Avoiding Tax Consequences During Oil & Gas Restructurings
The recent decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in C-601/23 Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd v. Diputación Foral de Bizkaia represents a transformative development in CJEU Case Law, one that...more
The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and the Treasury Department on October 21, 2024, issued final regulations under Sections 3405(a) and 3405(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Code”). (The IRS had issued...more
Baltimore nonprofit Waves received a $2 million grant from Baltimore’s Office of Information and Technology to deploy fiber-optic networks in low-income residential buildings, aiming to bridge the city’s digital divide...more
As the end of 2024 draws to a close, Luxembourg aims to introduce an interesting technical update that may globally be of interest for our clients with structures in Luxembourg. On 11 December 2024, the Luxembourg...more
On June 28, 2024, in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the US Supreme Court overruled the decades-old Chevron doctrine. This decision means that courts must now determine the meaning of federal statutes and effectively...more
To succeed in the growing functional beverage industry, understanding key legal issues is crucial. As new functional beverage brands continue to emerge, business owners need to consider a variety of legal issues, including...more
Anyone who moves out of Germany and has investment shares or transfers them outside of Germany will have to pay taxes – even if the shares are not sold. Private investors in investment funds will have to pay taxes in the...more
Carey Olsen has contributed to The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide 2024 for Blockchain. The aim of this guide is to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of the law and practice of blockchain law across a variety...more
Chris Duncan and Alistair Russell have authored the Cayman Islands chapter of Global Legal Insight's sixth edition guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation. The chapter covers the Cayman legal requirements relating...more
Partner Steven Rees Davies, counsel Charissa Ball and associate Alexandra Fox have authored the Bermuda chapter of Global Legal Insight's sixth edition guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation. The chapter covers the...more
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her first Budget Statement on 30 October. The Autumn Budget drew widespread attention, with several measures grabbing the headlines, including the historic fact that...more
In Maryland the use of Indemnity Deeds of Trust are a simple path to save your borrowers $5 to $7 per thousand on their closing costs for commercial loans, but proper structuring of the transaction is essential to meet the...more
Economic uncertainty, high taxation, and regulatory changes challenge private clients aiming to protect and grow their wealth. These factors demand proactive measures to ensure compliance and optimise wealth preservation...more
Jersey is a well-established jurisdiction of choice for issuing debt securities in international finance transactions. Recently, we have seen a steady increase in interest in Jersey debt securities issuers either for a...more
Chris Duncan and Katrina Lindsay have authored the British Virgin Islands (BVI) chapter of Global Legal Insight's sixth edition guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation. The chapter covers the BVI legal requirements...more
Introduction of separate limited partnerships. Introduction of incorporated limited partnerships....more
CHICAGO — City’s ShotSpotter Contract Ends- After months of contentious debate among city leaders, the City of Chicago ceased use of the gun detection technology ShotSpotter. NEW YORK — Top Taxi, Rideshare Insurer Facing...more
日本の音響制作会社のBloomZは最近、Nasdaqでそのケイマン諸島持株会社を上場しました。弊事務所は日本の事業会社のケイマン諸島持株会社によるIPOに従事しており、日本企業が香港またはNYSE/Nasdaqで上場する際にかかるケイマン諸島持株会社ストラクチャーを採用することがなぜ有益なのか、本稿でご説明したいと思います。...more
Having recently completed the listing on Nasdaq of BLOOMZ, the Cayman Islands incorporated holding company of a Japanese audio production company, and being currently engaged to act on a number of IPOs of Cayman Islands...more
The Irish Pillar Two rules apply to in-scope entities for accounting periods commencing on or after 31 December 2023. Following the GloBE Rules and the EU's Minimum Tax Directive, the rules introduce a minimum effective tax...more
PIP (partners' interests in the partnership) allocations are very commonly used in partnership agreements. For this reason, Investors and managers should understand the basics of PIP allocations and whether and when they...more
If it really didn’t matter, all this electioneering drama would be good fun, wouldn’t it? Throw in some sex and a car chase and this would work on Netflix! Regrettably, in the real world, it is less than entirely amiable....more
The inbound M&A landscape in India has been experiencing a significant surge of global interest over the past couple of years. While M&A activity globally has cooled, India has emerged as a destination of choice for companies...more
CHICAGO — U.S. Steel South Works Site Wins Massive Quantum Project -Illinois is investing in quantum computing on the Far South Side of Chicago at the former U.S. Steel South Works plant on Lake Michigan. The goal is to...more
The UAE has established comprehensive regulations to determine tax residency for individuals and businesses operating within its borders. Three key legislative instruments guide these determinations: Cabinet Decision No....more