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On 23 September 2011, the new Angolan Mining Code (Código Mineiro) came into force. The introduction of new mining legislation had been expected for some time. As the name indicates, the Mining Code is intended to compile all of the existing legislation...

The attached memorandum sets out a summary of certain legal aspects which should be taken into account when doing business in Angola. It is not intended to be exhaustive and is provided for information purposes only. The memorandum addresses the following: general...

Clifford Chance appreciate the inherently complex environment in which many structured trade finance deals take place and understand that deals are becoming larger and more complex in a dynamic market environment.

On 27 April 2012 the Dutch Ministry of Finance issued a press release in which it announced that the existing Export Credit Guarantee Scheme of the Netherlands originally promulgated on 10 November 2009 (as amended) will be made more attractive for Dutch exporters...

Exchange Traded Funds ("ETFs") have been familiar to investors on developed capital markets for some time now. Recently they have also become available to investors on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (the "WSE") on a limited basis. ETFs are among...

A major reform of personal property securities in Australia began on 30 January 2012, and the current law and practice in Australia relating to security interests over personal property (ie most property other than land) will change. The reforms affect a wide...

Market and regulatory pressures are having a significant impact on commodity and trade finance. Journalist Brian Thompson hears Clifford Chance partners discuss key trends and future prospects.

Whether lending directly to a Ukrainian borrower, or relying on guarantees or security from a Ukrainian obligor, there are a number of important Ukrainian law issues which lenders need to consider. When structuring any deal involving Ukraine care needs to...

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) published a suite of documents on 18 November 2012 relating to its ongoing consultation on shadow banking.  The documents outline the current status of the consultation and, for the first time, set out clear policy recommendations...

On 18 December 2012, the State Duma (the lower chamber of the Russian parliament) adopted in the final, third, reading the first set of amendments to the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. The adopted amendments represent only a small part of the amendments...