (Trustee). In accordance with the terms of this agreement it is possible to transfer
AML and KYC Compliance Services
Anti-money laundering (AML) is a set of rules, laws and regulations designed to stop the profits from illegal actions. The AML rules set out requirements for organizations that provide financial services.
General principles of English contract law
English contract law today is one of the most popular in the world and is widely used even in cases when the parties to the contract do not have geographical connection
Ship and Yacht Registration Services
One of the most important things when registering your yacht or vessel is to choose the right flag of convenience (FOC). Deciding which flag your naval vessel will be registered under depends on
Real Estate Transactions, Land Dispute Settlement
Why do you need to buy real estate abroad? Well, you can buy real property for yourself and reside in a livable country in your own house or apartment, or you can use
