It has been a very good year for most large international law firms with increased revenues and profits generally par for the course. But things have […]
Poacher or Gamekeeper?
When the rule is a third wheel
Many indicators show that Italian crisis seems to be behind us now. An increasing number of brands, in the retail field, are now carefully scrutinizing street […]
Do shops located in malls dream of their own goodwill?
Shopping malls are enjoying important growth in Europe, acting as a “magnet for customers” and, at the same time, contributing to the economic development of this […]
Italians launched a new tax regime to attract high-net-worth individuals and a fast track visa for investor
To whom does it apply Italian and non-Italian citizens, not residing in Italy for the previous 9 years. The regime is applicable also to relatives of […]
LIBOR – What did the Bank of England really know?
Unlikely as it seems, LIBOR has been making headlines – again. Endless stories about banks facing heavy fines and their traders facing criminal trials have made […]
Germany steps up liability of institutional investors for cartel infringements of their portfolio companies
Antitrust enforcers have been increasing pressure on institutional investors in recent years in cases where a portfolio company violates the antitrust rules. The 9th amendment of […]
SFO wastefulness should not be allowed to continue
This year has seen the extension of the tenure of the Director of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), David Green QC, alongside much praise for the […]
(R)evolution in Italian Real Estate Retail Market for “Major Properties Leases”?
A connection between the luxury retail sector and real estate markets has become increasingly evident in recent years. Italian shopping high-streets have conquered world-wide consumers’ confidence […]
Why Legal Privilege must be protected
Legal professional privilege (LPP) is the convention which, under common law, protects communications between a professional legal adviser and their client from disclosure without the express […]
Companies House and the “Right to be Forgotten”
With the increasing proliferation and dissemination of information available online, the debate about the balance between individuals’ right to privacy and the public interest in access […]