Lia Heasman, Speaker at WLG | regional Helsinki ‘24 - Castrén & Snellman (Finland)

"There has been a shift in mandatory ESG regulation in the last few years and most of our clients are still playing catch-up. ESG is penetrating all areas of law and ESG must be incorporated throughout a firm’s service offering."

2024: Doing Business in Denmark

Legally, Denmark offers a transparent and efficient legal system that is easy to navigate and provides strong protection of intellectual property rights. The country's legislation is modern, efficient, and in line with EU legislation, which supports international trade and investments. Denmark's consistentlyconsistent high ranking in 'Ease of...

2024: Doing Business in Germany

The circular economy offers multiple investment opportunities across nearly all sectors and is on top of the political agenda in Germany. However, while the country offers opportunities for growth and innovation, businesses must navigate a dynamic landscape shaped by political transitions, economic challenges, and evolving regulatory frameworks...

2024: Doing Business in Kenya

Kenya boasts one of the most diversified and advanced economies in Africa, which rebounded rapidly from the COVID-19 pandemic. The country provides various tax and investment incentives to both local and foreign investors, including tax holidays, duty-free importations, and a 100% investment deduction on capital expenditures for eligible...

2024: Doing Business in Ghana

While Ghana's government welcomes foreign private investment, the investment legislation prescribes local participation requirements for certain sectors to limit foreign domination in the economy. From a cultural perspective, Ghanaian people enjoy getting to know their business associates personally before beginning formal business proceedings....