Ukraine – UK Companies Assisting Foreign Military, Militia and Ad Hoc Civilian Resistance
As the Russian invasion began toward the end of February, the focus was rightly placed on the Ukrainian response and support.
The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) landscape post-Brexit
Leaving the EU has created a ripple effect in the corporate world including in AML procedures and guidance.
Organisational Culture in a Foreign Country – Part 2
Cultural differences between people in a company, or between the employees of two companies working together in a joint venture, can create difficulties in terms of communication, teamwork, motivation, or coordination, and the impact on performance can be significant.
LEADERSHIP IN SECURITY COMPANIES AND IN HUMANITARIAN ORGANISATIONS
Private Military and Security Companies (PMSC’s) are part of a multibillion-dollar industry supplying both security and logistical needs for governments, commercial groups and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO’s).
Negotiating Tactics in the Middle East
Negotiation is the process of coming to terms, and in doing so obtaining the best possible deal for the company. Negotiations involve a conflict of interest. Sellers prefer a high price and buyers want a low price. No one likes to lose, so there is a conflict which has to be managed.
MANAGING YOUR BOSS – Part 2 CULTURAL ASPECTS
What makes a good Boss? The fundamentals of sound judgment, integrity, and people skills are universal. The complete makeup of an excellent Boss will have some culture-specific elements that need to be considered when managing your Boss.
Doing Business in the Badlands – PART 3
In the concluding part of our series, we advise how to deal with corruption lawfully, in countries where a backhander is customary.
Principles of a Security Survey
If security is an unfair contest, you may well ask if there is any point in putting it into practice. To go into the pros and cons of whether security is worthwhile is not the purpose of this document.
Afghanistan open for business – IN Magazine
David Frend, barrister and consultant for Proelium Law has been featured in this month IN magazine and has given 7 tips for setting up a new venture in Afghanistan.
Doing business in the badlands – Part 2
In the second of our 3-part series, we consider the health & safety implications and employer liability of doing business in high-risk and volatile jurisdictions.
