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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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
French citizens living in the UK who decide to get married or have a child, must recognise the importance of registering the two events with the French authorities, even if you may think that you may not return home in the immediate future. There are...
The shocking sinking of the super yacht, the Bayesian, in Italian waters just off Palermo during a storm, whilst at anchor, in August last year is subject to investigation by Italian prosecutors with a view to potential criminal charges, including...
Few events in life are as distressing as being unfairly accused of rape or serious sexual harassment. Such accusations, even when unfounded, can have lasting repercussions on a person’s life and reputation. At Giambrone & Partners, our...
The current British Government’s budget that was recently announced and appears to have led to a higher cost of living and a drop in business confidence. This has led to many British citizens considering relocation to Europe. Spain is a...
Scams and frauds using celebrity images are rampant. The consumer publication Which? points out that fake “get rich quick” adverts pepper social media using bogus celebrity images purporting to endorse a sham investment fraud or product....
When a business begins to falter one of the key factors in turning a business round is recognising that a business is weakening and tackling the situation before it becomes critical and impossible to turn around. Recognising that serious financial...
Divorce is invariably a difficult time for the majority of people. Whilst the no-fault divorce has made the majority of divorces less contentious, the division of marital assets and the access and custody of any children of the marriage are often the most...
The rise of digital assets across a wide range of sectors has led to The Property (Digital Assets etc.) Bill to be introduced in Parliament which means that cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens such as digital art, and carbon credits will be classed as...
The ski slopes are where many people choose to enjoy their Christmas. Skiing is an exhilarating sport but does come with risk. Even first-time skiers recognise the dangers, as do the vast majority of the visitors who are fully aware of the...
The Government has shown that it will not tolerate employers breaching the visa rules in respect of overseas workers. Sanctions against such rogue employers are to be strengthened and will apply not only to employers that repeatedly commit serious...
Setting up a trust in England and Wales provides a flexible framework for managing and protecting assets against creditors, legal cases and financial mismanagement, ensuring that your beneficiaries receive the inheritance you intended. There are...
Spain has for countless decades been the first choice for many British nationals wishing to relocate overseas in their retirement years. In many cases, Spain has been their holiday destination for some time, drawn by the climate, culture and...
The unexpected loss of a relative is always a harrowing experience but should a relative pass away whilst they are overseas it is even more upsetting, especially if it is compounded by being considered a suspicious death, which brings with it the issues of...
The ever agile techno-fraudsters have recognised that their targets are far more likely to click on text messages than any other type of link, according to Constant Contact whose report states SMS click-through rates hover between 8.9% and 14.5%, by...
