This article is a modified version of a comment originally published by Éditions Yvon Blais in April 2020 (EYB2020REP2935). The duty to act in the client’s best interests remains at the heart of a real estate brokerage contract, even in the most delicate situations. This principle was upheld by the decision in Ferme Robert Séguin & Fils […]
The Quebec government’s recent announcement of a gradual resumption of activity in specific economic sectors during the month of May is encouraging from an economic point of view.1 However, due to the ongoing health crisis, it is also raising some questions for employers. These questions include how to go about calling employees back to work, as […]
CNPLaw is proud to announce that the firm has been appointed to be on the Singapore Medical Council’s (SMC) Panel of Legal Assessors for the second consecutive year. This appointment makes it the 7th panel that CNPLaw is on within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. CNPLaw’s Managing Partner, Ms Lisa Theng has this to comment about the […]
As most lawyers with any experience of disputes involving cross border trade contracts will know, the question of which law applies to the contract and, which forum is appropriate for the determination of any dispute, is frequently an issue. In many cases, businesses do not give any thought to these matters when entering into contracts. […]
CNPLaw LLP advised Axcelasia Inc., a company listed on the SGX-ST engaged in the provision of tax advisory and business consultancy services, in its divestment of principal subsidiaries to the Hong Kong Tricor group for a consideration of RM69.7 million. In connection with the proposed divestment, the majority shareholders of the company also gave irrevocable […]
On April 21, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued General License 8F extending the deadline established by General License 8E for Chevron Corporation, Halliburton, Schlumberger Limited, Baker Hughes, and Weatherford International (the “Relevant Entities”) to conduct certain transactions and activities otherwise prohibited under the Venezuela-related Sanctions for the maintenance […]
Mergers and acquisitions were particularly active in Canada until the government response to COVID-19 disrupted transactional practices and led to a slowdown. Parties involved in M&A transactions must keep a watchful eye on the situation and be proactive about managing the accompanying risks at every stage in the process. In the current context, prudent risk […]
Since the start of the unprecedented public health and economic crisis caused by COVID-191, directors may have felt tempted to intervene in the day-to-day management of the company or to step into a management role, especially if they are also shareholders. However, it is up to the crisis management committee—often made up of executive officers—to […]
In these uncertain times, only employers providing so-called “essential services” are allowed to operate. Identifying and implementing safe work practices to protect employees’ health and safety are now key to keeping these operations running. This requirement is highlighted by the fact that, since the outset of the pandemic, the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la […]
As the world undergoes this unprecedented crisis, the ability of many companies to meet their contractual obligations is being compromised. The crisis is having a significant impact on the global economy and the real estate sector won’t be spared. Moreover, the impact of the crisis on tenants and landlords is likely to linger and worsen […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Olumide Olusoga Sofowora, SAN, C.Arb of Olumide Sofowora Chambers. Olumide has joined IR as our exclusive Commercial Arbitration Member in Nigeria. Olumide Sofowora, SAN, C.Arb. is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Chartered Arbitrator. He obtained his LL. B. (Hons.) degree […]
Mergers and acquisitions were particularly active in Canada until the government response to COVID-19 disrupted transactional practices and led to a slowdown. Parties involved in M&A transactions must keep a watchful eye on the situation and be proactive about managing the accompanying risks at every stage in the process. In the current context, prudent risk […]