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A brief look at the essential considerations for contracting on the internet in Iceland, including the requirements for electronic contract formation and the rules governing electronic signatures.

An overview of key tax considerations for private clients in Germany, including coverage of tax residence and domicile, capital gains, inheritance, real estate and trusts.

The Crown dependencies of the Bailiwick of Jersey and the Bailiwick of Guernsey (hereinafter “the Channel Islands”) were part of Normandy in 1066 when its ruler, William the Conqueror,...

This article examines the most significant capital markets developments in Luxembourg over the past year.

Switzerland is a very attractive jurisdiction for the establishment and management of Family Offices, from virtually all continents and countries across the world.

A review of the past year's most noteworthy developments in international arbitration in Norway, including key decisions and legislative changes.

"Water is often a weapon and an objective of armed conflict" - Mara Tignino, reader at the Faculty of Law and the Institute for Environmental Sciences at the University of Geneva pointed out in a conversation with Lénárd Sándor on the widespread international regulation of water.

Trustees have been held absolutely liable for misdelivering income and/or principal. In a multijurisdictional setting, an incorrect assessment by a trustee as to which body of law...

In an important recent decision, the U.K. Supreme Court provided further guidance on how to determine the law that applies to an international arbitration agreement.

This quick guide outlines the major formalities and procedures to create and register security interests over aircraft in Italy.