Strategic Lawyering 1 December 2013 | Thomas Caveng
Mediation – Not for real litigators?
This contribution explores the current status of mediation, a faster, better and less expensive dispute resolution method than litigation and arbitration
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1 December 2013 | Thomas Caveng
Validity requirements of a non-compete clause included in a share purchase agreement
In a judgment dated October 8, 2013, the Cour de Cassation (French Supreme Court) has recalled the requirements to be met to ensure the validity and enforceability of a non-compete clause
1 December 2013 | Thomas Caveng
New developments concerning the taxation of real estate capital gains earned by Swiss residents
For the first time, the Conseil d’Etat (French Supreme Administrative Court) has, in a decision rendered on November 20, 2013
1 November 2013 | Thomas Caveng
Buyers Beware! New Environmental Due Diligence Standard Issued
The contribution provides valuable information on the recent issuance by the ASTM International of E1527-13
1 November 2013 | Thomas Caveng
The exclusion of a shareholder of a SAS pursuant to a by-laws clause contrary to applicable public policy provisions is null and void
In a judgment dated July 9, 2013[1], the Cour de Cassation (French Supreme Court) has recalled that in sociétés par actions simplifiées (Simplified Joint Stock Companies or “SAS”) a shareholder whose exclusion is contemplated may not be deprived of his right to participate in the decision and to cast a vote on the exclusion resolution […]
1 October 2013 | Thomas Caveng
Jean-Luc Soulier becomes a member of the Board of Directors of Ahimsa Fund
Jean-Luc Soulier, managing partner, will henceforth sit on the board of directors of the Ahimsa Fund and Smile for Hope Fund,