M&A in the IT sector: Avoiding the pitfalls

In the technology sector, mergers and acquisitions come with specific challenges. For tech companies, their ultimate purpose is to absorb the technology of the target company and to utilize it for the development of its own technology. Therefore the challenge is to overcome inherent hurdles in melding staff and technologies for a successful corporate transaction […]

Steven De SchrijverPartner, Astrea

Introduction to new Law Firm Member in Singapore

International Referral the global network of business lawyers, is delighted to introduce Joyce A. Tan of Joyce A. Tan & Partners. Joyce has joined the Legal network; as our exclusive IT Law member in Singapore. Singapore lawyer with cross-border and domestic corporate and commercial practice. Particular strengths in technology, communications, media and intellectual property-related transactions, […]

Joyce A. TanManaging Director, Joyce A. Tan & Partners LLC

The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Corporate Governance 2014

Corporate governance relates, in principle, to all types of corporate entities. However, most corporate governance laws and regulations apply specifically to listed companies. Therefore, our discussion will be limited to the public limited liability company (“naamloze vennootschap”/“société anonyme”), as this is the main type oflegal entity whose shares are admitted to trading on the Belgian stock exchange (Euronext Brussels). Full […]

Steven De SchrijverPartner, Astrea

Software Piracy: Status And Legal Remedies Under Belgian Law

Effectively protecting the intellectual rights attached to the creation of software is very burdensome. Pirating software has developed into a widespread global activity, most markedly in emerging economies such as China, India or Brazil, where many people cannot afford authentic software. As the official price offered by legitimate sellers is expensive, many people in developing […]

Steven De SchrijverPartner, Astrea

Introduction to new Law Firm Member in Spain

International Referral the global network of business lawyers, is delighted to introduce Belén Arribas Sánchez of Monereo Meyer Marinel-lo Abogados. Belén has joined the Legal network; as our exclusive IT Law member in Spain.   Specialised practice areas:   Contract law (international sales, agency and distribution, franchising, company globalization) E-commerce and data protection   Areas: […]

The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Mergers & Acquisitions 2014

Welcome to the eighth edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Mergers & Acquisitions. This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with a comprehensive worldwide legal analysis of the laws and regulations of mergers and acquisitions. It is divided into two main sections: Four general chapters. These are designed to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of […]

Steven De SchrijverPartner, Astrea