What General Counsel Need To Know About Money Laundering
WHAT GENERAL COUNSEL NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MONEY LAUNDERING Nicola Sharp explains what money laundering is and outlineshow businesses can reduce the dangers it can pose.
Public Procurement In Italy: New Rules In Respect Of Grave Professional Misconduct
In Italy, the “Public Contracts Code” (Legislative Decree No. 50/2016) pays particular attention to the integrity and reliability of the potential public tender contractor. The Code specifies a series of cases in which an economic operator must be excluded from the participation of a call for tender as it has been found guilty of grave …
Call for AML Regulation for Cryptocurrencies
Ever since the creation of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies have been applauded and welcomed for constituting an innovative method of payment without any recourse to financial institutions and their entailing bureaucracy. While honest individuals rejoiced at cryptocurrencies’ legitimate benefits; ranging from an increased degree of privacy and confidentiality to less transactional costs, cybercriminals saluted the decentralised networks …
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Bär & Karrer Advises Novartis and Alcon on the Spin-off of Alcon
Today, Novartis AG completed the spin-off of the Alcon eye care devices business, and Alcon Inc. debuted as independent publicly traded company. The Alcon shares were successfully listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange Ltd. and the New York Stock Exchange. They are also included in the Swiss Market Index (SMI), which comprises the 20 largest …
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Bär & Karrer Advises Primeo Energie and CSA Energie-Infrastructure Schweiz in Aquisition from Elét
Primeo Energie, EOS Holding SA (EOS) and Électricité de France (EDF) have entered into a share purchase agreement relating to the purchase by Primeo Energie and EOS of the 25% interest held by EDF in Alpiq Holding SA. The purchase by Primeo Eergie and EOS will be financed through mandatory exchangeable loan agreements made by …
Bär & Karrer Awarded Most Innovative Swiss Law Firm of the Year at the IFLR Europe Awards
Bär & Karrer was awarded „Most innovative law firm of the year – Switzerland", the national award for Switzerland given in the IFLR European Awards. The most innovative law firm of the year award recognizes Bär & Karrer as the Swiss law firm with the best track record in 2018 giving advice on the most …
Medicines advertising and unfair competition in Ukraine
In Ukraine, advertising of medicines represents the largest share in terms of volume both on TV and Internet. Advertisers are increasingly struggling to attract the attention of older advertising consumers, strongly influenced by advertising as they trust the advertising messages they see, read or hear and do not seek advice from a doctor. At the …
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Gulbenkian Andonian is the Top Immigration Lawyer and Solicitor Service in London, UK
nationality lawnationality law,Gulbenkian Andonian is recognised as one of the leading immigration law firms in London & the UK. It has a team of specialist immigration lawyers and support staff of great ability and experience. The firm has always looked beyond the shores of the UK, serving clients with UK interests worldwide.
What are the most promising Fintech innovations you have seen in your jurisdiction?
The following article discusses session two in the IR Global Virtual Series on 'A Fintech Paradigm – The Changing Face of Financial Services'
Competition Authority Created In Angola
January 2019 On 21 December 2018, Presidential Decree 313/18 approving the bylaws of the Angolan Competition Regulatory Authority (“CRA”) was published, putting in place the last piece of the Angolan competition law regime. The decree completes the Angolan Competition Act (“ACA”), of 10 May 2018 (see Flash here), and the corresponding Regulation, approved by Presidential …