The lawyers of Boussayene Knani & Associés frequently contribute to publications in several legal journals specializing in Business Law.
In addition, members of the firm regularly host training seminars on current topics in Business Law and Arbitration, intended in particular for lawyers, businesses and management executives.
JUNE 2024
Value Added Tax (VAT) and entities not established in Tunisia
Value Added Tax (VAT) adheres to the principle of territoriality. Article 1 (I) of the VAT Code (Law No. 88-61 of June 2, 1988) states: "Subject to VAT, regardless of their purpose or outcome, are transactions conducted in Tunisia, as defined in Article 3 below, which are industrial, artisanal, or related to a liberal profession
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MAY 2024
Is the Import Freight Margin Deductible from VAT?
VAT is a tax applied, according to Article 1 of the VAT and Excise Duty Code (hereinafter, CTVADC), to “transactions conducted in Tunisia, regardless of their purpose or outcome, that are industrial, artisanal, or related to a liberal profession, as well as commercial operations other than sales.”
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APRIL 2024
Practical Guide: Application of Tunisian Legislation on Personal Data Protection
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MARCH 2024
The Right to Reimbursement of Overpaid Amounts by the Tax Administration
The reimbursement of overpaid amounts by the tax administration is governed by Articles 28 to 35 of the Code of Tax Rights and Procedures. This code is supplemented on this matter by the Minister of Finance’s decision dated January 8, 2002, regarding the procedures for reviewing reimbursement claims for overpaid amounts, and by Joint Note No. 36-2002.
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FEBRUARY 02, 2024
Law No. 2024-10 of February 7, 2024
Law No. 2024-10, which authorizes the Central Bank of Tunisia to grant facilities to the benefit of the General Treasury of Tunisia, was published in the Official Gazette (JORT) No. 21 on February 7, 2024. This law is part of the framework to finance a portion of the state’s budget deficit for the year 2024.
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JANUARY 04, 2024
Circular No. 01/2024 dated 04/01/2024 Implementing Article 13 of the 2024 Finance Act
Circular No. 01/2024 issued by the Minister of Justice on 04/01/2024 outlines the implementation of Article 13 of the 2024 Finance Act. This circular mandates the establishment of an account with the Public Treasury to fund programs aimed at improving working conditions within the courts and developing the judicial system.
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December 16, 2022
FRANCHISE: LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Law No. 2009-69 of August 12, 2009, relating to the trade of distribution devoted a chapter to franchise contracts. Decree No. 2010-1501 of June 21, 2010, setting the mandatory minimum clauses in franchise contracts as well as only minimum data from the information document accompanying him.
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OCTOBER 18, 2022
Boussayene Knani & associates was present in India
Boussayene Knani & associates was present through Master Mehrez Boussayene in India (in Agra) with sisters and colleagues from several countries to discuss issues topical and of common interest.
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OCTOBER 12, 2022
Cybercriminality
presentation of decree law n°2022-54 dated September 13 2022 relating to the fight against offenses relating to information and communication systems cybercrime means “any illegal behavior or unethical or unauthorized, which concerns a automatic processing of data and/or transmissions of data ". In general, the acts of
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August 23, 2022
Kenya Commercial Bank Headquarters, Uganda
At the headquarters of KCB “Kenya Commercial Bank” Kampala Uganda: Boussayenne Knani Law firm consulting AMA construction in the framework of its establishment in Uganda and the strengthening of its presence in sub-Saharan Africa.
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JULY 7, 2022
The Startup in Tunisian Law
A startup is an innovative company presenting four characteristics: Its existence is limited in time Its activity is innovative It can be reproduced on a larger scale scale Its activity has strong growth potential In June 2022, 1081 people were recorded in the Tunisian ecosystem startups…
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OCTOBER 28, 2021
Tunisian-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Boussayene Knani & associates, has the honor of assisting the Chamber Tunisian-German Industry and Commerce, in the organization of elections for the new steering committee. Congratulations to the new AHK steering committee who was elected following the General Assembly held on October 21, 2021.
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
Me Youssef KNANI: “Legal aspects of the language of arbitration », Revue de l’Arbitrage 2020
We are pleased to share with you the article from our partner Me Youssef Knani “Legal aspects of the language of arbitration » Arbitration Review.
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August 11, 2021
Boussayene Knani & associates awarded in the Best category North Africa Cabinet during the Trophy ceremony Law 2021 in Paris
Proud to announce that our Boussayene law firm Knani & Associés was once again distinguished in the category Best
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March 27, 2021
CABINET BOUSSAYENE KNANI & ASSOCIÉS WINS THE HIGHEST DISTINCTION LITIGATION & ARBITRATION
It is an honor for all of our lawyers to win still the highest distinction “Inescapable” Litigation & Arbitration according to the magazine’s 2021 ranking French Decision makers - leaders league
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March 27, 2021
The Boussayene Knani & Associés firm contributes to the forum Tunisian-Congolese economy in Kinshasa
Tunisian-Congolese Economic Forum in Kinshasa: Signature of the partnership agreement between AFI Agence Foncière Industrielle Tunisienne and the Agency for the Promotion of Congolese investments, which will open horizons promising at the AFI.
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OCTOBER 28, 2020
SELIM KNANI: PARTICIPATION ON BOARDS OF DIRECTORS BY VIDEO CONFERENCE
Some directors are resident directors at the foreigner. How difficult it is for these administrators to be present at all board meetings administration, particularly in the current context of the crisis international and unprecedented health of COVID-19
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Telecommuting
The health crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic will probably have caused a large number of companies to move to teleworking in 2020. Some now wish to install this way of working over time.
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JULY 28, 2020
Note on electronic signature
The electronic signature corresponds to the transposition into the digital world of handwritten signatures. This is a reliable engagement mechanism using techniques cryptographic. The signatory’s commitment is irrevocable. The document is unalterable, it cannot be modified.
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JULY 15, 2020
THE REMOTE TRIAL: A PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW?
Law No. 2009-69 of August 12, 2009, relating to the trade of distribution devoted a chapter to franchise contracts. Decree No. 2010-1501 of June 21, 2010, setting the mandatory minimum clauses in franchise contracts as well as only minimum data from the information document accompanying him.
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JUNE 20, 2020
Reflection on alternative methods of conflict resolution post COVID-19
The temporary suspension of most activities judicial and the multiplication of difficulties encountered by economic actors, due to the health crisis recently, have generated a significant flow of litigation.
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JUNE 13, 2020
COVID 19 and the postponement of bank loan deadlines
The surge of the covid-19 epidemic – or “coronavirus” constitutes an unprecedented health crisis. A dangerous pandemic and worrying threat to the economy both on a global scale national and international.
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MAY 28, 2020
Conflicts of interest in international arbitration
For an arbitrator, independence is generally a question of personal honor and professional ethics, not simply a legal obligation
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MAY 19, 2020
Presentation of the Head of Government’s Decree No. 2020-19 from May 15, 2020
The Constitution, in particular its article 65 and the second paragraph of its article 70 Law No. 2016-35 of April 25, 2016, relating to determination of the status of the Central Bank
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MAY 2, 2020
THE EFFECT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON CONTRACTS:strength major and hardship in the light of the new clauses
In the current context of the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in battery of political decisions and organizational measures social issues issued for the prevention and limitation of spread of the virus
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APRIL 21, 2020
Covid-19 and adaptation of labor law
All Tunisian companies are today impacted by the health crisis linked to Covid-19. To face it and mitigate the impact on the economy and the labor market, the Government intervenes by taking emergency measures particularly social, fiscal and legal.
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APRIL 8, 2020
Covid-19 – Boussayene firm’s business continuity plan Knani & Associates
All Tunisian companies are today impacted by the health crisis linked to Covid-19. To face it and mitigate the impact on the economy and the labor market, the Government intervenes
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APRIL 7, 2020
“COVID-19” and the postponement of credit deadlines banking
The surge of the covid-19 epidemic – or “coronavirus” constitutes an unprecedented health crisis. A dangerous pandemic and worrying threat to the economy both on a global scale national and international.
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February 7, 2020
Silver Trophy for Best Firm North Africa “Tunisia » 2020 awarded to the firm Boussayene Knani & associates
The Boussayene Knani & Associates firm was distinguished and awarded the Silver Trophy for Best African Firm of the North “Tunisia” on the occasion of the ceremony
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February 7, 2020
Youssef KNANI: Thoughts on the independent director
We are pleased to share this new article with you by master Youssef KNANI published in issue 294/295 February 2020 from Infos Juridiques magazine.
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October 21, 2019
Press release
Following statements made public by the media Tunisians and foreigners about unsuccessful attempts seizure of company planes at Djerba airport Condor and in response to the various allegations relating to non-execution of court decisions
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October 14, 2019
Exclusive commercial representation
In its initial version, the law of July 29, 1991, relating to competition and prices did not contain any prohibition exclusive commercial representation contracts. This ban was introduced by the law of April 24, 1995
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OCTOBER 10, 2019
Presentation of law n°2019-47 of May 29, 2019 on improving the investment climate
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Boussayene Knani & associates organizes with the Chamber Tunisian-German Industry and Commerce breakfast
In collaboration with the Tunisian-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the first Tunisian-German Cabinet of Consulting in Tunisia and Africa in the field of business and investment
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MAY 15, 2019
Newsletter No. 4 May 2019 – Boussayene Knani: What remains of the banking monopoly?
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May 9, 2018
Seminar – April 28, 2018 – Me. Youssef Knani: The conservation of land ownership, companies trade and investment
Conservation of land ownership, companies trade and investment
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January 12, 2018
Retrospective 2017: Current events and practice in Civil Law business: New technology law – Corporate law competition – Distribution law – Franchise
Retrospective 2017: Publication of the law firm Boussayene Knani & Associés which offers lighting relating to recent current topics in Civil Law business:
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December 29, 2017
Garnishments: The form of the declaration provided for by the articles 337 and 338 CPCC
Tunisian jurisprudence remains, on certain conditions of form relating to the declaration provided for by articles 337 and 338 CPCC
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MAY 12, 2017
NEWSLETTER MAY 2017: ARBITRATION / TRADEMARK LAW / BRAND, ADVERTISING AND COMPETITION
Arbitration: The accelerated arbitration procedure of the ICC Law trademarks: The trademark in Tunisian law – The conditions necessary for the protection of a service mark
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March 31, 2017
TRAINING CYCLE FOR LAWYERS: “THE LAWYER AND THE COMMERCIAL COMPANIES »
Intervention by Master Youssef Knani on March 29, 2017 at the Maison du Barreau: “statutory adjustments in the anonimous society "
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February 6, 2017
THE NEW JURISPRUDENCE OF THE COMPETITION COUNCIL: THE COLLECTIVE ECONOMIC DEPENDENCE – BY MASTER AMINE KNANI
The Competition Council recently forged a notion original which has not been expressly provided for by the law on competition and prices. This is the abuse of
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FEBRUARY 6, 2017
THE PRACTICE OF VENTURE CAPITAL IN TUNISIA-BY MASTER YOSRA BACCAR: ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN THE REVIEW INFO LURIDIQUES-FEBRUARY 2017
Venture capital (Private equity) has today become a major player in the international financial landscape.
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January 9, 2017
2016 RETROSPECTIVE: NEWS AND PRACTICE IN EMPLOYMENT LAW BUSINESS: BANKING LAW, COMPETITION LAW, COMPETITION LAW DISTRIBUTION AND FINANCING LAW
Retrospective 2016: Publication of Cabinet Boussayene Knani & associates who offer insights relating to the subjects recent news in Business Law in 2016.
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November 2, 2016
Competition Council: Case n°4164 of May 19, 2005 enshrining the de minimis principle or the condition of sensitivity of the harm to competition
Article 5 of the law relating to competition and prices n°91-64 of July 29, 1991 requires that the practice be qualified as anti-competitive whether it is likely to prevent, restrict or distort the free play of the competition.
See more
November 1, 2016
Distribution and Competition Law: Decision of Competition Council n°101215 dated October 18, 2012, relating to the granting of discounts, rebates and rebates by large and medium sized areas
As part of a self-referral, the Competition Council considered that the actions in question which consist in particular for granting discounts
See more
August 30, 2016
Newsletter August 2016 Presentation and comments on law no. 2016 – 48 dated July 16, 2016 relating to banks and financial institutions
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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
THE COMPANY FACING COMPETITION FROM ITS MANAGERS AND ITS FRAMES
In a market economy, the company is by definition called upon to carry out its activities in an environment competitive. Everyone is supposed to evolve in a context of competition where market shares
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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
THE CONCEPT OF ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE IN THE JURISPRUDENCE OF COMPETITION ADVICE BY MASTER AMINE KNANI
Through Law No. 91-64 of July 29, 1991 relating to the competition and prices, the Tunisian legislator has determined the people
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July 18, 2014
Third party price determination – Practical aspect – By Master Youssef KNANI
Article published on Infos Juridiques – La Revue du Droit – n°180/181 (June 2014) – Doctrinal study section.
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JULY 17, 2014
THE PURCHASE OF A COMPANY MAKING PUBLIC APPEAL FOR THE SAVINGS OF ITS OWN ACTIONS
The purchase of a company making a public appeal for the savings of its own actions: Article published by Maître Dorra HARRAR in Legal Info – April 2014.
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January 11, 2011
Seminar on the Role of the Lawyer in Legal Security companies
Summary of the intervention of Maître Youssef KNANI at the seminar : “Role of the Lawyer in the Legal Security of Companies ".
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JUNE 2024
Value Added Tax (VAT) and entities not established in Tunisia
Value Added Tax (VAT) adheres to the principle of territoriality. Article 1 (I) of the VAT Code (Law No. 88-61 of June 2, 1988) states: "Subject to VAT, regardless of their purpose or outcome, are transactions conducted in Tunisia, as defined in Article 3 below, which are industrial, artisanal, or related to a liberal profession
See more
MAY 2024
Is the Import Freight Margin Deductible from VAT?
VAT is a tax applied, according to Article 1 of the VAT and Excise Duty Code (hereinafter, CTVADC), to “transactions conducted in Tunisia, regardless of their purpose or outcome, that are industrial, artisanal, or related to a liberal profession, as well as commercial operations other than sales.”
See more
APRIL 2024
Practical Guide: Application of Tunisian Legislation on Personal Data Protection
See more
MARCH 2024
The Right to Reimbursement of Overpaid Amounts by the Tax Administration
The reimbursement of overpaid amounts by the tax administration is governed by Articles 28 to 35 of the Code of Tax Rights and Procedures. This code is supplemented on this matter by the Minister of Finance’s decision dated January 8, 2002, regarding the procedures for reviewing reimbursement claims for overpaid amounts, and by Joint Note No. 36-2002.
See more
FEBRUARY 02, 2024
Law No. 2024-10 of February 7, 2024
Law No. 2024-10, which authorizes the Central Bank of Tunisia to grant facilities to the benefit of the General Treasury of Tunisia, was published in the Official Gazette (JORT) No. 21 on February 7, 2024. This law is part of the framework to finance a portion of the state’s budget deficit for the year 2024.
See more
JANUARY 04, 2024
Circular No. 01/2024 dated 04/01/2024 Implementing Article 13 of the 2024 Finance Act
Circular No. 01/2024 issued by the Minister of Justice on 04/01/2024 outlines the implementation of Article 13 of the 2024 Finance Act. This circular mandates the establishment of an account with the Public Treasury to fund programs aimed at improving working conditions within the courts and developing the judicial system.
See more
December 16, 2022
FRANCHISE: LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Law No. 2009-69 of August 12, 2009, relating to the trade of distribution devoted a chapter to franchise contracts. Decree No. 2010-1501 of June 21, 2010, setting the mandatory minimum clauses in franchise contracts as well as only minimum data from the information document accompanying him.
See more
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Cybercriminality
presentation of decree law n°2022-54 dated September 13 2022 relating to the fight against offenses relating to information and communication systems cybercrime means “any illegal behavior or unethical or unauthorized, which concerns a automatic processing of data and/or transmissions of data ". In general, the acts of
See more
JULY 7, 2022
The Startup in Tunisian Law
A startup is an innovative company presenting four characteristics: Its existence is limited in time Its activity is innovative It can be reproduced on a larger scale scale Its activity has strong growth potential In June 2022, 1081 people were recorded in the Tunisian ecosystem startups…
See more
APRIL 7, 2020
“COVID-19” and the postponement of credit deadlines banking
The surge of the covid-19 epidemic – or “coronavirus” constitutes an unprecedented health crisis. A dangerous pandemic and worrying threat to the economy both on a global scale national and international.
See more
February 7, 2020
Youssef KNANI: Thoughts on the independent director
We are pleased to share this new article with you by master Youssef KNANI published in issue 294/295 February 2020 from Infos Juridiques magazine.
See more
October 21, 2020
Press release
Following statements made public by the media Tunisians and foreigners about unsuccessful attempts seizure of company planes at Djerba airport Condor and in response to the various allegations relating to non-execution of court decisions
See more
October 14, 2020
Exclusive commercial representation
In its initial version, the law of July 29, 1991, relating to competition and prices did not contain any prohibition exclusive commercial representation contracts. This ban was introduced by the law of April 24, 1995
See more
OCTOBER 10, 2020
Presentation of law n°2019-47 of May 29, 2019 on improving the investment climate
See more
MAY 15, 2019
Newsletter No. 4 May 2019 – Boussayene Knani: What remains of the banking monopoly?
See more
January 12, 2018
Retrospective 2017: Current events and practice in Civil Law business: New technology law – Corporate law competition – Distribution law – Franchise
Retrospective 2017: Publication of the law firm Boussayene Knani & associates who offer lighting relating to recent current topics in Civil Law business:
See more
December 29, 2017
Garnishments: The form of the declaration provided for by the articles 337 and 338 CPCC
Tunisian jurisprudence remains, on certain conditions of form relating to the declaration provided for by articles 337 and 338 CPCC
See more
MAY 12, 2017
NEWSLETTER MAY 2017: ARBITRATION / TRADEMARK LAW / BRAND, ADVERTISING AND COMPETITION
Arbitration: The accelerated arbitration procedure of the ICC Law trademarks: The trademark in Tunisian law – The conditions necessary for the protection of a service mark
See more
February 6, 2017
THE NEW JURISPRUDENCE OF THE COMPETITION COUNCIL: THE COLLECTIVE ECONOMIC DEPENDENCE – BY MASTER AMINE KNANI
THE NEW JURISPRUDENCE OF THE COMPETITION COUNCIL: THE COLLECTIVE ECONOMIC DEPENDENCE – BY MASTER AMINE KNANI
See more
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
THE PRACTICE OF VENTURE CAPITAL IN TUNISIA-BY MASTER YOSRA BACCAR: ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN THE REVIEW INFO LURIDIQUES-FEBRUARY 2017
Venture capital (Private equity) has today become a major player in the international financial landscape.
See more
January 9, 2017
2016 RETROSPECTIVE: NEWS AND PRACTICE IN EMPLOYMENT LAW BUSINESS: BANKING LAW, COMPETITION LAW, COMPETITION LAW DISTRIBUTION AND FINANCING LAW
Retrospective 2016: Publication of Cabinet Boussayene Knani & associates who offer insights relating to the subjects recent news in Business Law in 2016.
See more
November 2, 2016
Competition Council: Case n°4164 of May 19, 2005 enshrining the de minimis principle or the condition of sensitivity of the harm to competition
Article 5 of the law relating to competition and prices n°91-64 of July 29, 1991 requires that the practice be qualified as anti-competitive whether it is likely to prevent, restrict or distort the free play of the competition.
See more
November 1, 2016
Distribution and Competition Law: Decision of Competition Council n°101215 dated October 18, 2012, relating to the granting of discounts, rebates and rebates by large and medium sized areas
As part of a self-referral, the Competition Council considered that the actions in question which consist in particular for granting discounts
See more
August 30, 2016
Newsletter August 2016 Presentation and comments on law no. 2016 – 48 dated July 16, 2016 relating to banks and financial institutions
See more
FEBRUARY 22, 2016
THE CONCEPT OF ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE IN THE JURISPRUDENCE OF COMPETITION ADVICE BY MASTER AMINE KNANI
Through Law No. 91-64 of July 29, 1991 relating to the competition and prices, the Tunisian legislator has determined the people
See more
July 18, 2014
Third party price determination – Practical aspect – By Master Youssef KNANI
Article published on Infos Juridiques – La Revue du Droit – n°180/181 (June 2014) – Doctrinal study section.
See more
JULY 17, 2014
THE PURCHASE OF A COMPANY MAKING PUBLIC APPEAL FOR THE SAVINGS OF ITS OWN ACTIONS
The purchase of a company making a public appeal for the savings of its own actions: Article published by Maître Dorra HARRAR in Legal Info – April 2014.
See more
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Boussayene Knani & associates organizes with the Chamber Tunisian-German Industry and Commerce breakfast
In collaboration with the Tunisian-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the first Tunisian-German Cabinet of Consulting in Tunisia and Africa in the field of business and investment
See more
May 9, 2018
Seminar – April 28, 2018 – Me. Youssef Knani: The conservation of land ownership, companies trade and investment
Conservation of land ownership, companies trade and investment
See more
March 31, 2017
TRAINING CYCLE FOR LAWYERS: “THE LAWYER AND THE COMMERCIAL COMPANIES »
Intervention by Master Youssef Knani on March 29, 2017 at the Maison du Barreau: “statutory adjustments in the anonimous society "
See more
FEBRUARY 24, 2016
THE COMPANY FACING COMPETITION FROM ITS MANAGERS AND ITS FRAMES
In a market economy, the company is by definition called upon to carry out its activities in an environment competitive. Everyone is supposed to evolve in a context of competition where market shares
See more
January 11, 2011
Seminar on the Role of the Lawyer in Legal Security companies
Summary of the intervention of Maître Youssef KNANI at the seminar : “Role of the Lawyer in the Legal Security of Companies ".
See more
16 DÉCEMBRE 2022
Franchise : cadre législatif et réglementaire
La loi n° 2009-69 du 12 août 2009, relative au commerce de distribution a consacré un chapitre aux contrats de franchise. Décret n° 2010-1501 du 21 juin 2010, portant fixation des clauses minimales obligatoires des contrats de franchise ainsi que des données minimales du document d’information l’accompagnant.
12 OCTOBRE 2022
Cybercriminalité :
présentation du décret loi n°2022-54 en date du 13 septembre 2022 relatif à la lutte contre les infractions se rapportant aux systèmes d’information et de communication La cybercriminalité désigne « tout comportement illégal ou contraire à l’éthique ou non autorisé, qui concerne un traitement automatique de données et/ou de transmissions de données ». En général, les actes de
16 OCTOBRE 2022
Le procès à distance : une procédure à suivre ?
La loi n° 2009-69 du 12 août 2009, relative au commerce de distribution a consacré un chapitre aux contrats de franchise. Décret n° 2010-1501 du 21 juin 2010, portant fixation des clauses minimales obligatoires des contrats de franchise ainsi que des données minimales du document d’information l’accompagnant.