What’s the biggest challenge advisors face when trying to understand risk in this space?

My biggest challenge is just to understand the current state of the legislation. I mean since 2017 it was ruled bythe Supreme Court that it should be legal; that is that it should be legal for recreational use in everything. But the bill of law just hasn’t been approved. Now, it’s been over three years. […]

John David Colter GarzaLegal Associate, Colter Carswell & Asociados, S.C.

Legislations needed by the industrial investor in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Based on the role of Middle East Alliance Legal Consultancy office; in enlightening its clients in regards with all the latest legislations in various economic sectors. We have developed a comprehensive book for all legislation related to the industrial investment in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Either the legislations issued by the Industrial Development Bureau, […]

Salman, Dr. Mohammed HaithamManaging Partner, Middle East Alliance Legal Consultancy

NEW INCENTIVE TO SCRAP OLD VESSELS: THE TURKISH MINISTRY TAKES STEPS TO REJUVENATE THE TURKISH FLEET

The Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (the “Ministry”) has introduced a new regulation (the “Regulation”), which entered into force on 28 April 2021 the purpose of which is to rejuvenate the Turkish commercial fleet by providing an incentive to shipowners to build new vessels to replace those that are old and that are to […]

Zihni BilgehanSenior Partner, Ersoy Bilgehan

India -The Future Destination of Maritime Arbitration

Unlike the maritime hubs of Singapore & Hong Kong, India’s first Arbitration and conciliation centre with an emphasis on shipping disputes is also due to come up in the Gujarat International Finance-Tech City (GIFT). As long as human memory can stretch, the sea has been a constant source of sustenance, providing food, wealth, minerals, and […]

Gautam KhuranaFounder & Managing Partner, India Law Offices LLP

The EU’s Green Deal, emission reduction and opportunities for Western businesses in Russia

Part of European Green Deal policy, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism will put a carbon price on imports of certain goods from outside the EU. Exporters to Europe will have to pay additional tax, based on the amount of carbon emitted during goods production. For every Russian business, exporting to EU and not meeting European […]

Alex StolarskyPartner, Attorney-at-Law, Schneider Group

FAQ on the Amendment of Indonesian Manpower Law Provisions Pursuant to the Omnibus Law

We have provided below the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding amendments of manpower law provisions pursuant to Law No. 11 of 2020 on the Job Creation (“Omnibus Law”). 1. What are employment-related legal frameworks that have been amended by the Omnibus Law? In the employment sector, Omnibus Law amended 4 (four) laws, which are: Law […]

Marshall SitumorangFounder and Partner, Nusantara Legal Partnership

Overview of shareholders claims against M&A transactions in Spain

Overview of shareholders claims against M&A transactions in SpainThe Spanish legislation regulates four actions that shareholders can file in connection with M&A transactions. We will analyse each of them as well as the type of transaction in which they might be exercised and the requirements for these actions to be successful. To read more, Click […]

Mireia BlanchPartner, Bufete B. Buigas