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Morocco - Investing in Real Estate

As Morocco continues its urban growth it presents a unique opportunity for investment in a dynamic property market. In particular, the distinctive riads are extremely popular. A riad is a traditional Moroccan house that features an interior courtyard or...

Criminal jurisdiction in France: A Comprehensive Overview

The criminal jurisdiction in France is a vital aspect of the legal system, playing a fundamental role in maintaining law and order within society. In France, a nation with a rich legal heritage, the concept of criminal jurisdiction holds notable...

"Ciao America": Back to the Land of Our Fathers - Italian Americans Are Escaping the Challenges of Political Turmoil in the USA

The frequent and seemingly impulsive changes in direction taken by President Trump’s administration often defied expectations. President Trump appears to have bypassed traditional political processes and seems to have often contradicted earlier...

How Civil Litigation is Fighting the Financial Fraud Epidemic

Financial fraud is yet again rising, in 2024 the annual Crime Survey for England and Wales reported 4.1 million occurrences of fraud, an enormous increase of a third compared with the previous report. The rapid growth in fraud is not being met with...

The Government's Proposed New Rules for Immigration, Plan for Change

The Government’s white paper, Plan for Change, on immigration is a total reversal of previous policies. The latest statistics reveal a significant rise in net migration reaching nearly one million in the year ending June 2023. The Government...

A Guide to the Laws of Intestacy in England and Wales and the Importance of drafting a Will

Many people overlook drafting a will and die intestate. The intention is often there but for many reasons, their will is never drafted. We often find that minor hesitations regarding who will inherit or uncertainty as to the process of drafting a will, lead...

Spain takes Action to address the Problem of Squatters

As the summer months approach people begin to look forward to holidays in the sun. Spain’s popularity has not diminished and stands out as the most popular European holiday destination for British tourists. City breaks are becoming a popular...

Obligations of Third Parties when Served with a Freezing Order

Giambrone & Partners fully understands the devastating effect caused by losing funds to fraudsters. Our banking and fraud litigation department have developed various strategies to assist in recovering money lost to fraud for our clients. Our...

The High Court closes UK Crypto-asset business due to International Fraud

Crypto asset mining allows transactions to be accounted for and entered on the blockchain and added to a distributed ledger. Any transactions are validated on the blockchain network which prevents double-spending; when cryptocurrency is spent it must be...

Remote Access Scams - How to Protect Yourself and Seek Legal Compensation

In today’s era of global digitalisation, online scams have reached alarming levels of sophistication, with serious economic, psychological, and emotional consequences for victims. In particular, scams involving platforms that allow remote access to...

Against the Global Economic Volatility created by Trump the Japanese Market offers a Stable Option

The implementation of tariffs by President Trump marks a significant shift in U.S. trade policy, with far-reaching implications for global markets and economic stability. The measures have introduced substantial economic uncertainty, prompting concerns...

Trump Administration Disbands Cryptocurrencey Fraud Unit - A Risky Step Backward for Consumer Protection

The recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), under President Trump, that the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) is to be disbanded marks a significant shift in the regulatory landscape surrounding digital assets. The NCET...

SIM Swap Cyberfraud - What to Do if you have been Targeted

Cybercrime has been steadily rising as each innovation provided a new element for fraudsters to exploit. Cybercriminals have a number of routes to financial fraud through technology and digital financial transactions have created new opportunities for...

New Restrictions on Italian Citizenship by Descent

The Italian Government has introduced a major reform in March 2025, it has enacted significant changes to its citizenship laws, particularly affecting those seeking citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis) and significantly limits the...

Age Discrimination Claims are Rising together with the value of the Compensation awarded

Employers should be mindful of the sharp rise in the value of age-discrimination compensation awarded to older employees. Awards have risen by over 600%, making the average payout just over £100,000 according to data from the Ministry of...

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Collective Investment Schemes) (Amendment) Order Greater Clarity on the Legal Position of Staking

Cryptocurrency is now a firm fixture in the financial sector since its arrival approximately 16 years ago. It has undergone periods of growth and retraction and its volatility is recognised. The system does not have a central authority and...

Giambrone & Partners: Your Trusted Ally in Cryptocurrency Fraud Recovery

In the dynamic realm of cryptocurrency, where digital assets offer both immense potential and significant risks, having a seasoned legal partner is essential. Giambrone & Partners, led by the esteemed Joanna Bailey, stands at the forefront of...

The Spanish Democratic Memory Law: Time is Running Out - Regain Your Family's Lost Spanish Citizenship

The Democratic Memory Law (Ley de Memoria Democrática) of Spain was enacted on October 19, 2022. It was published in the Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE) as Law 20/2022 on October 20, 2022, and came into effect the following day. The law...

How to Obtain a Spanish Visa if you have a Criminal Record

Nearly all countries in Europe require a criminal record check before granting a residence visa or work visa.  Spain is no exception, foreign nationals that are planning to relocate to Spain or regularly visit for long periods of time must obtain a...

Protecting your fixed Assets in Portugal and the UK for your Beneficiaries with Iron-clad wills

Portugal has been a country of choice for British nationals considering relocating abroad or buying a holiday home. The wonderful climate, affordable lifestyle and friendly culture across Portugal from the ever popular Algarve, the Silver Coast with its...
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