In Australia the correct term for a ‘Prenuptial Agreement’ is a 90B Financial Agreement (‘agreement’) under the Family Law Act 1975. Given the high level of marriages that end in divorce, many people entering into a marriage would like to know if the assets they have accumulated prior to the relationship, will be preserved. You […]
Cyprus has emerged into a modernized and flourishing country, with an invaluable geographic location in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus is recognized for having a steady and advanced national economy, excellent telecommunication facilities and has proven to be an ideal business centre for channelling investments both within the European Union and non – European Union […]
Legal Principle A party to an arbitration contract have right to request annulment of arbitration award if arbitrator did not follow the procedures contained in the arbitration contract or the agreed terms of reference. Terms of reference Terms of reference is the agreement between the arbitrator(s) and the parties containing the rules applicable to arbitration, […]
2016 is due to see a large number of changes to employment law in New Zealand, and it will be important for employers to be aware of them. Probably the biggest areas of reform are those planned by the Employment Standards Legislation Bill, first introduced in August 2015. The Bill, if passed, would result in […]
By: Orlando Cabrera On 16 January 2012, a new law, Ley de Asociaciones Público Privadas (PPP Law) specifically suited to deal with these matters was published in the Federal Official Gazette. PPP projects covered by this law are those projects that under any scheme establish a long-term relationship between public and private sector for the […]
By: Damian Gonzalez We allow ourselves to inform you that in January 11th 2016, it was published in the Official Journal of the Federation the terms for the strict legal separation of the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE). Throughout this instrument, there are established the terms for the strict legal separation that CFE should […]
Most women seeking divorce have 3 priorities: 1. Divorce Certificate2. Custody of the children3. Maximum Financial support and settlement 1. Divorce: After the No Objection Certificate (NOC) is received from the Family Guidance Committee in order to file the case, the claimant can proceed to court. In court, the woman is usually asked to produce […]
Legal Principle It is possible to request annulment of arbitration award if it was based on invalid terms of reference or an agreement which has expired by time prescription as per article 216/A of the civil procedure law. Facts The claimant in the case filed a case in court requesting for the appointment of a […]
A modification of existing law resulting from the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act recently signed into law on February 24, 2016 significantly expands duty saving opportunities in the direct internet sales sector as it increases the dollar limits of shipments that qualify for duty free importation. This increase should be of particular interest to the […]
As we have indicated in our previous Client Alert dated 4 April 2016, Turkish Parliament finally passed the long-awaited Law on the Protection of Personal Data last week (the “Law”), following its ratification of the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data numbered 108 (“Convention”) last month. On […]
Anyone who is still considering withdrawing from a loan ought to act now. The German Bundestag has resolved to do away with the option to withdraw. Thus, withdrawal is only possible until June 21, 2016. GRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart and London conclude: Many real […]
Koffels Solicitors & Barristers, are currently investigating and preparing claims in relation to the following schools and institutions across Australia and New Zealand All Saints Anglican Church Hunters Hill Assemblies of God New Zealand De La Salle Revesby De La Salle Bankstown Carlisle Swimming School HMAS Nirimba Hunters Hill Scouts Knox Grammar School Launceston Grammar […]