VIETNAM ENHANCING TRANSPARENCY OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP: FROM LEGISLATION TO IMPLEMENTATION
Ms. Tran Minh Nguyet & Ms. Le Thi Ngan Global Vietnam Lawyers Global Vietnam Lawyers would like to introduce our valued readers to an article by Ms. Tran Minh Nguyet and Ms. Le Thi Ngan titled “Vietnam enhancing transparency of beneficial ownership: From legislation to implementation”. This article was originally published in The Saigon Times, …
Navigating Commission Disclosure: UK Supreme Court Limits Consumer Claims in Motor Finance Appeal
Introduction On 1 August 2025, the UK Supreme Court handed down its judgment in Johnson v FirstRand Bank Ltd (t/a MotoNovo Finance), along with the linked appeals in Wrench v FirstRand Bank Ltd and Hopcraft v Close Brothers Ltd. These cases addressed significant legal questions about the nature of commission agreements between financial lenders and …
Mergers & Acquisitions in the UK: Navigating Business Immigration Risks in 2025
Imagine you’ve just shaken hands on the deal of the year. The spreadsheets sing, the lawyers are smiling, and the press release is already queued. Then someone asks the quietest question in the room: “What happens to all those UK business visas when the company name on the payslip changes tomorrow?” In August 2025, that …
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New UK Self-Sponsorship for HNW Individuals
Last year, The Guardian reported that UK start-ups raised a record £29 billion in venture capital—yet only 0.4 % of that capital found its way into businesses led by non-EU founders on traditional visas. The headline is no accident. The Tier 1 Entrepreneur route is gone, the Innovator visa has been re-branded, and the Home …
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EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy | “Choose Europe to Start and Scale”
On 28 May 2025, the European Commission adopted its EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy (the “Strategy“) – a coordinated EU-level framework designed to support the creation, growth and internationalisation of innovative startups and scaleups. The Strategy sets out 26 legislative, regulatory and financial measures intended to transform Europe into a global leader in tech-driven entrepreneurship. The Strategy in …
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McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes ranked once again as a Tier 1 Firm in IFLR1000 2025
We are proud to announce that McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes has once again been ranked as a Tier 1 firm in the 2025 edition of IFLR1000, marking over a decade of recognition by this prestigious global legal directory.
Legal Consequences Under the UAE’s Cybercrimes Law
Introduction: A nation’s reputation is crucial, and the UAE has implemented strong legislation to address these issues under the Federal Law No. (34) of 2021 (cybercrimes law). These laws specifically target online activities concerning rumors.
Lawyer Analysis. The Procedure of Agreement with Creditors in Romania for Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange in Romania and Strategic Solutions
How Can a Stock Exchange Lawyer in Romania Assist You in the Financial Recovery of Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange in Romania? Listed companies in Romania have a significant impact on the economic environment, as through the sale of shares, capital is attracted to finance large-scale projects that can contribute to economic growth and attract investments …
How Can a Company Be Listed on the Stock Exchange? How Many Companies Are Listed on the Stock Exchange in Romania (Statistics)
Conditions and Essential Steps for Listing on the Capital Market At the Bucharest Stock Exchange listed companies (BVB), the number of listed companies has varied over the years. Currently, in 2025, there are 83 listed companies, both private and state-owned, operating in a regulated and transparent environment. In this context, listing on the stock exchange can …
Money transfers between relatives. How to avoid the 70% tax and the risk of a dispute with tax authority in Romania (ANAF)
What legal solutions can be adopted in case of a dispute with ANAF? Recently, the National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF in Romania) has intensified controls regarding money transfers between individuals, including transfers between relatives. The purpose of ANAF’s inspections is to sanction illicit transactions and combat tax evasion related to incomes whose source cannot …