Legal risk: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 08:58, 26 October 2015
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The risk that transactions or business relationships may have unforeseen adverse legal consequences.
For example, giving rise to additional costs or to the inability to enforce legal rights.
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The risk that the administration of legal matters may be more costly - or otherwise more burdensome - than foreseen.
Legal risk may arise from existing laws and practice, or from changes in relevant laws and practice.
