Perspectives

The 1958 New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (“NYC” or the “Convention”) remains a cornerstone of...

With Western markets largely closed and sanctions pressure persisting, China has signaled its readiness to grant Russian companies access to the...

As a follow-up to our publication of 27 May 2025, which provided a general overview of redomiciliation opportunities in Hong Kong, this article...

As of May 23, 2025, a new law in Hong Kong allows foreign companies to transfer their registration to the jurisdiction without liquidation or...

As cryptocurrency mining gains traction globally, Russia has emerged as a key player, balancing economic opportunities with energy constraints due to...

As of January 1, 2025, Russia has implemented an updated regulatory framework for the taxation of digital currency operations, including...

I recently stumbled across a tweet mentioning George Akerlof’s seminal work, “The Market for Lemons,” and my curiosity was piqued. Akerlof’s...

Since President Donald Trump assumed office on January 20, 2025, the United States has signaled a shift in its approach to cryptocurrency regulation,...

Russia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have recently concluded negotiations on a new double tax treaty (DTT) aimed at eliminating double taxation...

The Zero Trust model, originally developed as a cybersecurity framework, emphasizes the principle of "never trust, always verify." Initially designed...

Financial covenants are a fundamental aspect of creditor-debtor relationships, forming a vital layer of protection for creditors. Whether within the...

Good faith is not a general principle implied into contracts under English law unless expressly included. However, where parties do include a...

Just 10–15 years ago, corporate legal departments were typically small, with most legal work outsourced to outside counsel. However, over time,...

Project finance involves the financing of long-term infrastructure, industrial projects, and public services based on a non-recourse or limited...

This article highlights the significant distinctions to consider when negotiating the use of generative AI software platforms, compared to...

The parol evidence rule is a fundamental principle in English contract law that serves to preserve the integrity of written agreements by limiting...

Nuclear power plants represent a significant investment in energy infrastructure, requiring precise coordination of engineering, procurement, and...

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) encompass numerous subtleties that require detailed consideration of the deal planned, its funding procedure, the...

In the modern practice of implementing large infrastructure and industrial projects, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts hold...

Partners and senior lawyers in law firms often ponder the possibility of commoditizing legal services. This is not about services related to company...

EPC contracts (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) play a key role in implementing large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects. These...

In today's complex business landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have gained significant prominence as key drivers of...

In today's fast-paced business landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions have become increasingly complex. However, advancements in...

In today's digital age, employees are increasingly relying on their personal devices for work-related tasks. This shift has given rise to Bring Your...

As technology startups expand their operations across borders, they encounter a myriad of regulatory challenges that can impact their success. This...

In today's software development landscape, the use of third-party libraries has become increasingly prevalent. These libraries provide developers...

Techno M&A (technology mergers and acquisitions) has emerged as a crucial driver of growth and transformation in today's dynamic business landscape....

In today's digital world, understanding coding languages is becoming increasingly important, even for non-technical professionals like lawyers. Most...

Term sheets in M&A transactions (also known as letters of intent, memoranda of understanding, heads of terms or heads of agreement) generally take...

An investment teaser is a brief summary, typically one or two slides, that outlines a potential sale process without revealing the identity of the...

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions are complex financial arrangements that involve the transfer of ownership from one entity to another. One...

In the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the role of legal counsel is crucial in ensuring a successful transaction. While some...

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) play a crucial role in today's interconnected digital world, enabling seamless communication and...

This article provides an overview of important environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. It covers what ESG entails, its significance, and...

If you are a small-cap business owner seeking to sell your shares, navigating the legal complexities of this process can be challenging. To ensure a...

Negotiation is a crucial skill in both personal and professional settings. It involves finding common ground with another party, resolving conflicts,...

Open source software has become increasingly popular over the years, providing businesses and individuals with access to high-quality and...

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, software has become an integral part of businesses across industries. With the rise of cloud computing...

There's no doubt that valuing a startup is a crucial part of fundraising for entrepreneurs seeking seed or growth capital. The challenge, however,...

On 31 March 2022, Presidential decree no. 172 (the «Decree») was published setting out a mechanism by which countries that have been designated by...

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A MAC clause is included in various transactions including mergers and acquisitions, as well as finance transactions. For example, a loan agreement...

Danilov & Partners is pleased to announce the collaboration with U.S. Tax IQ in the area of U.S. tax and cross-border tax planning and...

After numerous initial coin offerings (“ICO”) were shut down under the US Securities Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) cease-and-desist orders entered...

In the next few days the Ministry of Justice of Russia will add one of the leading Austrian arbitral institutions to the list of foreign...

Definition of Foreign InvestmentsThe Federal Law dated 09 July 1999 No. 160-FZ On Foreign Investments in the Russian Federation (“Foreign...

This article provides a brief overview of the relevant ICO exemptions from certain provisions of the US federal securities law.Despite all the...

Arbitration agreements (typically just a clause in a contract) are a common feature in material transactions of Russian parties that either involve...

A seminal moment for foreign investors failing to comply with compulsory requirements of Russian Strategic Investments Law: Russian Antimonopoly...

Despite the current state of political relations between the United States and Russia, as the recent court precedents show, the US courts...

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On 13 March 2019 the FAS Presidium approved Clarifications No. 16 of the Federal Antimonopoly Service concerning application of parts 7 and 8 of...

As you may know, on January 1, 2019 the Economic Substance (Companies and Limited Partnerships) Act, 2018 of the British Virgin Islands (the...

International commercial arbitration is a popular tool used by the parties to cross-border transactions with its substantial benefits and advantages...

The article is devoted to cooperation of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union for the protection and development of competition.Key...

We are pleased to announce that Irina Mashlenko has joined the firm’s legal team as Senior Counsel. Ms. Mashlenko will focus on supporting the...

Southeast Asia (consisting of the 10 member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN) has some of the fastest-growing economies...