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U.S. Regulatory Hurdles for a PGA/PIF Merger

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The PGA Tour announced that it had, along with the DP World Tour, entered into a Framework Agreement with the Public Investment Fund of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (PIF) to create “a global golf partnership.” While the...more

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The New KSA Civil Code: Termination of Contracts

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Prior to the new Civil Transactions Law of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (referred to as the “KSA Civil Code”), there were no detailed rules on termination (or faskh) at law in Saudi Arabia. As with other areas of Saudi law,...more

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The New KSA Civil Code: Forming a Contract

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In our initial article in this series, we introduced the new Civil Code of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (referred to as the “KSA Civil Code”). This significant legislative milestone codifies the law governing the forming of a...more

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Introducing the New KSA Civil Code

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On June 19, 2023, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia enacted the Civil Transactions Law (the “KSA Civil Code” or the “Code”) promulgated by Royal Decree M/191 dated 18 June 2023 (Dhul-Qi’dah 29 1444 AH). The Code, which enters into...more

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Rise in Transatlantic Transactions Puts M&A Deal Terms in Focus

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More US buyers — and more buyer-friendly deal terms — are entering the seller-friendly UK market, although the picture is increasingly nuanced. Whilst global M&A deal volumes have dipped at the start of Q1 2023, UK-bound...more

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10 things you should know when investing in Germany or England and Wales

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In what ways can ownership in Real Estate be acquired? In Germany - The most common way to obtain ownership in German real estate under German Law is in the form of absolute ownership. Pursuant to statuary law, absolute...more

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Buying and Selling Real Estate in Slovakia (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER SLOVAKIAN LAW - I. Types of Real Property Conveyance Transactions - a) Purchase of an undeveloped plot of land b) Purchase of a developed plot of land c) Purchase of a...more

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Managing construction risks in Asia-Pacific: Vietnam

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Changes in the construction law and favorable government policy continue to spur Vietnam's construction industry. Vietnam is the third-largest country in Southeast Asia. Due to favorable government policy and an abundance...more

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Managing construction risks in Asia-Pacific: Philippines

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The Philippines construction industry is expected to grow with the introduction of the "Build, Build, Build" initiative and the amendment of a number of laws that would loosen restrictions on foreign investment. The...more

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Managing construction risks in Asia-Pacific: Malaysia

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With its strategic location and significant natural resources, Malaysia is an internationally recognized investment-friendly jurisdiction with a significant construction industry. Malaysian law offers procedural safeguards...more

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Managing construction risks in Asia-Pacific: Australia

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Australia is a highly advanced mixed economy, but investors – often drawn to the country's economic stability and resilience – should be aware of certain clauses that typically appear in construction contracts. Australia...more

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Buying and Selling Real Estate in Slovakia (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER SLOVAKIAN LAW - I. Types of Real Property Conveyance 1 Transactions - a) Purchase of an undeveloped plot of land b) Purchase of a developed plot of land c) Purchase of a...more

McDermott Will & Emery

[Webinar] Managing M&A Opportunities and Risk for Japanese Investors During COVID-19 and Beyond - June 4th, 7:00 am - 8:00 am CEST

The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing unprecedented disruption to the global M&A market. Even in today’s uncertain environment, however, certain deals are still moving forward. To usher existing agreements to successful...more

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Preparing for Investments in Mexico’s Upcoming Energy Infrastructure Plan

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On April 5, 2020, in the first quarterly report of his second year of government, Mexico’s president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (“AMLO”) reiterated his intention to unveil a long-awaited energy-infrastructure plan. The...more

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COVID-19 and Investment Treaties: Balancing the Protection of Public Health and Economic Interests

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The Situation: Governments around the world are taking extraordinary measures to address the spread of COVID-19. Although many governments are attempting to strike a balance between the protection of public health and...more

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[Webinar] The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Mergers and Acquisitions and Related Contracts - May 20th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am EDT

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In the framework of the catastrophic impact of COVID-19 on business activities around the world, following topics will be addressed by panelist of different jurisdictions around the globe: (i) Contract enforcement, (ii)...more

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2019 M&A Report

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With favorable macroeconomic conditions prevailing for much of 2018, high levels of cash among strategic acquirers and interest rates still at historically low levels (despite four interest rate hikes during the year), the...more

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Vietnam Wind 2019: Redux

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A month after our last article - Vietnam Wind - A look ahead to 2019 - was published, Circular 02/2019/TT-BCT (Circular 02) came into effect. Attached to Circular 02 is a new PPA (2019 PPA) for wind farm projects to be used...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Slovakia

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER SLOVAKIAN LAW - I. Types of Real Property Conveyance1 Transactions - a) Purchase of an undeveloped plot of land b) Purchase of a developed plot of land c) Purchase of a...more

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Vietnam Wind

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While there are concerns over the support structure and PPA, market interest has been strong and (onshore) wind projects are getting built. Although projects may not be moving forward on a traditional international project...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Employment Law in Germany – Practical Bilingual Guidelines for Chinese Businesses and Investors

German employment law provides for a good level of employee protection, for example in case of termination of employment. Being familiar with some basic principles of German employment law can help Chinese investors avoid...more

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2017 Annual M&A Review

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A MESSAGE FROM LYLE GANSKE, WORLDWIDE M&A PRACTICE LEADER - Early expectations for an outstanding year for M&A activity in 2017 (based on the very promising conditions in place at the end of 2016) were fulfilled in part,...more

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Resolving disputes arising out of supply chain disruption in Nigeria's oil and gas market

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In this hoganlovells.com interview, Hogan Lovells counsel Jerome Finnis discusses how disparate factors, such as force majeure events and changes in law, can provoke disruptions in Nigeria’s oil and gas supply chain. He also...more

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West Coast Real Estate Update: February 2017 #2

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Jury Trial Waiver Undone by a Fundamental California Policy - It is common for commercial contracts to contain a choice of law provision. Some commercial contracts may even contain a clause that waives the right to seek...more

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Client Alert: Brexit – What Silicon Valley Needs to Know

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The vote of the UK Electorate to leave the EU has politicians, economists, lawyers and commentators from all sectors speculating on what will happen next and over exactly what period. While it is unlikely that there will be a...more

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