Geoff Cook of Jersey Finance discusses the role of offshore jurisdictions. International finance centres (IFCs) have for some time known that they make a considerable, positive contribution to global economies, but until recently empirical evidence to reflect that has not been readily available.
Andreas Haviaras and Stalo Papoui of Haviaras & Philippou discuss the new development in Cypriot property law. The main problem the Cyprus property market currently faces is the failure of the developers, due to their financial problems, to issue title deeds to the buyers who paid for the property bought or to transfer the title …
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BDA’s Ross Webber highlights the benefits international entrants bring to the market. Recent moves by leading global law firms to set up offices in Bermuda mark something of a watershed for our jurisdiction. Bermuda has been renowned for its strength and depth with regard to quality lawyers – however, it has not always been heralded …
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Menu The Top 25 – The world turned upside down Case study: Allen & Overy Case Study: Simmons & Simmons Main Table Partner Earnings Behind the numbers – profitability revealed Core Stats The Second Quartile – The first shall be last… Case study: Charles Russell Speechlys Case study: Osborne Clarke Deal machines – the resilience …
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Menu The Top 25 – The world turned upside down Case study: Allen & Overy Case Study: Simmons & Simmons Main Table Partner Earnings Behind the numbers – profitability revealed Core Stats The Second Quartile – The first shall be last… Case study: Charles Russell Speechlys Case study: Osborne Clarke Deal machines – the resilience …
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BAKERS’ 2014/15 FINANCIALS SEE FIRM SLIP BEHIND DLA Baker & McKenzie revealed it generated $2.43bn in the year to 30 June 2015, a 4% fall on last year’s $2.54bn. The firm said a strengthening dollar had hit its top-line and also helped push profit per equity partner down to $1.14m from $1.29m. The firm said …
