Legal

Société Générale Deputy CEO resigns in wake of Libor legal dispute

Société Générale’s Deputy Chief Executive, Didier Valet, has resigned suddenly over a divergence of opinion believed to concern the ongoing Libor manipulation scandal

A Shareholders' Agreement is a vital bit of legislation for anyone who wants to their start-up to be protected and successful

New year, new business: why start-ups need a Shareholders’ Agreement

Christian Mancier, Partner at Gorvins Solicitors, explains the importance of putting together a Shareholders’ Agreement for a start-up, especially at the early stages

How to protect your business from data protection issues

Human error is one of the largest factors behind breaches in data protection. Christian Mancier explains how to mitigate the risks

An informal meeting of the European Union ministers for justice and interior affairs

Joseph Hage Aaronson: business leaders must take note of EU sanctions

Sanctions have come to the fore as a significant means of asserting the EU’s objectives in international relations and European business leaders should take note

Visa and MasterCard are considering pulling out of Russia after the government authorised a new law that requires firms to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to operate in the country

Visa and MasterCard consider pulling out of Russia in wake of new law

Visa and MasterCard could be pulling out of Russia after a new law forces them to place a million-dollar deposit with authorities in an attempt to hinder US sanctions on service to Russian firms

FDIC sues 16 banks in latest Libor case

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), a major US regulator, has become the latest body to seek damages from global banks for their participation in Libor rate rigging

Second citizenship for locations such as the island St Kitts is proving attractive to business executives for more than one reason

CS Global: second citizenship is a passport to opportunity

Micha Emmett, Managing Director of CS Global, explains how second citizenship can open international business opportunities

A second passport can open up a range of business opportunities abroad, but legal advice should be sought to make the most of the benefits and avoid the potential pitfalls

Garth Coates: legal advice for second citizenship

It’s important to understand the legal requirements of a second passport before embarking on an application

Small and medium-sized companies are typically exempt from transfer pricing, but need to prepare adequate documentation if they are to avoid penalties

Transfer pricing: how to avoid penalties

Les Secular of True Partners Consulting advises on how small and medium companies can prove adherence to annual transfer pricing requirements

There are many benefits to having a second passport for the Caribbean, says Jimmy Webster - CEO of Citizens International

The perks of Caribbean citizenship

Second citizenship and property investment in the Caribbean is being touted as an essential component in wealth preservation

D&O policy advice from Aon

Avoidance of doubt Stephanie Pestorich Manson of Aon’s Financial Services Group explains how understanding the mechanics of notification can avoid uncertainty and delay in claims made under directors and officers liability policies

BA braced for legal battle as Q3 loss looms

The Unite union is taking British Airways back to the high court in a bid to overturn changes made to cabin crews’ working arrangements, as the carrier prepares to report a large quarterly loss. BA wants three quarters of its crew to accept a pay freeze this year, and for 3,000 staff to switch to […]

Ogier Guernsey: An island of opportunity

With numerous opportunities for corporations, firms and individuals to conduct business in, Guernsey has become the place to be. Eleni Chalkidou speaks to Ogier Guernsey’s Founding Partner Roger Le Tissier to discover why

Invest in Hungary

East Central Europe is growing in importance, writes Dr. Attila Jány, M.A.S., lawyer and managing partner at Budapest situated Dr Jány Law Office

Wolters Kluwer keeps outlook, Q2 in line

Dutch publisher Wolters Kluwer has announced a continued recovery of its North American business, while Europe would remain challenging after it reported first-half results in line with forecasts. Earnings before taxes and amortisation (EBITA), excluding exceptional items, rose two percent to €328m ($423.4m) from a year earlier, confirming an earlier update. Profit was driven by […]

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