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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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 MoreWe explain what you should know about the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) if you are conducting business in the United States.
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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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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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What exactly do you need to know about loans and preparing and filing Uniform Commercial Code financing statements? Read on for key considerations.
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