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Construction Safety: An Accident or Negligence?

2nd August 2019
An “accident” is an unintentional, unplanned and unexpected incident (or event) that occurs without apparent or deliberate cause. How do you determine who is at fault for the accidents that may occur during construction works? Determining responsibility rather than fault can take some time.  In today’s world “fault” is an opinion where responsibility is a […]
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Technology Agreements & Licensing: How to Get It Right

2nd August 2019
You advise life science, ICT, virtual and augmented reality, micro- and nanotechnology, cryptocurrency as well as other high tech clients in all legal areas: how have you seen these areas change over the years with the developments of different technology? Switzerland is the 20th biggest economy in the world calculated by its annual gross domestic […]
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Borrowing and Lending Transactions: The Trends

2nd August 2019
Aymen Mahmoud does just this, as he explains below the trends he has noticed recently and the impact it has on companies. Of the recent significant matters that you have advised on, have there been any notable trends that you can tell us about? Willkie acts across a range of borrowing and lending transactions both […]
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What Makes Construction Suffer? Brexit, the Housing Market and Adjudication

2nd August 2019
The construction sector was disproportionately affected since the recession of 2008 and with the industry being easily impacted by surrounding events, we speak to Ian Reid, Partner in the Construction Department at Trowers & Hamlins Solicitors LLP about the challenges which remain. From urban regeneration schemes, to the impact of Brexit and adjudication, Ian shares […]
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Prevalent Issues with Privacy and Defamation

2nd August 2019
Daniel has represented household names in their actions against the media, including actors, TV presenters and sportsmen and has many years of experience in dealing with pre-publication issues and the law of contempt, having been involved in copy clearance in relation to ground breaking and agenda setting stories. A Day in the Life of Daniel […]
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Why Are Customs Authorities Issuing Decisions They Can’t Back Up?

2nd August 2019
Throughout my two-decade career in the field of Customs Law, I have noticed the indirect, but strong and effective impact that customs authorities could have on the economic activity of individual organisations and what’s even more impressive – on entire branches of a given country’s economy. As a state authority, one of the customs’ functions […]
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Project Finance: The Trends and Challenges

2nd August 2019
Firstly, what is the difference between project finance and corporate finance? Project finance, by definition, relies primarily on the cash flow generated by a project, with the project's assets serving as collateral, the so-called ring-fencing. One main characteristic is its non-recourse or limited recourse structure, where guarantees of the sponsors are limited to the construction […]
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Climate Change in Canada: How Is It Being Addressed?

2nd August 2019
Climate change is a major talking point at the moment; can you highlight laws that have been introduced or changed in the past few years which showcase Canada moving towards being more of an environmental leader than a laggard? Since climate change arrived on the international stage at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, climate […]
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What Are Consumer Rights on Returning a Used or Defective Car?

2nd August 2019
If a consumer qualifies under the Lemon Laws, what are they entitled to? If your consumer good or vehicle qualifies as a lemon, then you are entitled to receive a replacement or refund, which consists of your down payment, monthly payments, registration, taxes, and incidental expenses such as a rental car or tow expenses, plus […]
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What Makes a Successful Lawyer for Real Estate Litigation?

2nd August 2019
James shares some of his expertise as a specialist in commercial and residential litigation and what gives rise to such cases. What drew you to the legal profession? I’m originally from Denver, Colorado and I grew up in an oil and gas family. My oldest brother was a doctor and my sister was a lawyer.  […]
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