Below we have a short Q&A with Ogier Partner, Daniel Richards, who discusses The International Stock Exchange. As we are into the latter half of 2017, Daniel speaks on the development of the Exchange over the last 12 months and where opportunities have arisen, most notably as a result of Market Abuse Regulation and further […]
Saqeb Mahbub is an Associate Partner at Mahbub & Company, a leading full-service firm in Bangladesh with an international outlook serving clients since 1995. Saqeb handles labour and employment, banking and finance, commercial disputes and foreign investment matters at the firm. He discusses why Bangladesh is an exciting place to keep an eye on, and […]
A widespread underappreciation of the complexity of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) law has resulted in a deluge of UK citizens making overpayments to HMRC. This has left the firms that advised them exposed to both financial and reputational liability risks. David Hannah, Principal Consultant and Founder of Cornerstone Tax, speaks on how SDLT could […]
International legislation and local regulations in Romania For almost 30 years, the “Eastern Block” has been busy transitioning to a ‘market economy’. For some countries, such as Romania, this has been a radical proposition, not least because the starting point was very much to the very left of the spectrum of socialist economies, with very […]
In what ways would you say IP differs when you are dealing with cases in the US and Europe, in comparison to Nigeria? There are numerous differences but let me highlight a few: · In UK and US, smells, sounds, shapes and colours are recognised as having trademark capability and are formally protected under relevant […]
Neil S. Lerner has practiced maritime and transportation law in Southern California for 30 years and his level of expertise is evident when we speak with him. Below, he discusses how he has seen the maritime and transportation industry develop – touching on the impact of UBER -, and changes he is eager to witness. […]
EU regulations are not always understood by the member states, and this inconsistency can often lead to struggles for those investing, dealing with tax, or generally solving tough legal cases. We speak with Dr. Levente Lajos, whose knowledge on Hungarian law and EU law, helps guides his clients from the UK, Italy and Hungary itself. […]
From the beginning Corbion has always had a special focus on establishing fruitful cooperation's with trust-worthy partners. Barbara Veldhuis says: “Corbion needs such partners, as in our role as ingredient supplier we're always very much depending on the success of our customers further down the chain. “This last decade Corbion has, and continues to, put […]
With religion heavily influencing perceptions towards divorce in the past, the shift in addressing family law and separation has changed over the years. Societies are becoming more forgiving towards those who wish to pursue divorce and legal changes have allowed the process to be easier for those involved. Ana Maria Kudisch Castelló has over 30 […]
Being General Counsel requires extensive business expertise that complements comprehensive knowledge about regulations and legislations. Mastering both sectors is a huge task, yet a successful General Counsel makes it look somewhat simple. We speak with Richard Hughes, whose professional background as a Partner in a 103-year-old San Francisco area law firm, tenured college professor, elected […]
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