International law
Doing business in Iraq: Tread carefully
A decade after the invasion of Iraq there are opportunities for UK firms in the country’s infrastructure sector. But they must be aware of the legal framework they will be working in
Tanzania – Birth of a gas giant?
Opportunities fired by natural gas could make Tanzania an attractive prospect for business – but what are the key considerations for working there?
India: The Supreme Court puts out the welcome mat
India should be even more attractive to foreign investors, now that a recent case has decided that Indian courts cannot interfere in foreign arbitration awards
Investing in Angola: Between extremes
Understand these regulations and you could tap into one of the fastest-growing markets in Africa
Ghana: A modern legal outlook
Oil revenue, high growth and political stability are expected to generate extensive construction opportunities in Ghana. So how does the legal regime work?
International law: 2012 round-up
Building’s international legal experts reflect on a year where arbitration has been increasingly promoted in developing economies
Kazakhstan: the regulations, the permits and the laws
Kazakhstan is the ninth largest country in the world with huge economic potential, but how easy is it doing business there?
Nigeria: Too big to ignore?
Nigeria is expected to become Africa’s largest economy by the end of the decade. Here’s what you need to know about doing business there
Libya's new regime: An alarming message
A recent decree that allows Libya’s interim government to control the assets of companies with links to the old regime sends out a worrying message to foreign investors
Vietnam: The legal landscape
Construction opportunities in Asia are on the up, but what about the practicalities of doing business in a country such as Vietnam? Here’s a guide to what you need to know






