ArticleTime For A Large Slice Of Humble Pie?Whilst the conventional image of leadership may be grounded in one of bullish command, this posits that a less domineering and circumspect example can actually be more effective. GibraltarStrategyHassans
ArticleGibraltar IP Structuring OpportunitiesThe new Income Tax Act ("the Act"), which came into force on 1st January 2011, introduces a new corporate tax rate of 10% and various other changes to the taxation regime in Gibraltar. GibraltarTaxHassans
ArticleSocial Distancing Need Not Bring Business To A HaltAs Italy yesterday overtook China as the global epicentre of deaths owing to the spread of COVID-19, more and more limitations are imposed on our movements and our directGibraltarCoronavirus (COVID-19)Hassans
ArticleGet Real; We Are Between A Rock And A Hard PlaceWe are currently at a time of global uncertainty, a time when we look towards our Government for leadership. Unfortunately, they too are facing uncertain times and can only give advice...GibraltarCoronavirus (COVID-19)Hassans
ArticleGibraltar Government Declares COVID 19 A Major Incident – 239/2020On the basis that there have been 56 confirmed positive cases, 42 of which are active, the response has been stepped up to a Major Incident.GibraltarCoronavirus (COVID-19)Hassans
ArticleI'd Never Bought A Bank During A Pandemic Before - There's Always A First Time I Guess!So I am delighted to come back onto the scene again with a spot of good news for our jurisdiction, and for our firm.GibraltarCoronavirus (COVID-19)Hassans
ArticleSea Master Lodge Tenants Donate To COVID-19 Fight - 244/2020The residents of the pensioner block Sea Master Lodge have donated £2,000 to the GHA account for the fight against the novel Coronavirus, COVID-19. Chairman Mr Jimmy Perez has confirmed to...GibraltarCoronavirus (COVID-19)Hassans
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ArticleInsurance - A Quiet Revolution In Digital TechnologyInsurance business in the US has historically been more advanced in the field of risk pricing than Continental Europe. GibraltarInsuranceHassans
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ArticleStructuring An ICO – Factors To ConsiderThis analysis would subsequently inform what the appropriate treatment of the token should be from a legal, regulatory, accounting and tax perspective.GibraltarWealth ManagementHassans
ArticleOECD Pillars 1 And 2 - Some (If Not Full) Steam AheadIn what some see as evidence of a more inclusive approach to global tax policy by the Biden administration than its predecessor...United StatesTaxHassans
ArticleHassans "Highly Commended" at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe 2016The FT Innovative Lawyers Awards 2016 dinner was held on Wednesday 5 October 2016 at the Natural History Museum in London. Partner Nigel Feetham attended the event on behalf of Hassans. WorldwideLaw Department PerformanceHassans
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ArticleFood Supply Chains Using BlockchainIn a fascinating Blockchain Rock interview, David Proenza (CEO at Urban Farms Global and FoodChain) describes the challenges faced by many farmers across the globe. GibraltarFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesHassans
ArticleBrexit Update: New Regulations Enhance Competition In Local Insurance MarketThe Government of Gibraltar yesterday published legislation that permit EEA (non-UK) insurers, on the basis of a unilateral policy decision and regardless of loss of EU passporting rights...GibraltarInsuranceHassans
ArticleSPACs – What's The Hype?An acronym for "special purpose acquisition company", SPACs seem to be the new investment craze among music artists and sports figures. United Arab EmiratesFinance and BankingHassans