Imagine a situation where your employers have given you a juicy bonus, but have drafted in a clawback provision which states that in certain circumstances you will have to repay some or even the entire bonus. You may be shocked to learn that prior to the recent decision of HMRC v Julian Martin [2014] UKUT 0429 ( […]
A recent publication in The Japan Times features Paraguay as a real “treasure” concealed in the midst of the South American continent, but with a great potential for growth and an attractive landscape for foreign investment, which include low tax rates, considerable natural resources and excellent human resources, that only need the help of technology […]
PARAGUAY UPDATE NOVEMBER 2014: THE LATEST NEWS IN TERMS OF ECONOMICS, POLITICS, INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT AND FOREIGN RELATIONS The end of the year finds Paraguay in the midst of a favorable economic climate, however, there are still some political issues that need to be resolved. In terms of the economy, news continue to be positive, as […]
INTRODUCTION Cyprus is not only an attractive business location for holding, financing and other passive investment activities. Thanks to a wealth of fiscal and other advantages, Cyprus also forms a very appealing proposition for establishing companies with commercial activities. If substance is implemented by international business companies it can lead to very important benefits, including […]
– Date: Wednesday 09/12/2014 – Time: 11:00 EEST (Limassol / Athens) – Duration: 30 minutes (approx) – Questions: Time will be allocated at the end of the session Deoffshorisation is here – it is reality, not a myth! It had been widely rumoured that the Russian Government would ‘back-off’, that there would be significant relaxations […]
– Date: Wednesday 03/12/2014 – Time: 11:00 EEST (Limassol / Athens) – Duration: 30 minutes (approx) – Questions: Time will be allocated at the end of the session THE WEBINAR With ever increasing regulations and reporting requirements, it is now of even more importance to ensure that a Cyprus Company is fulfilling all statutory and […]
In its fourth consecutive year, the Paraguayan Association of Intellectual Property Agents – APAPI – is proud to present the 2014 edition of its annual magazine. Once more, this edition is full of interesting articles related to intellectual property matters; in that sense, Dr. Justin Young, current secretary of ASIPI, gives an insight of the […]
A recent article by international broadcaster, CNN, reveals some interesting facts about Paraguay, a country often overlooked by visitors of the South American continent. For more information, please check out the following link: http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/09/travel/bourdain-paraguay-13-things/index.html?hpt=tr_c1 *Written by Wayne Bernhardson, Special to CNN / www.cnn.com. Mersan Abogados
M/Advocates are pleased to let you have M/Advocates of Law’s annual HNWIs Residency Comparison Chart via the link below. Now in its 4th edition, the 2014 HNWIs Residency Chart highlights the features of 19 jurisdictions where HNWIs may consider relocating for tax purpose. They hope you find it useful and welcome any questions in this respect. […]
Date: 8 December 2014 Time: 10am – 1.30pm Venue: Gannons 20-21 Jockey’s Fields, London WC1R 4BW [ Location map ] This is a free session enabling you to pick the brains of our experienced London team of commercial solicitors on any commercial matter ranging from employment law, commercial contracts, shareholders, IP and how to resolve disputes. You do not need to […]
Written by: Alex Kleanthous on: October 23rd, 2014 With the growth of international trade, cross border disputes where one party is based in England but the other is outside the jurisdiction are increasingly common. The recent case of Fern Computer Consultancy Ltd v Intergraph Cadworx & Analysis Solutions Inc has brought into question whether an entity carrying […]
Written by: Alex Kleanthous on: October 23rd, 2014 The recent case of Unaoil Ltd v Leighton Offshore Offshore PTE Ltd highlights the risk that liquidated damages clauses may become unenforceable after a contract variation. As a remedy for failing to deliver on time, not meeting agreed service levels, or otherwise acting in breach of contract, commercial contracts […]