Why Basel Matters for Cross-Border Arbitration: 2026 Outlook
Basel matters for cross-border arbitration because it sits at a practical legal and business crossroads between Switzerland, the EU, and global trade flows. In 2026, that position matters even more, since companies now judge dispute venues not only by legal doctrine, but by enforceability, confidentiality, speed, and how easily teams can coordinate evidence across borders. […]
Epstein Case: Legal Accountability and Victim Compensation
Dr. Stephan Ebner has appeared in a new interview with WELT about the Epstein case, focusing on legal accountability, compensation claims, and the structural problems that make abuse networks hard to prosecute. The interview adds a legal perspective to an issue that has stayed globally relevant into 2026, especially as public debate continues around systemic […]
Export compliance screening: how to compare platforms
Screening software platforms for export compliance compared means evaluating tools that screen customers, intermediaries, beneficial owners, and shipments against restricted-party and sanctions lists, then document decisions in an audit-ready way. In 2026, the best comparison focuses less on “who has the most lists” and more on match quality, workflow controls, integrations, and the evidence trail […]
Which M&A arbitration seat is best for enforcement in 2026?
For M&A deals, comparing international arbitration seats mainly comes down to court support (especially interim relief), predictability on set-aside, confidentiality culture, and how easily you can enforce against assets across borders. In 2026, parties also pay closer attention to procedure speed tools (emergency arbitration, expedited tracks) because post-closing disputes over earn-outs and closing accounts stayed […]
Series LLC vs Traditional LLC: Foreign Investors 2026
Series LLC vs traditional LLC for foreign investors: a Series LLC can separate assets and liabilities across multiple “series” under one umbrella entity, while a traditional LLC uses one entity per business line or asset. In 2026, the choice usually turns on where you operate, how much liability separation you need, and whether banks, partners, […]
Export compliance screening platforms in 2026: how to choose
Screening software platforms for export compliance are tools that help you screen customers, intermediaries, beneficial owners, and shipments against restricted party lists and other risk signals, then document decisions in an audit-ready way. In 2026, the main selection criteria are data coverage, match quality, workflow integration, and evidence trails that stand up to bank and […]
Mediation vs Arbitration in Cross-Border Disputes: 2026
Mediation vs arbitration for cross border disputes: mediation helps you reach a voluntary, business-shaped settlement, while arbitration ends with a binding award that is usually easier to enforce internationally than a court judgment. In 2026, many parties combine both by using mediation first, then moving to arbitration on a defined timetable if talks fail. Why […]
Asset Deal vs Share Deal in Cross-Border M&A: A 2026 Guide
Asset deal vs share deal in cross border M&A: an asset deal buys selected assets and liabilities, while a share deal buys the target’s equity and keeps the company (and its history) intact. In 2026, the better choice usually depends on transferability, tax outcomes, and how you want to control liability and regulatory approvals across […]
US Antitrust Risks in Cross-Border Deals: HSR & Gun Jumping
US antitrust risks in cross border transactions mainly come down to merger control filings (especially HSR), long review timelines driven by information requests, and “gun jumping” rules that restrict pre-closing coordination. In 2026, the practical baseline is that cross-border deals face more parallel reviews and more scrutiny of internal deal documents than most teams planned […]
Governance Package for US Subsidiaries of European Groups
A governance setup package for US subsidiaries of European groups is a bundled set of corporate, compliance, and operating documents that makes your US entity decision-ready, audit-ready, and clearly ringfenced from the European parent. In 2026, the best packages also build “proof” into day-to-day workflows, because banks, key customers, and regulators increasingly ask for evidence, […]
