Oliver Sullivan

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EU Releases Tax Haven Blacklist

8th December 2017
Following the recent Bermuda cyber-attacks, the Panama and the Paradise papers, the EU has released a blacklist of 17 non-compliant tax jurisdictions, with 47 countries getting off with a warning notice. Some of the countries mentioned on the blacklist include South Korea, Mongolia, Namibia, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Meanwhile […]
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$300 Billion at Stake as Plain Packaging Threatens Beverage Industry

8th December 2017
Following the introduction of plain packaging for tobacco products in some countries and calls to extend the legislation to other sectors, Brand Finance has analysed the potential financial impact of such a policy on food and beverage brands in four categories: alcohol, confectionery, savoury snacks, and sugary drinks. Eight major brand-owning companies are predicted to […]
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Here’s What Not to Do on Your First Day as a Lawyer

7th December 2017
You just nailed the perfect position and it’s day one, but you’re not really sure what the etiquette is, so naturally you’re nervous and likely don’t know where to start. As part of our Law School & Careers series, Lawyer Monthly hears from experts across the world about key questions and considerations in the legal […]
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HMRC Powers Now Stop at the Border

7th December 2017
A recent High Court ruling has limited the investigative powers of HMRC beyond the UK after someone permanently leaves the jurisdiction. The ruling was made in a judicial review: Michael Jimenez -v- HM Revenue & Customs and Other, handed down on 20th October. Jimenez was represented by Steve Thomas of Excello Law, Rory Mullan of […]
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‘Difficult to Envisage a Worse Outcome for UK’ Than ‘No Deal’ Brexit

7th December 2017
The House of Lords EU Committee has today published its report Brexit: deal or no deal, outlining the potential impact of the UK leaving the EU without a deal, and examining the feasibility of a transition period immediately post-Brexit. The Committee describes the Government’s assertion that ‘no deal is better than a bad deal’ as […]
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Regulatory Compliance & Handling Due Diligence: Is It One or the Other?

6th December 2017
Toby Tiala, Programme Director of Equiniti KYC Solutions, discusses with Lawyer Monthly how banks can get a handle on the spiralling costs of KYC and due diligence, while also safeguarding their regulatory compliance. In a bid to combat money laundering, market manipulation and even terror funding, the rising tide of conduct-based regulations continues to challenge […]
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When It Comes to Careers Advice, Law Students Prefer the Internet

5th December 2017
One of the biggest differences between law students qualifying now, and those seeking a career 20 years ago, is the prevalence of the internet in the former groups’ lives. New research shows that this generation of aspiring lawyers see websites as their preferred careers influencer. Becky Kells, Editor at AllAboutLaw, explores what this means. It’s […]
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