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Legislation And Case Law Updates | 3rd Quarter

This is the third amendment to Ministerial Order 65/2019 of 19 February, which defined the concepts and parameters relating to the area...

Portugal Litigation

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PLMJ

Résiliation unilatérale d'un marché de travaux : l'indemnisation de l'entreprise dépend de la nature du contrat et de son caractère forfaitaire ou non

Dans un arrêt rendu le 26 juin 2025, la Cour de cassation a retenu que le maitre d'ouvrage, ayant résilié le marché, ne peut être condamné à indemniser l'intégralité du gain qu'elle aurait...

France Real Estate

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Bignon Lebray

LD Düsseldorf, October 16, 2025, Order Re. Service Of PI Request Under The Hague Convention

If an application for provisional measures is to be served under the Hague Convention, and the authority responsible for the service informs the Court several months after the request that service...

Germany Litigation

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

More Clarity On VAT Exemption For M&A Services

In recent years, the VAT treatment of M&A services in share transactions – such as corporate finance advisors and investment banks – has been subject to considerable debate

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Fraude au streaming : le Tribunal de Paris statue sur OVH

France Criminal

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Haas Avocats

Green Deal: Oppenhoff Advises On The Sale Of Re.Lion.Bat. Circular GmbH To Environmental Services Provider PreZero

Germany Commercial

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Oppenhoff

CSRD: Requesting Data From SME Suppliers

France Commercial

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Interest Rates Reduced For Late Payments In Commercial Transactions

Malta Commercial

FF

FFF Legal

Spanish Antitrust Authority Issues First-ever Merger Block

Spain Anti-trust

AO

A&O Shearman

What Are The Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules And How They Affect Cyprus

Cyprus Commercial

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

How The Cyprus IP Box Works In Practice Under The OECD "Modified Nexus" Approach And How Franchises Can Take Advantage Of It Using A Cyprus Company

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Réforme juridique : le nouveau régime des nullités en droit des sociétés

France Commercial

BL

Bignon Lebray

Zoom sur le compte courant d'associé débiteur

France Commercial

BL

Bignon Lebray

Vos partenaires commerciaux dépendent de vous ? Attention à l'abus !

France Commercial

HA

Haas Avocats

Understanding TARIC, Dual-Use Goods, And Compliance Obligations

Cyprus International

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Les Voix Du M&A | David Humbert Pour Endrix (Video)

France Commercial

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Central Bank Regulatory & Supervisory Outlook 2025

Ireland Finance

DE

Dillon Eustace

Stop-the-Clock Directive: Where Things Stand In Kinstellar Jurisdictions

Czech Republic Commercial

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Kinstellar

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

Redomiliciation And Talent Empowers Cyprus' Shipping Sector

Cyprus is one of Europe's most attractive maritime centres, a jurisdiction that offers not only a reputable flag, but a complete package for shipowners, ship managers, and maritime investors.

Cyprus Commercial

E&G Economides LLC

Corporate Accountability Redefined: Insights Into The New Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

The EU has built a robust legislative framework to aid its transition into a low carbon economy. A recent addition is the Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence ("CSDDD" or "Directive").

Malta Commercial

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FFF Legal

Sustainability In The Business World

Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword—but a new golden standard in business, driving businesses to balance profitability with responsibility for a greener, more ethical future.

Malta Commercial

FF

FFF Legal

Address Updates And Confirmation Of Beneficial Owners – What Businesses Must Know In 2025

In September 2025, the Department of the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property (the "DRCIP") issued two important announcements outlining new obligations for companies and partnerships in Cyprus.

Cyprus Commercial

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Kinanis LLC

Doing Business In Comparative Guide

Malta Commercial

MT

Mamo TCV Advocates

Stamp Duty On Commercial Agreements In Cyprus

Cyprus Commercial

AE

A.G. Erotocritou LLC

Shake On It: High Court Rules Against John Magnier In The Sale Of Tipperary Estate

Ireland Real Estate

RL

RDJ LLP

VW Must Learn Its Lesson: Federal Court Of Justice Declares Approval Resolutions On Coverage Settlement To Be Null And Void

Germany Commercial

OP

Oppenhoff

VW muss nachsitzen: BGH erklärt Zustimmungsbeschlüsse zum Deckungsvergleich für nichtig

Germany Commercial

OP

Oppenhoff

Horizon Scanner Finance October 2025 - European Developments

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

A.V. Poulimenou - Asset Liquidation In Bankruptcy: The Exception - Sale Of The Business As A Whole Or As Functional Units

Greece Insolvency

PK

Psarakis & Kefalas Law Firm

Poland's Entrepreneur Test: End Of B2B Contracts For IT And Self-Employed Professionals?

Poland Commercial

DK

Dudkowiak & Putyra Business Lawyers

Securing A Security – Latest Amendments To The Companies Act On Share Pledges

Malta Commercial

GA

GVZH Advocates

Data Act Deep Dive: Part 5 – B2C Notice And Transparency Requirements

Ireland Privacy

WF

William Fry

A.V. Poulimenou - Asset Liquidation In Bankruptcy: The Exception - Sale Of The Business As A Whole Or As Functional Units

This article examines the process of selling individual assets in bankruptcy, as outlined in Law 4738/2020, with emphasis on the deviations from the Greek Code of Civil Procedure and the legislative intent...

Greece Insolvency

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Psarakis & Kefalas Law Firm

Poland's Entrepreneur Test: End Of B2B Contracts For IT And Self-Employed Professionals?

Poland is preparing significant changes that may affect over 2.5 million self-employed professionals, with particular impact on the IT sector, where B2B contracts are widely used.

Poland Commercial

DK

Dudkowiak & Putyra Business Lawyers

Securing A Security – Latest Amendments To The Companies Act On Share Pledges

By virtue of Act No. XVIII of 2025, the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2025 introduced several amendments to the Companies Act (Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta) (the "Act").

Malta Commercial

GA

GVZH Advocates

Data Act Deep Dive: Part 5 – B2C Notice And Transparency Requirements

In Part 5, the final part of our 'Deep Dive' series, we explore B2C transparency and notice requirements under the Act.

Ireland Privacy

WF

William Fry

Policing A Freezing Order: Why, When And When Not

Cyprus Litigation

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

The Future Of Special Contracts In Belgium: A New Book 7 For The Belgian Civil Code

In recent years, there has been a wave of new legislation impacting contracts and contractual terms. The Belgian legislator is gradually adopting the different Books of the Belgian Civil Code...

Belgium Real Estate

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Due Diligence In Business Acquisitions

In previous articles, we discussed confidentiality clauses (NDA/CA) and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in business acquisitions (see here and here). Today, we examine the next step in the acquisition process...

Greece Commercial

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Psarakis & Kefalas Law Firm

Authorisation Key Attributes - Examples From The UK

On 11 September 2025, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a web page and shared examples of best practice and areas for improvement for applicants for regulatory authorisation/registration in the UK.

Ireland Consumer

WF

William Fry

The Modernization Of The Legal Framework For The Establishment Of Shares Pledge Under New Law

Law 5123/2024 introduces the Single Electronic Pledges Registry, aiming to simplify and modernize the procedure of pledges establishment on shares and other corporate holdings.

Greece Commercial

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Papapolitis & Papapolitis

L'actualité juridique numérique de la semaine – 15 septembre 2025

France Technology

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Haas Avocats

Doing Business In... 2025: Law And Practice

Ireland Commercial

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Matheson

How Will The EU Data Act Reshape SaaS Business And M&A In The Tech Sector?

European Union Commercial

HS

Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Corporate Disputes: Fiduciary Duties Owed To An Employer

Ireland Commercial

DE

Dillon Eustace

Reform Of Irish Private Fund Regulatory Rules

Ireland Finance

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Walkers

New Ministerial Decision On The General Commercial Registry (G.E.MI.) – Digitalization Of Procedures

Greece Commercial

KP

Karatzas & Partners

Finland – CEO Acquitted Of Sanctions Charges

Finland International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Transfer Pricing Adjustments Within Multinational Groups May Be Subject To VAT: Milestone Decision By Court Of Justice Of The EU

AM

Arendt & Medernach

Pacte d'associés : un contrat clé pour sécuriser votre société

France Commercial

HA

Haas Avocats

Private Credit Brochure - Private Credit Structures

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

Venture Capital Funding Falls To Lowest Level In A Decade

Ireland Commercial

WF

William Fry

Help! A Company Director Has Breached Their Duties

Ireland Commercial

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

How To Scale Corporate-Startup Collaboration From Pilots To Partnerships

France Commercial

innosabi

Malta Commercial Yacht Code (CYC) 2025

Malta Transport

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Papilio Services Limited

Court Refuses To Enforce Adjudicator's Decision

Ireland Real Estate

WF

William Fry

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Poelmann van den Broek

Setting Up A Business In Malta: Step By Step Guide (Video)

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CSB Group

3 Minutes On Confidentiality Agreements Or NDAs (Video)

AM

Arendt & Medernach

COVID-19: No Moratorium On Forfeiture Of Commercial Tenancies (Video)

WF

William Fry

Covid-19. Cyprus Measures And Potential Implications. Are You Ready For The Day After? (Video)

CE

Chambersfield Economides Kranos

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