Indian government prescribes new guidelines for work visas | Amarchand Mangaldas

The boom in the Indian economy has been accompanied by an increase in the perception of India as a lucrative avenue for employment. The employment of foreign nationals, especially as skilled or super-specialised labour in areas such as information technology, oil and gas, power projects or to lead Indian operations of multinational companies, is a …

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Four key developments in regulation shake-up | Burges Salmon

The past month has seen the publication of some dramatic proposals and legislation that will significantly affect environmental and energy-based businesses. This article is devoted to four of these key developments. The first one of these is the new civil sanctions regime. It will increase the options available to regulators and will provide alternative sanctions …

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Legislative advice for establishing LLCs and JVs | Baker & McKenzie Habib Al Mulla

Foreign corporate ownership in the UAE presents an interesting opportunity for entities, whether they are corporate bodies or individuals, seeking to establish a foothold in the Middle East. There are a myriad of corporate vehicles available, with a structure to suit the majority of potential commercial goals. This article aims to provide a brief overview …

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Enviroco: what now for the meaning of subsidiaries? | Norton Rose Fulbright

The recent decision in Enviroco Ltd v Farstad Supply A/S [2009] has prompted debate and consideration of how corporate structure has, and should be, defined going forward, and the potential impact this may have on group companies’ financial and commercial dealings.

Practical tips for compliance with anti-corruption legislation | Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Any company conducting business abroad is exposed to the potential application of anti-corruption legislation. In fact, in a recent survey of business executives, 63% of respondents indicated they had encountered some form of actual or attempted corruption. Increasingly, authorities have devoted significant resources to the enforcement of anti-corruption measures. This enhanced enforcement trend is reflected …

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Jurisdiction clauses: clear and precise incorporation is needed | Edwards Wildman Palmer UK LLP

In a contractual dispute (or indeed any dispute), involving at least one party domiciled in an EU member state, the choice of jurisdiction will be governed by Brussels II (Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001). This regulation sets out when the courts of a member state should have jurisdiction. It also allows the parties to opt …

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Recent developments in tax case law | Jones Day

The beginning of 2010 has been marked by several important tax cases, which stand out either because they are indicative of the attitude of tax authorities or concern points of law that might have consequences for all taxpayers.

Carrying outcross-border mergers in central, eastern and south-eastern Europe | Wolf Theiss

After advising a client on merging a group of companies across several countries, we realised there was a need for a firm-wide effort to research and compile a guide on how to successfully carry out multijurisdictional mergers. The project focused on the 12 countries in central, eastern and south-eastern Europe (CEE and SEE) where Wolf …

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Extradition risks in the spotlight | DLA Piper

In principle, there can be no argument that someone who commits an offence in one country should be able to avoid justice by fleeing to another. Generally, it is likely to be in the interests of justice for the trial to take place in the country where the crime was committed. Provided that fundamental human …

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Tier 4 student visas: tough new rules for foreign students | Magrath Sheldrick LLP

On 10 February 2010 the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Alan Johnson, announced that foreign students from outside Europe wishing to come and study in the UK would be required to meet stricter entry criteria. The announcement follows the Prime Minister’s announcement of a review of the Tier 4 route under the points-based …

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