There are many reasons why companies migrate to Switzerland: lower corporate
income tax rates, a stable and predictable legal environment, and a flexible labor law. There are also disadvantages. Before you pack up and head for the snowy Alps, learn more about what relocation really entails.
This interview with Jonathan Maphosa provides tips and insights on practicing law in South Africa from the perspective of an in-house lawyer.
Founding member and Vice President of ACC’s Québec Chapter, Marie-Christine Brochu’s discusses the years of experience that have enhanced her negotiation expertise.
Attracted by higher savings in such onshore/ near-shore locations, along with the benefits of servicing clients within the same time zone, law firms have started to invest in onshore services alongside traditional overseas and offshore options. This article addresses how law firms and LPOs can best mold themselves for such a market.
This InfoPAK is designed to provide corporate counsel with a general overview of intellectual property and to suggest useful practices for the handling of intellectual property in the corporate setting.
The Association of Corporate Counsel and Laurence Simons surveyed corporate legal departments to learn more about their teams in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The ACC/Laurence Simons 2012 EMEA Legal Department Survey is available to members and non-members.
This article helps attorneys understand that with the increase of globalization, he must be prepared to handle (or refer) international issues that arise.
This short article explains the variations on the translation of French words into the English language, most notably the word "Avocat".
A growing number of companies recognize the need to operate their legal function on a global basis, consistent with changes in their overall businesses. Still, the global law department remains an evolving concept in even the most advanced companies. The following materials provide guidance on the issues facing emerging global law departments and also are intended to assist a multinational corporation navigate the process of establishing a more effective global legal group.
At ACC’s Corporate Counsel Institute Canada in March, five GCs from top Canadian companies offered new-to-in-house attendees advice on adapting to the corporate environment during the plenary session. The panelists’ experiences, personalities and leadership approaches were wide-ranging, but they offered some common wisdom.