All International law articles
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CommentChile: Turning challenges into opportunities
Since the 1990s, Chile has been developing its infrastructure, but, as in many other Latin American countries, much is still lacking
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CommentBrazilian flair
Infrastructure development in the recent World Cup’s host country offers opportunities for UK firms
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CommentEthiopia: It's not about the oil
Political stability and solid investment in infrastructure and renewable energy make Ethiopia an attractive proposition, but new entrants to the market should proceed with care
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CommentColombia: Latin America’s newcomer
Colombia looks to finally be living up to its full potential, with enormous opportunities for the infrastructure and construction sectors
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CommentIndonesia: Still the 'i' in potential?
It may no longer be considered the rising star it once was but there are still lots of opportunities in Indonesia
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CommentMexico: Putting the 'M' in MINT
Some see Mexico developing into the world’s fifth largest economy, ahead of the UK, by 2050. What opportunities does Mexico offer for UK construction?
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CommentThailand: Not all smiles
Infrastructure projects are thriving in Thailand but how easy it is for UK firms to do business there?
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CommentSaudi Arabia: The big legal questions
Modernisation is being carried out against the background of a legal system fundamentally different not only from those of its neighbours but also from any Western concept
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CommentMozambique: Africa's new challenger
What happens when one of the world’s poorest nations discovers some of the world’s richest energy reserves?
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CommentQatar: To boldly go where Boris has gone before
From pearl fishing to being one of the world’s wealthiest countries, per capita, Qatar is on an upward trajectory. What do you need to know to do business there?
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CommentMyanmar (or Burma): The opportunity and the uncertainty
The economy could grow to $300bn by 2030 but it lacks major infrastructure. Here’s what you need to know about doing business in Myanmar
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CommentBahrain: Construction opportunities in the ‘land of the two seas’
Bahrain is a pure and sacred place known as “the Pearl of the Arabian Gulf” – and a place with an increasing number of opportunities for UK construction
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CommentDoing 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
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CommentInternational law: 2012 round-up
Building’s international legal experts reflect on a year where arbitration has been increasingly promoted in developing economies
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CommentTanzania – 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?
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CommentKazakhstan: 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?
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CommentIndia: 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
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CommentNigeria: 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
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CommentInvesting in Angola: Between extremes
Understand these regulations and you could tap into one of the fastest-growing markets in Africa
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CommentLibya'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