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06 September 2012
The EC proposal to force 40% female participation on public company boards faces a catalogue of criticism. The biggest is that it makes Europe a less attractive place to do business
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28 January 2013
Even as alternative dispute resolution mechanisms gain traction, English courts remain a favoured forum for resolving international disputes. Here's why
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19 December 2012
The former UK attorney general has called for a more flexible form of deferred prosecution agreement than that proposed by the government
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28 November 2012
In recent months, Africa’s nascent private equity industry has attracted greater interest. Zain Latif, founder of TLG Capital, discusses the dos and don’ts for private equity firm’s looking at frontiers
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15 November 2012
Yesterday's proposed directive from the EC implementing a watered-down version of the women on boards quota has been welcomed. But there are still concerns
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01 November 2012
More UK private equity house are tipped to diversify investment mandates after the sector’s deal volumes slid again last quarter
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17 October 2012
Companies that report bribery within their ranks are not necessarily immune from criminal charges, according to new guidance from the UK Serious Fraud Office. The announcement heightens the risk attached to self-reporting and has divided market opinion
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01 October 2012
With public M&A bidding rules varying from country to country, there is an uneven playing field developing for shareholders and boards from around the world