European Union: Venture Capital

When choosing the most appropriate court, the enforceability of the judgment against the defendant's assets should be a deciding factor. In this regard, arbitral tribunals are preferable to public courts...

In its decision of 12 November 2024 (case no. 9 AZR 13/24), the German Federal Labour Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht ‒ BAG) addressed a special provision in the Temporary Agency Work...

Germany's legal system does not have an exact equivalent to the attorney-client privilege found in the United States. Instead, specific legal provisions exist to shield documents produced by in-house legal counsel...

For business owners, especially those at the helm of family-run enterprise, Trusts offer more than just estate planning benefits. They provide practical legal structures to tackle real-world challenges...

Malta is one of the most attractive destinations for establishing holding companies dedicated to managing intellectual property (IP), thanks to its combination of favourable tax benefits, a strong legal framework, a network of over 70 Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) and direct access to the European single market.

Portugal has emerged as an ideal destination for entrepreneurs and businesses seeking a stable, business-friendly environment within the European Union.

An order for security for costs serves as a procedural safeguard, ensuring that a claimant can cover the respondent's legal costs should the claim be unsuccessful.

On 14 March 2025, the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht - BaFin) published a draft Guidance Note...

Mit dieser Veröffentlichung möchten wir einen Überblick über den rechtlichen Rahmen für die Geschäftstätigkeit in den Niederlanden verschaffen.

On 14 April 2025, the Council of the EU gave its final green light on the so-called "Stop‑the‑clock Directive" postponing the application dates of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (EU)...

Le contrat de franchise repose sur un équilibre : le franchiseur met à disposition son savoir-faire..

Summary: A franchise agreement binds two independent businesses, where the franchisor grants the franchisee the right to exploit a "franchising package" for financial consideration.