12/01/2021

Germany Raids Big-Four Firm Over Swiss Tax

German officials raided the offices of PwC in Frankfurt over allegations of a Swiss tax scheme that may include current partners of the big-four consulting firm.

12/01/2021

Offshore SPACs Listing on the London Stock Exchange

The Hambro Perks SPAC is a Guernsey company. Companies formed in Guernsey, Jersey, the Cayman Islands, the BVI and Bermuda (“Offshore”) all have similar benefits making them attractive as SPACs for listing on the LSE, which are summarised in t

11/24/2021

Swiss Banks Facing Default Threat

Companies which struggled during the pandemic were able to delay going bankrupt through government funding received in 2020 and 2021.

11/24/2021

Divorce proofing trusts - a step too far?

Although the judgment is focused on the role of the Court in blessing a trustee's momentous decision, the judgment also clarifies the relevant considerations for a trustee when exercising a power of exclusion.