Tax & Legal
Vijay Sambamurthi, Founding Partner, Lexygen
India is a complex market for M&A and private equity. Cultural challenges – Indian business owners are often reluctant to surrender control – are compounded by regulatory ones – such as exchange controls and sector restrictions. In this context Lexygen is renowned for working on trend-setting, market-defining transactions. Vijay Sambamurthi discusses the importance of innovation in “Indianising” PE firms’ objectives and rationale.
February 13, 2012
Tax & Legal
Paul Stratford, UCITS IV Leader, Ernst & Young UK
UCITS IV, which came into force in July 2011, focused primarily on asset managers’ risk management obligations; but it has a number of broader implications for the industry. Paul Stratford discusses some of the structural changes already seen as managers grapple with the new KII requirements, as well as the opportunities for revenue growth and cost savings that asset managers can achieve.
February 10, 2012
Tax & Legal
Richard W Silverthorn, Attorney, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek
The scale of today’s M&A transactions means corporate lawyers must call upon an incredible array of specialists – in tax, real estate, employment and anti-trust, to name but a few – to achieve a quality result for their clients. Richard W Silverthorn discusses the many strategic considerations of planning and executing a transaction, and the importance of experience and comprehensive due diligence.
February 3, 2012
Tax & Legal
Prof Dr Alexander Hemmelrath, Executive Board Member, WTS Group
As governments desperately try to repair their budget deficits, are tax increases inevitable? Tax law expert Prof Dr Hemmelrath thinks so, but in a time of uncertainty and low spending, businesses need to reduce their costs as much as governments need to raise money. He explains how WTS can help businesses around the world adjust their operations to prepare for changing tax regimes.
January 18, 2012
Tax & Legal
Muhsin Keskin and Birtürk Aydin, Esin Attorney Partnership; and Gary Senior, Baker & McKenzie
As Turkey’s economy becomes more important internationally, Istanbul has become a key commercial centre. Recognising this, Baker & McKenzie recently allied with Esin Attorney Partnership, combining B&M’s global reach with Esin’s strong local law capability.
January 13, 2012
Tax & Legal
Dr Victor Marroquin, Partner, Marroquin & Merino Abogados
The recent success of the Peruvian economy is being driven by light touch regulation of business creation, investment and acquisition. Dr Marroquin outlines Peru’s investor-friendly tax and regulatory regime, and updates us on the state of the local M&A market.
June 27, 2011
Tax & Legal
Dr Brandstatter, Managing Partner, BMA Brandstatter Rechtsanwalte GmbH
As a gateway to eastern Europe and the CIS, Austria is an important business hub. Dr Brandstatter outlines the country’s competitive advantages, the simplicity of setting up a new limited liability company, and explores a key difference in business law.
April 20, 2011
Tax & Legal
Dr Ismail Esin, Partner, Esin Law Firm
When Turkey experienced its own financial crisis in 2000-1, businesses learned quickly the importance of good governance and sustainable operation. Dr Esin discusses the current business landscape and Turkey as an investment hub for central Asia.
March 16, 2011
Tax & Legal
Prof. Dr. M Fadlullah Cerrahoglu, Managing Partner, Cerrahoglu Law Firm
Since its foundation in 1966, Cerrahoglu Law Firm has seen a lot of changes in the Turkish economy and regulatory environment. Professor Cerrahoglu talks about how his practice has evolved since the financial crisis and the prospects for growth in Turkey.
December 21, 2010
Tax & Legal
Professor Azzedine Kettani, Founding Partner, Kettani Law Firm
Professor Kettani combines a teaching career with his law practice, bringing the latest academic research to his firm. He speaks with World Finance about upgrading and adapting Morocco’s legislation, and emerging areas of interest for foreign investors.
October 22, 2010