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Competition, antitrust and trade

Foreign direct investment in Italy: what the 2023 annual activity report tells business about the government's 'golden power'

The annual report on the exercise of special powers confirms, once again, an increase in the number of transactions reported
Business crime

FCA reinforces commitment to tackle UK financial crime

Targeted, outcomes-based approach keeps financial services firms at the centre of push for corporate crime enforcement
Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | 9 September 2024

FCA updates on UCITS authorisation, UK funds gateway opens EU's guidelines on ESG and new ECB reporting rules
Employment and pensions

UK Employee Incentives Update | September 2024

A look ahead to the Autumn Budget, consultations on employee incentives and new HMRC guidance
Tax

Call for evidence on UK tax treatment of carried interest draws Osborne Clarke response

UK funds regime needs to remain internationally competitive and 'grandfathering' should be considered for existing funds
Business crime

UK tax disputes set for further 'failure to prevent' corporate criminal offences

Corporates face increasing risk of criminal prosecution for tax evasion under a new fraud offence and Labour government
Corporate

Unlocking global potential: Why German start-ups should consider a US holding company

The benefits of a US/German structure for companies and how to set it up.
Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | 7 August 2024

Helpful research reforms have arrived in addition to clarity on key EU concepts
Corporate

The effective date for accounting purposes in corporate restructuring operations in Spain

It is essential to establish first if participating companies are under a control relationship and of the same corporate group
Employment and pensions

Corporate transparency reforms spell major change for UK pension trustee companies

New rules have already started to apply with ID verification and other changes on the way
Knowledge Notes

What did the UK King's Speech contain for business?

As anticipated, the new government has announced a broad range of legislative priorities
Competition, antitrust and trade

New independent regulator for English football announced in the King's Speech

Football and its fans will be hoping that a governance bill paves the way for a more equitable field for