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Cross-Border Law Insights

Practical guidance on international contracts, sanctions, corporate structures, assets, market entry, payments and disputes.

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Practical insights

Eight practical articles on transactions, sanctions, market entry, corporate structures and disputes.

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International Trade & Cross-Border Transactions

How to Review an International Contract Before Signing

What to check in an international contract before signing, from the parties and payment terms to liability and disputes.

June 11, 2026Read insight
Sanctions and compliance

What a Sanctions Review of a Transaction Should Cover

The information needed to assess sanctions affecting the parties, goods or services, banks and payment arrangements.

June 11, 2026Read insight
UAE

How to Assess Market Entry into the UAE

Questions about the planned activity, customers, local presence and licences to address before setting up in the UAE.

June 11, 2026Read insight
Structures and assets

When a Business Needs a Structure Audit

When changes in ownership, management or assets call for a review of the corporate structure.

June 11, 2026Read insight
International Trade & Cross-Border Transactions

Payment Risks in Transactions with Foreign Counterparties

Checks on the recipient, payment instructions, supporting documents and contract terms before sending funds abroad.

June 14, 2026Read insight
Sanctions and compliance

Sanctions Clauses in International Contracts

The trigger, notice requirements and consequences of a sanctions clause, including suspension and termination.

June 14, 2026Read insight
International disputes

Preparing a Claim Against a Foreign Counterparty

Preparing the contract, chronology, evidence and loss calculation for a claim against a foreign counterparty.

June 14, 2026Read insight
UAE and overseas markets

How to Choose a Foreign-Market Entry Model

A comparison of export, agency, distribution, local-entity and joint-venture models for a foreign market.

June 14, 2026Read insight

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Short notes on questions that arise in our practice. They provide general information, not advice on a particular matter; the relevant law and circumstances need to be checked before acting.

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