With the introduction of a single European passport for securities, investors can now forum shop for the jurisdiction of choice to locate their holding company. This article details why Cyprus has experienced an inflow of applications for initial public offerings and admissions to trading of shares.
Law Firm: Harneys | Published: 24 April 2012 | Practice Area: Cross Border
The payments industry is facing an influx of regulatory change to prepare for expected growth. In this article, DLA Piper's Michael McKee and Gavin Punia review the regulatory changes so far, what those changes mean for businesses and the impact that further change may have on the industry.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 19 April 2012 | Practice Area: Trade Finance
Wragge & Co review the latest cases and issues affecting the lending industry. Under discussion this month are: normal banking behaviour; joint and several liability; contempt of court and adjournments; last known address for service; and the appeal to the Supreme Court on unfair relationship.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 27 March 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
The Supreme Arbitration Court of Russia is set to decide on the Leroy Merlin case, who claimed a tax authority decision about charging VAT on trade bonuses. Pepeliaev Group outline the background to the case and why the Court's decision may cause additional tax charging for retailers.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 16 March 2012 | Practice Area: VAT and Sales Tax
The 'Agreement on the Rules for Determining the Origin of Goods in the Commonwealth of Independent States' came into force for the Russian Federation on 23rd July 2011. The briefing outlines how the new Rules contain a number of significant changes compared to those that were previously applied.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 17 January 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
This briefing from Goltsblat BLP analyses the legal framework of Russia and the WTO to identify and comment on the legal consequences of Russia joining the WTO. In doing so, the briefing comments on freedom of trade as well as a number of Russian international trade issues.
Law Firm: Goltsblat BLP | Published: 13 January 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
The form and substance of foreign-economic contracts executed in Ukraine are subject to strict regulations. This briefing from Ukrainian law firm Integrites focuses on the existing language requirements and consequences of non-compliance, as detailed in the legislation of Ukraine.
Law Firm: Integrites | Published: 12 January 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
This comprehensive ITC update covers recent global developments in customs and other import requirements, export controls and sanctions, trade remedies, WTO and anti-corruption. In addition to regional updates, the briefing includes details on the new WTO membership for Russia, Montenegro and Samoa.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 11 January 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
A guide for foreign investors considering setting up a business in Canada. The guide takes an in-depth look across a broad range of financial and legal topics, including: trade, tax, labour and environmental law, employment law, intellectual property, e-commerce and dispute resolution.
Law Firm: Norton Rose | Published: 09 August 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
This Allen & Overy briefing paper is the first in a series on the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), and provides an overview of the background to, aims of, and key issues arising out of, the AIFMD.
Law Firm: Allen & Overy | Published: 05 August 2011 | Practice Area: Collective Investment Schemes
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