Notional Interest deduction 11/17
Introduction Via the 2018 Budget Laws, the Maltese Government seeks to introduce new rules regarding deductions of notional interest on risk capital. The aim of the Notional Interest Deduction (NID) is to achieve neutrality between debt and equity financing. Such rules come into effect as from the year of assessment of 2018. Also in light …
PRIIPs KID: are you ready?
In less than 4 months the Priips-Kid regulation will come into force. The exercise of ensuring compliance with this regulation is not an easy one. – What should the Kid include? – What are the key questions to ask before building your Kid? – What are the actions to take before building your Kid?
Monitoring of the use by an employee of a professional instant messaging tool for personal purposes
Court decision in Bărbulescu v. Romania On 5 September 2017, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (the “ECHR”) examined for the first time the issue of the monitoring of electronic communications of an employee by a private employer, within the framework of an action brought by Mr Bărbulescu, an engineer employed …
Tax changes for 2018 disclosed in the new budget bill
On 11 October 2017, and the last time before next year’s parliamentary elections, the current Luxembourg Finance Minister presented the budget law for 2018 to the Parliament (Chambre des Députés). The main tax-related provisions of the Bill of Law N° 7200 (“Bill”) as laid out below in more detail include inter alia:
Getting the Deal Through: Appeals 2017
The Philippine chapter of Getting the Deal Through: Appeals 2017 was contributed by SyCipLaw partner Ramon G. Songco and associate Kathleen Kay A. de Guzman. The chapter provides key insight into the appellate stage of dispute resolution in the Philippines.
The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Patents 2018
The Philippine chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to: Patents 2018 was contributed by SyCipLaw partners Enrique T. Manuel and Vida M. Panganiban-Alindogan. The chapter answers key questions on patent enforcement, patent amendment, licensing, patent term extension, patent prosecution and opposition, border control measures, and antitrust laws and inequitable conduct. It also gives an …
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Regulation on Erasure, Destruction or Anonymization of Personal Data
Regulation on Erasure, Destruction or Anonymization of Personal Data: First Prong of the Secondary Legislation I. Introduction The Regulation on Erasure, Destruction or Anonymization of Personal Data ("Regulation") is published on the Official Gazette of October 28, 2017 and will enter into force as of January 1, 2018. Regulation has been issued based on Article …
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OTS Successfully Helps Client Retain Tier 5 Youth Mobility Visa Worker
By Teni Shahiean, of OTS Solicitors Teni Shahiean is a founding partner at OTS Solicitors. She has a wealth of experience in Business Immigration law, commercial law and employment law and regularly advises businesses on Sponsor Licence acquisition and compliance. Teni is also regularly called on to provide expert opinion on television and print media, both in the UK …
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A Basic Guide To Judicial Review In Immigration Cases
OTS Solicitors is highly ranked in the Legal 500 and one of the most respected, successful niche law firms in London, specialising in immigration, commercial, civil litigation, employment, and family law. We also provide immigration consultancy and legal advice to nationals in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Personal Wealth Planning in the Context of Policy Reform
Authors: Han CHEN, Bing XUE, Qihui TANG With rapid economic growth in China, wealth planning for high net worth individuals and the demand for establishing family offices have become popular topics in the market. In order to help readers understand the legal issues related to wealth inheritance and planning, we have prepared this article to …
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