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EuGH zu Gesellschafterdarlehen in der Insolvenz – Keine Berufung auf Art. 13 EuInsVO

Der EuGH hat mit Urteil vom 19.03.2026 (C-43/25, „SML Maschinen") entschieden, dass sich der Empfänger von Rückzahlungen auf ein Gesellschafterdarlehen nicht auf Art.

Germany Insolvency

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Mayer Brown

Belgian Tate & Lyle WHT Exemption: New Guidance On Financial Fixed Asset Condition

Following recent legislative changes and the resulting uncertainty regarding the application of the Tate & Lyle withholding tax exemption...

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Loyens & Loeff

Cyprus Company Registration: What Documents We Require Before We Can Proceed

A point that often causes confusion is the assumption that a Cyprus company can be registered immediately once instructions are given.

Cyprus Commercial

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A. Danos & Associates LLC

Company Representatives And Liabilities To E-EFKA And AADE

It is well known to anyone engaged in business that the position of a Chief Executive Officer entails responsibility not only towards the company's shareholders...

Greece Commercial

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Psarakis & Kefalas Law Firm

Liability Of Shareholders Of A German Limited Liability Company

Germany Commercial

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Mayer Brown

Shareholder Agreements And Shareholder Disputes In Cyprus: Protecting Minority Rights And Avoiding Costly Conflicts

Cyprus Commercial

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Christos Paraskevas LLC

European Court Of Justice Rules On Claw-Back Of Shareholder Loans – No Safe Harbor Through Choice Of Law

Germany Insolvency

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Milbank LLP

Simplified Dissolution Of Inactive Companies Under Maltese Law

Malta Commercial

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Papilio Services Limited

Rachat de titres suivi d'une annulation non motivée par des pertes : absence d'abus de droit

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Mayer Brown

Interim Protection Of A Shareholder Of A Société Anonyme In Case Of Invalid Or Voidable General Meeting Resolution

Greece Commercial

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Psarakis & Kefalas Law Firm

The Importance Of Legal Protection For Young Entrepreneurs

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Common Mistakes Foreign Investors Make When Setting Up A Cyprus Company

Cyprus Commercial

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A. Danos & Associates LLC

Company Registration In Poland: Guide For 2026

Poland Commercial

DK

Dudkowiak & Putyra Business Lawyers

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

Greece Commercial

PK

Psarakis & Kefalas Law Firm

Service Within The UPC Regime: Best Practice And Strategies (2025) (Video)

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

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

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Dutch Restructuring Framework Continues To Evolve While Providing Flexible Platform To Support Complex Domestic Processes (Podcast)

Netherlands Insolvency

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A&O Shearman

AI News: Italy Sets The Rules For AI In The Workplace (Podcast)

Italy Technology

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K&L Gates LLP

M&A Full Year Review 2025

Ireland Commercial

WF

William Fry

Transposing A Moving Target: Malta's New CSRD Regulations Against The Backdrop Of The EU's Omnibus Re‑think

Malta has just recently (and finally!) transposed the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2464) into domestic law by virtue of Legal Notice 39 of 2026, titled the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Regulations, 2026.

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Kinstellar Capital Markets Series: Shareholder Activism In Austria – Outlook 2026

Austria has not historically been regarded as a primary venue for aggressive shareholder activism.

Austria Commercial

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Kinstellar

EU Pharma Package: What Pharmaceutical Companies Should Know

The European Union's landmark pharmaceutical reform is here. After nearly three years of negotiations, the Council and European Parliament reached agreement on 11 December 2025.

Finland Commercial

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Netherlands Introduces 36% Tax On Unrealised Gains – Why A Cyprus Company Is A Strategic Alternative

The Netherlands has approved a major reform of its Box 3 regime (Dutch personal income tax on savings and investments)...

Nikita & Partners Limited

Corporate Disputes: High Court Considers Director Removal In Oppression Proceedings

Ireland Commercial

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Dillon Eustace

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

Malta Commercial

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Mamo TCV Advocates

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

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

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

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

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Ganado Advocates

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

Cyprus Commercial

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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

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Patrikios Legal

Can Liquidators Contractually Limit Their Liability?

Ireland Commercial

WF

William Fry

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

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Christos Paraskevas LLC

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

Draft Bill No. 8669¹ (the Draft Bill), introduced to the Luxembourg Parliament at the end of 2025, proposes amendments to the Luxembourg law of 10 August 1915 on commercial companies by...

Luxembourg Commercial

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Dechert

Precision Before Decision: Deadlock In Corporate Business

New businesses and joint ventures are often established with shared ambitions for growth and success.

Cyprus Commercial

PL

Patrikios Legal

Can Liquidators Contractually Limit Their Liability?

Can liquidators or their firms contractually limit their liability? This was the issue considered by the High Court of England and Wales (Court) as a preliminary question in Pagden v Fry [2025] EWHC 2316.

Ireland Commercial

WF

William Fry

VAT Deductions For Private Equity Investors Under The Microscope

CS

Castren & Snellman Attorneys

EU Listing Act | Key Changes To The Market Abuse Regulation

On 8 October 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the Listing Act, a legislative initiative designed to enhance the attractiveness and accessibility...

European Union Commercial

SB

Simont Braun

Company Formation In Malta 2026 (Video)

Company Formation in Malta 2026 - a short video that answers all questions.

Malta Commercial

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Zugimpex International GmbH

Malta Company Closure – Voluntary Liquidation And Simplified Dissolution Process

Whether a company is thriving, facing challenges, or simply reaching a natural conclusion, understanding the available options and the necessary procedures regarding company closure ensures a smooth transition...

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

Company Formation In Slovakia 2026 (Video)

Company Formation in Slovakia 2026 - a short video that answers all questions.

Slovakia Commercial

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Zugimpex International GmbH

Belgium's New Exit Tax On Shareholders

Belgium Commercial

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Simont Braun

Conflits D'Associés Dans Les Entreprises Familiales : 10 Points Clefs À Retenir

France Commercial

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Reinhart Marville Torre

Cyprus Tax Reform Package Expected To Apply From 1 January 2026

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S&A

La Gouvernance, Levier D'attractivité Pour Les Petites Et Moyennes Capitalisations

France Commercial

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Reinhart Marville Torre

NEWSFLASH | Draft Bill No. 8669 — Deferred Payment Of Minimum Capital For Luxembourg S.à R.l.

Luxembourg Commercial

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CMS Luxembourg

Gender Balance On Boards Of Listed Companies: Luxembourg Transposes EU Directive

Luxembourg Commercial

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ELVINGER HOSS PRUSSEN, société anonyme

The Test For Class Constitution In Schemes Of Arrangement Reconfirmed By The Privy Council

Ireland Commercial

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Matheson

Legislative Proposal For Digital General Meetings Of Private Legal Entities Adopted By The Dutch House Of Representatives

Netherlands Commercial

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Loyens & Loeff

Deadline For Annual Accounts 2024 Set To Expire

Netherlands Commercial

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Buren

Bénéficiaire effectif et non-application d'un taux réduit de retenue à la source en présence de dividendes versés à une société luxembourgeoise et reversés à son actionnaire américain

MB

Mayer Brown

ISS & Glass Lewis – The End Of Standardised Proxy Voting Recommendations?

Austria Commercial

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Kinstellar

SAFE Financing Explained: Why It's Complicated Under Finnish Law

Worldwide Commercial

CS

Castren & Snellman Attorneys

EFRAG Delivers Simplified ESRS To EU Commission

Luxembourg Commercial

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Arendt & Medernach

Cyprus Shareholder Disputes & Corporate Mismanagement: Key Legal Remedies For International Investors

Cyprus Commercial

CP

Christos Paraskevas LLC

Shareholders Agreements In Cyprus: Key Protections For International Investors

Cyprus Commercial

CP

Christos Paraskevas LLC

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Zugimpex International GmbH

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

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Zugimpex International GmbH

Register Your Company In Malta (Video)

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CSB Group

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