As long ago as the 1960s British nationals were seeking a new life in Spain attracted by the sunny Mediterranean climate, breathing taking beaches as well as picturesque mountain regions. The vibrant lifestyle and affordable cost of living saw greater...
Cryptocurrency has been with us for over a decade now and yet there is no consistency regarding regulations to protect consumers and govern the crypto market. In a speech at the Piper Sandler Global Exchange & Fintech Conference in New York the...
Italy has always been an extremely popular country for British citizens to move to. The slower pace of life, enviable climate and economic environment make it highly attractive. Regardless of whether you wish to buy a house as an investment or with...
As online investment trading continues to be a popular method of investment trading for both experienced and novice investors. Many platforms for such investment are based in countries that are not governed by laws and regulators that protect investors from...
Whistleblowing has been brought sharply into focus in light of the press reports on the actions of the management of the hospital the Countess of Chester related to the case of Lucy Letby, involving their response to the whistleblowing raised by the...
Giambrone & Partners is delighted to announce that senior associate Joanna Bailey has been shortlisted for City Wealth Power Women of the year Awards – International, in the category Woman of the Year – FinTech/Crypto. Joanna heads the...
The increase to the cost of most types of visas and the immigration health surcharge, announced by the Government in July, will almost certainly be implemented when Parliament resits in the Autumn. The Chief Secretary, John Glen stated, in a recent...
Giambrone & Partners is handling a complex matter involving a number of companies exporting to the USA in an anti-dumping action involving a number of countries worldwide, following an anti-dumping investigation conducted by the US...
To have an accident is always an unpleasant experience, if an accident occurs while on holiday abroad it is considerably more upsetting. If you are involved in an accident on holiday it is quite understandable that, depending on the seriousness of the...
Two new employment laws that strengthen the existing law related to pregnancy, maternity leave and other family leave have recently received Royal assent. The Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act Employees are entitled to 52 weeks of...
The news that Wilko is going into administration has shocked the retail sector. The family run business was founded in 1930 as Wilkinson’s by J.K. Wilkinson is now in the position of reducing the numbers of its retail premises, down from the 400...
The continuous rise of financial fraud in all its forms is creating a detrimental effect by causing harm across all sections of society. The wrongdoers swiftly adapt to new opportunities to defraud and the global regulating authorities and law...
Portugal developed an extensive global colonial empire, which was also one of the most enduring, lasting nearly six centuries, with over 50 countries colonised worldwide. Portuguese is the official language in many parts of Africa. Angola, Mozambique,...
The High Court has provided clarity on the rules related to dependency for individuals who are not themselves EU nationals, but have a parent who is an EU national and has status under the United Kingdom’s EU Settlement Scheme. The case, Ms....
Employees will have the increased right to request flexibility over important aspects of their working time now that the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill has passed into law and received Royal Assent on 20 July 2023. The new law, introduced as a...
Financial fraud is the largest section of all crime and accounts for 40% of all crime. The Government proposes to invest £100 million and will create a National Fraud Squad (NFS) of 400 specialist investigators. There is the intention to use data...
The Italian government introduced a law in 2012, Decree n. 179 for the first time to encourage the development of innovative start-up businesses. Following the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union cross-border trade between companies...
Portugal is well known for its high-quality affordable lifestyle, temperate climate and breathtaking landscapes. Amongst Portugal’s many advantages is a well-regarded health care system where personalised patient care and monitoring services are...
The Supreme Court judgment made this week in the case Fiona Philipp –v- Barclays Bank UK PLC related to the authorised push payment (APP) fraud perpetrated on Ms. Philipp amounting to £700,000, whilst it clarifies the liability of bankers...
The continuing issue of squatters inhabiting the holiday homes of British nationals can be difficult but not impossible to resolve. All absentee home owners are vulnerable to the opportunist squatters in Spain. The rising homelessness and...
