Introduction The separation of assets between a company and its related parties is a fundamental principle enshrined in both the Brazilian Civil Code and the Brazilian Insolvency Law (Federal Law No. 11,101/2005). However, according to article 50 of the Brazilian Civil Code, if there is an abuse of legal personality, demonstrated by misusing its purpose …
Antitrust enforcement is shifting, with the competition world working under in a shadow of uncertainty. 2023 has brought with it a host of geopolitical challenges including the rising cost of living, the energy crisis and political instability. Against this backdrop, antitrust authorities, armed with greater resources and an increasingly interventionist attitude, have grown increasingly confident …
Driven by the coalescing forces of greater employee willingness to raise grievances, heightened interest from regulators and the desire of employers and shareholders to maintain company reputations and safe working environments, conduct investigations into senior employees are more common than ever before. Against this backdrop, it is crucial that in-house legal teams are aware of …
It has been a busy time for HR matters in Poland. The last few months have been marked by a number of significant changes in Polish labour law, with further legal developments on the horizon, which will generate even more work for HR departments in Poland in the upcoming months.
Inflation has been soaring and interest rates are at their highest level in years – throw geopolitical uncertainty, an energy crisis and strike activity into the mix and it’s clear why UK businesses are facing a challenging time.
1. Can you provide guidance on the process for terminating an employment contract in Cyprus, including any legal requirements and potential risks? For a dismissal to be considered lawful without the employee being entitled to compensation for unfair dismissal, one of the following reasons of dismissal must apply:
The employment relationships model designed after the industrial revolution was very successful for several years, building huge corporations that benefit to the growth of the employment rate and develop a well-educated and well-paid society. That didn’t mean that wealth and resources were distributed along the society. It was a model built by the big companies …
1. What are the key employment laws and regulations in Morocco that employers and employees should be aware of? Both employers and employees are expected to be aware of their rights and obligations under a subordination relationship. One of the most important laws to be familiar with in this area is (i) Law no. 65-99 …
Current status of workers’ employment in Japan In Japan, the large disparity between male and female employees in employment conditions has traditionally been seen as a problem, and to date the disparity has not been corrected.
Aleksandra Schellenberg, UBS’ global head of legal sustainable finance, knew she wanted to be a lawyer from the age of 14, revealing that she made her decision after watching the first episode of American legal comedy drama Ally McBeal, while growing up in Poland in the late 1990s.
‘I came into law by accident,’ admits Sebastian Goldsmith, general counsel (GC) of occupational health service provider Medigold Health. ‘I guess it was a second choice. I did Spanish and Portuguese at university, and I was going to work for an investment bank, as I did an internship with HSBC during my year abroad in …
Simmons unveils Next Gen Legal Solutions Index Simmons & Simmons recently published its first Next Gen Legal Solutions Index, a report based on 500 GCs surveyed ‘to delve into their experience of law firms’. The report found that a quarter of GCs are discontented with law firm tech, with the proportion rising to 31% of …
