Many clients, and even lawyers, assume that litigation, particularly in Western or European jurisdictions, will be broadly similar. However this is far from true and there are many significant differences in approach between Common Law jurisdictions and those under Civil Law. Disclosure This is perhaps the most significant difference. Common Law systems require substantial disclosure […]
Registering a UK payroll scheme for overseas companies To have a UK payroll scheme for overseas companies, you need to register as an employer with HM Revenue and Customs. A payroll can be run monthly, which is usual in the UK, or weekly. As part of running a payroll scheme you are responsible for collecting payroll […]
Confidentiality and personal data issues arise in many commercial transactions. Often these issues arise in ways people do not appreciate. Yet, you risk stringent non-compliance penalties, criminal sanctions, large fines, and civil liability. The Information Commissioner enforces the Data Protection Act 1998 with wide-reaching powers. These days. we see the Commissioner becoming more active and […]
“IR Global” was pleased to announce this time last year that Herrington Carmichael had been invited to join the Group and as a result of the firm’s strong reputation and ability to deliver high quality advice and service, successfully secured “Exclusive Member” status within England (UK) as the recommended referral partner in the ‘Real Estate’ […]
In this our fourth blog about the GDPR, I am going to look at the rights of data subjects in relation to the processing, amendment and erasure of their data; and some of the new obligations on processors and controllers. Also, to continue the theme from the previous blogs, I am going to compare the […]
In this our third blog about the GDPR, I am going to look at the new rules on data subject consent to processing of their data, and the new regime of sanctions proposed by the GDPR for non-compliance. Also, to continue the theme from the previous blogs, I am going to compare the GDPR provisions […]
Territorial Scope and New Personal Data Definition A number of our non-EU clients have expressed considerable alarm about the GDPR, probably due to the volume of articles being generated in the technology industry press but be aware that whilst the final text of the GDPR is unlikely to be widely different from the draft language […]
Franchising is the granting of a license by a franchisor to a franchisee, which entitles the franchisee to operate their own business using the franchisor’s brand, systems, knowhow and business model. It is a close relationship under which the franchisee receives initial training and, crucially, ongoing support to establish a previously untrained person in the […]
Our Strategic Partners The Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors®, are currently offering a discount to IR Global members who would like to take their CM&AA 2016 classes. Full information can be found below: We are delighted to announce the 50th Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) class will be this May 2nd -6th in Chicago, […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Michael O’Kane of Peters & Peters Solicitors. Michael has joined IR as our exclusive Criminal Law Member in England. Michael was called to the Bar in 1992 and prior to joining Peters & Peters was a senior specialist prosecutor at the Crown Prosecution […]
On 17th March 2016, Gannons Solicitors will have a stand at the 4th Great British Private Investor Summit. The Summit showcases the innovative and alternative investment models that matter in the UK. It will cover all the latest in SEIS, crowd-funding, peer-to-peer lending, syndicate investing and angel finance, through topical and interactive panel discussions and keynote […]
Grand Hotel Kempinski, Geneva: Thursday, March 17 to Friday, March 18, 2016 We have UK IR Global member Mishcon de Reya in attendance at this event. Please view their member profile to arrange a meeting or alternatively, email [email protected] The nature and scale of fraudulent activity has changed significantly over time. The ease with […]