Dominic Wai of ONC Lawyers (exclusive White Collar Crime member in Hong Kong) recently travelled to Taipei, Taiwan and was able to visit the offices of three IR Global Members. Firstly, here we see Dominic at the offices of Pamir Law Group, meeting recent IR Global Amsterdam Headline Sponsor Nicholas V. Chen (left, exclusive Mergers & […]
Nicholas V. Chen of Pamir Law Group had the pleasure of welcoming Valeriano Del Rosario of Vera Law (Del Rosario Raboca Gonzales Grasparil) to his offices in Taiwan. Both Nick and Val have been members of IR for a long time and have attended numerous conferences, it’s great to see our members catching up.
Most corporate buyers of businesses know about the 338(h)(10) tax election available under the Internal Revenue Code. The 338(h)(10) election allows a buyer to structure an acquisition as a stock purchase from a legal standpoint but as an asset purchase from a tax standpoint. A stock purchase may be desired legally to allow for a […]
QUESTION ONE – In your experience, what are the key considerations that international clients should have the front of mind when assessing a target company for acquisition in your jurisdiction? It is imperative that international purchasers who have identified a potential target entity in Australia, familiarise themselves with the Australian legal and regulatory framework as […]
“How much will it cost to sell my business?” It seems like a reasonable enough question—and a business owner is wise to plan ahead and think about the financial impact of merger, acquisition, or other business transactions early on. However, focusing on what you’ll pay to sell a business is a classic example of “missing […]
QUESTION ONE – In your experience, what are the key considerations that international clients should have the front of mind when assessing a target company for acquisition in your jurisdiction? It is important to understand the local market practices and see if the planned business model will work in Brazil. It is usually necessary to adapt the business […]
Every business owner understands the importance of employee engagement. Keep your team motivated and energized, and you’ll maximize profit, productivity, retention, and customer satisfaction. When the time comes to sell your business, you’ll need to cultivate that same level of engagement within yourself. You’re the one in the driver’s seat; no one else can steer […]
Tackling Uncertainty – International Assistance for Cross-Border Acquirers Cross-border M&A slowed in the first half of 2019 as weak global growth and simmering trade tensions eroded economic confidence. Major central […]
Read moreNick Chen has been traveling and working in China since 1973. He is the managing partner of Pamir Law Group, an international law and business consulting firm based in Asia with offices in Shanghai and Taipei. Nick Chen’s ‘China journey’ is already in its fifth decade. During that journey, he has guided many international parties […]
Read moreMost people will never experience a merger, acquisition, or other business transaction firsthand. Of those business owners who do sell their companies, few will go through the process more than once. Therefore, M&A professionals exist. When you’re embarking on the most complex and challenging business deal of your lifetime, it pays to have a few […]
Under Taiwan law, qualified “Hong Kong/Macau Residents” can obtain a Taiwan passport and ID Card without renouncing their Hong Kong/Macau status by investing at least NTD 6 million (~USD200,000) in a Taiwan company and meeting a residency requirement. READ MORE HERE
On 11 March 2019, Steinhoff Group (Conforama) completed the sale of production sites and of activities in Germany, Poland, Hungary, Austria and Switzerland. The Python team, who acted as lead counsel to the Steinhoff Group, included Christophe de Kalbermatten (partner) and Frédéric Paul-Reynaud (associate).
