ArticleMoving To And Working In GibraltarFor many reasons, moving to or simply working in Gibraltar is a great idea in 2020 and beyond. Below you'll find a list of the key features of living,...GibraltarGovernment, Public SectorHassans
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ArticlePeace Of Mind, Tax-Free Pensions & Sunshine All Year LongImagine a place that has all the cosy charm of traditional, small-town British life but still enjoys 300 days of sunshine on average per year. No need to imagine it, just #ThinkGibraltar...GibraltarTaxHassans
ArticleBOOK REVIEW: "Protected Cell Companies: A Guide To Their Implementation And Use", Second Edition, By Nigel Feetham And Grant Jones. Published By Spiramus.The first edition, published in February 2008, has already established a reputation as the original book on Protected Cell Companies (PCCs) - a growing phenomena in the insurance industry in particular. GibraltarWealth ManagementHassans
ArticleThe New Normal Or The New Dawn – Amendments To The Insolvency Laws Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic And What Businesses Can Do To Help Themselves.Whether as a result of the influence of social media and in particular the speed at which information (as well as misinformation) travels, most governments' communication efforts...GibraltarInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringHassans
ArticleCompson and Weal Litigation Saga ContinuesI have already written extensively about the case of Compson v FSC & Weal V FSC involving an appeal against certain decisions of the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission ("FSC") , unreported, 29th April 2015, and therefore for the purposes of this briefing note, I will assume that the background is known to readers. GibraltarFinance and BankingHassans
Article¿La Era Del Individualismo?Aquí están mis últimos pensamientos...GibraltarCoronavirus (COVID-19)Hassans
ArticleGibraltar Income Tax Act 2010 - Recent DevelopmentsThe last months of summer were a busy time for tax professionals in Gibraltar and, in particular, for Chris White and Albert Mena, the senior partners of Hassans’ Tax and Overseas Property Team.GibraltarWealth ManagementHassans
ArticleWhy Gibraltar As A Jurisdiction?The Rock’s attractions as a place to conduct international business or establish company structures have been enhanced in recent years by several developments. GibraltarWealth ManagementHassans
VideoIn-Perspective #2: Grahame Jackson – Part 1 (Video)In this new series we will be bringing you interviews with Hassans' lawyers, discussing their background, their work and their views on the main topics of the day.GibraltarLaw Department PerformanceHassans
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ArticleProtected Cell Company Structure Cited In Employment CaseScott v EC Maritime PCC Ltd (Debarred) [2016] UKEAT 0032_16_1010 was an appeal against a Judgment of the Southampton Employment Tribunal. GlobalEmployment and HRHassans
ArticleTax Arbitrage - Book ReviewEven before the global financial crisis there has been controversy about the extent to which multi-national companies (and particularly global banks) are able to minimise their tax bill - allowing for a low effective rate of tax (in some cases, substantially below the headline rate). GibraltarWealth ManagementHassans
ArticleDe-Mystifying The Rules On Residence For Spanish Taxation PurposesWhat has changed? No fundamental or major sea change – the rules remain essentially the same BUT Greater fiscal pressure and generally more joined-up approach by Spanish Tax Authorities on taxation matters.SpainTaxHassans
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ArticleThe Judge, The Classicist And Modern Cell Company LawsIn many of my writings I try to bring together my fascination for history with my professional and academic interest in the law. GlobalCorporate/Commercial LawHassans
ArticlePCC Montana Court ruling examined: AmTrust North America, Inc. v. Pacific Re, Inc., No. 15 Civ. 7505 (CM), 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 44889 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 25, 2016).I have previously written about the Montana Federal Court judgment concerning a reinsurance dispute between a protected cell company (PCC) and it's reinsured. GlobalInsuranceHassans
ArticleUK Tax Changes Will Affect Gibraltar!The draft legislation for Non Dom- UK Residents was released on 18th January 2008. The implications of this legislation will affect Gibraltar residents who fly frequently to the UK, whether it is for business or pleasureGibraltarWealth ManagementHassans
ArticleWhat Is A Swap?There is a mystique which surrounds swap contracts due to lack of knowledge or available information. By explaining the basics of swaps, including how they work and what their purpose is, I hope this will help to clarify them.GibraltarWealth ManagementHassans
ArticleFinancial Services Newsletter, July 2008The Prophet, said: "Gold for gold, silver for silver, wheat for wheat, barley for barley, dates for dates, and salt for salt - like for like, equal for equal, and hand-to-hand; if the commodities differ, then you may sell as you wish, provided that the exchange is hand-to-hand."GibraltarWealth ManagementHassans