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Doing Business in Cyprus: Is It Time to Invest?

1st March 2019
This month, we speak with Angelo Aristodimou who discusses how Cyprus is a financial centre for business and the tax regulations involved, which makes it an appealing jurisdiction for international companies.  How is Cyprus a reputable financial centre for international businesses? Cyprus is a long established reputable international financial centre, it has continued to expand […]
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Shipping off Elsewhere…What to Consider When Restructuring Shipping Companies

1st March 2019
When restructuring shipping companies, what unique aspects must you consider, in comparison to companies situated in one jurisdiction? The shipping industry has seen unprecedented levels of distress in the years since the financial crisis and there has been a significant amount of restructuring since.  The market participants have had to adapt to these changes; these […]
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Can You Have a Career in Law without Going to University?

1st March 2019
Michael Shapiro had never really thought about becoming a lawyer. He left school with only one O-level and decided to find work instead of academically progressing. When he was first hired as an office junior at GSC Solicitors in 1988, he had little idea of what career he wanted. 30 years later, Michael is now […]
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How Important Is It to Hire an Aggressive Lawyer?

1st March 2019
Using Love, Forgiveness & Integrity During Divorce Timothy Ash started his law practice in 1994 as a sole practitioner. After gaining valuable experience clerking for several Circuit Court Judges, Tim developed fierce trial and litigation skills during his clerkships having sat next to the judges and observing the judges preside over 100s of trials, motions, […]
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No Deal Brexit: What Will Happen to Your Business?

4th February 2019
And even though the Parliament rejected a no deal Brexit, it is not technically legally binding[1]; with Theresa May is keeping us all on our toes, businesses are yet to know what they should be preparing for. In 2017, it was reported that a total of 52,741 laws have been introduced in the UK as […]
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How to Plan Life after Death and the Dangers of a DIY Will

1st February 2019
Paula Myers is the National Head of the Will, Trust and Estate Disputes team at Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth and discusses when disputes arise, why there is an increase of contentious trust and probate matters and what can be done to reduce this. What types of trust and probate issues are most likely to turn […]
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The Current M&A Scene in Taiwan

1st February 2019
Nonetheless, things are looking bright for Taiwan and its evolving investment sphere. We speak with Victor I. Chang, who summarises the 2018 M&A scene in Taiwan and what is on the horizon for 2019. Is it time to invest in Taiwan? Read on to find out. It was predicted that M&A activity was expected to […]
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