Independent legal and business news: reporting on the deals, disputes, regulation and moves shaping cross-border business.
How to set up a family office, step by step: single vs multi-family, the legal structures, typical running costs and the official regimes in Singapore, the DIFC, ADGM, Hong Kong, the US and the UK.
When a builder or main contractor becomes insolvent mid-project, work stops and the employer's recovery depends on the contract, the insolvency procedure and its security. We explain JCT termination, performance bonds, retentions, warranties, step-in rights and the first steps to take.
The US Treasury's 22 October 2026 proposed rule under the COINS Act would bar US persons from certain investments in Chinese biotech companies developing pharmaceutical compounds. We explain what is covered, who must comply and why licensing deals look safer than equity.
A prenup and a postnup carry the same weight in an English court, but timing, cross-border rules and the government's 2026 plans for binding nuptial agreements can still make one the better choice. We compare the two.
