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Companies and their HR departments would be wise to introduce an on-going training programme aimed at ensuring that their managers and wider staff do not compromise the business by creating the potential for a discriminatory employment law case due to a poor...
The National Security and Investment Act, is a new regulatory regime, entered in force last 4 th of January 2022, which allows the Government to scrutinise and intervene in certain acquisitions made by anyone, including businesses and investors, that could...
Investment fraud involving Forex trading is one of the most frequent areas of financial fraud recognised and continues to rise. Whilst the fraudsters continually adapt to current situations and perceived opportunities there are a number of consistent...
There are compelling reasons that London, under the jurisdiction of England and Wales, has frequently been referred to as the divorce capital of the world. The divorce courts of England & Wales are perceived as completely impartial with a...
Italy has always been an extremely popular destination for both for summer holidays and as a retirement relocation. The relaxed way of life, the heritage, the cuisine and the climate are all appealing. It is not only people coming to the...
A significant number of students from the UK plan to study abroad every year. Spain and Portugal are popular choices with approximately 5,000 students per country planning to study in Europe. Students will need to ensure that they apply for their visas...
The vast majority of people wish to protect their beneficiaries from the immediate family and closest relatives from inconvenience or financial difficulties when they die. It is particularly important for people with assets in more than one country, as...
A compromise agreement provides a way of managing an employment law dispute that arises with an employee without recourse to the employment tribunal. In July 2013 the law was updated and ‘settlement agreements’ were introduced. Whilst...
The pressured living environment we are all currently experiencing has resulted in the breakdown of the marriage of many couples. One or both partners in a marriage to feel that they have reached a point where they do not wish to carry on and divorce...
Investment frauds have risen considerably during the pandemic. Fraudsters arise and target vulnerable people in every challenging economic setting that arises on the global stage. The well-trodden road of reeling in novice investors by...
Britain has always been a popular country of choice, for a variety of reasons, for Italians wishing to relocate to another country. Italians living permanently or who intend to remain for in the UK for more than 12 months must register with Anagrafe...
Over recent years increasingly British citizens have chosen to acquire properties in European countries. France, Spain, Italy and Portugal being extremely popular destinations. Individuals that choose to relocate, living in their overseas property...
The unprecedented situation being faced worldwide at the present time resulting from the Covid 19 pandemic with its ever-changing range of variants has placed considerable pressure on married couples. The effects of lock-down, working from home and the...
Commercial disputes with new trading partners often arise due to a failure to draft a contract that accurately reflects the type of business between the two parties and clearly sets out the expectations for both parties. Frequently an existing contract is...
Any business faced with a dispute whether it is involving their customers, suppliers or a dispute arising from a merger, acquisition or share purchase transaction, places it in an unfavourable position. The difficulties may be considerably amplified if...
Increased globalisation brings a wealth of new commercial opportunities and other advantages to businesses that develop the capacity to operate in more than one country. Expansion overseas into neighbouring countries can enable a business to replicate...
Sir Andrew McFarlane, the President of the Family Division, announced in May 2019 that he was heading a review of the current reporting arrangements in the Family Courts, entitled “ In Confidence and Confidentiality: Transparency in the Family Court...
Italy’s 315-member Senate took a significant step back this week when a Disegno Di Legge (DDL), (the equivalent to a bill in UK parliamentary proceedings) aimed at hate crime, introduced and championed by the Democratic party’s Alessandro...
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have sent the clearest warning to the banking and finance sector that extensive and high-level corruption and fraud will be rigorously...
The global expansion of commerce, differing jurisdictions and increased pressure from the challenges that arose from the pandemic, have resulted in an increase in legal disputes, especially related to cross-border issues. Giambrone & Partners is...
