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WLN Marbella Conference Report
Navigating Ethics, Cybersecurity, AI, and MarketingA Boat in the Mediterranean Searching for the Legal Frameworks for a Digital Future To our delegates and members: There are people… And then there are WLN people.This is the message of our recent conference in Marbella. What makes our association special is the coming together of brilliant minds, curious […]
Italy: bureau Plattner recognized in the Legal500 rankings
We share the fantastic news from our member firm in Bolzano and Milan: We are pleased to announce that bureau Plattner has been recognized in the Legal 500 rankings. This achievement is a clear testament to the trust and loyalty of our valued clients, whose interests we have the privilege to serve, and to whom […]
Poland: What are the chances of winning a dispute with the tax administration?
When in 1920 a general income tax was introduced in the independent Republic of Poland, after the first few years of its operation, representatives of the legal doctrine and specialists lamented its shortcomings, including, among others, the low quality of the jurisprudence of tax commissions, which resulted in a high rate of repealing decisions issued […]
How Do Legal Networks Strengthen International Business Transactions? Part 2
Purpose and Functioning International legal networks serve two purposes from the perspective of law firms themselves. The first being, synergizing with firms in separate jurisdictions of similar orientation in terms of size and area of practice. This gives them the flexibility to involve firms within their network in matters that may be in their target […]
The Necessity of a Global Legal Network for Chinese Companies Going Global
As a lawyer practicing in China, being a member of the Warwick Legal Network (WLN) has been an invaluable asset in my professional journey. In an era where Chinese companies are expanding globally, having access to a reliable and closely-knit network of legal professionals worldwide is crucial. My experience with WLN has reinforced the importance […]
UAE: Dubai allows free zone businesses to expand to mainland
Introduction: The Dubai government has recently allowed the companies in free zones to expand in the mainland Dubai. The decision was taken through Executive Council Resolution No 11 of 2025 and is aimed to increase investment and promote growth in the region. This move forms part of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which targets a […]
How Do Legal Networks Strengthen International Business Transactions?
Introduction and History Legal networks have progressed to becoming dynamic organisations that provide benefits extending beyond the interests of those holding their membership. In time across their history, they have expanded from being relatively informal associations to structured and nuanced platforms for the expansion of shared resources. There are today hundreds of legal networks across […]
NL: Update on administrative fines
In the past six months, interesting developments have occurred in the field of Dutch administrative penalty law. For example, it has become clear that in the event of an administrative fine, the person concerned has the right to assistance from counsel during an interrogation, and this right must be communicated by the administrative body prior […]
The Value of Warwick Legal Network for a Lawyer in China
As a lawyer practicing in China, being a member of the Warwick Legal Network (WLN) has been an invaluable asset in my professional journey. In an era where Chinese companies are expanding globally, having access to a reliable and closely-knit network of legal professionals worldwide is crucial. My experience with WLN has reinforced the importance […]
Cyprus: "Permission to continue” under the new 2023 civil procedure rules – District Court provides clarity
We are pleased to share the following news from our member firm in Nicosia, Papadopoulos, Lycourgos & Co: Our Dispute Resolution team has successfully defended our clients in a complex corporate litigation matter, securing a judgment rejecting permission to continue a derivative action against our clients. This is one of the first judgments in Cyprus […]