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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...
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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....
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Malaysia, Australia, Uruguay, Belgium, India, Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Portugal, Argentina, Finland, Singapore, Spain, Luxembourg, Ghana, Ke
We asked our member firms around the globe to complete a short Q&A to help WLG colleagues and others learn more about them, how to successfully do business in their countries, key investment sectors, and what business opportunities are hot in the market right now. This guide was initially published in 2021. Several chapters have been updated in...
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Our firms are making a difference this year for WLG | impact '24 . Learn more about each project by clicking on the links below. Firms completed projects throughout the year to coincide with their own CSR initiatives or seasonal needs.
*To read more, view photos, videos, and additional materials for a completed project, click on the...
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Argentina
As part of the WLG Impact 2024 initiative, Bruchou & Funes de Rioja will carry out the "Plastic-Free June and Plastic with Purpose" project, in which all its members will be called upon to fill bottles with hard-to-recycle and single-use plastic waste generated daily and collect them. These plastics include: bags, pasta packages, rice,...
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South Africa
South Africa has a well-established democracy following its transition to democracy in 1994 and is a regional leader with a highly developed economy and advanced economic infrastructure. It is rich in natural resources, with a diverse economy that spans mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and services. Member firm ENS dives into opportunities...
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Portugal
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Ireland
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Switzerland
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Finland
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Denmark
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Argentina
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Germany
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Dominican Republic
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Uruguay
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Cayman Islands
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Recently, Castrén & Snellman (C&S) hosted WLG | regional Helsinki '24 , bringing together colleagues from 17 member firms with business interests in the EMEA region to expand their knowledge of law firm economics, operational strategies, and the art of collaborative client service. Attendees participated in a local CSR activity as part...
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Did you know that the average family in the United States will spend nearly USD 600 per child in preparation for their back-to-school season? During WLG | regional New York '24, our delegates made a positive local impact through a backpack and supplies donation activity. Along with graciously offering space in their New York offices, Locke...
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We actively engage with our local communities through pro bono legal services, volunteer initiatives, and partnerships with non-profit organizations that promote access to justice, education, and social welfare. We provided pro bono legal advice to SDG Outcomes Fund, a specialist impact investment fund, on a government-funded results-based...
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"At WLG | regional Bangkok '24, I found the session on 'How Allied Firms Can Serve A Client Together and Effectively' by Ms. Peangpanor Boonklum particularly engaging. Ms. Boonklum shared practical insights on managing client expectations when allied firms collaborate, drawing from her extensive experience working with different firms."
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Recently, CMHM hosted WLG | regional Bangkok '24 , bringing together colleagues from 10 member firms with business interests in the Asia-Pacific region to expand their knowledge of law firm economics, operational strategies, and the art of collaborative client service. Attendees participated in a local CSR activity as part of WLG | impact's...
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Vietnam
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Singapore
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Philippines
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Malaysia
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Indonesia
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Japan
A government initiative to promote non-carbon generating renewable energy has provided ample opportunity for foreign investment in renewable energy projects in Japan. Member firm City-Yuwa Partners also share that the legal system is business-friendly in that the country does not have discovery or class-action lawsuits and, overall, is not...
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Japan
A government initiative to promote non-carbon generating renewable energy has provided ample opportunity for foreign investment in renewable energy projects in Japan. Member firm City-Yuwa Partners also share that the legal system is business-friendly in that the country does not have discovery or class-action lawsuits and, overall, is not...
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"One particular area that I would like WLG to develop further would be thought leadership in contemporary legal matters, such as investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS). There is a lot that member firms can learn from each other, and the vast resources that all of us have could and should be fully harnessed. "
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Indonesia
Indonesia is going green! From developments in natural resources sectors, primarily driven by the government's goal of transitioning to electric vehicles and reducing carbon emissions, to solar energy initiatives, hydropower projects, and adopting carbon capture and storage in oil and gas projects, the country has a robust environmental focus...
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Turkey is politically stable and can potentially turn a predicament into an opportunity, given its strategic geographic location. The country also has a young and well-educated population, relatively inexpensive labor, and favorable exchange rates– an inviting combination for foreign investors who are looking to expand into new jurisdictions....
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Finland
Finland’s political stability, low corruption levels, and transparent legal system create a secure business environment. The country is also a global leader in green technology, health and welfare, and data and technology, thanks to its innovative approach and expertise in these fields. Culturally, Finns are very punctual and direct. Learn more...
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Cayman Islands
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South Korea
"The Korean financial supervising authority is very aggressive nowadays in tracking down financial institutions' wrongdoings and 'immoral marketing practices' in the name of consumer protection. It brings about various kinds of civil and criminal disputes for our clients, domestic or abroad, to cope with."
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World Law Group has numerous opportunities for you to connect with your WLG colleagues over the next two months. Unless noted as open, events are for WLG members only . WLG jurisdictional participation policies apply – firms may not have participants from their other offices in places where WLG has a member firm.
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USA - California
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Malaysia
With record-breaking levels of Foreign Direct Investment in 2023 and supportive economic frameworks in place from the government, Malaysia is a very competitive investment destination. Member firm Shearn Delamore & Co. is ready to aid those who wish to enter their markets, having established focus committees for regulatory and anti-bribery/...
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USA
Lane Powell, member firm for USA- Washington, has offices across the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and Alaska) and is proud of its longstanding client relationships in Asia, which solidify its position as a gateway to and from the Pacific Rim. The Pacific Northwest has a strong technology scene comprising everything from start-ups to...
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USA
As one of the most populated states with the 3rd largest city in the United States, Illinois is an ideal state in which to set up a subsidiary. Illinois is also centrally located within the country, facilitating logistics with easy access to the country. Member firm for the state, Faegre Drinker, paints the picture of many benefits to doing...
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Australia
Australia is a prosperous and stable nation, offering abundant opportunities for foreign investment across diverse industries. Australia's proximity to major markets like China, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea makes it a crucial hub for trade and investment, particularly in mining, agriculture, and finance. MinterEllison, WLG member firm for...
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Greece
Greece's geographical position as a gateway between the East and West renders the country highly attractive for investments in transport to take advantage of these increasing trade flows in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Culturally, personal relationships play a large role in Greek business culture, and verbal agreements are considered...
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New Zealand
MinterEllisonRuddWatts, member firm for New Zealand, calls itself future-focused.
They are proud to lead the way in the country's financial services, FinTech, and renewable energy industries in particular, and were the first New Zealand firm to explore the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a joint venture in 2017.
Learn more about...
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World Law Group has numerous opportunities for you to connect with your WLG colleagues over the next two months. RSVP below for upcoming events, including Practice Group meetings, programs ( WLG | impact '23 and WLG | beyond borders '23) , and more. Unless noted as open, events are for WLG members only . WLG jurisdictional participation...
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"As a patent attorney, I work at the forefront of technology, and I am constantly fascinated by the ingenuity embodied in inventions in the field of green energy. Representing China's foremost comprehensive legal service provider, I am excited to join WLG's encyclopedic collection of expert attorneys, each at the pinnacle of their field of...
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Singapore
WongPartnership, WLG member firm in Singapore, sees their people as their most valuable asset. The firm has an internal focus on community and employee engagement and sustainability on the ESG front, which is in line with the country's green focus, highlighted through the launch of the Singapore Green Plan 2030. Learn about the plan and more in...
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USA - California
"Over the years I have noted that many of our attorneys here at Greenberg Glusker have relied on WLG in order to enable clients the global services they sometimes need. As a KCP I hope to become more integrated in making that happen for our clients and assist other WLG member firms in servicing their clients."
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Ukraine
On 22 November 2023, Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine No. 3489-IX approved the Decision of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine (the “NSDC”) dated 20 November 2023 “On the application of sectoral special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) to the russian federation and the republic of belarus in...
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Uruguay
Guyer & Regules, member firm for Uruguay, is proud to be considered a top firm in their country, frequently entrusted for international and domestic legal, accounting, and tax matters. They discuss the high points for investors, including the country's emergence as a regional hub for the fintech sector due to the tax benefits, technological...
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United Kingdom
The GDP growth rate has been low in the United Kingdom since 2016, but according to Gowling WLG, member firm for England the headlines do not tell the entire story. "There are many parts of the UK economy that remain incredibly resilient and successful on a global basis. The City of London is a truly global financial center that raises and...
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United Arab Emirates
With its roots in local mom-and-pop shops, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) now boasts a business landscape as a global hub for commerce. The UAE has strategically invested in tourism, which has emerged as a cornerstone of the economy, drawing millions of international visitors annually. Al Tamimi & Company captures the realities of doing...
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Ireland
Membership of the European Union and Eurozone, ample opportunities for foreign investment in the technology and life sciences sectors, pro-business outlook: favoring green lights over red tape, and more make doing business in Ireland attractive. Learn about further business opportunities, the resilient economy supported by multinationals, and...
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Germany
Taylor Wessing, one of WLG's two member firms for Germany, calls the country's stable economy, strategic location, skilled workforce, innovative drive, and supportive infrastructure the main advantages to doing business there. There is ample opportunity for foreign investment in the automotive industry. As the birthplace of the automobile,...
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Egypt
According to Al Tamimi & Company (member firm for UAE) "Egypt's efforts to attract foreign direct investment are evident in various mega projects, including industrial and logistics zones, new administrative capital development, agricultural land reclamation, petrochemical plants, transportation network upgrades, and mineral resource...
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South Korea
Member firm for South Korea, Bae, Kim & Lee LLC, outlines what sets them apart, and what to expect when conducting business in South Korea in 2023— "Korea is the tenth largest economy with the fifth largest manufacturing sector in the world, notably with leading semiconductor, automobile, and shipbuilding industries, with accompanying...
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Mexico
Mexico has established legal, accounting, and regulatory systems consistent with international norms and has improved nine places since 2017 in the Transparency International Corruption Perception Index. Paired with its competitive labor and manufacturing costs, this makes it a favourable country for foreign investment. Learn more about the...
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Chile
Member firm for Chile, Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr , shared valuable insights into doing business in their country— "For a long time, Chile has been an attractive destination for foreign investment despite its relatively small domestic market. The country has a solid legal system, low corruption rate, diversified economy, general respect...
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USA
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, member firm for Texas-USA, spelled out what sets them apart in the business landscape in 2023— "We currently have a business-friendly climate in Texas. Our jurisdiction has seen a large, inbound increase of individuals and corporations relocating to our market. Texas boasts lower housing costs, lower tax rates, an...
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"I’ve been with Bahas, Gramatidis & Partners LLP (BGP) for more than 33 years [since 1990] and have been involved in various WLG projects since BGP joined the organization! Since I have already built relationships, my addition to BGP’s Key Contact Partners is with a goal to continue assisting members."
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Gabriela Lima Arantes- New Co-chair of WLG Labor & Employment Group, TozziniFreire Avogados (Brazil)
"[As a new Co-chair of WLG Labor & Employment Group], I look forward to discussing artificial intelligence aspects in the workplace, investigations, ESG initiatives, gender pay gap, EOR, outsourcing and supply chain responsibilities, terminations, and non-compete among several other topics."
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"Adoption of the technology into law firms is not as easy as first thought because the general nature of GenAI does not lend itself to a “plug and play” type of use. Careful selection of use cases specifically designed to match known inefficiencies and workflow optimisation is the path to success..."
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"Real estate work is exciting and challenging and requires understanding the particular real estate needs and requirements of clients, strategy to best advise solutions, giving necessary attention to details in the contracts and helping to negotiate the outcomes clients seek...I would like to encourage greater participation and networking...
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Brazil
Law firm TozziniFreire Advogados will celebrate its 47 th
anniversary this Wednesday, September 13 th . With offices in São Paulo, Porto Alegre, Campinas, Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, and New York, it is one of Brazil’s leading full-service law firms, with cases in all areas of business law and a relevant track record in assisting national and...
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Thank you to our members for making WLG | impact '23 a huge success. Forty-seven member firms participated in WLG's third annual network-wide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative during the month of June (and beyond). Members completed a variety of projects including sustainability challenges, educational programs, planting and...
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Italian law firm Gianni & Origoni and the Greek law firm Bahas Gramatidis and Partners together assisted Enel S.p.A. to sign an agreement with Macquarie Asset Management, for the sale of 50% of Enel Green Power Hellas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Enel S.p.A. in Greece, for a consideration of approximately €345 million, representing a total...
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Due to the fact that many of our members will be on holiday in July and August, most group activity will pause until September. For now, view past recordings below and get ready for WLG | at large '23 ––our annual virtual event that is open to all member firm lawyers and professionals at no cost, taking place December 4–7.
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For WLG | impact '23, WLG Staff Team Member Tori Mowery participated in the Clean the Bay Your Way DIY Week as part of The Chesapeake Bay Foundation 's (CBF) annual Clean the Bay Day program. The Chesapeake Bay is a system dangerously out of balance, with low water quality standards, toxic contaminants, and aquatic life in danger. For...
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WongPartnership LLP (Singapore) embarked on a carbon-neutral firm trip to Seoul, South Korea in August. Over three months before the firm trip, every firm member has endeavored to reduce 700 kg of carbon dioxide emissions each, equivalent to the carbon dioxide emissions each passenger will generate on an economy class roundtrip flight to Seoul.
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Over the past few years, Greenberg Glusker (California - U.S.A.) has held creative and innovative campaigns to raise funds for the Food Bank. It has taken the shape of the Pie a Partner challenge, the Attorney Karaoke challenge, and Lip Sync Battles. This year, we held an in-person event in our offices—Casino Night!
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International Coastal Cleanup Day is an annual event held in September to raise awareness of the importance of protecting the coastal environment. As part of this initiative, PLMJ (Portugal) launched a campaign in June to encourage its staff to take part in one of four beach clean-up initiatives in September in Porto, Lisbon, Faro, and Luanda.
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Indonesia
Makarim & Taira S. (M&T) has entered a new chapter in its 43 rd year as one of Indonesia’s leading law firms, with the appointment of Maria Sagrado as the new Managing Partner in May 2023. Maria has been part of the firm for more than 22 years. She began her journey at M&T as a Trainee and rose through the ranks to become a Partner...
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Cuatrecasas (Spain) launched several initiatives in the last year to align its services with its clients' challenges and the objectives of the Paris Agreement, including registering its carbon footprint, designing a sustainable mobility plan, designing a circular economy plan, and committing to helping clients with their ESG strategies.
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SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan (Philippines) , in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources and the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), held an orientation on “The Role of Forests in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption,” for SyCipLaw’s legal and non-legal staff on June 27, 2023.
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Due to the high temperatures, rains and overflowing rivers caused by Cyclone Yaku and climate change, many people on the northern Peruvian coast lost their homes, animals, and crops where they were engaged in subsistence agriculture. A team of ten members of Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados (Peru) traveled to the communities of Íllimo and...
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World Law Group has numerous opportunities for you to connect with your WLG colleagues over the next two months. RSVP below for upcoming events, including Practice Group meetings, programs ( WLG | impact '23 and WLG | beyond borders '23) , and more. Unless noted as open, events are for WLG members only . WLG jurisdictional participation...
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Following last year's sucessful tree planting activity, Shearn Delamore & Co. (Malaysia) , in partnership with the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), a leading institution in tropical forestry research in the world, will continue to raise awareness of the importance of a green and sustainable environment by organizing another tree...
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The Responsible Business Forum met to discuss Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Kim Hulsey, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Locke Lord LLP, and Priya Vivian, Partner at Lane Powell PC shared how they’re keeping up to date with the latest news and practices in DE&I, their key resources, the biggest challenges they face, and more.
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SK&S invites you to a webinar: “ Polish economic sanctions”. During the training, SK&S experts Jarosław Bieroński , Dr. Katarzyna Michałowska , Szymon Czerwiński , Joanna Goryca , Michał Zieliński and Michał Misiak will address the following issues:
How does the Polish Sanctions Law fit within the EU sanctions...
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World Law Group has numerous opportunities for you to connect with your WLG colleagues over the next two months. RSVP below for upcoming events, including Practice Group meetings, a Human Resources outlook podcast series, WLG | regionals, and more. Unless noted as open, events are for WLG members only. WLG jurisdictional participation policies...
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"I am a tax lawyer heading the indirect tax practice within the Tax and Private Clients Department of SK&S. My original practice focuses on indirect (mainly VAT, excise, and customs) advisory related to the trade of commodities and supply of services, including the structuring of efficient VAT models aimed at reducing tax leakage."
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The International Corporate Transactions Group hosted Trends in M&A Across the Regions Going Into 2023. Marsh, the largest W&I insurance broker, shared and discussed the trends they see in M&A for each region, looking at which sectors are hot and some country-specific trends in each region—including the US, the UK, Continental...
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World Law Group is kicking off 2023 with several opportunities to virtually connect. Join your WLG colleagues for upcoming events, including a WLG Meet & Greet, a variety of practice group meetings, an open meeting on M&A Trends in 2023, and more. Unless noted as open, events are for WLG members only. WLG jurisdictional participation...
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New Zealand
It has been five years since the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) published its recommendations. Since then, support for this global initiative – and for company climate and ESG reporting in general – has skyrocketed. Today more than 3,000 organizations in 92 countries with a combined market capitalization of USD27.2...
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USA, Brazil, Canada
Networking is an essential part of building your legal practice. Connections can happen anywhere, anytime, and you want to be prepared to build meaningful and lasting relationships. During WLG | at large '22, several of our member firm lawyers and professionals discussed the three stages of networking and relationship building, sharing...
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USA
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP partner Mark Arnold was recently named among the 2022 Sports, Gaming and Entertainment Trailblazers by The National Law Journal, which seeks to honor attorneys covering everything from stadium development and counseling A-list celebrities to sports betting legislation and more.
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The pandemic forcefully introduced many companies and employees to remote work. Although many have returned to the office, many others are embracing the idea of remote work indefinitely, and employers and employees alike face a new set of challenges that come along with it. Permits and visas, tax implications, the type of work an individual...
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Forty member firms participated in WLG’s second annual network-wide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative during the month of June. Members completed environmentally themed projects in their communities including sustainability challenges, educational programs, planting and recycling, overall carbon reduction, park and beach...
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Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Perez Abogados (Peru) coordinated another project with the parish of Shilla in Ancash to help the local community by helping with the construction of the Refugio Yerbac, a building that will be used to provide lodging services to tourists visiting the Huascarán National Park. The profits obtained from Refugio Yerbac will...
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TozziniFreire (Brazil) raised awareness of environmental issues during WLG | impact . The firm hosted an event— The firm hosted an event— Mobility in the 21st Century: Sustainable Practices and the Future of Automobiles . The initiative gathered several associates and administrative staff in a hybrid format.
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Jumping off from its solid waste management initiatives in 2021, SyCipLaw (Philippines) partnered with Basic Environmental Systems and Management Inc. (BEST) to participate in its Trash to Cashback Program. As a part of WLG | impact , BEST set up a pop-up booth every week in June at the SyCipLaw building to collect recyclable materials from...
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Bruchou & Funes de Rioja recently launched Bruchou's Climate Action and Sustainable Business Platform is a new multidisciplinary legal team built on the firm's consolidated practice in energy law, environmental law, sustainable business, clean energies, green financing, compliance, and general advice on ESG. Following this launch as...
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Argentina
Member firm Bruchou (Argentina) shared how their firm gets involved in CSR initiatives in a recent Q&A—"We have several internal policies that raise awareness of our commitment to reducing our environmental impact. We set up a Sustainability Commission with the purpose of implementing, promoting, and ensuring such policies are in line with...
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The International Trade Group hosted a public webinar to discuss export controls and how the Ukraine situation affects them.
Panelists:
Mollie Sitkowski of Faegre Drinker (Illinois, USA)
David Morfesi of MinterEllison (Australia)
Michael Brüggemann of Taylor Wessing (Germany)
Moderator:
Vera Kanas of TozziniFreire...
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Based in Wisconsin, Alyssa studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she double majored in English Literature and Chinese Language and Literature. As a part of her Chinese studies, she also studied at Peking University in Beijing, China. During her time at Madison, Alyssa took on several writing and editing positions with the...
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Netherlands
When asked what advice she'd give to a woman considering a career in law, Martika says, "Anyone with the means and capacity to go either to law school or other higher education should do it. Even if you do not know whether you aspire to become a lawyer, there are many other opportunities after graduation. Law school teaches you how to...
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England
lead the UK and Europe Infrastructure Finance practice at Gowling WLG, based out of London. We act for a wide range of funder-side institutions as well as for sponsors and developers raising limited recourse financing and refinancing on infrastructure projects. We have three core sectors in which we specialize. These are, (a) the low carbon...
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Switzerland
Member firm CMS von Erlach Partners shared their number one tip for doing business in Switzerland — Be on time! There is more to Switzerland than chocolate, cheese, mountains, watches, and banks: Excellent infrastructure; first-class education and health systems; and clusters of expertise in micro-mechanics, MedTech, life sciences, commodity...
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ESG. CSR. Acronyms you likely see frequently no matter what industry you’re in. CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) is how businesses integrate social and sustainability issues into their business operations. ESG (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) refers to the three key factors when measuring the sustainability and ethical...
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"I was recently a speaker in a webinar initiated by the WLG HR Group, which focused on measures adopted in the workplace due to the COVID-19 pandemic, managing employees due to the resumption of operations, and retrenchment of employees in view of the economic repercussions of the pandemic. It was very interesting to hear about HR...
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On January 19, World Law Group lost one of its most ardent supporters. George McKann, a retired partner of Gardner Carton & Douglas in Chicago, Illinois (now Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath) actively participated in the network from 1992 to 2003, and served in many capacities, including as President from 1999 to 2001.
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On 27 January 2022, Law Decree No. 4, known as the “Sostegni-ter Decree”, (the “ Decree ”) was published in the Italian Official Journal and entered into force on the same date, in order to mitigate, among others, the impact of the recent energy price increases and to protect consumers. One of the most significant measures introduced by the...
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USA
Member firm Greenberg Traurig (Florida - U.S.A.) shared new, exciting initiatives within their firm in a recent Q&A. Over the past decade, but with tremendous acceleration since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, traditionally New York-based clients, including major private equity firms, have been moving their operations to South Florida....
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"It is wonderful to connect with colleagues around the world on a topic as specific as BD in a law firm. As much as we are geographically different, the challenges we face are quite similar. There is always something to learn: a new perspective on a problem, ideas for the role or a reminder of the importance of the basics. It has also been...
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Israel
Member firm Herzog Fox & Neeman (Isarel) shared new, exciting initiatives within their firm in a recent Q&A. The firm has two new initiatives— Herzog Strategic, which offers strategic consulting in technology, innovation, and cybersecurity, and Cytactic, which provides cyber crisis management and readiness services. Learn more about...
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Spain
Member firm Cuatrecasas shared their insights on the current business climate in Spain, inbound and outbound investment trends, and the prime investment opportunities —"The economy will improve, with high growth rates starting in the second quarter of 2022, aided by an international environment with ambitious demand policies and the influx of...
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"The Data & Technology practice at Castrén & Snellman consists of a group of talented and enthusiastic colleagues focusing on all data protection matters as well as any challenges and opportunities that come with digitalization and the use of new technologies. Another major part of our practice is to provide regulatory and strategic advice...
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USA
Member firm Locke Lord LLP shared their insights on the current US business climate, inbound and outbound investment trends, and the prime investment opportunities in Massachusetts—"Massachusetts' wealth of medical schools and prestigious higher education institutions have formed the basis of a thriving biotech ecosystem, which continues to...
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Equipped with the top-notch lawyers with in-depth knowledge of the local political and legal systems and international expertise, VILAF has maintained a tier-1 ranking for all long-standing practices, including Corporate M&A, Project Finance, Capital Market, Banking and Finance, as well as Dispute Resolution. VILAF has been well prepared and...
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I co-head WongPartnership LLP’s Corporate Governance & Compliance Practice, which advises directors, board committees and management on their duties and responsibilities under Singapore law, and on corporate governance best practices and strategies. We act for corporate and financial institutions in a range of governance matters, as well as...
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Japan
What are the top investment sectors in Japan right now? Member firm City-Yuwa Partners shared their insights—the top sectors for investment in Japan are quite diverse, ranging from transport machinery and its parts, electronics, foods, chemicals, healthcare, energy, real estate, and aviation, all the way to shipping and transport. Learn more...
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France
Member firm Soulier Avocats shared valuable insight into the current business climate and economy in France—"As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, France has just launched a national Recovery and Resilience Plan as part of NextGenerationEU , i.e., the European Union’s plan for emerging stronger from the COVID-19 crisis. France’s Recovery and...
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Member firm Herguner is committed to the further development of corporate governance and ethical business practices in Turkey. "Our firm assumes a pioneering role in the sector and our partners act voluntarily on the management of various governance associations in addition to having established some of them. These organizations include the...
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Poland
Human intelligence has developed over thousands of years. Meanwhile, AI, including deep learning algorithms, is the result of just a few decades of work and development. There is no doubt that this snowball cannot be stopped. Artificial intelligence already has a huge impact on key areas of the economy.
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Having worked as a lawyer within technology, media and telecoms for most of my 28-year career, it has been really rewarding the last few years to have had the opportunity to utilize my experience also in other industries, such as establishing JVs in Asia for hydrogen distribution. The experience accumulated within an industry may add value also...
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Time is finite and everyone struggles to manage it. However, learning to control our focus is not only possible but critical to our emotional well-being, sense of self, productivity and overall success. This has never been more challenging than in these times of "work from home" or "living at work." Lack of structure and influx of distractions...
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Indonesia
"As a one of the corporate and commercial team of Makarim & Taira S., I am mainly involved in M&A, and Banking and Finance transactions, which are some of the busiest fields in Indonesia as in the last 5 years, Indonesia has grown rapidly in tech startups which attract many overseas and domestic investors. At Makarim & Taira S., I have been...
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India
Member firm AZB & Partners shared some valuable insight into the current business climate in India—"The Indian Government has undertaken several measures to strengthen the economy through a combination of short-term, medium-term, and long-term measures and as part of its recent budget has introduced programs to address various...
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Uruguay
"We are seeing a very clear trend towards the development of sustainable energies. In this trend, hydrogen is clearly leading the scene. Because of its features, we believe that this issue will certainly be of interest for all WLG members and we understand it would be ideal to arrange a panel on the main challenges. I see many opportunities...
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India
When it comes to the business climate in India, member firm Vaish describes an economic upturn in this recent Q&A—"The business climate in India is currently the best it has ever been. India has had a stable government since 2014, which has steadfastly focused on improving the ease of doing business in India, which steps have propelled...
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In conjunction with World Law Group’s Compliance & Investigations Group, attorneys Jonathan, Kathleen Harris, John Nassikis, and Daniel Bernstein of member firm Arnold & Porter recently shared their observations on trends with U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance and enforcement. Here is what they had to say.
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Indonesia
Respectful, trustworthy, and inclusive—the three words that describe member firm Makarim & Taira (Indonesia). For the past few years, the firm has focused its CSR program on the community of young people with Down’s Syndrome and has been collaborating with Ikatan Syndroma Down Indonesia (ISDI) through various initiatives including an...
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Germany
"As a Senior Associate in Taylor Wessing Germany’s Trademark, Advertising and Design practice, I advise clients on all aspects of brand protection and enforcement, design law and unfair competition law. In addition to handling a wide array of prosecution matters before the German Patent and Trademark Office and the EUIPO as well as...
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Argentina
Knowledge, experience, and expediency—the three words that describe member firm Alfaro-Abogados (Argentina). When it comes to foreign investment in Argentina, Alfaro-Abogados knows the importance of understanding political and #economic scenarios to anticipate changes in the legal framework and determine the impact of those changes on the...
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China
Professional, enterprising, and inclusive—the three words that describe member firm Zhong Lun (China). In this recent Q&A, Zhong Lun explains their recently expanded Regulatory Compliance Practice Group to keep up with the changing dynamics and client needs in China. They have also set up numerous committees to focus on key industry sectors...
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Dominican Republic
Collaborative, practical, and client-oriented—the three words that describe member firm Pellerano Nadal (Dominican Republic). The firm’s primary industry focus is on mining and they are actively participating in actualizing the country’s mining law. Pellerano Nadal is also focusing on the aviation industry where they represent multiple airlines...
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Dominican Republic
"I am one of the members of the corporate department, in which I spend most of my time in M&A, Capital Markets, Finance and Project Development transactions. At Pellerano Nadal, we strive that our team understands the industry of our clients so that our legal assistance can be as practicable and efficient as possible."
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Italy
Investing in Italy? Member firm Gianni & Origoni shared the top sectors for investment in the thriving Italian business climate—"Italy is currently the world’s eighth-largest economy, a member of the G7 group and a global leader in a range of industrial sectors including the textile, machinery, automotive, chemical, and pharmaceutical...
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Taiwan
Investing or doing business in Taiwan? Member firm Formosa Transnational (Taiwan) explains the potential opportunities for WLG members in Business Development—”Due to the important role Taiwan plays in the semiconductor industry's global supply chains, along with the steady progress being made in Taiwan's renewable energy industry and the...
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Paraguay
We invited member firms to complete a short Q&A to help WLG colleagues and others learn more about them. Gross Brown talks about doing business in Paraguay, local culture, CSR initiatives, and the firm’s workplace environment. Three words used to describe the firm’s culture are leadership, innovation, and versatility. Learn more about Gross...
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Argentina
"The most important thing that I have taken away from this experience [WLG | beyond borders] is having shared conversations with colleagues from different parts of the world in which everyone has contributed their points of view, their experiences and also a little of their life stories. In times like these, having been able to make...
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Cayman Islands
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Paraguay
"I am one of the four members of Gross Brown’s new specialized services unit named “Colab”. At Colab we merge Gross Brown’s 77 years of experience with innovation. We observe the needs of our end user – the client – to offer advice based on their experience. My practice is mainly focused on domestic and cross-border financing, international...
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Thailand
We invited member firms to complete a short Q&A to help WLG colleagues and others learn more about them. Chandler MHM Limited talks about doing business in Thailand, local culture, CSR initiatives, and the firm’s workplace environment. Three words used to describe the firm’s culture are dynamic, multicultural, and progressive. Learn more...
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USA, USA - Washington, DC
WLG hosted a webinar on Anti-Corruption Compliance and Enforcement Trends in the US and Globally on July 19th. Attorneys from Arnold & Porter provided an overview of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), global enforcement trends relating to the FCPA, the UK Bribery Act (UKBA), and other anti-corruption laws, and what authorities...
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Members of WLG's Artificial Intelligence Group discussed the Proposed EU Regulation on Artificial Intelligence in a recent Q&A with Johannes Juranek, CMS Austria; Brian McElligott, Mason Hayes & Curran (Ireland); Kim Parviainen, Castrén & Snellman (Finland); Adaya María Esteban Ruiz and Alejandro Negro Sala, Cuatrecasas (Spain).
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Austria
"I am a member of the international corporate transactions team and head the Far East Asia Desk at CMS Austria, where I am mainly involved with cross-border transactions involving European and Asian clients. Our international corporate transactions team has a strong presence in Austria, Central East Europe and Southeast Europe and it has...
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Luxembourg
We invited member firms to complete a short Q&A to help WLG colleagues and others learn more about them. Up first, Arendt & Medernach talked about doing business in Luxembourg, local culture, CSR initiatives, and the firm’s workplace environment. Three words used to describe the firm’s culture are entrepreneurial, diverse and inclusive....
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Taiwan
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing on 11 June 2021 of Mr. Paiff Huang, one of this firm’s founding partners. Mr. Huang was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away. A memorial service was held in Mr. Huang’s honor, recently. Due to the current pandemic and safety concerns, the memorial service was not open to the...
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"I am a partner in the Corporate M&A section at Chandler MHM and have been part of this team since my first and second internships here in the summers of 2010 and 2011 during my law school years. M&A is therefore naturally my area, but for the past 4 years I have also been doing anti-trust and trade competition and for the past 2.5 years...
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"We have always had the pleasure of collaborating extensively with WLG members, especially thanks to the efforts of our founding partner Luis Sáragga Leal. Our teams that act in global transactions will certainly be on the front line, especially when it comes to M&A, antitrust, tax and finance work, as will our litigation team, a true...
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In a conversation with Drago Kos, Chair of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Working Group on Bribery (WGB) in International Business Transactions, World Law Group asked him about the new requirements for companies that the OECD is envisaging to recommend as part of the ongoing consultation process to review the...
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In a conversation with Drago Kos, Chair of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Working Group on Bribery (WGB) in International Business Transactions, he discussed the new requirements for companies that the OECD is envisaging to recommend as part of the ongoing consultation process to review the 2009 OECD...
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"I am delighted to be a part of such an esteemed legal network like World Law Group, and to sit alongside all of its world-class member firms. With such a warm welcome, I am most excited about joining network events, albeit virtual, and getting to know the other members better. I know Al Tamimi & Company have already built some fantastic...
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"Previously, we were entering our time entries from the firm portal that our attorneys can connect to from a computer. During the last year, our IT department developed an application that allows us to enter time entries from our mobile devices which has made life easier for keeping a record of time spent on projects."
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Ghana
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Ghana
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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"Since 2020 I have been appointed as Coordinator of the Corporate Compliance practice at Santamarina y Steta, S.C. (Mexico), focused on antitrust and anti-corruption matters. Additionally, I am part of the Antitrust Practice group of the firm advising clients in merger control cases and antitrust investigations."
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Given the recent Reddit v Goliath story on Wall Street, shareholder activism is a trending topic. Leveraging the expertise and input of members from various banking, technology and regulatory backgrounds, we will discuss the legal implications, changes in how to assess clients’ risk management, and the potential fallout resulting from this new...
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"Last month, I represented German and Swiss minority shareholders in a high-profile international corporate dispute about a promising technology company with proceedings before the Dutch Enterprise Chamber and possible follow-on litigation in the Netherlands and the United States. The majority shareholder and founder transferred important...
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"For five years now, I have been working on a pollution case concerning a large number of gas stations in France and involving many parties, including our client –a US-based company and market leader – many other companies, environmental and financial experts, etc. In January, the first milestone was achieved with the submission of all our...
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In honor of women's history month (celebrated in the United Kingdom, Australia, and the US), we would like to introduce you to our small Staff Team of four, entirely powered by women. Beth has been with the network since 2002. Her role has changed drastically as the team morphed from one full-time position in the early 2000s to a team of four.
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In 1987, representatives from six law firms participated in an organizational meeting in London to discuss the formation of an international legal network (one other firm was involved in the formation but was unable to attend). With visionary F. Kingston Berlew from Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. leading the way, this group of law firms started...
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Argentina
"Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the imposed lockdown here in Argentina, we had to implement a home-office scheme for almost all of 2020 in order for our Mining team to keep up with the dynamic demand of legal services in the current environment. For such purpose, we strengthened our internal cloud software and also organized periodical...
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Israel
"I primarily represent buyers and sellers in international mergers and acquisitions and represent domestic and foreign venture capital and private equity firms, as well as both start-up and more established Israeli companies, in investment rounds. I also assist clients with ongoing corporate matters, joint ventures, and commercial...
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Luxembourg
Creating new bridges between the banking and financial practices of WLG members firms is, in my opinion, the main objective. I am always amazed at how much trust is generated by knowing each other. By sharing our knowledge, experiences and challenges, we will strengthen this trust and create opportunities to work together.
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Poland
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Vietnam
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Uruguay
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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USA
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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United Arab Emirates
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Turkey
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Thailand
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Taiwan
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Switzerland
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Sweden
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Spain
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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South Korea
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Singapore
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Russia
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Portugal
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Paraguay
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Norway
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Mexico
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Luxembourg
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Japan
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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India
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Ireland
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Indonesia
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Israel
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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England
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Brazil
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Argentina
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Chile
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Canada
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Australia
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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France
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Germany
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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"My practice has become so exciting in the past decade, as data privacy and security have become important at so many new levels both for individuals and organizations. I counsel clients on a wide range of data protection issues at the U.S. federal and state levels, as well as cross-border data privacy and security matters and the laws of...
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Malaysia, Australia, Uruguay, USA, Belgium, India, Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Portugal, Argentina, Finland, Singapore, Spain, Luxembourg, Phi
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We would like to wish all of our members the best in 2021. This year, we asked our members to share recipes that represented their cultures and family traditions. Enjoy this short video message and the attached recipe booklet. We hope you find a time to relax and enjoy a meal with loved ones over the holidays.
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In collaboration with our committees, and practice and industry groups, World Law Group hosted a series of educational and networking sessions from October 26 - November 12 as part of our Fall eConference. Since the Spring eConference, we increased the client/external audience attendance—thanks to those who shared and promoted these sessions....
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In today's world, there is no shortage of challenges keeping managing partners awake at night. From the initial pandemic response and the shift to a remote work environment, to reforecasting firm financials and responding to demand pressure, the job of law firm leaders has never been more difficult.
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How has COVID-19 impacted Venture Capital investment? Panelists discuss the sectors and industries that have become more attractive since the start of the pandemic, changes and trends in transaction documents of VC deals, the momentum of IPOs in China and the US, the role of strategic investors in today's market and other hot topics related to...
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Peru
Contributors Gerardo Soto, Carlos Patrón, Brenda Sarrín, Giancarlo Baella of Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados explore a brief overview of laws and policies regarding the use of cannabis in Peru and the most important legal issues, from relevant legislation and general information to special requirements and risks.
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Colombia
Contributors Gerardo Flórez, Laura Grisales, Diego Quintero and Nicolás Tirado of Philippi, Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría explore a brief overview of laws and policies regarding the use of cannabis in Colombia and the most important legal issues, from relevant legislation and general information to special requirements and risks.
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Canada
Contributors Victor Liu, Neil Sheehy and Danielle Levesque of Goodmans LLP and Brian Kujavsky of Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP explore a brief overview of laws and policies regarding the use of cannabis in Canada and the most important legal issues, from relevant legislation and general information to special requirements and risks.
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Brazil
Contributors Elysangela de Oliveira Rabelo Maurer and Marco Aurélio Antas of member firm TozziniFreire Advogados explore a brief overview of laws and policies regarding the use of cannabis in Brazil and the most important legal issues, from relevant legislation and general information to special requirements and risks.
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England
The UK may have left the EU on January 31 of this year, but the effect of this will not felt until 11:00 pm on 31 December on the expiry of the ‘transitional’ period.
Much speculation continues as to the nature and extent of the trading arrangements that the UK, the EU and the individual 27 Member States will have agreed (or not) by that date
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USA, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Peru, South Africa, Thailand, Paraguay
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Panelists discussed employment and privacy issues related to the pandemic for both remote work and return to the workplace. We'll also look at obligations of employers when it comes to collecting information related to health and travel, including contact tracing, and balancing between employer rights, employee rights and public safety when...
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Argentina, Brazil
"I have really had a great experience during the Program. I mainly enjoyed the Open Mic session with Maria Elisa Gualandi Verri! Networking sessions, pen pal connections, and the Regional Roundtable session, as well, were great opportunities to meet and interact with young lawyers from many different jurisdictions."
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WLG 2020 Fall eConference: Lessons from Covid-19 in Asia: Through the Lens of Sustainability and ESG
Janet Levy-Pahima, of Herzog, Fox & Neeman, and Sarah Barker of MinterEllison have led the development of ESG practices in their respective firms. They explain why ESG is relevant in today's business environment, what you and your clients need to know, and share the expertise needed to build an ESG practice.
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Italy
Contributors Daniele Vecchi and Matteo Duchini of Gianni, Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli & Partners explore a brief overview of laws and policies regarding the use of cannabis in Italy and the most important legal issues, from relevant legislation and general information to special requirements and risks.
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Germany
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India
Our team has leveraged the recently enacted insolvency laws of India to strengthen our practice in stressed asset acquisition in both advisory and litigation aspects. We foresee immense potential of mergers & acquisition in the distressed assets space by providing creative insolvency solutions, such as court-approved resolution plans to save...
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Recently, I have been working closely with Bock Eng Sim at WongPartnership LLP to re-establish WLG’s Tax and Private Wealth Practice Group. We now meet regularly with a group of about a dozen tax and private wealth practitioners around the world, and are constantly looking for opportunities to collaborate and share experiences and information...
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"From the client-side, I would like to highlight several trade cases on which I worked with Drinker Biddle & Reath’s international trade team, including export controls, customs, and trade remedies. In the cases where the client was Brazilian, the good relationship between the local firm and the US was crucial for retaining us."
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Earlier this month, we commented on the European Commission proposal for a Regulation accelerating existing procedures for clinical trials where medicinal products containing or consisting of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are tested for the development of vaccines and therapies to treat COVID-19. The European Commission had proposed...
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I primarily advise on insolvency and financial restructuring matters, together with all related litigation. By way of illustration, I frequently work with the various stakeholders in our formal insolvency processes including examinership, liquidation, receivership and bankruptcy and I represent insolvency office-holders (both in court and out...
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Today, the Court of Justice of the European Union delivered a landmark judgement with significant practical impact for companies transferring personal data outside the European Economic Area to the United States. The Court of Justice confirmed the validity of the Standard Contractual Clauses for transfer of personal data between a controller in...
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As part of the strategy to fight COVID-19, the European Commission has proposed a Regulation to facilitate the conduct of clinical trials using medicinal products containing or consisting of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). The European Commission recognises that the applicable regulatory framework in relation to GMOs is unable to...
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On 11 June 2020, the European Medicines Agency (EMA), during its Management Board meeting, has endorsed the methodology and next steps leading to the go-live of the Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) which is now fixed for December 2021. A group consisting of representatives of the EU Member States and the European Commission has been......
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Although the date of application of the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) has been delayed by a year, to May 2021, the EU institutions continue to work on its implementation to ensure that the new framework is workable in time for the revised deadline. In this post, which is part of our series of blog posts... Continue Reading
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Thank you to all who attended the informative webinar hosted by the WLG Human Resources Group on June 16th - WLG - Return To Work & Resuming Operations (Asia-Pacific). If you missed it, view the recording and materials below. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to our panelists.
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Law firms have been forced to change, in some cases overnight, to new working arrangements and business protocols. This no doubt has an impact on culture, productivity (maybe not negative), finances, technology and so much more. It is often easy to resist change when our surroundings are "normal" but in a state of global chaos, change may feel...
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On 4 May 2020, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) issued a guidance to support development and regulatory approval for treatments and vaccines for COVID-19 with the involvement of the dedicated EMA Pandemic Task Force (COVID-ETF). It sets out the available regulatory pathways to fast-track assessment of both new or repurposed methods of...
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As part of our series of blog posts covering the implementation of the EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR), we comment below on the latest developments, including the deferred application of the MDR and the most recent guidance issued by the European Commission’s medical device coordination group (MDCG). Deferral of the MDR This is the month......
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The spread of SARS-CoV-2 has created an urgent need to scale up the production and supply of essential medical equipment, including so-called Rapidly Manufactured Ventilator Systems (RMVSs), to treat COVID-19 patients. To help meet this challenge, the UK government announced on 3 April 2020 that it will indemnify designers and manufacturers of...
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On 7 April 2020, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) issued a Notice to sponsors on validation and qualification of computerised systems used in clinical trials (Notice). This Notice was developed by the EMA’s GCP Inspectors Working Group (IWG) and the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) to highlight for clinical trial sponsors...
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The World Law Group Human Resources Group hosted a webinar where member firm lawyers from around the globe discussed:
- A Balancing Act: Managing the Rights of Employers Versus Employees
- Options for Leave: Use of Paid Time Off, Unpaid Leave and Employee Furloughs
- Government Lockdowns and Plant Closings: The Right to Work Versus the...
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With only two months to go before the date of application of the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) on 26 May 2020, the Commission has taken various steps towards its implementation. As we have discussed, while there are lots of good intentions, there is still much to be done – although it now seems that a... Continue Reading
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The EMA and the competent authorities of the EU Member States have issued guidance to manage the conduct of clinical trials and the supply of medicinal products during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Guidance is particularly important for all sponsors conducting studies in the EU and for pharmaceutical companies supplying medicines in the EU. We...
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"I have had the pleasure of practicing employment law for over 20 years encompassing advisory matters in disciplinary issues, due diligences, mergers and acquisitions, undertaking employment trainings for corporate clients and representation of companies in dismissal suits. In the last five years I have also expanded to take on the...
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Being a part of the WLG network gives me the chance to assist our clients globally, with the local knowledge and expertise. Understanding the complex regulatory landscape is important for example for a pharma company that is considering launching a new product in various countries, which is often the case. Knowing where you can find this...
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On November 19, the World Law Group held a webinar on vaping and the legal issues related to the current controversy in the U.S., and anticipated developments in Europe. Listen to Josh Ashby and Pilar French’s insight on the legal issues regarding: Legal distinctions between tobacco and cannabis with respect to vaping; How different U.S.......
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Join the World Law Group for an upcoming webinar on vaping and the legal issues related to the current controversy in the U.S. and anticipated developments in Europe—all WLG members, lawyers and clients are welcome to join us on November 19, 2019, from 8 – 9 a.m. PST,. The webinar will focus on legal issues,... Continue Reading…
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As we discussed last week, the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) released their interim final rules for hemp manufacturing, and those rules were published in the Federal Register on Thursday, October 31. Hemp growers should note the rules on testing within the 0.3% limit that dictate whether the produced crop is classified as...
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On October 29th the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) released draft rules for hemp manufacturing and the state regulatory programs that oversee the industry with a press release. These rules will become effective when published in the Federal Register on Thursday, upon which a 60-day public comment period shall begin. At 161...
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On September 25, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1595, also known as the SAFE Banking Act of 2019, which aims “to increase public safety by ensuring access to financial services to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service providers and reducing the amount of cash at such businesses,” as stated in its purpose. The bill......
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I am a general corporate lawyer, also inserted in the M&A practice of the firm. I render very broad corporate advice on contracts, including different types of distribution agreements, service contracts for oil and gas service companies, and general advice to certain oil and gas operating companies. In this regard, I have been especially close...
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A recent CJEU judgment serves as a useful reminder to pharmaceutical companies of the dangers of registering a trade mark prematurely in the development of pharmaceutical products. Background of the case On 28 November 2017, Viridis Pharmaceutical Ltd brought an appeal before the CJEU against the General Court’s verdict to uphold the EUIPO’s...
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On 18 July 2019, the European Commission imposed a €242 million fine on the multinational chipset manufacturer Qualcomm for engaging in predatory pricing in the market for 3G baseband chipsets, a component that enables smartphones and tablets to connect to cellular networks for voice and data transmission. Following an April 2010 complaint...
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On 9 September 2019, Advocate General Bobek advised in the framework of the case C-228/18, Budapest Bank, that a competition agency can establish a twin by object infringement and by effect infringement for the same conduct. On 24 April 1996, in the framework of a multilateral cooperation procedure to discuss issues concerning card business,...
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The Spanish National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) continues its struggle to develop a regulatory framework without unfair discrimination between the taxi sector and the private hire sector (vehículo de transporte con conductor, “VTC”). Last July 4, it issued a report analyzing certain aspects of the Madrid City Council’s draft...
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On 6 September 2019, Regulation (EU) 2019/1381 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain (the “Regulation”) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Review of the matters addressed by the Regulation was initially prompted by a European......
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Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), on August 20, 2019 the Swedish data protection authority imposed the first fine in Europe for the use of facial recognition technology, understood as a type of biometric identification that uses physiological traits to verify the identity of individuals. Specifically, the Swedish authority...
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In two decisions dated May 16, 2019, the European Commission (EC) fined five banks—Barclays, The Royal Bank of Scotland (“RBS”), Citigroup, JPMorgan, and MUFG—over €1.068 billion for taking part in two foreign exchange market cartels involving over 11 different currencies. The two cartels were revealed by UBS, which was thus spared from a fine...
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USA, China, USA - Georgia, China
On April 9, 2019, Gray McCalley and Ashley Halfman from Printpack and Scott Guan from Zhong Lun visited the Atlanta office of Miller & Martin PLLC for a discussion with Miller & Martin lawyers, from both Atlanta and Chattanooga, regarding cross-border business opportunities between the U.S. and China.
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If your company needs to know which major countries have consumer protection laws vs. others that don’t, or what particular competitive strategies would be deemed as “unfair competition” in a specific foreign market, there is now a great new reference to help. Published in mid-2016, Unfair Trade Practices: A Global Comparative Law Survey...
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To assist World Law Group (WLG) member firm clients that manufacture and/or sell devices used for private copying in different countries, the WLG’s Intellectual Property & Information Technology Practice Group prepared the WLG Quick Guide to Private-Copy Levy Systems. It provides an overview of the legal situation concerning private copying...
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