The latest thinking from International House of Law on international law, arbitration, global business, and ESG.
The Netherlands formally recognises eBLs under a new amendment to Book 8 of the Civil Code. IHL explains what the reform means for shipping contracts, trade finance, and documentary credit structures, and why global momentum behind this shift is accelerating.
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The most significant revision to the ICC framework since 2012 is now in force. IHL explains the key changes — from the removal of mandatory Terms of Reference to the new Highly Expedited Procedure — and what they mean for your contracts.
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Before signing an MOU with a foreign company, the single most important step is verification. Learn the five key steps to independently confirm what a counterpart claims about itself.
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When geopolitical disruption fundamentally alters the economic balance of a contract, hardship law gives parties a legal basis to demand renegotiation. IHL explains the doctrine, its threshold requirements, and what good faith demands in practice.
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The intersection of climate change and litigation is evolving rapidly. IHL examines the latest developments in ESG-related legal proceedings and what they mean for businesses operating across borders.
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An update on IHL's collaboration with Hippotainer — a pioneering initiative at the intersection of innovation and international trade law, redefining how containers are deployed globally.
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If your commercial contract has been disrupted by geopolitical events and you are considering termination, read this first. Understanding your obligations — and your options — can protect your business from significant financial and legal exposure.
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As U.S. trade policy shifts, IHL analyses how evolving tariff regimes may create new opportunities for EU-Canada commercial partnerships and what legal frameworks apply.
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