Doing Business In: Luxembourg
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, located in the heart of Europe, is recognised as one of the most dynamic and attractive financial and legal centres in the world. Despite its modest size, this small Western European country bordered by Belgium, France and Germany plays a major role on the international stage thanks to its innovative …
Courts are playing a growing role in climate litigation—but without replacing policymakers. Recent French rulings under the duty of vigilance law confirm a restrained judicial approach, focused on legal coherence rather than prescribing corporate action. CONVERGING TRENDS IN CLIMATE LITIGATION 1.1. Restrained judicial power over companies 1.2. Minimal judicial intervention against states THE DUTY OF …
Hydrogen-related business activities, including production, storage, and trade, constitute a significant branch of the Polish economy. Poland is among the leading hydrogen producers in the European Union, following Germany and the Netherlands. According to the Polish Economic Institute, Poland produces approximately 1.3 million tonnes of hydrogen annually, accounting for over 13% of the EU’s total …
In line with global and European security trends, Romania has implemented through Government Emergency Ordinance 46/2022 (“GEO 46/2022”) stricter FDI screening regulations than the ones existent before. In a nutshell, any European (including Romanian) or foreign investment of any nature, intended to establish or maintain lasting, direct relationships between the investor and the Romanian business …
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Doing Business In: Market Overview: Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire has established itself as one of the most dynamic economies in West Africa, thanks to continuous political stabilization, major infrastructure projects, and a progressive legal and regulatory framework. The country’s capital, Abidjan, is not only a regional financial hub but also a growing magnet for international investment, especially in technology, agribusiness, construction, and …
Focus on: Indian Labour Law Update
India’s labour and employment law landscape is in the midst of a pivotal transformation. From the shaping up of corresponding state-specific rules under the proposed Indian labour codes, to the recognition of the gig and platform economy within the Indian labour law regime, the intent has been to ensure that these laws remain contemporary and …
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On 1 January 2025 new regulations entered into force in Switzerland to prevent the abuse of bankruptcy proceedings by certain persons to circumvent financial obligations to the detriment of their creditors and the Swiss social security insurance. Objective of the new regulations The main objective of the new regulations is to address situations in which …
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