Court of Appeal allows opt-out class actions
In a landmark decision for class actions in New Zealand, the Court of Appeal has ruled that a representative action brought by two Christchurch homeowners can proceed on an “opt-out” basis.
New immigration rules: A streamlined process or more red tape?
On 17 September, the Government announced significant changes to temporary work visas which will have a major impact on employers' recruitment processes where they hire migrant workers.
Bär & Karrer Advised Colombo Wealth on the Reorganisation of its Structure and Obtaining FINMA’s ap
Colombo Wealth SA (previously Colombo Wealth Management SA, Heron Holding SA and Heron Asset Management SA), a financial service provider in the canton Ticino for institutional and private HNWI clients, is the first FINMA licensed asset manager of collective investment schemes with presence in all three main language areas in Switzerland, with headquarter in Lugano …
Turkey signs the Singapore Convention: A New Era in Enforceability of Mediation Agreements
Turkey signs the Singapore Convention: A New Era in Enforceability of Mediation Agreements in Foreign Countries The mediation procedures have become a mandatory stage of commercial litigations in Turkish Law as of January 01, 2019. After only 4 months of practice, it appears that the success rate of mandatory mediation procedures is %65, according to …
AVELLUM advises on sale of Smart Plaza Obolon
AVELLUM acted as the legal counsel to sellers on the sale of Smart Plaza Obolon, a newly constructed shopping and entertainment center in Kyiv. URE Holding Limited, a company from Dragon Capital Group, acquired the properties.
Child Custody in the UK
The best family solicitors London in London state that child custody law is the legal mechanism that decides which parent will be more responsible for a child or children after a divorce or separation.
The new European Temporary Leave to Remain Scheme
The best immigration solicitors London confirm that the British government plans on implementing a transitional period for EU/EEA citizens who would like to move to the UK after October 31st 2019 until December 31st 2020.
Tier 4 Student Visa Changes as of September 2019
Our team of top immigration solicitors London confirm that the Tier 4 Student Visa rules have changed once again where applicants who are keen to study in the UK will be allowed to stay in the country for 2 years (as opposed to 4 months) to look for a job after their studies. The new …
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The latest changes to UK Immigration rules explained by Dr Bernard Andonian
In his latest article Dr Bernard Andonian, founder of our firm and one of the best immigration lawyers London explains the latest changes that have come in to effect in the UK’s immigration legal system from September 2019.
Autonomous shipping – Caution required to avert the blind leading the blind
The lure of unmanned transport services is no longer a science fiction scenario but a living reality. Crewless merchant ships are already operating along rivers in Norway, Finland, Singapore and China. The advantages are plentiful because they reduce crewing and fuel consumption costs, increase the safety of life and cargo as well as allow for …
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