Once a partner decides to leave his firm to join a competitor, he will almost certainly be placed in a position where his interests conflict with those of his fellow partners.

My father was a prominent "mad man" in the 60's and owner of an ad agency that was known for its outlandish and creative work.

In this edition of who wins where and why, we look north to Scandinavia. What started as a fact finding mission on a recent trip to Stockholm quickly revealed that a wider investigation...

In the case of A & Others v B & Anr, [2011] EWHC 2345, (Comm) Mr Justice Flaux had to consider an application to remove a sole arbitrator and set aside an award for serious irregularity on grounds that there were justifiable doubts as to the arbitrator’s impartiality.

Professional third-party funders tend to stay away from patent disputes. It is unfortunate because this is an area where SMEs and individual inventors whose only assets are often their ingenuity need help.

Expedited arbitration procedures have evolved significantly, offering arbitration users multiple options ranging from standard six-month timelines to ultra-fast three-month resolutions. This comprehensive analysis examines the various types of expedited mechanisms now available across major arbitral institutions, their key features including accelerated timetables and streamlined submissions, and provides strategic guidance on when and how to deploy them effectively while mitigating enforcement risks.

The flexible, dynamic and continuously evolving nature of international arbitration has been severly tested throughout the past year.

The U.S.-Mexico economic and political relationship has undergone significant turbulence under the Trump administration, largely due to the administration's focus on border security, drug trafficking enforcement, and a redefined doctrine of "economic security as national security."

England, and in particular, London, is one of the leading international arbitration centers and is frequently selected as a seat of arbitration.

On June 14, 2011, the Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee, held a hearing on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA").

BBVA's Luisa Forcada says the bank judges external lawyers on their understanding of their client's specific needs rather than on 'baseline costs'.

The arbitration landscape has changed dramatically over the past couple of decades.

Potential investors or acquirers of Brazilian mining companies are often concerned about the lack of transparency and of clear standards and practices for reporting mineral resources and reserves

The private debt market has surged in popularity in recent years as investors in search of higher yields pursue direct lending strategies.

The Bombay High Court passed a significant judgment in December 2009, which virtually denies foreign law firms entry into India on the basis of the existing laws.

Sovereign governments in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and elsewhere are increasingly turning to sukuk (Islamic or sharia-compliant bonds) to meet their financing needs.

On Sept. 23, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) updated its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) guidance document for prosecutors...

This note provides an overview of the European Union’s ("EU’s") new Council Regulation 961/2010 on restrictive measures against Iran (the "New Iran Sanctions Regulation" or the "Regulation"), which was adopted by the Council on 25 October 2010 and entered into effect on 27 October 2010, in the process repealing the previous Iran Sanctions Regulation (423/2007).

Global integration in the legal profession would help India in increasing her share in the global services trade.

A variety of factors have converged in recent years to cause discretionary investment managers ("DIMs") to need to provide a variety of ancillary services to their clients, particularly their international clients.