Mining Development Trust Program 2026–2030
On May 13, 2026, the Institutional Program of the Mining Development Trust (FIFOMI) was published in the Federal Official Gazette, a significant update that redefines the operational and programmatic focus of this institution. This program is aimed at strengthening financing, training, and technical assistance for the national mining sector and its value chain.
Selective repurchase exemption: The CSA’s bold bid to reshape Canada’s issuer bid, take-over bid and beneficial ownership reporting regimes
On May 14, 2026, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) released a comprehensive package of proposed amendments and accompanying policy changes targeting the issuer bid, take-over bid, and early warning reporting regimes under Canadian securities law (Proposed Amendments). The proposals span amendments to National Instrument 62-104 Take-Over Bids and Issuer Bids (NI 62-104), National Instrument 62-103 …
Martinelli Advogados advises Scala Logística on the acquisition of a stake in fuel transport operator Transpodiesel
Scala Logística has acquired an equity stake in Transpodiesel Ltda., a company specialised in the handling and transportation of hazardous liquid cargo and fuels.
UPDATING OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE AND INFORMATION ON ULTIMATE BENEFICIAL OWNERS
Maintaining up-to-date information on ultimate beneficial owners (the “UBOs”) and the ownership structure in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, Individual Entrepreneurs and Public Organisations (the “USR”) is an obligation of every legal entity in Ukraine.
When rules change, it’s never just about the rules
Whenever a new legislation is introduced, it is easy to assume that everything in business will suddenly change. In Cyprus, the first months of this year have brought two significant developments: a tax reform that came into force in January, and new foreign direct investment legislation that began applying in April. At first glance, these …
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Public Procurement in Cyprus: 10 Common Misconceptions under Cypriot and EU Law
Public procurement procedures are often surrounded by persistent misconceptions such as the perception that they are strictly formal processes where “the lowest price always wins” and where even minor errors automatically lead to exclusion. In practice, the legal framework governing public procurement is significantly more nuanced.
International Family Law: a shield of protection for the modern family
Those dealing with cross-border family law matters in Cyprus—whether they concern issues of jurisdiction, child abduction, or divorce, maintenance and parental responsibility applications with an international dimension—are quite understandably likely to feel anxious during a volatile and transitional period of their lives, in which they must navigate a complex legal framework that requires specialized knowledge …
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How Early Business Structuring Impacts Long Term Startup Survival in India
Purvi Asher – Partner -MHCO India’s startup ecosystem has matured rapidly over the last decade. Founders are building businesses across artificial intelligence, ecommerce, fintech, health technology, logistics, renewable energy, and digital services with ambitions extending beyond domestic markets. Yet while startup formation continues to increase, long term survival remains uncertain. Many ventures fail within early …
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Key Trends Shaping Business Expansion in India’s Startup Ecosystem
Purvi Asher, Partner – MHCO India’s startup ecosystem has entered a phase of maturity where growth is no longer limited to early-stage innovation. Expansion, scalability, and global integration now define the trajectory of modern startups. Entrepreneurs are not only building businesses for local markets but are also positioning their ventures for international reach. Several economic, …
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Cross-Border Parental Responsibility: Jurisdiction as the “Apple of Discord”
In cases of cross-border parental responsibility, borders do not merely divide States but also lives. Where different legal systems and perceptions of the child’s best interests intersect, jurisdiction emerges as the modern “apple of discord.”