May 2010 - Indian M&A
The overall market sentiment in India has been accurately reflected in the steady upward performance trend of the stock markets over the last 6 months...

March 2010 - International Sector Panel
LCS & Partners (LCS) is an elite corporate law firm based in Taipei. Since the firm was founded in 1998, it has grown rapidly to comprise over 50 lawyers...

February 2010 - Pharmaceutical Advertising
The pharmaceutical sector is a massive global industry driven by research and development and the innovation of drugs that are better than the previous generation. The huge amount of...

February 2010 - Technology and Innovation
The International Association of Science Parks (IASP) was created in Sophia Antipolis, France, in 1984 with the object of bringing together the existing Science and Technology Parks and those...

January 2010 - International Sector Panel
Bansi S. Mehta & Co. was founded by Mr. Bansi S. Mehta and enjoys a long-serving and enviable reputation in tax services, particularly in relation to direct taxes and M&A...

January 2010 - DFK International
DFK International is a major international association of independent accounting firms and business advisers that has been meeting the needs of clients with interests in more than...

January 2010 - Indian IP
The use of Intellectual Property in India has developed rapidly in recent years and the legislature has been amended accordingly, in order to ensure that both businesses and individuals...

December 2009 - Family Business Services
According to the International Centre for Families in Business (ICFIB) some 75% of all UK businesses in the private sector are family owned and/or run and they employ around half the entire work force - yet relatively few survive long term...

December 2009 - Route to Germany
Germany is a European powerhouse and a major location for inward investment. We profile a range of legal professionals across different disciplines to aid investing...

November 2009 - Route to: Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s second quarter results released for 2009 in August showed significant signs of recovery and improvement in the economy. The GDP figures resumed...

November 2009 - Biotech and Life Sciences
Biotech (or biotechnology) is technology based on biology, medicine, agriculture and food science. Modern use of the term generally refers to...

November 2009 - International Sector Panel
The globalisation of international trade has dramatically increased the number of international business ventures and employees that work in multiple....

October 2009 - Doing business internationally with UHY
Economic uncertainty tends to expose organisational weaknesses that might have remained undetected in more settled times, but recessions also open up entirely new...

October 2009 - Global investment fund administration
The fund industry worldwide is a hugely important part of the financial system, with fund vehicles of various types, strategies and sizes holding in excess of...

October 2009 - International Sector Panel: A Global Approach to Business Immigration
The globalisation of international trade has dramatically increased the number of international business ventures and employees...

September 2009 - Route to the Netherlands
With its excellent infrastructure, cutting edge financial services industry and strategic geographic location, the Netherlands has fast become the prime location for an increasing...

September 2009 - US turnaround and restructuring: An improving environment
Businesses frequently fall into distress regardless of economic conditions. In many cases it is due to operational...

August 2009 - Australia: Riding The Wave Of Uncertainty
The economic crisis has wrought casualties in every corner of the globe, and although the downturn has had a dramatic effect on M&A activity in most countries, the Australian market has...

August 2009 - Cross border restructuring and insolvency
There is often a time lag between the onset of recession and economic turmoil and a significant rise in the numbers of companies that fall into distress and require the...

July 2009 - US Intellectual Property
Monitoring and maintaining competition in the markets has become an integral part of the global business environment and a mainstay of the business pages worldwide recently...

July 2009 - International restructuring & insolvency
The economic downturn has created a busy period for restructuring and insolvency professionals as many companies from all countries and industries suffer...

June 2009 - Real Estate in the USA
Various barometers have predicted a bad year for the USA’s real estate market. Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller index measures the health of the USA’s housing market by tracking changes in...

May 2009 - Pharmaceutical Law
The pharmaceutical sector is a massive global industry driven by research and development and the innovation of drugs that are better than the previous generation...

May 2009 - Intellectual Property Law Who’s Who
Intellectual property (IP) protection is fundamental to a company’s success. Legal protection for the expression of creative ideas and the outcomes of scientific research is essential for...

May 2009 - Insolvency and Restructuring
The onset of the global economic crisis has resulted in a marked increase in the number of corporate insolvencies. The near collapse of banking giant...

May 2009 - Real Estate Who’s Who
Since September 2008 and the announcement that American mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were being placed into conservatorship the global real estate market has...

May 2009 - Route to India
India is one of the strongest economies in the world. With a GDP growth rate of 9.1% recorded for the fiscal year 2007–2008 India qualifies as the...

May 2009 - Route to France
Finding a route into France is a customary step for foreign businesses looking to enter the wider global marketplace. The country, a member of the...

May 2009 - Public procurement
Public procurement is the purchase of goods, services and public works by governments and public utilities, and in most countries this market accounts for...

April 2009 - Business Entry Strategy and Company Formation
Companies today are increasingly realising the benefits of setting up operations overseas, with some forming foreign holding companies for tax purposes...

April 2009 - Oscos Abbogados Profile
Oscós Abogados is a high-profile boutique practice that specialises in both domestic and international litigation...

April 2009 - Nexit Ventures: Driving Innovation
The mobile and wireless technology industry is growing at a rapid pace and it is estimated that the global mobile market will pass the trillion dollar mark by 2013...

April 2009 - Route to Turkey
Turkey’s dynamic economy is a complex mix of modern industry and commerce along with a traditional agriculture sector that still accounts for more than 35% of employment...

April 2009 - Corporate Legal Advice
With the corporate landscape shifting like the sands of the Sahara and the economy teetering on the brink of deflation, it is now more important than ever to seek...

April 2009 - Route to Switzerland
Switzerland is a modern prosperous nation at the heart of Europe and is an attractive proposition for many organisations thinking of selecting...

April 2009 - International Tax Who’s Who
Keeping abreast of today’s increasingly complex tax, auditing, and accounting regimes, plus a growing trend towards globalization means that...

April 2009 - Trade and Customs Who’s Who
Businesses today compete within an increasingly global economy where large corporations operate from two or three different nations, with complex import export laws governing all transactions...

March 2009 - Company Formations in association with AEA
Companies today are increasingly realising the benefits of setting up operations overseas, with some forming foreign holding companies for tax purposes...

March 2009 - Middle East Still Rising
The Middle East is the collective term for a vast and very diverse region covering 16 countries in south central Asia bordering Europe and Africa...

March 2009 - India Focus
The world's largest democracy and second most populous country is emerging as a major power...

March 2009 - Iberia focus
The global economic crisis is tightening its grip on economies all around the world and the developed economies that make up the Iberian Peninsula have been feeling the effects, along with the rest of Europe...

March 2009 - Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency (CIPA)
Over the years Cyprus has developed at an incredible rate and gained a reputation as an established international financial centre...

March 2009 - Full service law
Full service law firms are gaining greater clout thanks to economic recession. Companies, especially multinationals, have responded to the economic downturn through...

March 2009 - GRI – Global Real Estate Institute
Since September 2008 and the announcement that American mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were being placed into the conservatorship the global Real Estate Market has...

March 2009 - Corporate Immigration
Immigration is playing an increasingly important role in global business as companies operate across multiple jurisdictions and labour moves more freely around the world...

March 2009 - Trends in Global Energy
Energy generation has increased in importance in the last decade as the quest to find ways to provide sufficient amounts of energy to a rapidly expanding and modernised world move ahead with earnest...

March 2009 - South East Asia Focus
It wasn’t long ago when Southeast Asian countries were feted as darlings of the global economy. The emerging ‘tiger economies’ have long been the world’s most dynamic...

March 2009 - IT and Outsourcing
The trend for IT and Outsourcing shows little sign of abating. The sector’s continuing growth, both in value and volume, is a direct impact of...

March 2009 - International Tax Who’s Who
Today's increasingly complex tax and accounting regimes and the growing trend towards globalisation means that obtaining the right strategic tax advice has never been more important...

February 2009 - Russia and the CIS feature
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) was created in December 1991 and unites former Soviet Republics in a common economic space based on the free movement of goods, services, labour force and...

February 2009 - HLB International
In 2009 HLB International enters its 40th year of servicing local and international clients around the world. Comprising of member firms in over 100 countries, HLB International has always been positioned at the forefront of...

February 2009 - Route to Mexico
With its strategic location linking North and South America, Mexico offers a large and diverse economy comprising a range of productive industry sectors for foreign businesses to take advantage of...

February 2009 - Caribbean Focus Intro
The Caribbean is a region consisting of the Caribbean Sea, its islands and the surrounding coasts. It is located southeast of the Gulf of Mexico and North America....

February 2009 - Route to Hungary
Hungary offers countless advantages to foreign businesses, such as access to a large pool of talented professionals, combined with high efficiency and outstanding corporate legislation...

February 2009 - Route to Finland
Finland has a highly industrialised, largely free-market economy with per capita output roughly that of the UK, France, Germany, and Italy. Its key economic sector is manufacturing...

February 2009 - International Tax Who’s Who
Today's increasingly complex tax and accounting regimes, and the growing trend towards globalisation, mean that obtaining the right strategic tax advice has never been more important...

February 2009 - FraudNet takes on corporate crime
Fraud is an increasingly complex problem in the modern world. Perpetrators are now assisted by the latest communications technology, and the crimes themselves invariably cross national borders...

January 2009 - Aviation Law Map
Aviation law refers to the group of statutes that regulates both aircraft and their facilities. In the international realm, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)...

January 2009 - Entertainment Law Map
As the entertainment industry develops and expands and new technologies abound, businesses in all sectors are being faced with not only new opportunities but new challenges...

January 2009 - Full-service accounting firms
Full-service accounting firms provide a wide range of services to businesses in a variety of industries. In such uncertain economic times, and with ever-changing financial...

January 2009 - International Tax
Today’s increasingly complex tax and accounting regimes and the growing trend towards globalisation means that obtaining the right strategic tax advice has never been more important...

January 2009 - Immigration
Immigration is playing an increasingly important role in global business as companies operate across multiple jurisdictions and labour moves more freely around the world...

January 2009 - Spotlight on Saudi Arabia
Renowned primarily for its oil based economy, Saudi Arabia has been enjoying a booming real estate sector in recent years, with speculation driving up both retail and housing prices...

January 2009 - Insurance Law Who’s Who
The importance of insurance as a key element in both the domestic and workplace environment is self-evident. Ongoing world events have also contributed to shape the makeup of insurance...

January 2009 - AGN International
AGN International is defined by relationships according to Nick Blake. He notes that the usual communication channels of email, telephone and fax often fall short of conveying one’s thoughts...

December 2008 - International Country Profiles - End of year review
Allen & Overy Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo Horitsu Jimusho (Allen & Overy Tokyo) is widely recognised as one of the...

December 2008 - Route to Canada
With a strong, stable and dynamic economy, world-class infrastructure and leading edge research and development capabilities, Canada is...

December 2008 - Route to India
India is one of the strongest economies in the world. With a GDP growth rate of 9.1% recorded for the fiscal year 2007–2008 India qualifies as the second fastest...

November 2008 - Networks & Alliances Review 2008
A level playing field in business can appear to be an oxymoronic statement. In this era of globalisation, small to medium sized accountancy firms may struggle to compete on cross-border...

November 2008 - The fund industry in Gibraltar
Gibraltar is fast becoming a major player in the global fund industry as new legislation governing Experienced Investor Funds (EIFs) has proved agreeable to fund managers across the world...

November 2008 - Mexico Review - 2008
In October Mexican President, Felipe Calderon, announced plans for $4.3 billion (£2.5 billion) in emergency spending on infrastructure to help Mexico amid world financial woes...

November 2008 - Oil & Gas - Black Gold
Some may say that sensation governs the UAE’s building and tourism industries, but its energy market has been ruled by sensibility. The region’s oil & gas industry was cautious as...

November 2008 - Active and Involved in Africa
The African continent holds great business potential, and nowhere is this statement truer than in Francophone Sub Saharan Africa. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is the leading professional...

November 2008 - Route to Germany
As well as boasting the world’s third largest economy behind the USA and Japan, Germany’s central position at the heart of Europe acts as a gateway to the EU. However, the process...

November 2008 - The Luxury Network
Branding cuts across many different industries, products and services. Brands apply equally to budget buys or big spending luxuries and are designed to capture the attention of...

October 2008 - EMD – Malta’s iGaming Specialist
EMD is one of the leading firms in Malta providing professional support services to operators in the remote gaming industry. Dr. Tonio Ellul, iGaming partner at EMD, spoke to...

October 2008 - Rod Hyman Asset Services
RHAS is a Plant and Machinery Valuation, Asset Management and Broking practice with offices throughout Australia and affiliates throughout New Zealand, South-East Asia and the world...

October 2008 - Company Formation Around The World
Companies today are increasingly realising the financial benefits of establishing operations outside their own country and the growing use of setting up a foreign/offshore holding company for....

October 2008 - International Advisers
Businesses operating in single jurisdictions are dinosaurs. Their extinction has been impending, and now hastened by the advent of globalisation. Technology has rendered borders...

October 2008 - Route to New York - Dispute resolution
Renown for its vibrant, transaction based economy, New York is a hub for international businesses and a prime entrance point for any company looking to expand their operations in the US...

September 2008 - Brazil: Resisting the crunch
With a robust economy that is attracting increasing levels of interest from foreign investors, Brazil has emerged as a frontrunner of the...

September 2008 - Company formation around the world
Company’s today are increasingly realising the financial benefits of establishing operations outside their own country. Corporate INTL spoke to advisers from around the world about...

September 2008 - Route to The Netherlands
Finding a route into The Netherlands is a customary step for UK businesses looking to enter the wider Continental marketplace. The country boasts a cutting edge financial services industry...

August 2008 - A snapshot of Southern Europe
Southern Europe, like the rest of the Continent, is experiencing a slowdown, with many large deals experiencing significant difficulties. The mid-market appears to be in relative good health...

August 2008 - Notes from Africa – Matching diversity with opportunity
Cameroon’s business culture is comprised predominantly of small to medium sized enterprises, state owned corporations...

July 2008 - Sweden: surviving the credit crunch
Across Europe the fallout from the collapse of the USA’s sub-prime mortgage market has been acutely felt for the last 12 months. Corporate INTL spoke to a number of leading advisers...

July 2008 - USA - Facing New Frontiers
The US economy is distinguished by its sheer size and scope, along with its ability to grow at alarming rates and support the diversity of those companies operating...

July 2008 - Unscathed by sub-prime: the Italian M&A market in 2008
The Italian M&A market has echoed the trends seen across Europe in the last 12 months. Larger deals have fallen by...

July 2008 - Germany – Roles of the advisers
With the largest and strongest economy in the European Union, the German M&A market has remained resilient in the face of an economic slowdown that has crippled some of the larger...

June 2008 - The evolution of the entertainment lawyer
As the entertainment industry develops and expands and new technologies abound businesses in all sectors are being faced with not only new opportunities but new challenges...

May 2008 - Central and Eastern European Region
Stretching from the Baltics in the North to the Balkans in the South, the Central and Eastern European region spans a vast geographical area...

May 2008 - INPACT – Local expertise, international presence
INPACT is a well established and rapidly expanding alliance of independent accounting firms with over 160 affiliate firms...

May 2008 - Finding the right international law firm
Increasingly, companies from across the world require international legal advice. Acquisitive companies increasingly look overseas for targets...

May 2008 - Intellectual Property
Esther Jorge from Oficina Bisonó spoke to Corporate INTL about the main characteristics of intellectual property in the Dominican Republic and the numerous services the firm provides...

May 2008 - Lex Mundi: Selecting a Law Firm with Confidence
Lex Mundi member law firms are bound by a common mission: To provide both quality legal services and superior client service...

April 2008 - The Benelux in 2008
A lot has changed since the Benelux was first established in its current form in 1960. In this extensive review of the region, Corporate INTL spoke to a number of advisers from...

October 2007 - The real special relationship
Simultaneously claiming the titles of Britain’s largest single export market as well as the top overseas destination for UK investment, the US has always felt a lot closer...

October 2007 - Netherlands
Ever since the foundation of the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie, the Dutch East India Company, in 1602, the Netherlands has thrived...

October 2007 - Horwath International
As one of the largest global professional service organizations, Horwath International has more than 120 independent member firms...

September 2007 - The Intercontinental Grouping of Accountants and Lawyers
As deal making becomes increasingly international and cross-border M&A the domain of the mid-market...

September 2007 - Foreward by Stuart Meyers, chairman of JHI International
JHI, the leading international association for independent business advisers, financial consulting and...

August 2007 - Introduction: the sick man healed
Three years ago the outlook for Germany was bleak. A worthy carrier of the title ‘sick man of Europe’, the country was posting dour growth statistics, unemployment was rising...

August 2007 - A foot in the door: international firms in London
London has long been an attractive city for international businesses to base themselves...

July 2007 - Nordic promise: Scandinavia’s ongoing corporate success
The Scandinavian corporate market has seen no slump in the high levels of activity it enjoyed in 2006...

July 2007 - O Canada!
The traditionally strong relationship between the UK and Canada has matured. While the friendship forged by the Commonwealth may have little impact on today’s cross border activity...

June 2007 - The importance of being opportunistic
Napoleon famously held that he had no general principles when it came to war. Instead he responded to every situation based upon that specific situation...

May 2007 - Private equity interest in CEE
The GDP of Central and Eastern Europe is growing fast. With GDP across the region growing at a far faster rate than in the leading Western states and private equity flocking to the region...

April 2007 - What next for the Benelux Economic Union?
Europe in the 1930s was a Europe ruled by threat and fear. The rise of Nazi Germany echoed across the continent as a dominant Germany once more threatened its neighbours...

March 2007 - The continuing economic growth of Ireland
The Celtic Tiger is rightfully recognised as the success story of the European Union. With extensive foreign direct investment, a highly educated workforce and a robust M&A culture...

December 2006 - Private Equity driving M&A in 2006
Three interdependent trends emerged in European M&A during 2006: a significant increase in private equity activity, a rise in cross border activity and the steady erosion of national protectionism...

August 2006 - Exiting in Ireland
Irish companies looking to exit have never had it better. The Euro, tax rates and domestic and international investment have led to a booming economy and a plethora of funds available...

July 2006 - Men on the ground, multi-jurisdiction
“Never underestimate the importance of local knowledge” was the slogan for the recent multimillion pound HSBC advertising campaign...

July 2006 - Resurgence and reinvention
After a period of economic slowdown and reduced deal activity, 2005 saw the highest volumes of M&A in Germany since 2000. Increased involvement of international investment...

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