Andrés Monereo Attends the IR Annual Conference in Amsterdam

Representing {m} in this network of which we are the only members in Spain, Andrés Monereo will attend the IR Global Annual Conference which will be held in Amsterdam from 26 -29 October. The theme of this year’s conference is “The Power of Story Telling”.  Find all the corresponding information at: https://www.irglobal.com/ More Information: Andrés Monereo

Barlow Robbins introduces new Real Estate member to the IR Global network.

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Jo Farr of Barlow Robbins. Jo has joined fellow IR Global member, David Foster (Insolvency), as our exclusive Real Estate member in England.  My role at Barlow Robbins is to head the Commercial Property team in our Guildford office. I have worked […]

Jo FarrPartner, Moore Barlow LLP

Hurdles and opportunities for foreign investors in Swiss real estate under the «Lex Koller» – no change in sight

The Federal Law of 16 December 1983 on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad («FL», better known as the «Lex Koller») restricts foreign investments in Swiss real estate. All political efforts in recent years to loosen or tighten these restrictions have failed. Foreign investors in Swiss real estate will therefore, at least in […]

Thomas SchönenbergerPartner, Bratschi AG

Institutional Child Sexual Abuse: Betrayal at the Hands of Those We Trusted

In another sad tale of abused children at the hands of trusted adults, swim instructor, Paul Frost, is currently under investigation for the grooming, indecent assault and aggravated sexual assault perpetrated against children between 1997 and 2009. Sometimes the hardest part for victims can be that people holding the position of teacher or instructor, are held […]

Ross KoffelPrincipal, Koffels Solicitors & Barristers

What is a life Destroyed by Institutional Sexual Abuse of a Child Worth?

What goes on behind the scenes in an Institutional Child Sexual Abuse matter? Plenty! It has recently been reported in The Age that a “Landmark” settlement of approximately $3 Million inclusive of costs had been achieved against the Catholic Church for abuses perpetrated against a child in the confessional by serial paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale. It appears […]

Ross KoffelPrincipal, Koffels Solicitors & Barristers

Gorman & Associates, .P.A receive recognition from fellow IR member Bruce Loren

Thomas J. Gorman has received a fantastic review from fellow IR member Bruce Loren who referred one of his clients to Thomas’s firm to handle two real estate transactions.  The client said ‘Tom and his team with phenomenal throughout the entire process. The same way I have the utmost respect and belief in your firm, […]

Thomas J. GormanShareholder, Gorman & Associates, P.A.

Lowy Lecture on International Affairs

Ross and Julia Koffel recently attended the Lowy Lecture on International Affairs presented by Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison. In his keynote speech Mr Morrison set out his vision for Australia’s place in the global community, and the need for our economy to remain open to the opportunities of sound trade relations with our global partners. Since becoming Prime Minister […]

Ross KoffelPrincipal, Koffels Solicitors & Barristers

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY – 2019 Tenant Protection Act: The pendulum has swung too far

Clearly, there has been nothing as controversial for decades in New York’s real estate community than the passage of the new rent laws titled the “Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019.” After the passage of the new rent laws, whichever side of the aisle you were sitting on, a stunning city read and […]

Michael E. LefkowitzManaging Member, Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.

As Rent Reforms Shake Out, Judge Nixes Overcharge Defense

In what may be one of the first decisions addressing a tenant’s move to seek relief under newly enacted, statewide pro-tenant rent reforms, a New York City judge has knocked down a tenant’s effort to revive—by pointing to a newly expanded statute of limitations— his previous affirmative defence of rent overcharge in an eviction action. […]

Michael E. LefkowitzManaging Member, Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.

Andreas Demetriades & Co Add New Practice Area in Immigration Law to their IR Global Membership.

Your fellow members; Andreas Demetriades & Co the exclusive Real Estate member in Cyprus, are pleased to announce an addition of a new practice area of Immigration Law to their IR Global Membership. This new position adds further strength to their membership and offers further support for fellow members in the area. Demetris Demetriades will be the go-to member for […]

Demetris DemetriadesManaging Partner, Andreas Demetriades & Co LLC