By Lorraine Mordaunt In the Netherlands, COVID-19 vaccination is carried out according to a priority list set by the central government based on the advice from the Health Council of the Netherlands. Healthcare workers and vulnerable people will be the first to be vaccinated. Can employers require employees to get vaccinated? Good employment practice The […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Xawery Konarski of Traple Koarski Podrecki & Wspólnicy. Xawery has joined IR as our exclusive Tech-Media-Telecoms Member in Poland. Xawery Konarski is a legal expert with more than twenty years of experience in new technologies. He is a Senior Partner and co-founder […]
This week, I sit down with Rouse Lawyer’s Managing Partner, Matthew Rouse. Matthew began Rouse Lawyers 15 years ago and practices in mid-market mergers & acquisitions and general corporate advisory. Why a career law? I come from a family of doctors, but I can’t stand the sight of blood. Law seemed the next best thing without having […]
It is understood that as transactions with foreign companies increase, so do cases of dealing with trials at foreign courts. However, the decisions of foreign courts cannot be enforced in Japan as they are, and certain requirements must be met. Therefore, we will briefly explain the enforcement of decisions of foreign courts in Japan this […]
One of the parties, namely the defendant, may file for bankruptcy during the proceedings. For example, when a lawsuit is filed to recover debt, the defendant, being the debtor, might file for bankruptcy. If the defendant goes bankrupt during the proceedings, the progression of the proceedings will differ depending on what is being disputed in […]
There are many situations in which companies should consider concluding a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), such as when various transactions and information sharing therefor at the preparatory stage is planned. The following describes some basic things that must be kept in mind when preparing and considering an NDA. Scope of confidential information NDAs usually demarcate the […]
BACKGROUND: The Hon’ble Finance Minister as part of her budget speech for FY 2019-20 had indicated to take the capital markets closer to the masses for the purpose of meeting social welfare objectives related to inclusive growth and to this effect proposed to create an electronic fundraising platform – a social stock exchange for the […]
What is a shareholders’ agreement? A shareholders’ agreement governs the relationship between a company, its shareholders and the shareholders themselves. The shareholders’ agreement provides a road map for the relationship between shareholders while they are in a relationship together and when they end that relationship. Why have one? The process involved in curating a shareholder’s […]
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This week, we bring Peter Rouse into the spotlight! Peter is a Senior Associate at Rouse Lawyers and has been at the firm for 12 years. His area of practice is in corporate / commercial law. Why law? After graduating my law degree, I travelled to Canada for the winter ski season. After extending my […]
Purchasing an existing business can be an exciting opportunity. In this article, we outline some key points to consider before signing a contract for a small business such as a cafe, gym, or takeaway shop. In Queensland, a standard form contract is often adopted for such purchases. Is the contract subject to finance? If you […]
In February 2019, it was announced by one of Australia’s largest property valuation firms, LandMark White (“LMW”), had suffered a data breach compromising over 100,000 documents, including valuations and clients’ personal information. Although a frightening prospect for businesses is the increasing risk of data breaches, it is important to learn from LMW’s mistakes and take […]