London, UK, August 18, 2021 - McapMediaWire - Owning a company, no matter how small or large it is can be quite intimidating. There are many aspects of it you have to think of. Namely, every firm in one way or another tries to express and showcase its identity. It can be thoroughly curated by the corporation or simply projected onto an institution by its consumers. These days when we have numerous social media platforms, customers can easily express negative opinions towards a certain...
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Hacks To Help Your Manufacturing Business Improve Performance
London, UK, August 17, 2021 - McapMediaWire - Running a manufacturing business is not easy, it takes a lot of planning and time to establish such a company, not to mention to grow it. Many businesses fail soon after being started, and for mistakes that could’ve been avoided! Improving performance, saving money and time is essential for such a business to blossom! So here are some hacks to help your manufacturing business get the right performance improvement it needs! Look at the current...
Advisory Excellence Members Firm Listed Amongst 50 Best Companies to Watch In 2021
London, UK, August 16, 2021 - McapMediaWire - Fred-Young & Evans LP has been listed amongst the 50 Best Companies to Watch in 2021 by CIO Bulletin. CIO Bulletin is an interactive, preeminent leadership platform serving as a central resource for information on Business & Information Technology (IT) leaders and their entrepreneurial ventures. From celebrating innovation to identifying best practices and providing a forum for today’s CIOs and other technology decision...
Peter Pender-Cudlip Recognised by Advisory Excellence for Outstanding Performance
London, UK, August 12, 2021 - McapMediaWire - Advisory Excellence has selected Peter Pender-Cudlip as their recommended expert for Asset Recovery advice in the United Arab Emirates. Peter is a co-owner and founder of GPW and sits on the board of directors. Based in Dubai, Peter has over 17 years of experience in global investigations and intelligence gathering. During that time, he has acted for sovereign entities, major corporations, financial institutions, law firms, insolvency practitioners...
N. Rotsides & Co Recognised by Advisory Excellence for Outstanding Service
London, UK, August 12, 2021 - McapMediaWire - Law Firm Owner, Nikos Rotsides was chosen as the preferred nominee from our organisation for the practice area of Recovery Compensation for Road Accidents in Cyprus for 2021 by Advisory Excellence. Advisory Excellence celebrates excellence, innovation and performance across the world’s advisory community. Advisory Excellence is an international network, with 1500 registered members from around the globe. In 2020 and 2021, Advisory Excellence...
Useful Tips to Make Selling Your House Easy and Stress-Free
London, UK, August 12, 2021 - McapMediaWire - Are you planning to sell your commercial or residential house? The process of selling one can be stressful, especially if you are a new seller. It involves a lot of planning and other details which you need to be aware of. Understanding how to present your house and the whole selling process will make selling your home easy, fast, and stress-free. Also, following the proper procedures will significantly determine your home's selling price....
Liability of the Guarantor Partner after his withdrawal from the company
London, UK, August 11, 2021 - McapMediaWire - In commercial relations, it is common for creditors to demand that a partner of the company be the guarantor of the company's obligations. A problem may arise when the guarantor partner withdraws from the company. Is he still liable for the company's debt? Recently, in the judgment of Civil Appeal No. 1131703-72.2016.8.26.0100, the 26th Chamber of Private Law of the Court of Appeals of the State of São Paulo ("TJSP") determined the...
Tips for HR to Maintain an Employee Handbook while Working Remotely
London, UK, August 10, 2021 - McapMediaWire - The cornerstone of communication for HR departments is their employee handbook. Outdated policies not only cause confusion among the employees but also puts the company at jeopardy for several lawsuits. Therefore, it is really important for businesses to review their employee handbook twice a year as a policy, as well as revise it every time a new law concerning the employees is introduced. E.g., the recent pandemic has raised serious questions...
Tips For Health Providers to Determine the Needs and Costs of Their Staff
London, UK, August 9, 2021 -McapMediaWire- A staffing mismatch may occur if a defined healthcare workforce planning strategy is not in place. This can make it challenging to meet corporate objectives. It also makes it difficult to offer proper patient care in the face of rising demand. Healthcare firms can better manage their personnel by evaluating staffing needs and expenditures that are responsive to hiring demands. Furthermore, healthcare workforce planning can help firms...
Brazil – Cost Sharing with Company Domiciled Abroad
London, UK, August 9, 2021 - McapMediaWire Characterisation of shared services as reimbursement The payment of costs and expenses shared between companies of the same economic group, with headquarters in different countries, may be treated as a mere reimbursement without the incidence of a high tax burden on payment or receipt. However, in order for such costs and expenses to be characterised in Brazil as a reimbursement, certain requirements must be complied with. First of all, to be...
Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Nigeria’s Dispute Resolution Practices
What areas of law have you been predominantly working on over the past 12 months? London, UK, August 6, 2021 - McapMediaWire - During this period, we advised various clients on the effect of force majeure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown (“the lockdown”) on existing commercial obligations. We also advised our foreign clients on the legal framework of business opportunities which the COVID-19 pandemic (“the pandemic”) has sprang up in Nigeria. Our clients benefit...
Brazil-Switzerland agreement to avoid double taxation
London, UK, August 4, 2021 - McapMediaWire - The text of the Agreement, which had already been approved in Switzerland in 2019 by the Council of States (Ständerat) and the National Council (Bundesrat), was approved in Brazil both in the House of Representatives, on March 5, 2020, and in the Federal Senate, on February 24, 2021, and now depends only on publication by means of a Presidential Decree to start producing legal effects in Brazil. In its 30 articles, the Agreement...
Joint Venture Guidelines under the Competition Act No. 12 of 2010
The Competition Authority of Kenya to Clarify the Rules and Filing Requirements of Joint Venture Arrangements The Competition Authority of Kenya (the CAK) has published draft joint venture guidelines (the Guidelines). The Guidelines aim to provide clarity, transparency and predictability about joint venture arrangements that require CAK approval. The Guidelines specifically clarify the CAK’s position on what consists of a Full Function Joint Venture, a Greenfield Joint Venture;...
Opening the Floodgates to Islamic Finance in Kenya
By Walid Khan, Head of Real Estate and General Finance at Africa Law Partners In recent years, Islamic Finance has grown rapidly across the world. By conservative estimates, Islamic finance is estimated to have over $2.88 trillion of assets globally. It is offered in over 80 countries and is estimated to grow at around 10-15% a year. Despite a significant slowdown in 2020 due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the market is expected to grow to $3.69 trillion by 2024. Islamic...
Bankruptcy Law Reform and COVID-19-related measures for insolvency
London, UK, August 2, 2021 - McapMediaWire -In order to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic scenario and to keep the economy stable during the crisis, Brazil has adopted some measures to protect businesses against insolvency and bankruptcy. Whether such measures are pandemic-related or not, they integrate Brazil in a worldwide effort to avoid damages. In April 2020, the State Courts of Justice of both Sao Paulo and Parana created projects for out-of-court dispute resolution. The first...
Investing In Yourself: Tips On How To Develop Leadership Skills
London, UK, August 2, 2021 - McapMediaWire - Many qualities need to be developed for a person to become a successful leader. These include communication skills, the ability to motivate others and being able to make tough decisions. Developing leadership skills is not an easy task; it takes time, dedication and hard work. This blog post will provide tips on developing your leadership skills so that one day you too may lead a group of people with success! read on for the tips. Identify Your...
Understanding the Importance of SAP
London, UK, August 2, 2021- McapMediaWire -Today’s businesses are not just powered by competent employees and standout leaders. It is also run by software and solutions that make the regular workplace into something that’s more efficient, secure, and most importantly, productive. Without solutions, companies could lag behind the competition. There are various office solutions that businesses can use to make the entire system...
An Informal Introduction to ADR Procedures
London, UK, July 30, 2021 - McapMediaWire - At a glance through any of the range of contracts offered in the 1999 and the 2017 Editions of the FIDIC Contract Suites, one will soon be aware that following the submission of a claim by either of the parties, the Engineer’s response and determination thereof is only the first step of the contractual and legal process of dispute resolution and final settlement. Should a claiming party be dissatisfied with an engineer’s determination,...
Currency Trading Guide: How To Find A Perfect Agent
London, UK, July 30, 2021 - McapMediaWire - It’s an exciting time to be a trader, with the buzz of cryptocurrency and new technologies. The one thing that hasn’t changed since trading became popular is the need for a broker or agent to help you trade. But how do I find the perfect agent? You may wonder what sets one agent apart from another when they all seem so similar in prices, features, and tools available. Read on to learn more about some key differences between agents as...
Washington Group & Associates Welcomes American Lawyer
London, UK, July 29, 2021 - McapMediaWire - Washington Group & Associates, a mid-sized international law firm based in Taipei, Taiwan, welcomes American lawyer Randall Moeller, who recently joined the firm’s service team. Randall Moeller, a graduate of Harvard and the University of Michigan Law School, has been named a “Washington State Super Lawyer” many times. He practiced law in Seattle, Washington for over 20 years, and his focus is primarily on litigation and intellectual...
Recovery of Foreign Judgment Debts in Nigeria
(https://www.advisoryexcellence.com/experts/emmanuel-ekpenyong/) London, UK, July 28, 2021 - McapMediaWire - Enforcement of foreign judgments has significant relevance in this era of increased international trade and foreign investments. Businesses are more comfortable doing business with foreign partners knowing that if they obtain judgment from a superior court in their home country; it can be enforced against the judgment debtor across borders. Fortunately, Nigerian courts recognise...
Chambersfield Economides Kranos 2021 Advisory Excellence Recognition
London, UK, July 27, 2021 - McapMediaWire - The Advisory Excellence network has recognised Chambersfield Economides Kranos in 2021, as an innovative and outstanding full-service law firm in Cyprus. We are very proud of this recognition, which highlights our law firm’s accomplishments. (Michalis Economides - Advisory Excellence) Michalis Economides, CEO at Chambersfield Economides Kranos commented: "We feel very proud and excited for the acknowledgement of our firm's accomplishments. Our...
HULL INSURANCE AND GENERAL AVERAGE
General Scheme of The Marine Insurance (https://www.advisoryexcellence.com/experts/cem-congar/) London, UK, July 27, 2021 - McapMediaWire - Marine hull insurance covers the damages that happen to an insured ship or other insurable parts of it, during the voyage, carrying cargo, during dispatch, anchorage, or repair. This coverage comprises all physical losses or perils, liabilities, and expenses of third parties, which arise from perils of the sea. They are known as...
Provisional Job Stability of Disabled Employees due to Pandemic
London, UK, July 26, 2021 - McapMediaWire - At the end of 2019 and beginning of 2020, the world observed the disastrous trajectory of the Sars-Cov-2 Coronavirus, which infected thousands of people in the city of Wuhan, China, and spread to several provinces in that country, and then around the world. In Brazil, the Ministry of Health published, on February 3, 2020, Ordinance (Portaria) no. 188/2020, which declared a Public Health Emergency of National Importance (ESPIN), due to Human...
Agriculture Industry Experts: How To Work Smarter, Not Harder
London, UK, July 23, 2021 - McapMediaWire - Are you or someone you know a farmer by trade, and always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to save your time and money when working out in the field? Maybe you have always dreamed of being a farmer, and you are trying to find some ways to help you get started on a small hobby farm or even a large-scale industrial farm that you have recently started? Perhaps you suffered a huge loss last year as a farmer, and you are looking...
COVID-19 pandemic in Greece by Serafim Sotiriadis
London, UK, July 23, 2021 - McapMediaWire - Greece, among most of the countries in the world, was hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The Greek Government gradually took necessary measures and, ultimately, forced the country to a general “lockdown” on 23 of March. This led most of the businesses to temporarily suspend their operations and activities, while, at the same time, they were allowed to suspend the employment contracts without being required to pay salaries or damages and cover...
Transfer pricing considerations in your post M&A integration
London, United Kingdom, July 21, 2021 - McapMediaWire - At the core of any M&A transaction is the fundamental scaling and growth of the integrated business unit at a macro level or tapping into and accessing the potential of the economies of scale of the target entity at a micro level. As such, parties to the M&A transaction often spend a bulk of the transaction phase considering and negotiating the post-transaction integration of the transacting entities with respect to matters...
Washington Group & Associates Opens Kaohsiung Office
London, United Kingdom, July 20, 2021 – McapMediaWire -- Washington Group & Associates, a mid-sized international law firm based in Taipei, Taiwan, has opened a new office in Kaohsiung — Taiwan’s second-largest city and a major international port. “Our Kaohsiung office will make our services more accessible to clients with business in southern Taiwan,” said Tim Hsu, founder of Washington Group. “We look forward to helping clients conduct business through Taiwan’s largest container...
What to consider if you plan to invest in Cyprus
London, United Kingdom, July 19, 2021 - McapMediaWire - In Cyprus, there is a strong business-friendly environment with one of the lowest corporate tax rates in Europe (12.5%, the lowest in Europe together with Ireland). Cyprus is a member of the European Union and the eurozone. Advantages The geographical position of Cyprus is at the crossroads of three continents, offering access to markets in Europe, the Middle East, and the Maghreb. The workforce of Cyprus is multilingual, experienced, and...
FinanceNorth Announces New Leadership in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO, June 22, 2021 – McapMediaWire -- FinanceNorth Ltd, an investment and global corporate advisory firm is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Denver, CO. This office will allow FinanceNorth to meet the growing demand for its services in the U.S Southwest region, expand and improve service to existing clients, and identify new local investment opportunities for the company’s private equity funds. To lead its local team, the company welcomed Mr. Lincoln Baca, a...