IMPORTANT COMPLIANCE WARNING: Australia is introducing new amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Act 2017 to regulate digital currency providers in Australia and the new laws are expected to be in effect from 1 April 2018. These amendments would introduce the Australian Government’s new measures to regulate digital currency exchange providers in Australia. These […]
Herrington Carmichael LLP is delighted to announce the opening of a new office in the heart of London’s Covent Garden at Amadeus House, 27b Floral Street, London, WC2E 9DP. We are proud of our long-standing history in the Surrey, Hampshire and the Thames Valley areas offering excellent service, value for money, innovation and providing a proactive, […]
Climate change continues to dominate corporate agendas around the world. The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is an international body that monitors and make recommendations about the global financial system. Robert Blanchard collaborates with other distinguished contributors on the article “FSB Guidance on Climate-Related Financial Reporting: Game-Changer for Voluntary Sustainability Reporting?” in the December 2017 edition […]
Ross Koffel is IR Global’s exclusive Corporate Law and Real Estate member in Australia. Ross is the Principle, Legal Practitioner Director and founder of Koffels, firm supervisor and senior commercial practictioner. “Having spent a significant part of my working life running a large business, and now maintaining a variety of independent board positions, I know […]
“Same sex marriage in Australia, also now recognises same sex divorce. If you previously married in another jurisdiction you can now have recognition of, or file for divorce in Australia. With an extensive global network, Koffels Solicitors & Barristers, Sydney, can assist with both your family law concerns, and any cross-border property settlement if required. […]
Ross Koffel attended the St Patrick’s College, Strathfield, apology to victims and survivors of sexual and physical abuse, at the invitation of past students. Held on 27 November 2017 at Bi-Centennial Park, Homebush, the event was poorly attended, and it would appear that victims do not want to hear what they may consider as hollow […]
Ross and Julia Koffel attended the Regional Meeting of the Australia/New Zealand members of IR Global. As part of the organising group, it was rewarding to have a good rollup and a productive meeting. Members gave introductions about their areas of practice and then general discussion lead to insights as to opportunities for work generation. […]
Ross Koffel attended the St Patrick’s College, Strathfield, apology to victims and survivors of sexual and physical abuse, at the invitation of past students. Held on 27 November 2017 at Bi-Centennial Park, Homebush, the event was poorly attended, and it would appear that victims do not want to hear what they may consider as hollow […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Birgit Harasser of BRAND Rechtsanwälte GmbH. Birgit has joined IR as our exclusive Real Estate member in Austria Birgit Harasser is a partner at BRAND Rechtsanwälte. She has substantial experience in real estate and is a renowned expert in the […]
How can we help to facilitate the process? One crucial factor determining investment structure is the expected tax burden. So much so, that a preferred tax structure often pre-defines the type of investment vehicle used in a transaction. As a law firm we co-operate with tax advisors that are experts and have experience in the area […]
New rules under the German Foreign Trade Ordinance (Außenwirtschaftsverordnung) aim to tighten the regulatory screening process around foreign acquisition of specific German companies. The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy now has the option to review whether a foreign acquisition poses a hazard to public order or security. More companies than before will be […]
Two recent Full Court cases illustrate the importance of parties having their property settlement finalised as soon as possible following separation. The reason for this is that if it is necessary for the Court to determine how the matrimonial assets will be divided between the parties, it will do so based upon the value of […]