In Australia we would normally assist General Counsel in developing an effective Corporate Governance framework that would allow the board to manage the business without impacting on business development. This would involve actions such as development of corporate codes of conduct, internal employment policies, and review of the company constitution. We would also make sure […]
I reported earlier that the Belgian Government withdrew its decision to make real estate leases with a professional tenant subject to VAT (during the exercise of agreeing to the new government budget for 2017-2018). Well, here we are again as a result of a verification of the current government budget. The Belgian Federal Government announced […]
Daniel Baldovin, of Chapman Eastway Chartered Accountants offered their central Sydney premises for the meeting of 15 attendees, including 2 IR Global members from New Zealand. Chapman Eastway Partner, Sean Cortis, welcomed the group, and gave a brief profile of their firm The group represented a broad range of services including; legal, accounting and IP, and […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Thomas Schönenberger of Bratschi AG. Thomas has joined IR as our exclusive Real Estate Member in Switzerland. “With Flair and Expertise Choose your suitable contact partner from our pool of more than 85 ATTORNEYS. He or she will assist you personally and draw […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Paul J.Johnson of Pope Hardwicke Attorneys at Law. Paul has joined IR as our exclusive Real Estate member in Texas. HISTORY OF POPE, HARDWICKE, CHRISTIE, SCHELL, KELLY & TAPLETT, L.L.P. Robert Etter Hardwicke graduated from Virginia Military Institute and the University. If you have a requirement in […]
Mark Copeland of Mark Copeland Lawyers, IR Global’s Commercial and Real Estate Member in New Zealand, recently attended the PyeongChang Winter Paralympic Games in South Korea. Mark is the Chairman of the Legal and Ethics Committee of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), and is responsible for dealing with all formal ethics matters within Paralympic sport […]
Ross and Julia Koffel are currently in Hong Kong and enjoying the opportunity to meet with IR Global members. They want to thank everyone they have met for their gracious hospitality. IR Global is not just a network of professionals, but friends and like minded colleagues. The Asia Pacific region is growing and vibrant and we […]
Dear Sir or Madam, Dear colleagues and friends, A new era for DSC Legal is about to begin. After eight years at the location Kurfürstendamm we are now heading for new shores. In the past years, we succeeded in establishing and continuously evolving our law firm in the legal services market. For the second time […]
From: Crain’s Cleveland Midsize Cleveland law firm McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman has named new leadership this year in new managing principal Robert Glickman. Glickman assumed the title at the first of the year. He succeeds Kenneth Liffman, who held the role for 25 years. Liffman is now chairman of the board but remains a principal at the […]
We would initially assist General Counsel in developing an effective Corporate Governance framework that would allow the board to manage the business without impacting on business development. This would involve actions such as development of corporate codes of conduct, internal employment policies, and review of the company constitution. We would also make sure to set […]
The directors of the company must be aware of their duties under the Corporations Act 2001. In Australia, the directors are vicariously liable for a company’s actions or omissions in certain circumstances. Whenever a company has been managed responsibly by a director, he or she will not be liable for the debts of the company. […]
We would advise the General Counsel to first review the terms of appointment and any executive services agreement entered into with the C-level executives. It is recommended that these documents contain terms which clearly set out their duties and responsibilities to the board. They should also include special precautionary requirements, such as prohibition from having […]