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Introducing EU Connect

We are pleased to introduce EU Connect, a communication series developed by our Europe Connect team in close collaboration with legal experts across the firm.

Netherlands Commercial

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Loyens & Loeff

How A Malta Holding Company Benefits International Investors: A Case Study

Mr Mario Rossi is an Italian entrepreneur who has invested in several companies across Europe in different sectors. He owns 70% of a German manufacturing company, 60% of a Czech software company, and 80% of a Spanish distribution company.

Worldwide Commercial

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Navigating VAT Deduction On Vehicles In Portugal

In Portugal, the rules for a company to deduct Value-Added Tax (VAT) on vehicle acquisitions are quite specific, mainly depending on the type of vehicle and its use. Understanding these regulations is crucial for businesses aiming to optimise their tax position.

Worldwide Commercial

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Lex Mundi Global Merger Notification Guide

Yes, the Control of Concentrations Regulations, S.L.379.08 ("the Regulations") are applicable to mergers and acquisitions. The Regulations are subsidiary legislation made under the Competition Act...

Malta Commercial

GA

Ganado Advocates

Public M&A Trends In Germany 2025

Germany Commercial

AO

A&O Shearman

Securitisation 2026 - Ireland

Ireland Commercial

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Walkers

Client Stories: Malta Residence Options For Non-European Citizens

Worldwide Commercial

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Cyprus Tax Reform: Key Changes For Businesses And Individuals From 1 January 2026

Worldwide Commercial

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

The Simplified Dissolution Procedure Under Article 214A Of The Maltese Companies Act

Malta Commercial

MT

Mamo TCV Advocates

Partnered Research: IPEM Pan-European Private Equity Barometer 2026

European Union Commercial

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AlixPartners

Ch. Kapourani - Shareholders' Agreements: The Parallel Order In The S.A. – What The Articles Of Association Don't Say

Greece Commercial

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Psarakis & Kefalas Law Firm

Public Consultation On Proposed Amendments To The Companies Act 2014

Ireland Commercial

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RDJ LLP

Building Boards That Think Differently

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Luxembourg: Deferred Payment Of Minimum Share Capital For Private Limited Liability Companies (S.à R.l.)

Luxembourg Commercial

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Buren

Les Clauses Principales Dans Les Contrats IT (Video)

France Media & IT

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Haas Avocats

Enforcement Of Play Claims From Austria To Malta (Podcast)

Malta Litigation

WP

WH Partners

Are Company Directors Liable For Patent Infringements? (2025) (Video)

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Podcast)

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

E-commerce : Les enjeux juridiques pour réussir 2026 (Video)

France Commercial

HA

Haas Avocats

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How A Malta Holding Company Benefits International Investors: A Case Study

Mr Mario Rossi is an Italian entrepreneur who has invested in several companies across Europe in different sectors. He owns 70% of a German manufacturing company, 60% of a Czech software company, and 80% of a Spanish distribution company.

Worldwide Commercial

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Navigating VAT Deduction On Vehicles In Portugal

In Portugal, the rules for a company to deduct Value-Added Tax (VAT) on vehicle acquisitions are quite specific, mainly depending on the type of vehicle and its use. Understanding these regulations is crucial for businesses aiming to optimise their tax position.

Worldwide Commercial

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Lex Mundi Global Merger Notification Guide

Yes, the Control of Concentrations Regulations, S.L.379.08 ("the Regulations") are applicable to mergers and acquisitions. The Regulations are subsidiary legislation made under the Competition Act...

Malta Commercial

GA

Ganado Advocates

Public M&A Trends In Germany 2025

Germany Commercial

AO

A&O Shearman

Client Stories: Malta Residence Options For Non-European Citizens

Worldwide Commercial

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Cyprus Tax Reform: Key Changes For Businesses And Individuals From 1 January 2026

Worldwide Commercial

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Italy Set For A Busy Year Of Restructuring Activity In 2026 (Podcast)

Italy Insolvency

AO

A&O Shearman

Coalition Agreement Outlines Strategic Direction For Competition Enforcement And Economic Security

Netherlands Anti-trust

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Partnered Research: IPEM Pan-European Private Equity Barometer 2026

European Union Commercial

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AlixPartners

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Shareholders

The Simplified Dissolution Procedure Under Article 214A Of The Maltese Companies Act

At the end of 2025, the Companies Act (Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta) (the "Companies Act") was amended by Legal Notice No. 286 of 2025, giving effect to Article 32 of the Companies...

Malta Commercial

MT

Mamo TCV Advocates

Tired Of Paying >55% Corporate Tax? Habibi, Come To Cyprus

Across Europe, fiscal pressure is increasingly driven by political short-termism and to be frank, failures. Rather than addressing structural inefficiencies in public spending, many governments have chosen the easiest...

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Ch. Kapourani - Shareholders' Agreements: The Parallel Order In The S.A. – What The Articles Of Association Don't Say

Shareholders' agreements are contracts concluded between shareholders of a Société Anonyme (S.A.), aimed at regulating their relationship with respect...

Greece Commercial

PK

Psarakis & Kefalas Law Firm

Luxembourg: Deferred Payment Of Minimum Share Capital For Private Limited Liability Companies (S.à R.l.)

Luxembourg Commercial

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Buren

Fresh Bench, Same Result: Court Rejects Second Article 402 Action

Malta Commercial

GA

Ganado Advocates

Cyprus Holding Companies: Key Legal And Structuring Issues For Foreign Investors

Cyprus Commercial

CP

Christos Paraskevas LLC

Luxembourg Corporate Law Reform To Enhance Flexibility In The Incorporation Of Private Limited Liability Companies

Luxembourg Commercial

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Dechert

Precision Before Decision: Deadlock In Corporate Business

Cyprus Commercial

PL

Patrikios Legal

Can Liquidators Contractually Limit Their Liability?

Ireland Commercial

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William Fry

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Contracts and Commercial Law

Cyprus Tax Reform: Key Changes For Businesses And Individuals From 1 January 2026

During 2025, the Cyprus Government undertook a comprehensive review of the country's tax framework, with reforms approved on 22 December 2025 and effective from 1 January 2026.

Worldwide Commercial

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Beyond Greenwashing: The ECGT Directive As A Strategic ESG Tool

The ECGT Directive introduces a further EU framework on ESG communications aimed at mitigating greenwashing and social washing.

Netherlands Litigation

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Cyprus Holding Companies: Key Legal And Structuring Issues For Foreign Investors

Cyprus remains one of the most widely used jurisdictions in Europe for holding companies, regional headquarters, and cross-border investment structures. Its EU status, legal framework...

Cyprus Commercial

CP

Christos Paraskevas LLC

Precision Before Decision: Deadlock In Corporate Business

Cyprus Commercial

PL

Patrikios Legal

France Establishes A Restricted Confidentiality Regime For In-House Legal Advice

France Commercial

JD

Jones Day

Hebdo des Négos n°2

France Commercial

BL

Bignon Lebray

Podcast Series Episode 12: Blockchain Vol.III - Smart Contracts

Greece Technology

BL

Bernitsas Law

Carried Interest: Luxembourg Modernises Its Tax Regime

AM

Arendt & Medernach

Litigation In Malta: 2026

Malta Litigation

GA

Ganado Advocates

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Charities & Non-Profits

Why Set Up A Cyprus International Trust

A Cyprus International Trust, under the International Trusts Law, 69(I)/1992 as amended by Law 20(I)/2012, is a trust.

Cyprus Commercial

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A. Danos & Associates LLC

Charities Governance - Health Check

As part of this engagement, our team of specialists will conduct a detailed review of your current governing documents and arrangements via a desktop review, supplemented with appropriate interviews...

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Charities Governance - Toolkit

Our Charities Governance Toolkit allows you to select any number of areas where you believe more focused and in-depth guidance and operational know-how may be needed to set your organisation up for success.

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Governance And Consulting Services - Compliance Services

European Union Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Charity Law Update: Commencement Orders Introduced Under The Charities (Amendment) Act 2024

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

What Charity Trustees Need To Know About Governance – A Practical Guide

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Non-Profit Companies: A Contradiction Or A Practical Tool?

Malta Commercial

GA

Ganado Advocates

Walkers' Three Year Photographer-In-Residence Programme With Business-To-Arts Highlighted In IBEC Publication

Ireland Commercial

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Walkers

Changes To The Taxation Of Charities Under The Finance Act 2024

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

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Latest Videos

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Company Formation In Malta 2026 (Video)

ZI

Zugimpex International GmbH

E-commerce : Les enjeux juridiques pour réussir 2026 (Video)

HA

Haas Avocats

Why Cyprus Is The Best Place For Your Business (2026) (Video)

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Q3 2025 Wrap-up On Sustainability | Eyes On ESG (Video)

AM

Arendt & Medernach

The Supporting Team Behind Malta's Trusted Corporate Services Provider (Video)

CG

CSB Group

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