KYC and Cross-Border Due Diligence: Why Document Retrievals Matter
Understand KYC compliance for international entities, including required corporate documents, jurisdictional challenges, and risks of delays during AML reviews.
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Director ID Verification in the UK:What You Need to Know in 2026
Identity verification is now a legal requirement for UK company directors and
people with significant control. With the transition period ending in November
2026, companies should check each individual’s deadline now.
Cross-Border Transactions in Latin America: Why the Process Agent Appointment Matters
Latin America continues to attract interest from international lenders and investors, and many cross-border financing agreements involving parties in the region are governed by New York or English law. In these transactions, a process agent appointment is frequently part of the closing requirements. Identifying the requirement early helps ensure this important but generally straightforward step is completed accurately and on time, avoiding unnecessary delays as the transaction moves toward closing.
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Why Airlines Need Process Agents
From aircraft leasing and financing to fleet expansion and restructuring, airlines routinely enter into cross-border agreements governed by foreign law. While these transactions enable growth, they also introduce a fundamental challenge on how legal notices are served and enforced across jurisdictions.
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Beyond the UCC: What International Lenders Need to Know About PPSA, RDPRM and RUG
International lenders often approach North American secured lending through a U.S. lens. The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is familiar, widely documented, and built into many global templates.
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Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) 101: The Basics
A UCC-1 filing is the standard U.S. method under UCC Article 9 to give public notice of a lender’s security interest in personal property and establish priority against competing creditors.
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Key ECCTA Changes for Overseas Entities, LPs, and Corporate Filers
ECCTA reforms are affecting Overseas Entities, Limited Partnerships, and corporate filers in different ways. This article explains what is already live, what is expected next, and where implementation details are still pending.
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Understanding the Basics of International Lien Searches
A lien is a legal right or interest that a creditor has in a property belonging to another person (debtor) as security for a debt or obligation. It essentially serves as a form of collateral that gives the creditor the right to take possession of the property or have it sold to satisfy the debt if the debtor fails to fulfil their obligations.
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Federal Intellectual Property Due Diligence: Beyond UCC and Lien Searches
Like due diligence searches for statutory liens and consensual (UCC) financing statements on borrowers and debtors, confirming the owner and status of intellectual property in a transaction is critical in the US.
Read MoreUniform Commercial Code (UCC) Explained to International Investors
We explain what you should know about the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) if you are conducting business in the United States.
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ACT NOW: Director’s ID Verification Now Mandatory
The clock is ticking. With the 18 November 2025 deadline for mandatory director identity verification fast approaching, UK companies must act now to avoid non-compliance under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA).
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The Ultimate Cheat Sheet to Mortgages & Charges at Companies House in the UK
A guide for when an attorney or paralegal needs to search the public record for evidence of registered secured transactions in the UK.
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