Arbitrator of the Month

Arbitrator of the Month

Betto seraglini is a boutique dispute resolution law firm specialising in international arbitration and commercial litigation. They launched in 2013 with Professor Christophe Seraglini, in order to provide tailored high-quality legal services to sophisticated clients. They work for high profile clients, mostly in the defence, energy, civil aviation, construction and investment sectors in disputes requiring very particular technical and legal expertise.

March 03, 2016
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Setting up a Business in the UAE

Setting up a Business in the UAE

James Berry & Associates is one of the longest established legal practices in Dubai, offering an overall solution for the highly diverse needs of their clients. We spoke to them to find out more about their region, and how they assist businesses in the UAE.

March 02, 2016
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Mediator of the Month - Globis

Mediator of the Month - Globis

My new book ‘How to Master Employment and Workplace Mediation’, published by Bloomsbury is now available on www.bloomsburyprofessional.com writes Clive Lewis OBE DL of Globis Ltd.

March 01, 2016
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Homebuyers save Hundreds of Millions from Stamp Duty Reform

Over 780,000 homebuyers saved an estimated £657 million on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in the year since the tax was reformed, the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced today.

February 29, 2016
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European Commission Adopts Position on Portugal's 2016 Draft Budgetary Plan

The European Commission says that the Portuguese government's 2016 Draft Budgetary Plan is at risk of non-compliance with the provisions of the Stability and Growth Pact.

February 05, 2016
News

Arbitrator of the Month

Jacques Werner is a senior arbitrator for Werner & Associés.

January 27, 2016
Feature

Financial Conduct Authority Chief Executive Appointed

Andrew Bailey will become Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), succeeding Tracey McDermott, who has acted as interim CEO since Martin Wheatley stepped down from the post in September 2015. Mr Bailey is being appointed for a five-year term, and will take up his new role once his successor at the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has been found.

January 26, 2016
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New EU Rules on Financial Benchmarks

Commission welcomes agreement on new rules to prevent manipulation

November 30, 2015
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UK Economy Trapping Working Capital

Study suggests over £29bn of working capital currently trapped in UK economy

November 25, 2015
News

Opus Bank Announces Further Expansion of Its Merchant Bank

Paul E. Kacik Joins as Managing Director, Healthcare Investment Banking

November 24, 2015
News

EU Finalises Proposal for Investment Protection and Court System for TTIP

The EU has formally presented to the US its proposal for a reformed approach on investment protection and a new and more transparent system for resolving disputes between investors and states: the Investment Court System.

November 16, 2015
News

EU Commission Considers Completion of the Banking Union

The European Commission has held an orientation debate about the next steps needed to complete the Banking Union.

November 13, 2015
News

Bank of America Expands National Community Advisory Council

New Members Increase Focus on Sustainability as the Council Celebrates a Decade of Engagement

November 05, 2015
News

Scepter Partners Backs Former CEO of Santos with $5.1 Billion

Scepter Partners, a standing syndicate of ultra-high net worth individuals and sovereign investors, confirms that on 20 October 2015 it made a non‐binding indicative proposal to acquire 100% of Santos Limited, a significant independent oil and gas company in Australia.

October 27, 2015
News

Main Changes Regarding Buy-to-Let Taxes and How It Will Affect Landlords

Landlords are becoming increasingly worried about the changes to tax on profits generated by buy to let properties.

September 17, 2015
News

Budget Blues

EY Item Club says budget announcements have ‘thrown down the gauntlet to UK businesses’.

July 21, 2015
News

Banks to Invest Heavily to Comply with Reforms

New Report from Accenture shows that finical institutions are expected to invest heavily over the next year to comply with global structural reforms.

July 14, 2015
News

Queen's Speech Announces Enterprise Bill

Tracy Ewen, managing director of IGF Invoice Finance, comments on the announcement of a new Enterprise Bill designed to cut red tape for SME's

May 28, 2015
News

Olgiers: Global Offshore and Legal Advice Relevant to Tax

Ogier has launched a cross-jurisdictional Tax team in response to requirements from corporate clients, their advisers and trustees.

May 21, 2015
News

ECB can Pause for Breath.... but Still a Lot Left to Do

Annual consumer price inflation across the Eurozone climbed up to zero in April 2015, after four months of consecutive declines. It still remains well below the European Central Bank’s target of at or below 2.0% however, with the weak performance owing largely to declining energy prices. The unemployment rate stayed steady at 11.3% in March.

May 19, 2015
News

Concerns over Rising Employment Costs and Competition

Small businesses have easier time accessing capital, but struggle with transition to digital.

May 14, 2015
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