Practice Areas

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Sale of Goods

There are certain aspects that Companies must structure effectively while involving in trading. These matters include strict compliance with domestic laws and treaty-based international law governing the sale, being aware of the rules and customs between different countries,  effectively setting the payment method, agreeing on the relevant INCOTERM, arranging transportation, storage, insurance of the goods. Turquoise is able to provide non-contentious advice on trade deals, sales contracts, finance documentation, physical and financial trading terms, freight agreements, warehouse agreement, regulatory issues and sanctions and environmental issues.

Shipping

Goods  must move. However, there are complex cross border disputes waiting on the way. Turquoise will help you to deal with cargo claims, charterparty and bills of lading disputes, and handle all aspects of shipping dispute resolution, from small value claims to high profile, complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes. Turquoise is able to deliver tailor-made solutions to ship-owners, charterers, freight forwarders and logistics companies that give services as customs clearance, inland transportation, and warehousing.

FinTechs

As digitalisation continues to transform financial services-to become more user friendly and cost effective- traditional businesses must adapt their businesses to future. Our expertise helps financial institutions make the transformative moves necessary to meet today’s challenges—and prepare for tomorrow’s.

Electronic money institutions

Electronic money institutions (EMI"s) are shining stars of financial institutions. However, they are required to comply with strict requirements of Electronic money Directive 2009/110/EC in the European Union and Electronic Money Regulations 2017 in the United Kingdom. Our expertise allow EMI's to prepare right set-up for their operations through licensing and ensuring their compliance with their licenses and compliance requirement.

Payment Services

Moving money is not difficult ! It is all about having access to banking through a  money service provider friendly bank. What difficult is, to hire the right compliance people and have partnership with consultants who understands regulation and laws. Money transfer business is fully regulated area of business which require strict compliance.  

Retailers

 Companies across many sectors constantly face challenges in pursuit of their growth targets and business goals. Structuring your business correctly is a crucial first step in ensuring future success. If you choose an appropriate structure at the outset, then you’ll be in a position to concentrate on growing your business without having to deal with the distractions of restructuring your business down the track. 

Technology

The technology industry is fast-moving and volatile. Development is a must and reinvention has become as crucial as invention. Turquoise helps technology companies pioneer new business models, enable change within their organizations, and increase capital by means of direct investments to companys.

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship is all bout complex, integrated operations, joint ventures, strategic alliances and collaborations as well as mergers and acquisitions. Turquoise supports clients as they strive to achieve efficiency, whether that be through expansion into new markets or focus on a particular specialism. Entrepreneurs rely on us to provide them with sound solutions and first-rate representation in every major area of law, industry and global jurisdiction. While doing all these, we are aware that we also need to help them rediscover, and reenergize, their purpose so they can create value for shareholders and society alike.

Blockchain 

Blockchain technology is revolutionizing industries worldwide, but it also presents unique legal challenges. Our attorneys specialize in legal issues related to blockchain, including smart contracts, intellectual property rights, and data privacy. We help our clients harness the power of blockchain while ensuring legal compliance and protection.

Crypto-Asset Issuers

Cryptocurrency regulations are complex and vary significantly across jurisdictions. We are adept at navigating this regulatory maze, providing comprehensive guidance on compliance with local and international laws. Whether you are launching an Initial Coin Offering (ICO), Security Token Offering (STO), or developing a new cryptocurrency, we ensure that you meet all regulatory requirements.

Crypto-asset Service Providers

Maintaining compliance in the crypto industry is crucial to avoid legal pitfalls and foster trust with stakeholders. We offer robust compliance services, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, ensuring your business operates within the bounds of the law.

 Maritime 

One of core strengths of Turquoise is carriage of goods by sea, plus any and every matter related to the financing, construction, use, charter, insurance and decommissioning of the ships that carry them. Either regulatory or management point of perspective, Turquoise has various services to offer to shipowners, charterers, traders, banks, shipyards and insurers. From shipyard to scrapyard, from factory to buyer, from finance to flotation, Turquoise provide  consulting services

Media 

Turquoise has unique solutions to assist:

-content creators with distribution, defamation claims and intellectual property protection (including licensing, commercialisation and enforcement);

- individuals and businesses with contract reviews, drafting and negotiation;

- producers with film and media financing, production and commercialisation ofcontent;

-advertising and marketing agencies with advertising compliance; and

- publishing companies with strategic commercial legal advice on rights and distribution.

IT & Telecommunications 

Information and communications technology is an area that has show rapid increase over the last decade. Turquoise invest time to understand your needs and employ an agile approach to providing  solutions to overcome tackled on your way. Turquoise has knowledge and expertise in cloud computing, big data and the Internet of Things.