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Publication of the Mexico Law and Business Paper as part of the ‘Think Global, Go Global’ Programme

This publication provides a structured overview of Mexico’s legal, regulatory, and economic landscape for organisations assessing the country as a potential investment and commercial expansion market. It examines foreign investment frameworks, trade and compliance requirements, corporate taxation, and dispute-resolution mechanisms, while identifying opportunities across key sectors of the Mexican economy.

Prepared under HCLA’s Think Global, Go Global programme in collaboration with BE-NEXEL and Knowleds OÜ, the paper combines legal analysis with business intelligence to support informed, strategic decision-making for cross-border operations. Grounded in verified public sources and aligned with international standards, it is intended as a practical reference for investors, legal practitioners, and business leaders engaging with Mexico’s evolving market.

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Global Business Vision of the Sultanate of Oman: An Overview of Investment Policies and Arbitration Rules

This summary paper, a key part of the Think Global Go Global initiative, focuses on Oman’s adoption of adaptive regulations in various sectors, signalling an era of economic flexibility and growth. It provides a thorough review of recent changes to Oman’s investment laws and arbitration rules, making it an essential resource for businesses and legal professionals interested in the region.

Enhanced by contributions from the HCLA NETWORK team and insights from respected Omani experts and senior officials, this publication offers a rich and informed understanding of the subject.

This overview is for general information only. Readers are encouraged to delve into the detailed analysis and refer to its sources for a full understanding of Oman’s dynamic business environment.

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Web TGG- CASE STUDY-From Courtrooms to Algorithms

From Courtrooms to Algorithms: Part One

The legal and technical teams at HCLA and BE-NEXEL are collaborating on a series, “From Courtrooms to Algorithms,” that explores the evolving relationship between new technologies and legal structures. The first part of our roundup highlights three cases:
• SyRI case,
• Toeslagenaffaire (The Dutch childcare benefit scandal),
• Bunq vs. DNB case.

This executive summary is for informational purposes only and does not reflect the official position of HCLA or BE-NEXEL, nor is it an in-depth case study. For more information, please refer to the references and cases cited. For inquiries or further clarification, please contact: legal@hclanl.com

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FDI & Arbitration in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The paper provides readers with an overview of the investment and arbitration laws in the Kingdom. Its purpose is to shed light on the investment and arbitration opportunities available in Saudi Arabia, particularly in the context of the country’s economic growth and investment diversification objectives under the ‘Think Global, Go Global’ programme.

To achieve this, the report draws on legislative reports, laws and regulations from the Kingdom, and reports from international bodies such as UNCTAD, UNCITRAL and the World Bank. The report examines the 2000 Investment Law and its updated version, the 2022 Investment Law, which is currently under legislative review, and discusses the interface between the investment laws and the 2012 Arbitration Law.

Foreign Direct Investment and Arbitration in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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HCLA White Paper- Part B : Future of Crypto-Assets in the EU: Regulatory Perspective

HCLA has completed the second part of the White Paper series focusing on crypto assets operating in the EU, as per the regulatory proposal, MiCA, put forward by the EU Commission to the legislative mechanism of the EU. The proposal is currently going through the review mechanism and will become legally binding as of 2024. Part B of the White Paper covers, amongst other things, the general and specific obligations incumbent on service providers of crypto-assets.

Link to PDF version of HCLA White Paper, Part B.

HCLA White Paper: Future of Crypto-Assets in the EU: Regulatory Perspective

HCLA has prepared and finalized the first part of the White Paper series focusing on crypto assets operating in the EU, as per the regulatory proposal put forward by the EU Commission to the legislative mechanism of the EU. The proposal is intent on creating a harmonized system for issuing crypto-assets and a parallel system for crypto-asset service providers.

Link to PDF version of HCLA White Paper, Part A.

Economic Sanctions under International Law

Editors: Marossi, Ali Z., Bassett, Marisa R. (Eds.)

With oversight from a group of internationally renowned scholars of international law, this volume gathers contributions from some of the leading experts. The book is purported to provide a seminal study on the limits of economic sanctions under international law, including accountability mechanisms that might exist when sanctioning States go too far. The authors provide novel and significant contributions as to how existing legal structures can be used to ensure that eco- nomic sanctions remain within a legal order where there are gaps in the law. The reviewers recognized this work as a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners in international law, particularly those involved in international economic law, public international law, and international dispute resolution.

HCLA – NETWORK published a White Paper on Enhanced Due Diligence

The White Paper on Enhanced Due Diligence addresses the fundamental issues and the procedure of the enhanced due diligence process. This White paper is constructed from several HCLA research papers, published articles, respective regulations, and as a result, is intended for information purposes only.

Due diligence procedure comprises an in-depth analysis of the customer, the nature of the business, and the respective assets to be used in the transaction, whilst assessing their compliance with relevant regulations, including the anti-money laundering (AML) compliance laws, combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) regulations, and any applicable sanctions regimes. However, this level of due diligence does not always represent a risk-averse enough license to enter into a business relationship. Therefore, extreme caution should be exercised when interacting with individuals or companies with a potentially negative track record, including the risk of engaging in activities that may be illegal or subject to certain sanctions regimes. The enhanced due diligence (EDD) procedures are designed to improve the security of any business relationship when a high-risk profile customer is involved.

This White Paper aim to highlight several key elements in the EDD process and make practical recommendations that could be implemented by the businesses in mitigation of inherent risk, to make the whole process more efficient and cost-effective.

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