Contracts: have you drafted your ‘jurisdiction’ and ‘choice of law’ clauses correctly?
The recent case of GDE LLC and another v Anglia Autoflow Ltd EWHC 105 has brought attention to the importance of clear drafting when entering into cross border contracts and agreements. In this scenario, the agreed choice of English court jurisdiction did not mean an agreed choice of English Law.
Directors Duties and Responsibilities : Fiduciary Duties
Company directors can be the target of great scrutiny, and the requirement to demonstrate transparency means that they should ensure compliance with their duties. Here is a brief guide to the duties and responsibilities of a company director.
Due diligence – are you paying lip service or being thorough?
Failing to perform this vital business function can result in disaster for you and your business. In this short blog we examine what it is, and why it’s so important to get right first time.
Debunking the myths about commercial investigators
We take a look at the misunderstandings that still exist when it comes to what commercial investigators can and cannot do in the course of their work. There still appears to be a lot of confusion surrounding what information such investigations can legally gain access to. This in turn has the effect of clients having unrealistic expectations of what the investigators they engage can legally do for them.
“Libyan National Army” retake oil facilities, as national government urges UN to block “illegal” sales
The “Libyan National Army”, whose forces are loyal to General Khalifa Haftar and the Tobruk-based Libyan House of Representatives, has recaptured the oil facilities in Ra’s Lanuf and Sidra.
Afghanistan ceasefire
In an unprecedented move, both the Afghan government and the Taliban have declared temporary ceasefires during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. The Afghan government first declared its intent to cease offensive operations from June 12th until the end of Ramadan last week, presumably as part of President Ghani’s attempts to build on his peace initiative unveiled earlier this year.
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.
Organisational culture in a foreign country – Part 1
In part 1 of our 2-part series, we explore how understanding the different variables that constitute a foreign Country’s culture will help assist business success. It’s not about where business is done so much as it is about how it’s done!
Doing Business in the Badlands – Part 1
In the first of our 3-part series, we look at the risks – and the rewards – of doing business in high-risk and volatile jurisdictions. Conducting business in Complex Environments and High-Risk Jurisdictions is risky but could be advantageous if well managed, and professionally advised.
What next for the Iran nuclear deal?
The unilateral withdrawal of the US from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action last week was not entirely unexpected, but is no less shocking for having actually happened.
