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Russia Update: Legal and market developments in Russia - Winter/Spring 2013
16 May 2013
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We launched Russia Update last year to provide clients with a single guide to major legal and market developments in Russia. In this periodical publication, we will alert you to key legal changes as well as news highlights from the business sectors which...
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Foreign investment regulation in Australia
16 May 2013
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Australia continues to be the destination of a significant volume of foreign direct investment, and has been ranked within the top 10 most attractive locations for foreign investment globally.
Foreign investment in Australia is governed by a complex combination...
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A Greek Tragedy, Act II: ACG v Olympic Airlines – Court of Appeal upholds conclusive Certificate of Acceptance
19 April 2013
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Almost a year ago, we reported on the decision of the High Court in ACG Acquisition XX LLC v Olympic Airlines (in special liquidation) [2012] EWHC 1070 (Comm), involving an aircraft leased by ACG to Olympic which was found to be in a defective condition, after...
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The far side of the Pilbara: Declarations for access to essential infrastructure – where to now?
15 April 2013
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The Australian Productivity Commission is currently reviewing the statutory regime that permits third-party access to private essential infrastructure via the declaration process contained in Australia’s competition legislation.
This review has been...
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Repossession of Aircraft in Russia: Practical and Legal Issues
11 April 2013
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This briefing gives an overview of the main steps involved if seeking to repossess an aircraft (the "Aircraft") leased to a Russian operator/airline (the "Lessee") and operated from the territory of the Russian Federation with a focus on major...
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Verhalten bei Ermittlungen der Europäischen Kommission oder des Bundeskartellamtes
20 March 2013
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Allgemeine Vorbereitung Die folgenden Maßnahmen sollten zur allgemeinen Vorbereitung für den Fall einer Vor-Ort-Nachprüfung oder Durchsuchung durch Kartellbehörden getroffen werden:
1. Erstellen Sie eine Liste der Mitglieder der Geschäftsleitung...
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Security registration reform – making things easier
14 March 2013
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As from 6th April 2013, registration of security in the UK is set to become much simpler. Why? Because: (i) we will no longer have to complete long registration forms and will benefit from the ability to file electronically; (ii) charging documents will be available...
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Vive la France: COFACE to guarantee aircraft bond financings and extend guarantees to non-Airbus aircraft
7 March 2013
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European ECA support of capital markets funding of aircraft continues to develop; COFACE will be empowered to guarantee, instead of insure, non Airbus aircraft.
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EMIR – the actions corporates must take now
25 February 2013
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The EU regulation on OTC derivatives, central counterparties and trade repositories is one of the hottest post-crisis reforms. It will fundamentally change derivatives trading in many ways. It also not only targets regulated financial institutions, but corporates...
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Russia is making subsequent declarations to the Cape Town Convention
18 February 2013
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On 28 January 2013, the Russian Federation notified UNIDROIT of subsequent declarations under Article XXX(1) of the Protocol on Matters specific to Aircraft Equipment (the "Protocol") the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment (the...