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Perspective

Jun. 19, 2010

When Language And Law Intertwine

Patrick Del Duca of Zuber & Taillieu discusses the role of language when dealing with parties to a transnational deal.

By Patrick Del Duca

Parties to transnational commercial and financial deals communicate with each other in languages of their choice. Sooner or later, however, one or more of the parties, whether as part of making or of enforcing the deal, will necessarily interact with governmental authorities. Examples of such authorities include a court, a registrar of security interests in collateral to secure repayment of credit, or a regulatory body. Almost universa...

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