VALUATION OF COMPANIES: A LEGAL ANALYSIS
The issue or transfer of equity shares or other securities invariably involves the valuation of the underlying company. The principles and rules for valuing companies lie at the intersection of law and accounting. Various statutes and regulators are involved in this crucial activity. Company law seeks to ensure that companies do not shortchange their existing …
An analysis of the Law Commission’s Review of the Arbitration Act 1996
After 25 years of the Arbitration Act 1996 (‘the Act’), the UK Government has asked the Law Commission to revisit it to determine if any amendments might be required in various areas, in light of the many years experience since the Act came into force. An update of the Act ensures that it continues to be a solid foundation …
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How to prevent Parental Abduction of Children in Cross-border Divorce or Dissolution
Few people will disagree that divorce or dissolution is one of the most stressful experiences and is usually a decision that is not taken lightly. There are many factors influence the break-up of a relationship, for example, the extremely challenging consequences of the economic crisis in the United Kingdom has, for some couples, proved to …
Have you been selected for the Redundancy Pool? How to make sure you are not there unfairly
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has finally delivered his Autumn Statement. The “unprecedented global headwinds” he mentions coming so closely behind the equally unprecedented series of adverse events over the past two or three years have presented one of the most commercially detrimental situations that the vast majority of businesses have ever faced.
“HIGH” Standards in Thailand; Regulations to Unlock Cannabis Industry
In the wake of shared global challenges, tourism and green growth is the way forward for Thailand’s sustainable economy. Specifically, a relevant government panel has set up a plan to develop the country as an international hub and targeted Thailand as the world’s foremost destination for the medical industry and wellness tourism. Still, a dream …
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The Spanish Democratic Memory Law – righting the wrongs of the past – a new opportunity to acquire Spanish nationality
The Spanish government under the Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has finally published the Democratic Memory Law in the Official State Gazette of Spain, on 20 October 2022.
How do Romanian Litigation Courts interpret the non-fulfillment of the contractual obligations in unexpected situations?
In the last few years in Romania, there have been various external events such as the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine or the Suez Canal crisis, which have determined various economic imbalances which have led to the non-fulfillment of the contractual obligations due to the hardship, force majeure or unforeseeable circumstances, in Romania. In …
Portugal launches flexible new Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers
Finally, in recognition of the changing face of the workplace and the rise of remote working, together with increasing globalisation, we are happy to announce that Portugal has introduced a digital nomad visa in October 2022 enabling foreign nationals that are not citizens of a country in the European Union or European Economic Area to …
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How Does the Court Recover Money in Bounce Cheque Cases if the Accused Refused to Pay?
Reforms related to bounced cheques were recently introduced by the Government of United Arab Emirates. These reforms were introduced through the Federal Decree Law No. 14 of 2020. The new law made changes to the Federal Decree Law No. 18 of 1993 relating to commercial transactions (Commercial Transactions Law) and the erstwhile penal code of …
What you need to know about property eviction and your rights in the UAE?
There is no doubt that getting evicted before the lease term has expired is a stressful time for a tenant – both financially and mentally. If you have been evicted in Dubai, then it is important for you to know your rights and your options.