CSSF updated Q&A on crypto-assets
On 4 February 2026, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) issued Version 7 of its FAQ on Crypto-Assets for Undertakings for Collective Investment. The update, which comes into effect today introduces material changes to investment permissions, authorisation thresholds, and regulatory frameworks. Terminology Updates Terminology Change Throughout Document The entire FAQ has been updated …
Competitive carried interest tax regime formally adopted
On 22 January 2026, the Luxembourg Parliament (Chambre des Députés) adopted Draft Law No. 8590 introducing a competitive carried interest regime as from fiscal year 2026 with the ambition to attract front and middle office employees to Luxembourg.
Gibraltar Protected Cell Companies (Amendment) Bill 2026
Published in the Gibraltar Gazette, the Protected Cell Companies (Amendment) Bill 2026 (the “Bill”) marks a significant evolution in the jurisdiction’s digital asset landscape. It enables PCCs specifically those authorised as Experienced Investor Funds (“EIFs”) to issue cell shares as share tokens recorded on a distributed ledger.
Features of the Enforcement of Foreign Court Decisions in Ukraine
In today’s environment of active international relations, the issue of recognizing and enforcing foreign court decisions in Ukraine has become particularly relevant. The growing number of international disputes involving Ukrainian companies and citizens in the areas of business, family, inheritance, and property law necessitates the creation of effective mechanisms for enforcing foreign court decisions within …
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Disputes Over IT Products and Software Code: Who Owns Them?
Yaroslav Baienko, Senior Associate at Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice at GOLAW, Attorney at law Introduction The Ukrainian IT industry faces a paradox: the technical complexity of products is increasing, while the legal framework governing relationships among development participants often remains at the level of “verbal agreements.” Typical triggers for conflicts include the breakdown of …
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The Verkhovna Rada has updated the competitive conditions for the development of renewable energy
On 10 February 2026, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in the second reading Law No. 13219 “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on Improving the Conditions of Support for Electricity Production from Alternative Energy Sources” (the “Law”). The Law was developed to achieve the goals of the National Energy and Climate Plan until 2030 …
Norwegian NIS Registration & Process Agent Services How AGPLAW Assists Shipowners in Structured Flag Transitions
The Norwegian maritime sector occupies a distinctive position in the global shipping industry. Unlike the large-scale shipbuilding jurisdictions of East Asia, Norway is not primarily associated with mass production of bulk carriers or container vessels. Instead, the country has developed a reputation for building technically sophisticated vessels designed for complex operational environments, particularly those connected …
SOLAS Amendments on Container Loss Reporting New Mandatory Requirements from 1 January 2026
From 1 January 2026, important amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) will introduce mandatory reporting obligations for the loss of freight containers at sea.
The European Artificial Intelligence Act in 2026
In June 2024 the European Parliament and European Council have adopted the Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, which will come in force in August 2nd, 2026.
The Gateway to Global Talent: Why UK Businesses Need a Sponsor Licence
The landscape of UK recruitment has undergone a permanent structural shift. As domestic talent pools shrink, British businesses are facing severe, persistent technical skills shortages across vital industries like engineering, manufacturing, technology, and renewable energy. Compounding this challenge, successive government reforms—including the elevation of the Skilled Worker baseline to RQF Level 6 and increased salary …
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