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Global Services

Global Business Expansion: Doing Business in Ireland

If you are thinking of doing business in Ireland, what criteria should you analyse when selecting your next jurisdiction? This article discusses a couple of important updates applicable to Irish companies.

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US Corporate Services

Qualification of Series LLCs to Do Business in Another US State

When planning to use a series LLC structure in the domestic state, it’s important to consider where else the company and the individual series cells may wish to operate as not all states have statutes allowing for series LLCs to qualify to do business.

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US Corporate Services

Registered Series LLCs in Delaware

Delaware was an early adopter of laws allowing LLCs to establish independent series, and today 21 states have laws that also allow their creation.

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US Corporate Services

Year-End Checklist for Mergers or Consolidations of Delaware Corporations

Yes, it is that time of year again. Merger agreements are being drafted and finalized in preparation for the year’s end, and it is highly likely that one (or all) of the companies will be a Delaware domestic corporation.

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US Corporate Services

10 Frequently Asked Questions About the Corporate Transparency Act in the US

The Corporate Transparency Act is a US law aimed at preventing criminals from using business entities to commit crimes.

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US Corporate Services

Doing Business Under a Different Name: Fictitious and Assumed Name Registration in the US

Doing business under another name comes with a great many rules, requirements and renewal dates to track and manage.

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Process Agent

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Transactions

When you’re managing the closing of a complex financing transaction like that of a commercial mortgage-backed security, a detail-oriented checklist is your best friend.

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Process Agent

Process Agent Appointment: Choice of Law in Multiple Jurisdictions

There are many considerations when entering into a contract, especially for commercial financial transactions that can involve multiple parties from different states in the US or from different countries.

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Process Agent

Do I Need a Process Agent Even if My Contract Includes an Arbitration Clause?

You should never underestimate the need for diligent practices in contract drafting, especially regarding arbitration clauses and notification processes.

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UK Corporate Services

Updating the Beneficial Ownership Information in the Register of Overseas Entities

New guidelines have been posted for the annual updating requirements for overseas entities. Ensure you comply with these new rules, as failure to do so could be costly.

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US Corporate Services

Intellectual Property Due Diligence in the US: Are the Seller’s Representations and Warranties an Acceptable Substitute?

Can “representation and warranty” provisions in acquisition agreements be an acceptable substitute for conducting intellectual property due diligence (IPDD)?

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Process Agent

Appointing a Process Agent in Cross-Border Transactions

Parties to commercial financial transactions are often from different countries, with each country having uniquely different bodies of law and precedent governing commercial transactions. Such cross-border transactions may require the appointment of an international process agent.