16 July 2026
For eight decades, Argentina has been a symbol of trade union strength and emphatic protection of worker rights. Since the first Perón presidency in 1946, Argentina has largely pursued an industrial policy of domestic manufacturing, which has been tied to industry-wide trade unions and collective bargaining agreements. A legal framework developed during this trend to…
10 July 2026
The interim agreement between the European Union and Mercosur has been provisionally applied since 1 May 2026. While the agreement is best known for the significant tariff reductions it introduces, it goes far beyond customs duties alone. The text contains a wide range of provisions designed to facilitate trade and economic cooperation between the two…
18 June 2026
The Milei Administration has again signaled resolve to stimulate real estate investment. This time, the president has issued Executive Order 406/2026 to clarify recent congressional amendments to the National Income Tax Law applicable to the lease, sale, and disposition of real property. Most importantly, the executive order resets income tax exemptions legislated under Law No….
5 June 2026
The Law No. 7582 on “Amendments to Certain Laws”(in Turkish “Bazı Kanunlarda Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Kanun” hereinafter referred to as the “Law”) has been adopted on 21 May 2026 and was published at the Turkish Official Gazette under number 33270 on 4 June 2026. The Law introduces various tax regulations, primarily concerning the inclusion of…
29 May 2026
The Malagasy Ministry of Energy has just announced the signing of 46 memoranda of understanding for the construction of solar plants with an aggregated capacity of 932 MW. This enthusiasm among developers may come as a surprise just a few months after a regime change. However, as the change of regime was prompted mainly by…
19 May 2026
Law No. 012/2023 replaces the former 2016 framework and establishes a dedicated regulatory regime for Gabon’s electricity sector. The reform reinforces the full liberalization of production, transmission, distribution, and commercialization, confirming the State’s long‑term strategy of opening the sector to private participation. It introduces two mechanisms for carrying out public electricity service activities: the public…
11 May 2026
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) entered into force on August 1, 2024, establishing a common European regulatory and legal framework for AI. On August 2, 2026, the bulk of obligations for AI systems will come into effect—making this a critical date for corporate compliance. For the entire digital industry and international companies…
6 May 2026
Earlier last month, the Argentina Congress passed Law No. 27.804 to amend Argentina’s 2010 Glacier Protection Law.[1] The bill followed an extended legislative debate and a public hearing process. Backed by President Javier Milei and governors of mineral rich provinces, like San Juan, Mendoza, Catamarca, Jujuy and Salta,[2] the new law alters the standard of…
4 May 2026
Less paperwork, more digital filings, and practical changes for businesses The new Commercial Register Act, effective from 17 August 2026, brings an important reform of company registration procedures in Slovakia. It replaces the current Commercial Register Act and aims to simplify incorporations, corporate changes and access to registered data. The reform is not a complete redesign…
29 April 2026
After months of twists and turns, the Interim Trade Agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU) (the “Trade Agreement”) has been “provisionally” confirmed and will take effect May 1, 2026. As we discussed in a previous article, the trade agreement between the two trading blocs continues to face political obstacles, and its long-term application remains…
