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Why You Should Instruct Experts Directly

31st May 2018
We get back in touch with medical expert Richard Scott-Watson, who has previously touched on problems he faces in medico-legal cases. Our previous catch-up revealed if agencies should be used when looking for an expert, and this month, we delve deeper into the issue, speaking on why reports are rushed and its effect on a […]
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The Reasons Behind Picking IP Law

31st May 2018
Ursula Bartel is passionate about helping clients out of risky situations and fighting for justice in the interest of her clients. “It is of special importance for me to have a direct and continuing connection with my clients to provide immediate advice and support. I strive for advising my clients on a very high level […]
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Honest to Goodness: Winning Cases the Right Way

31st May 2018
Sam Houston specialises in litigation. He has handled cases for both the defense and plaintiff’s sides.  After focusing his practice on professional malpractice, representing doctors, lawyers and other business interests, in the last few years, he has begun handling business disputes for both plaintiff and defense sides. He speaks with Lawyer Monthly on how honesty […]
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Contract Negotiations: Now vs. Then

31st May 2018
Mobile phones are a great help in these days to secure this permanent accessibility not only during regular business hours. Sometimes a five-minute call on a Saturday or Sunday can make all the difference instead of having a client experiencing a dreadful weekend by receiving a phone call from its lawyer only on Monday. “It […]
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Sampsistemi Acquires the Entire Share Capital of Pourtier sas, SNRT sarl and Setic sas

31st May 2018
Sampsistemi, one of the global leaders in the drawing and extrusion technology for the wire and cable market, announced the recent acquisition of Setic, Pourtier and their Service Division C2S.  The combined resources with leading technologies in each market segment in which they operate, will greatly enhance the capability to offer a complete range of […]
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Unicon Enters Chile with Acquisition of Hormigones Independencia

31st May 2018
Peruvian cement producer Unacem has purchased, via its Unión de Concreteras (Unicon) subsidiary, a 100% stake in Hormigones Independencia, part of the Chilean Hurtado Vicuña group from Hormigones Bicentenario S.A. and Tyndall SpA. The US $22.2 Million transaction covers seven concrete plants located throughout Chile. The transaction was funded by the Purchaser’s own funds and […]
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What Can You Legally Do When Construction Takes Too Long?

31st May 2018
By using the expertise he has gained over 50 years’ experience, firstly involved with on-site works, followed by managerial roles in construction, both in this country and overseas, Roger Gibson is a recognised and qualified Expert in the engineering and construction fields. Roger states: “I think it is important for a ‘party’ involved in a […]
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What’s Still To Be Done for MiFID II

31st May 2018
Although the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) was implemented at the start of the year, work for the financial services industry to comply with this new regulation is far from over. Still remaining are a number of uncertainties, with multiple milestones and deadlines for specific requirements set throughout 2018 and beyond. Hailed […]
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Why Pick the Energy Sector?

31st May 2018
Rosa Twyman is an energy regulatory lawyer and has exclusively practiced law in the energy industry since 2001, first as commercial oil and gas litigation counsel, and then specialising as an energy regulatory lawyer in oil, gas and electricity matters. She speaks to Lawyer Monthly about her role in the energy sector. Rosa touches on […]
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What Happens to Employees after an M&A deal?

30th May 2018
Unbeknowst to most, employment issues are an important aspect to consider when undergoing an M&A transaction. Often overlooked, this area of law is vital when deciding employee’s rights when a company is bought out. We speak about this more with Roman Kolos, a specialist in employment law.   To what extent do you engage in […]
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