WLN: Corporate M&A
WLN Litigation & Arbitration Focus Group Updates
On Tuesday 11th February the WLN Litigation & Arbitration Focus Group met to continue its work on a multi-jurisdictional comparison on bankruptcy proceedings. Many thanks to Gloria Vinyals for chairing the meeting and to Zhanar Kassymbekova, Aselina Tulegenova, Armin Haidacher, and Sebastiaan Meeuwens for sharing their expertise. We are delighted that Zhanar and Aselina have joined our Litigation […]
Austria: Elimination of the broker's commission due to close relationship
The broker’s commission results from §§ 6ff MaklerG. In accordance with the statutory provisions, the commission claim arises with the legal validity of the brokered transaction. Without a legally valid brokerage contract, the broker is not entitled to commission. It should be noted that the brokerage contract is generally not bound by any formal requirement, […]
UAE: National Register for Carbon Credits and its impact on business in the UAE
The UAE’s cabinet recently adopted Cabinet Resolution No. (67) of 2024, which aims to reduce GHG emissions to achieve climate neutrality in 2050 and regulate the registration of carbon credits in the nation. Scope of application: The Cabinet resolution applies to the following: Measuring, reporting, and verification requirements: The resolution provides comprehension methods and forms […]
Poland: ZUS audits, part I 2. What documents can be controlled by ZUS? Guide for contribution payers
We continue our series on ZUS inspections! In the previous article, we presented what was most often the subject of ZUS inspections in 2024 and how companies are selected for inspection. This time we will focus on documents that ZUS can control. Inspections carried out by ZUS raise many questions, especially with regard to the […]
USA: Morningstar Law Group attorneys named to North Carolina's 2025 Legal Elite!
We are delighted to share the fantastic recognition received by attorneys in our North Carolina firm, Morningstar Law Group: Congratulations to our attorneys named to Business NC’s 2025 Legal Elite! For further information, please contact: Randy Whitmeyer, PartnerMorningstar Law Group, Raleighe: rwhitmeyer@morningstarlawgroup.comt: +1 919 590 0369 Source: https://businessnc.com/special-sections/legal-elite/
Cyprus: How does the law approach indefinite contracts and trade restrictions?
A recent case in the English High Court underscored the significance of clear termination clauses in indefinite contracts and emphasized that implied terms are determined by the specific context of the contract. Furthermore, the court clarified that claims involving the restraint of trade can only succeed if they demonstrate unreasonable restrictions on commercial activity. Key […]
UAE: How does the UAE enforce minimum Emirati employment targets in the private sector?
The UAE has through the Federal Decree Law No. 9/2024, recently amended the Federal Law Regarding the Regulation of Employment Relationship 2021 to discourage Fictitious Employment that has been taking place in the UAE to fulfil the Emirati Employment Targets. The law aims to effectively implement the Emiratization Policy that the UAE government has introduced […]
Austria: Telework Act from 1.1.2025
In 2021, the so-called home office package of measures created the legal framework for the provision of work services in the home office. Practice shows that working from home is now widespread in Austrian companies. As part of the evaluation of the 2021 package of measures to work from home, the need to extend it […]
Poland: Are your products with digital elements resistant to cyberattacks?
This question is especially important if you are a hardware or software manufacturer, distributor, or plan to purchase such products. Cyber resilience guarantees will soon become the standard. The dust has not yet settled after NIS2, eIDAS 2.0 and the AI Act, and CRA – the Cyber Resilience Act – a new regulation of the […]
Cyprus: Celebrating Excellence in Client Satisfaction!
It is our pleasure to share the wonderful news published today by our member firm in Nicosia, Papadopoulos, Lycourgos & Co LLC: We are thrilled to announce that our firm has been recognized as a Leading Firm in Client Satisfaction by Legal 500! This prestigious acknowledgment, awarded to only few firms in Cyprus, highlights our […]