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Investment Screening In Practice: The Prohibition Of The Acquisition Of Solvinity
The Dutch government has prohibited a US IT company from acquiring Solvinity, the operator behind DigiD, the Netherlands' digital identity verification system. This decision raises important questions about how national security concerns intersect with foreign investment in critical telecommunications infrastructure and what legal mechanisms exist to protect public interests in the digital age.
Netherlands Government
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Buren
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Guernsey Included In UK And Gulf Free Trade Agreement
The United Kingdom and Gulf Cooperation Council have finalized a free trade agreement that includes Guernsey for goods and key financial services elements. This development strengthens the island's international trading position with the six-nation bloc comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The agreement is expected to create new opportunities for local businesses while deepening existing relationships across financial and professional services sectors.
Guernsey Finance
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Guernsey Finance
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Malta-Romania Tax Treaty Now Aligns With OECD’s MAP Standard
Malta and Bulgaria have amended their double taxation treaty to align the Mutual Agreement Procedure with OECD standards, introducing a justification requirement that was conspicuously absent from the original text. While this change brings the treaty into conformity with international practice, the absence of mandatory arbitration provisions means taxpayers still lack a binding dispute resolution mechanism if competent authorities reach an impasse.
Malta Tax
WP
WH Partners
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Review Of The Draft Law «On Amendments And Additions To The Code Of The Republic Of Kazakhstan “On Customs Regulation In The Republic Of Kazakhstan”». Regulation Of E-commerce.
Kazakhstan is set to introduce comprehensive amendments to its Customs Code that will fundamentally reshape how e-commerce transactions are regulated and taxed within the country and across the Eurasian Economic Union. The draft law proposes new definitions and customs duties specifically targeting goods purchased through foreign internet platforms, marking a significant shift toward formalized legislative control of cross-border online commerce.
Kazakhstan International
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GRATA International
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Five × Five: Switzerland As A Center For International Arbitration (Video)
International arbitration has become the preferred mechanism for resolving cross-border disputes in today's global economy. What makes Switzerland one of the world's most attractive arbitral seats, and why do parties consistently choose Swiss law to govern their international contracts? This analysis explores the key advantages, institutional framework, and strategic considerations that position Switzerland as a leading center for international commercial, investment, and sports arbitration.
Switzerland Litigation
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LINDEMANNLAW
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UNCITRAL SPEDR Adjudication And The Construction Industry
The UNCITRAL Model Clauses on Specialised Express Dispute Resolution (SPEDR) introduce a framework for rapid, interim-binding dispute resolution in construction projects, combining expedited adjudication with compliance arbitration mechanisms. This analysis examines how SPEDR differs from traditional arbitration and FIDIC dispute boards, its potential to preserve cash flow and project continuity, and the practical considerations parties must weigh when implementing this emerging international framework.
Switzerland Real Estate
Aceris Law
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