Mexican Energy Reforms Take Off
On August 11th, Mexico’s Congress approved a package of legislative measures to reform the State’s energy market and open up its oil and gas industries to foreign companies. This is the latest reform...
A New Model for Complex US Litigation
A Q&A with Steven Molo and Jeffrey Lamken
Described as ‘Bright, Highly Informed and Gutsy’, MoloLakmen LLP has rapidly established its position as a leading face in the fight against complex litigation. As they...
Aladdin’s Never-Ending Enthusiasm for Exploration in Turkey
Cem Sayer, Chairman of the Board and President of Aladdin Middle East Ltd has been associated with the company for over twenty-five years in various capacities. Reflecting on their recent double-win at the...
Tax avoidance in Europe
Federico M A Cincotta is a Tax Advisor at Dorsey & Whitney LLP What is tax avoidance?The Oxford English dictionary defines tax avoidance as follows “the arrangement of one’s financial affairs to minimize...
Australia’s online video industry sees booming growth
Fueled by a new commitment from content owners, broadcasters and operators – and an easing of data caps -- the Australian online video market is booming, with 83% of Australian Internet users 15-65 years...
The Fashion industry; end of an era for the family business
Last summer has been very busy for Roberto Cavalli, the owner of the homonymous fashion company.
In fact, as the "Leopard King" announced the intention to sell a majority stake of its company, the...
The power of corporate culture— and how to harness it
Culture change is hard to do. Just look at Ron Johnson’s attempted transformation of JCPenney in 2012. Or go back a few thousand years to the pharoah Akhenaten, who transformed Egypt’s religious system...
International tax regulation – getting the balance right
No single enterprise would doubt the necessity to comply with tax regulations and pay the taxes due under applicable tax law. At the same time, no politician would question that the tax expense...
China’s mobile-internet industry is booming
China’s internet sector has reached a new stage of development, fuelled by commoditisation of the smartphone market. As companies migrate their business from PC to mobile, monetisation of online channels is growing. Those players...
Morgan Lewis enhances transactional capabilities with addition of accomplished M&A lawyer in London
Morgan Lewis announced that Stephen Walters, an accomplished mergers and acquisitions and general corporate lawyer with more than 25 years of experience, has joined the firm as a partner in the Business and...