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ICOs not working as expected say regulators
EU financial markets regulator to examines ICOs to determine road aged for regulation.
ACC Europe elects new president
Hans Albers of Juniper Networks is to lead the European in-house network, aims for growth.
Balancing competitiveness and environment tops the maritime agenda
Global Legal Post is at the Malta Maritime Summit 2018, officially opened by the Malta transport minister, who also held tripartite meeting.
CJEU takes the biscuit!
Following a CJEU order, the EU intellectual property office (EUIPO) needs to revisit a 16-year-old decision on the shape of KitKat bars.
Digital age copyright reform stalls as MEPs vote down changes
Despite celebrity endorsement, reform of EU copyright reform voted down giving campaigning internet companies a big win.
EU asked for GDPR exemptions by regulators
Regulators are concerned cross-border investigations could be placed in jeopardy by GDPR requirements.
Luxembourg law firm opens doors in London to capitalise on Brexit
The representative office will cement links with the firm's clients as well as showcasing Luxembourg.
EC to remove 'unwarranted' regulatory barriers for SBBS
The European Commission (EC) is proposing new rules to remove regulatory barriers and offer market-led solutions for sovereign bond-backed securities (SBBS).
Luxembourg prepares for opportunities after Brexit
What role will Luxembourg play in the current challenging international environment? Edouard D'Anterroches discusses business in the Grand Duchy after Brexit.
Law firm AKD expands in Luxembourg in response to Brexit demand
The Benelux law firm has recruited two lawyers from leading Luxembourg firm Arendt & Medernach to expand its investment funds practice.
Luxembourg first European nation with legal framework for space resources utilisation
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has become the first European country to offer a legal framework for space resources utilisation in efforts to provide private operators information about their rights on resources they extract in space.
Law firm AKD to launch in Luxembourg
Benelux law firm AKD has announced its intention to open an office in Luxembourg to meet growing demand for integrated, international legal services in stable jurisdictions.
Top lawyer under fire in Longleat Estate trustee row
One of the UK's most esteemed family lawyers, Richard Parry, may be forced by a High Court judge to step down from his trusteeship of the Longleat Estate.
Dentons expands to Luxembourg through 34-lawyer firm
Dentons is merging with OPF Partners, taking on its nine partners and 25 other lawyers.
Bird & Bird heads for Luxembourg
The firm will set up its 28th office when it is granted permission by the Luxembourg Bar to open up shop in the city, the site of the new Unified Patents Court.
Simmons plans Luxembourg funds office
Simmons & Simmons has recruited a five-lawyer team - by recruiting from Linklaters and other firms - to set up the new office early next year.
PwC tax advice under spotlight after Luxembourg leaks
Leaks relating to tax arrangements for 340 multinationals, many of them tax clients of PwC, have produced angry responses from the Big Four accountancy giant.
Court upholds record fine against Intel
The European Union's top court upheld a record $1.43 billion fine against Intel Corp. on Thursday for abusing its power as a top company in the microprocessor market.
FATCA: What does it mean for the Luxembourg fund industry?
The long arms of US lawmakers are reaching Luxembourg through FATCA. Sandrine Leclercq, Counsel for Baker & McKenzie Luxembourg, discusses what steps the jurisdiction is taking to mitigate the impact.