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ARBITRATION UPDATE: SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES LIMITS ON MODIFICATION OF ARBITRAL AWARDS
Overview: In a recent landmark judgment by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of Gayatri Balasamy v. M/s. ISG Novasoft Technologies Limited and other connected appeals, the Court addressed the contentious issue of whether courts exercising jurisdiction...
Case Study: Emergency Asset Freezing in a Cross-Border Cyber Fraud Case Involving a U.S. Corporation and a Turkish Supplier
Jurisdictions: Türkiye, United States, United Arab Emirates Practice Areas: Cross-Border Fraud, Criminal Law, Asset Recovery, Banking & Finance, White-Collar Crime ILF Member Firm: Bıçak Law Firm (Türkiye) Client Profile and Background Bıçak Law Firm was retained...
Case study: Construction Arbitration
Jurisdiction: Costa Rica Practice areas: Commercial arbitration, construction law ILF member firm: ASEJUR (Costa Rica) www.asejur.com Client profile and background Asejur's client, a construction company, was hired to build a major infrastructure project in Costa...
Tony Maalouli Elected Chairman of the International Law Firms Association (ILF) – A New Chapter of Global Collaboration
Join Tony Maalouli, the newly elected Chairman of ILF, as he leads ILF global network of independent law firms toward greater connection, collaboration, and shared success. Together, we’re building bridges across borders to shape the future of legal excellence.
Tony Maalouli Elected as Chairman of the International Law Firms Association (ILF)
The International Law Firms Association (ILF) is pleased to announce the election of Tony Maalouli as its new Chairman. With over 30 years of experience in the legal field, Tony brings a wealth of expertise, vision, and leadership to ILF, having built a distinguished career as a Managing Director and legal innovator in Dubai, UAE.
ILF Annual Conference 2024: A Resounding Success in Budapest
The International Law Firms Association (ILF) proudly held its 2024 Annual Conference from October 5-7 in the vibrant city of Budapest, Hungary. Hosted by SMARTLEGAL Schmidt & Partners, the Hungarian member law firm, this year’s conference brought together distinguished legal professionals from around the globe to discuss emerging issues, strengthen partnerships, and advance ILF’s mission in the global legal landscape.
UCITS & AIF Funds
Heads up for the Investment funds sector – new UCITS and AIF bylaws as of 1 November 2024!
De facto management: proof and case law
The concept of de facto management is a complex legal concept that requires rigorous proof to be established. A simple declaration by the de jure manager, or the fact that he or she is a partner or employee, is not sufficient to prove the existence of de facto management. This position is supported by the long-standing and consistent case law of the French Cour of Cassation, as set out in the rulings of 23 January 1990 and 25 January 1994.
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Alexandra Bessone Cardoso elected as new Chair of ILF
Alexandra Bessone Cardoso, founding partner in Portuguese member firm ABC LEGAL has been elected as the Chair of ILF – International Law Firms for the next 3 years. Alexandra is the first woman to be elected as Chair in ILF.