WFW advises Trasmediterránea on ferry financing12 May 2017
The Madrid office of international law firm Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has successfully advised Compañía. . .
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Crackdown on Bid-Rigging in Belgian Railway/Power Sector10 May 2017
The Belgian Competition Authority has broken up a cartel between five energy firms for manipulating bids in a railway infrastructure contracts.
Individual income tax returns every year. Penalties will apply for failure to comply with this pay-as-you-earn tax system.10 May 2017
The ICISD Arbitral Tribunal has given an award against Spain in an arbitration relating to measures the country adopted in 2009-13 that affected the incentive regime in favour of concentrated solar power plants.
WFW advises the French Ministry of Defence on the first refinancing of a public-private partnership/PPP by means of a bond issue9 May 2017
International law firm Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has advised the French Ministry of Defence in. . .
DIFC Alert – May 20179 May 2017
This alert discusses new licensing arrangements, whereby unregulated DIFC companies and firms may now obtain licenses to operate in mainland Dubai.
WFW announces six new partner promotions for 20178 May 2017
International law firm Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has promoted six senior associates to the firm’s. . .
Update on the New Italian Carried Interest Tax Regime8 May 2017
The Italian Government has issued new tax regime for carried interest and proceeds deriving from similar arrangements.
Aviation insurance under competition law scrutiny5 May 2017
In late April, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) launched a… Read more
Fast-Track Arbitration and Expedited Procedure Under the Revised Arbitration Rules of the ICC5 May 2017
The ICC arbitration rules introduce an expedited procedure that entitles the International Court of Arbitration of the ICC to appoint a sole arbitrator for disputes under US$2m, even if the agreement provides otherwise.
WFW advises Salutem on specialist healthcare provider acquisitions3 May 2017
International law firm Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has provided tax and structuring advice to residential. . .
WFW advises on €723m Borkum II wind farm project financing2 May 2017
International law firm Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised a consortium of banks consisting of KfW,. . .
Close Companies: Beware the Hidden Inheritance Tax Risks of Structuring Escrow Arrangements as Trusts28 April 2017
Parties to acquisitions often agree to an escrow arrangement to protect the buyer from some liabilities. These are often structured as trusts. However, what are the tax risks for individuals and close companies?
