Members have collaborated to produce "White Books" on Debt Collection, Real Estate, Company Incorporation and Labour matters. These guides are intended as a high level introduction to the rules applicable in the various member jurisdictions. They should not be relied upon as being a complete and entirely up-to-date source of information. Since the law is constantly changing, we recommend that you seek local legal advice before any action is taken.
Debt Collection in Europe
07.02.2019
The 2019 edition includes information on Court Proceedings, Online Civil Trial, EC Regulations and general information and FAQs on the recovery of foreign debt in Europe. The guide was first published in 2013 and updated in 2019 to include new information on Enforcement and to reflect the changes in legislation.
Incorporating a Limited Company in Europe
22.06.2017
This guide is a high level introduction to the rules governing the registration and incorporation of private limited companies in Europe. It was first published in 2010 and updated in 2017 to reflect any legislation changes.
Termination of Employment and Redundancy in Europe
30.03.2015
This guide focuses on labour law rules - redundancies and termination of employment applied across Europe. It highlights local differences in collective bargaining, employment protection and redundancy procedures.
Purchasing Real Estate in Europe
2010/11
2010/2011 Summary
An introduction to the purchase of real estate in Europe, detailing questions & considerations for i) Preliminary Stages ii) Completion and iii) Post Completion stages.