THE BIGGEST FINANCIAL MISTAKES TO AVOID POST-DIVORCE
We have previously shared insights on staying on the right financial track during divorce, particularly if you have not had to deal with managing practicalities such as tax, standing orders, direct debits during your marriage.
The issue of interpretation of Article 13 (2) of the Agreement between Peoples Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Evasion of Taxes.
There are various Chinese companies working in Pakistan. A lot of these companies are working on infrastructure projects involving constructions of Power Projects, Dams and Highways.
ARTICLE ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SANCTIONS IMPLEMENTATION UNIT (NSIU)
The establishment of the National Sanctions Implementation Unit (NSIU) with the Greek acronym: EMEK, through The Law on the Establishment of the NSIU (L.150 (I) 2025 with effect as of 25th July 2025, constitutes a major development in Cyprus’ sanctions legal framework. The House of Representatives plenary approved the “National Sanctions Implementation Unit Law” (NSIU). …
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Sanctions adopted following Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine.
The European Union (EU) continues to adopt further packages of economic sanctions against Russia due to the continuance of its military aggression against Ukraine, the latest of which is summarised below. The relevant legal framework is EU Regulation 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence …
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EU Sanctions Compliance: Guidance Through Regulatory Challenges
Spurred by recent international events involving Ukraine, Russia, China, Iran, Venezuela, and North Korea, among others, complex export controls, economic sanctions and trade embargoes continue to evolve. In particular, the EU has adopted a wide range of restrictive measures against Russian individuals and entities in order to cripple Russia’s ability to finance the war. Navigating …
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STF and Statute of Limitations in Administrative Improbity: what are the limits of interim relief?
Fábio Medina Osório Partner at Medina Osório Advogados. PhD in Administrative Law from the Complutense University of Madrid, Spain. Master’s in Public Law from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). Former Attorney General of Brazil. President of the International Institute for Studies of State Law (IIEDE).
New Initiatives for the Development of the Pharmaceutical Industry in the Republic of Uzbekistan
On January 28, 2025, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (“Uzbekistan”) signed the Decree “On Additional Measures for the Accelerated Development of the Pharmaceutical Industry” No. UP13 (the “Decree No. 13”), which came into force on January 29, 2025.
Amendments to the legislation of Kazakhstan on pharmaceuticals
Amendments to the List of Medicines Subject to Price Regulation for Wholesale and Retail Sale By Order of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated June 18, 2025 No. 394 (“Order No. 394”), amendments were made to the List of Medicines Subject to Price Regulation for Wholesale and Retail Sale approved by …
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Informed Consent for Lens Replacement Surgery: Does it Really Provide the Outcome that is Being Sold?
Jenny Ha, a Senior Associate on the Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Team, discusses lens replacement surgery and the regulatory and legal challenges surrounding informed consent in the medical sector. Lens replacement surgery, also known as refractive lens exchange (RLE), is the now commonplace medical procedure for replacing the natural eye lens with a prosthetic …
Inheritance Tax and Business Property Relief – Planning for Change
6th April 2026 is a significant date in the world of inheritance tax (“IHT”) and business property relief (“BRP”). It has been widely documented since the 2024 Autumn Budget that major reforms were proposed to BPR legislation, which has now been formalised after the UK government released the draft Finance Bill 2025/26 legislation delivering new …
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