On 23 July 2020, the Austrian Supreme Court (Oberste Gerichtshof, OGH) rendered its decision in 18 ONc 1/20x,1 in which it considered a (repeated) challenge of an arbitrator in a VIAC proceeding. Facts The Respondent in the arbitral proceeding had already unsuccessfully objected to the arbitrator’s appointment on a prior occasion. Drawing on Article 20 of the […]
Every day, thousands of goods are imported into the European Union by importers and customs agents from so-called third countries. Goods imported from outside the European Union must be “cleared through customs” in order to bring the goods into free circulation. This means that you as an importer usually have to pay import duties, among […]
Foreward by Andrew Chilvers During the past two decades the key nations of Central and Eastern European (CEE) have grown significantly following moves to liberalise their economies. On average Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania, to name a few, increased their per capita GDP by 115% between 2004-2020. Employment was at its lowest […]
Probate and Succession in Italy represents the event through which the transfer of legal relationships, active and passive, from deceased to the heirs takes place. When a person who owns assets in Italy dies, those assets must be distributed through succession, whether a will is present or not. If a will exists, the laws regulating […]
The electric scooters (“e-scooter”), among other players in the micro-mobility market, remain to be in demand since they attract users for short distance travels and offer an environmentally friendly option open for innovations. However, rapid increase of e-scooters in public spaces is borne multiple legal obstacles including the safety of e-scooter users, pedestrians, and traffic […]
The effects of COVID-19 on the global economy are well-documented and need not be discussed in detail here. Austria’s economy was certainly not spared and there is little doubt that corporate insolvencies will increase across most sectors. In light of a recent publication by colleagues at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP, answering several questions about […]
Deal, led by corporate team at Moore Barlow, positions London-based business for further growth Moore Barlow has advised the fast-growing technology company, Brooklyn Vendor Assurance, in a deal that sees it secure £1.8m seed investment. Headquartered in London, Brooklyn Vendor Assurance has developed innovative, proprietary software that digitises the entire vendor management lifecycle to better […]
Foreward by Andrew Chilvers During the past two decades the key nations of Central and Eastern European (CEE) have grown significantly following moves to liberalise their economies. On average Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania, to name a few, increased their per capita GDP by 115% between 2004-2020. Employment was at its lowest […]
Foreward by Andrew Chilvers During the past two decades the key nations of Central and Eastern European (CEE) have grown significantly following moves to liberalise their economies. On average Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania, to name a few, increased their per capita GDP by 115% between 2004-2020. Employment was at its lowest […]
A Guide on Legal Developments and Government Initiatives in Cyprus Following the 2007-2009 global financial crisis, the financial services sector has been subjected to a process of intense regulatory overhauling, leading to many of the complex laws that are applicable today in relation to funds, banks, investment and insurance firms. In the context of this […]
What is the Great Wealth Transfer and how will this affect tax and estate planning in the months and years to come? The “baby boomers” (those born between 1946 and 1964) represent a substantial portion of the US population. Roughly 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day here in the US. It is estimated that almost $60 trillion of […]
All companies will be obligated to use e-invoicing in France in 2023. This was set in place to reduce VAT fraud and to make invoice management easier for businesses. The French government has recently announced sweeping new electronic invoicing requirements to help tackle VAT evasion. By 2025, new eInvoicing and eReporting obligations will apply to […]
