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Gibraltar’s funds industry is continuing to develop, as the jurisdiction’s heightened transparency and low overheads attract new foreign investors, and significant financial services work has been generated by the recent incorporation of EU directives as well as Gibraltar’s collaboration with the US Ministry of Justice over tax evasion. The country’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is also coming under increased scrutiny following the collapse of two national insurers, Hills and Lemma, in late 2012. The country’s thriving gaming industry continues to attract new international companies and is beginning to diversify, with businesses such as games platform developers seeking to enter the jurisdiction. Other growth areas include shipping arrests, with banks showing increased willingness to prosecute; high-net-worth individuals seeking ‘Category 2’ tax status; and instructions arising from recent institution of the High Executive Possessing Specialist Skills (HEPSS) status.
Hassans remains Gibraltar’s leading firm, in terms of size, depth and breadth of expertise, as well as international presence. Triay & Triay is a close second in a number of areas, and is the dominant practice in shipping and maritime law. Isolas is particularly good in private client and gaming work, Triay Stagnetto Neish has an increasingly strong reputation in financial services and corporate work, and litigation specialist Charles A Gomez & Co enjoys a prestigious reputation in constitutional law, such as judicial review.
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European Lawyer Reference Series
1st Edition – Gaming Law – Gibraltar law contribution by Hassans’ Partners- Hassans -
TAX APP
Hassans International Law Firm have launched their first ever Gibraltar law firm Tax App, an innovation for law firms and unique in Gibraltar. The creation of the Tax App, launched today is available to download free from the App Store.- Hassans -
International Tax Planning Association Journal – Madrid 19-20 March 2012 – Vol XII Number 3
When we talk about Gibraltar and the EU perspective, we really are talking about a defining element of what has been driving Gibraltar over the last twenty-five or thirty years. Our membership of the European Union is not something that has been incidental and has not had a dramatic impact on Gibraltar; it has been very important in the direction that Gibraltar has taken over that period of time. Gibraltar - as you know - is attached to Southern Spain. Gibraltar and its position in the European Union is quite a fascinating study and a fascinating situation to explain.- Hassans -
Gibraltar equipped to assist as Swiss fund laws are tightened
In our second instalment for Gibraltar Magazine's series on Gibraltar's fund industry we focus on the role of the Board of Directors of Gibraltar Experienced Investor Funds (EIFs).- Hassans -
Funds: The Board of Directors
When we talk about Gibraltar and the EU perspective, we really are talking about a defining element of what has been driving Gibraltar over the last twenty-five or thirty years. Our membership of the European Union is not something that has been incidental and has not had a dramatic impact on Gibraltar; it has been very important in the direction that Gibraltar has taken over that period of time. Gibraltar - as you know - is attached to Southern Spain. Gibraltar and its position in the European Union is quite a fascinating study and a fascinating situation to explain.- Hassans -
Gibraltar Relocation – enjoy the benefits of a new lifestyle
Gibraltar is an appealing jurisdiction for individuals who wish to enjoy a Mediterranean life style. As a British Overseas Territory, Gibraltar’s culture also has strong elements of UK culture. Gibraltar’s own laws are based on English laws and businesses and education are carried out in accordance with English practice.- Hassans -
Gibraltar’s position in the global funds arena
To begin Gibraltar Magazine’s series of articles on Gibraltar’s fund industry, we thought it would be fitting to start with an examination of Gibraltar’s current position as a fund domicile within the global funds arena. In fact, it’s an important topic in light of the on-going changes to the global legislative framework governing funds and fund management.- Hassans -
Financial Services Commission to establish new Funds Panel
At the end of June, the Financial Services Commission announced the creation of a Funds Panel comprising members from all the various elements of the funds industry in Gibraltar.- Hassans -
Is taking your clients to the Olympics an act of bribery?
An event the size of the Olympics will always court some controversy as it gets underway, but few were expecting that empty seats would be top of the list. However, as the Games got started and the television pictures showed thousands of empty seats, so the recriminations began.- Hassans -
REVIEW: A Guide to Insurance: Combining Governance, Compliance and Regulation by Nigel Feetham
Insurance is part of the DNA of capitalism and it is hard to imagine that anything happened before it.- Hassans
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Dual-use Item Export Control
Recently, HaoLiWen advised and represented a multinational in initiating the consulting process with MOFCOM, to confirm export shipment of certain goods blocked by China Customs was not an item subject to dual-use item license. The pleading and reasoning prepared by HaoLiWen were accepted by MOFCOM after consultation, which has saved the export business of the client and avoided further investigation by Anti-smuggling Bureau of China Customs into the suspected evasion of dual-use item license. -
Sayenko Kharenko advised on the new Eurobond issue and tender offer by Ukraine’s leading energy...
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Sayenko Kharenko advises on M&A deal of the year by IFLR Europe Awards 2013
Sayenko Kharenko advises on M&A deal of the year by IFLR Europe Awards 2013. -
Sayenko Kharenko advised on the acquisition of Karavan shopping malls
Sayenko Kharenko acted as the legal counsel to Citi Venture Capital International and Apollo , private equity firms, on the acquisition of 3 shopping malls in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk operating under the Karavan trademark. -
Sayenko Kharenko wins third consecutive IFLR “Ukraine Law Firm of the Year” award
Sayenko Kharenko crowned an extraordinary year by carrying off its third "Ukraine Law Firm of the Year Award" at the IFLR's European Awards ceremony held in London on 10 April 2013. -
The Legal 500 directory has announced its 2013 results with outstanding listings for Sayenko Kharenk
The Legal 500, an independent guide to law, published its 2013 research last week. Sayenko Kharenko affirmed its reputation as a leading full-service Ukrainian law firm. -
Sayenko Kharenko advised on the USD 500 mln Eurobond issue by Oschadbank
Sayenko Kharenko acted as legal counsel to Credit Suisse , Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan , the lead-managers of the USD 500 million 8.875% loan participation notes due 2018 for the purpose of providing a loan to "State Savings Bank of Ukraine" -
Sayenko Kharenko earns a record number of Band 1 rankings from Chambers Global 2013
According to the recently released Chambers Global 2013, Sayenko Kharenko maintains its position at the top of the market, being highly ranked in all practice areas researched for Ukraine. -
Sayenko Kharenko – legal counsel in connection with a new Eurobond issue in the Ukrainian banking
Sayenko Kharenko acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan and UBS, the joint lead managers of the USD 175 million Eurobond offering by Privatbank with 10.875% coupon maturing in 2018. -
Sayenko Kharenko – legal counsel on the sale of a majority shareholding in Insurance Company "Kyiv
Sayenko Kharenko acted as legal counsel to a foreign investment fund on the sale of a majority shareholding in Private Joint-Stock Company "Insurance Company "Kyivska Rus" to a group of local investors.