There are many great reasons to start your own company, including the desire to be your own boss, the desire to make something happen, passion about your product or service, or even the desire to make more money. A successful startup will need the following: A solid sales and marketing plan; High-quality accounting; A strong legal… Read More
A commercial lease for office or retail space is a serious commitment for your business. They are typically long-term contracts lasting at least five years, the rent is often your second-biggest monthly expense after payroll, and the rights and limitations in your lease agreement have major effects on your ability to expand, contract and relocate… Read More
I. Introduction With the Lundbeck Decision, the European Commission (the “Decision” and the “Commission,” respectively) ended its ten-year investigation on reverse payment settlements and found that the Danish pharmaceutical company, Lundbeck, and four generics producers had concluded anticompetitive agreements, in breach of Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (the… Read More
The year 2017 could mark an important turning point for institutional international arbitration. On 20 October 2016, the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) adopted a list of important revisions to its Rules of Arbitration (“ICC Rules”)[1]. By the time this article is published, for example, new “Expedited Procedure Rules” will have come into effect on… Read More
The Greek Private Capital Company and recent legislative initiatives to meet current business requirements. According to the Greek legislation, the following types are the main capital company formations for conducting business in Greece and are usually preferred over entrepreneurships, in principal due to the limited liability of their shareholders : (i) the Greek limited… Read More