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The Role of International Due Diligence & Process Agent Services in Cross-Border Transactions

Learn how international due diligence and process agent services play a crucial role in identifying and mitigating legal risks in cross-border transactions.

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9 FAQs About the New FAA Requirement for Overseas FAA Certificate Holders

The FAA’s new rule mandates individuals with no US physical address to designate a US agent for service of process when holding or applying for FAA certificates. This ensures efficient delivery of legal and safety-critical communications.

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What is a Process Agent and Why do You Need One？

Discover why appointing a process agent is essential for cross-border transactions. This white paper explains their purpose, when they’re required, and why choosing a professional matters

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Choice of Law Considerations in Aviation Finance Transactions

There are some unique and specific choices of law considerations surrounding aviation finance transactions. Here are the main factors to think about.

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Choosing a Process Agent for Your Derivative Transaction

Process agents play a vital role in cross border deals. Read on to find out how to choose the best one for your derivative transactions.

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The Benefits of Choosing English Law in Cross-border Financial Transactions

English law offers unique advantages for international financial transactions. Learn about the benefits, including its global recognition, fairness and party autonomy.

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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 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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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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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.

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Why Choose New York Governing Law in Commercial Real Estate Transactions?

New York is routinely the first choice of governing law for cross-border transactions, especially in the Americas. Why is this and why would this be the case even when the parties involved have little or no nexus to New York?

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Why You Might Need a Process Agent Outside of New York or London

Some financial transactions may require the appointment of a process agent, especially if the transaction includes a commercial bank or another specified lender, a sovereign state or companies conducting business globally. The process agent serves as a point of contact in the jurisdiction where the parties may not have a presence.