Wednesday, 10 Mar 2010
Features
Banishing the billable hour
Strategic Legal Advisor asks ITV head of legal Andrew Garard how he convinced law firms to wean themselves off the clock, what benefits he expects to reap and what, exactly, is wrong with buying legal services by the hour.
Ukraine: Business as usual?
After recent political and economic upheaval, what does the future hold for Ukraine's business prospects?
Ukraine: An evolving legal market
Independent firms have historically dominated in Ukraine, but a number of major international firms have set up shop there in recent years.
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Ukraine: A bumpy ride ahead
The IMF came to Ukraine's rescue in November with a multi-billion dollar loan to help it back from the brink. Despite this, the country's lawyers remain optimistic about its prospects in the long term.
Ukraine: Upholding the rule of law
Ukraine has made progress in recent years on the legislative front to shed its historically unfavourable reputation for foreign investment. Philip Hoult explains.
Ukraine: A new lease of life for shareholders
The President of the Ukraine signed a new progressive law governing joint stock companies in October. But, says law firm Salans, some pitfalls remain.
Doing business in the Netherlands
The Netherlands has a competitive legal environment leaving the door open for corporates to negotiate heavily on legal fees.
Doing business in Sweden
Law firm Vinge discusses how to do business in Sweden.
Doing business in Portugal
Portuguese law firms charge lower fees than neighbouring Spain with hourly billing the main method.
Doing business in Germany
The current economic climate in Germany is putting pressure on fees - much to the delight of clients.
Doing business in Austria
Austria is one of the richest countries in the EU with a well-developed social market economy which benefits from strong links to other EU economies, especially Germany's.
