Worldwide: Corporate and Company Law

Intra-group reorganisations involving Polish companies in strategic sectors may trigger foreign direct investment screening requirements, even when transactions appear purely technical. Understanding when FDI rules apply to share transfers and corporate restructurings is essential for international investors planning operations in Poland.

As we continue to see deal activity on cross-border acquisitions, mergers, and integrations accelerating in 2026, global employment issues have featured prominently in transaction planning and execution.

The Luxembourg Business Register has launched an enforcement phase to monitor compliance with registration requirements, introducing a graduated system of penalties for entities with non-compliant records.

De Rechtbank Den Haag heeft surseance van betaling verleend aan zes ondernemingen binnen de Dool Industries groep, waaronder Hortilux Schréder B.V. en Agrilight B.V.

It is not uncommon for high-value commercial disputes to give rise to jurisdictional issues, particularly where they involve multiple defendants domiciled in different jurisdictions or where one or more parties have entered into agreements containing jurisdiction clauses. The reason is straightforward: if the Court determines that it lacks jurisdiction to hear the matter, the proceedings may effectively come to an end at the outset. Accordingly, the issue of jurisdiction must be determined by the Court as a preliminary matter and at the earliest stage of proceedings.

Comprehensive Overview of the Key Economic Trends and Developments Reported Across Cyprus This Week

German corporate law faces a fundamental challenge in balancing the economic interests of a corporate group with the legal principle that each subsidiary remains an independent legal entity. This article examines how the concept of 'group interest' (Konzerninteresse) operates within different corporate structures, exploring the tension between centralized group management and the protection of dependent companies, minority shareholders, and creditors.

La Audiencia Provincial de Pontevedra analiza si la reducción del número de consejeros de cinco a tres mediante acuerdo de junta general constituye una modificación estatutaria que requiere trámites especiales. El tribunal examina los límites de la competencia de la junta general para adaptar la composición del consejo de administración dentro de los márgenes estatutarios establecidos.

New EU e-Evidence rules take effect in Sweden from August 2026, requiring digital service providers to respond to cross-border law enforcement data requests within strict deadlines. Non-compliance carries administrative fees of up to 2% of global turnover, with liability based on strict liability principles. Service providers operating social networks, marketplaces, cloud services, and communications platforms serving Swedish users must establish designated points of contact and connect to EU-wide systems i