By Claire Hayes Chancel repair liability is an ancient liability that attaches to land and requires affected owners to meet the costs of repair of the local church chancel. Until recently, the legal status of this liability was that of an overriding interest. This meant that it did not need to be registered at the […]
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal and regulatory landscape. Contents Food industry proposes front-of-package nutrition information FDA seeks input on evaporated cane juice FDA delays menu labelling final rule FDA settles FSMA deadlines President Obama’s 2015 budget — notable effects on food industry Click on the […]
Rulefinder Marketing Restrictions (RMR) is a sophisticated service that provides detailed information on the restrictions applicable where an offshore financial institution (OFI) markets or sells a wide range of financial products and services on a cross-border basis. It also covers the provision of advice, research and pre-M&A advice cross-border on such financial products and services. […]
BDK’s media and entertainment practice is a multidisciplinary outlet providing expert legal and regulatory advice of relevance to the industry sector, media-sensitive businesses and the public in general. We have advised in connection with a wide range of matters: the use of short extracts from broadcasters’ sports programmes; interplay between TV sponsorship and product placement; […]
As technology and media become more interconnected, it is becoming increasingly difficult to define where one industry ends and another begins. The information and communication technology (ICT) industry is fast paced and innovative and regulation is constantly changing. We are at the forefront of legal developments and closely follow regulations. Our ICT practice is multidisciplinary […]
BDK’s tax group offers advice on a full range of tax issues in local and cross-border contexts and is accustomed to questions that require new solutions. By providing sound tax advice, BDK tax attorneys can assist in optimising a client’s business performance by helping him/her understand the tax consequences of cross-border transactions, clarifying tax implications […]
We accompany clients throughout the life of a real-estate project, helping them set up adequate SPV structures, obtain requisite permits, structure financing, conduct legal due diligence of properties and draft relevant transaction documentation. We have also developed significant experience in construction disputes, including those that are FIDIC related. Our expertise covers commercial and residential developments, […]
BDK has extensive experience in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector in Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, both in the context of privatisation and private transactions. Sectoral experience includes all major industries such as fast-moving consumer goods, transport, telecoms, energy and financial services. Besides advising on classic M&A, we also assist clients in structuring […]
Our diverse intellectual property (IP) and IP-related practice covers a wide range of areas. Areas covered include trademark protection; protection of unregistered rights (passing-off claims and other available legal mechanisms); copyright protection, including collective protection of copyright; industrial design protection; patents; IP litigation; drafting and negotiating IP-related agreements (trademark licensing and assignments, know-how licensing, patent […]
BDK’s finance team offers specialised knowledge in banking transactions, capital markets, project finance, derivatives and structured finance products and insolvency and restructuring. BankingOur banking lawyers are experienced with cross-border and syndicated lending, English law loan documentation, local law security agreements and market standard legal opinions. Capital markets and structured productsIn spite of the lack of […]
The energy and natural resources sector is one of the most dynamic and perspective areas of economic development in Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina. While existing capacities need overhaul and expansion, investors are attracted to green-field opportunities in both traditional and clean sources. BDK is a market leader in the field, having advised on the […]
As ever, the flight home is very quiet. Gone, the heady excitement of the flight out and instead, hushed voices and plenty of caffeine. Every year, I say I will only ever do two days. And every year I panic and book the full five, not wanting to miss out. But this year I have […]