Category: Analysis
Who can bind a company? Authority to contract under English Law
This article was written by Grace Beaton, as part of her work experience week with DRS. “Do they actually have authority to sign this?” is one of the most frequently asked questions within commercial contracting. It is also one of the most misunderstood. While many assume that a contract is only binding when signed by a director or other […]
Structure, risk and evolving regulatory framework for hedge funds
By Josh Hammond – Team Lead at DRS In today’s financial world, the term “hedge fund” has lost all of its original meaning. Originally, hedge funds were, as you’d probably predict, designed to “hedge” against market downturns by taking both long and short positions, with the aim of reducing overall portfolio risk – dating back […]
Cross with borders?
By Joe Sweeting – Team Lead at DRS So, you have cross-border concerns? Fret-not, you’re not alone! The modern derivatives market is inherently international, and this internationality brings with it a distinct set of cross-border concerns. Although many derivatives are used to hedge domestic risks, the contracts themselves frequently span multiple jurisdictions, engage multiple legal […]
Please don’t compare me to the temp market!!
At DRS, we offer outsourced contract management solutions. In simple terms, we help our clients to negotiate contracts from scratch, to amend them when and if necessary, and to properly understand what they say. Prospective clients sometimes look at the services we offer as being interchangeable with those of the temp market. I think that […]