With an array of legal experience and varied sector backgrounds, from being an M&A lawyer in private practice, to a senior officer at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), our guest talks to Lawyer Monthly about the personal and professional rewards of being an Investment Funds lawyer and teaching this subject at Harvard Law […]
Parties judged to have unreasonably dismissed mediation as an option for out of court settlement risk being hit with indemnity costs, Matthew Smith, costs barrister at Kings Chambers, has warned. The warning comes after Mirror Group Newspapers was last week forced to pay indemnity costs to claimants when Senior Costs Judge, Master Gordon-Saker, ruled it […]
This month’s legal game changer is one of a kind. Lawyer Monthly is proud to present Mr. Musthafa Zafeer O.V., Founder & Managing Director of Musthafa & Almana, an Asian global legal and financial advisory firm operating internationally. Over the next few pages, Mr. Musthafa Zafeer O.V. talks to Lawyer monthly about several ways him […]
Regulations, legislation and directives surrounding trade are crucial in protecting businesses that enter into contracts and agreements with others, and also provide resolutions when issues are encountered. Here Michelle Schulz, co-founder and co-chair of Gardere’s International Trade Practice gives her take on this matter, and highlights her thought leadership in the global trade sector. Michelle […]
Competition and antitrust law is of course an integral part of the business world, ensuring fair competition between competitors and guarding against one company dominating the market, and therefore limiting the choice and variety that the market is offered. Talking about the latest competition discussions and challenges in the EU markets, about his own work […]
‘The UK Licensing Act 10 Years On’ In the UK, the night life entertainment industry is regulated by the Licensing Act (2003), which governs the licensing of premises that sell or supply alcohol, provide live music or entertainment. Given the size of this sector and the complexity of how each bar, pub or club functions […]
Insolvency disputes inevitably rise during periods of economic turbulence, and the recent global financial crisis has left uneven opinions and priorities within businesses worldwide. In such situations, it’s very important that credit holders, as well as directors and management, are aware of resolution avenues and the latest in regulatory legislation; advice only a well-experienced insolvency […]
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