UAE Takes First Step in Implementing New Tax Regime
The UAE have recently issued a new law that establishes the legal framework for a new tax regime planned, commencing with the implementation of value added tax in January 2018.
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Capital Markets Update – Proposed Changes to the AIM Rules and the New International Securities Markets of the LSE
A review of the proposals for amending the AIM Rules for Companies and the new International Securities Market for debt securities launched by the London Stock Exchange.
Capital markets update – proposed changes to the AIM rules and the new international securities market of the London Stock Exchange
In the second of two briefings, we look at proposals for amending the AIM rules for companies and the LSE international securities market.
Changes to US Sanctions on Russia May Affect Business Relationships
The US recently enacted new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea. These are likely to have significant consequences on certain sectors of the Russian economy as well as the ability of certain Russian companies to operate outside the country.
UK: Employment Insight In-Depth – July 2017
What do the UK Government’s proposals for EEA nationals after Brexit entail and what options are available?
ExxonMobil penalty assessment illustrates perils of dealing with sanctioned officers and directors
On July 20, 2017, the US Department of Treasury’s Office… Read more
New Tobacco Regulation in Thailand
The new Tobacco Products Control Act came into effect in July 2017. It curtails tobacco advertising and will make it difficult for new brands or products to access the Thai market.
Damages and Mitigation: Supreme Court Takes a Short Cruise on Benefits
In an eagerly awaited decision the Supreme Court has ruled that a shipowner’s benefit from selling its vessel, following a time charterer’s repudiatory breach, was not to be taken into account when assessing the shipowner’s damages.
Exclusions of consequential loss in shipbuilding contract warranty clauses
The Commercial Court has returned to the subject of shipbuilding contract warranty clauses and issued further guidance as to the proper interpretation of exclusions of consequential losses in that context.
UK: Employment Insight In-Depth – June 2017
An employer may successfully defend a claim for redundancy by a disabled employee if it can justify the unfavourable treatment on the basis that it is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.
