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Privatisations
Our global corporate group advises on complex privatizations across both regulated and unregulated sectors, including on complete and part privatizations – advising both governments, financial advisers/underwriters, the privatized entities and purchasers.
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Trade successfully with Russia: Ten Important Principles
14 September 2011
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Supplies to Russia do not normally require any more preparation and legal review than supplies to any other country, which is generally good news. The legal basics that should be observed in relation to Russian customers are largely the same as those that apply...
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New Angolan Mining Code
28 October 2011
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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...
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UK Financial Services Authority Market Watch 37 – preventing leaks to the media
10 January 2011
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The UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) is stepping up its efforts to tackle the leaking of insider information on pending corporate transactions with the publication of a series of recommendations to help regulated firms and issuers to strengthen their policies...
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Corporate Newsletter - February 2011
28 February 2011
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In the latest edition of the Corporate Newsletter, you will be updated on recent developments in the Netherlands, such as:
Material changes in the Dutch Securities Book-entry Act (Wet giraal effectenverkeer)
Bill on liberalisation of private company...
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Reform private company law (Flex BV) - Quick reference guide to the most important changes
10 July 2012
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On 12 June 2012 the Dutch Upper House adopted the two bills liberalising private company law. The Minister of Justice has stated that the rules will come into effect on 1 October 2012. This marks the completion of one of the largest legislative projects in the...
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Reform private company law (Flex BV) effective from 1 October 2012
10 July 2012
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On 12 June 2012, the Upper House adopted the two bills liberalising private company law. The Minister of Justice has stated that the rules will come into effect on 1 October 2012. This marks the completion of one of the largest legislative projects in the field...
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The Civil Code Reloaded (English)
19 April 2012
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On 2 April 2012 the Russian President submitted to the State Duma a draft bill on amendments to the Civil Code of the Russian Federation (the "Draft Bill") which is expected to change significantly "the rules of the game" for all areas of...
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Doing business in Cape Verde
6 October 2011
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The attached memorandum sets out a summary of certain legal aspects which should be taken into account when doing business in Cape Verde. It is not intended to be exhaustive and is provided for information purposes only. If further information or legal advice...
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New Angolan private investment law
30 June 2011
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On 19 April 2011, the Angolan Parliament adopted the Private Investment Law (Lei do Investimento Privado) and it was ratified by the Angolan President on 19 May 2011. It has now come into force and replaces the 2003 Law which previously regulated private...