Humans have always been innovative, using ingenuity and acquired knowledge to improve their own lives. Huge leaps forward have been made in the last 100 years as inventions ranging from […]
In 1900, just 15 per cent of the world’s population were city dwellers. Today, more than half of humanity lives in urban areas, and by 2030 this figure is expected […]
The past decade has seen a marked increase in effort from the international community to combat money laundering. As new opportunities to launder money have arisen, aided by technology and […]
Multinational corporations require a range of different structures in order to maintain a global presence. These structures can be used for different purposes, whether it is developing a trading operation […]
Many modern organisations, regardless of size, own assets in multiple locations across the world. The advent of technology, together with accessible international markets, means dealing with clients across borders is […]
Finding the ideal acquisition target that is also a great strategic fit with an existing business, can often seem like an impossible task. This is particularly true if that target […]
The #MeToo movement was founded more than a decade ago, as a vehicle against sexual abuse and harassment. Despite its longevity, it really only entered the public consciousness in October […]
An initial coin offering (ICO) is a concept that has come to real prominence during the last three years, alongside the rise of blockchain or distributed ledger technology (DLT), as […]
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force across the European Union on May 25th 2018. It applies to all businesses and public sector bodies that access, use or […]
The importance of intellectual property (IP) in an M&A deal process can often be underestimated, particularly if it is not seen as central to the transaction process. Regardless of whether […]
An examination of most commercial contracts governing international agreements will reveal a clause dealing with alternative dispute resolution, specifically arbitrations. The oft-quoted advantages of arbitration, as opposed to litigation, usually […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is entering the everyday lexicon as products as diverse as cars and fridges often now employ some form of AI to support their functions. In fact, there […]