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South Africa: Dividends tax increase for Kuwaiti, Dutch and Swedish shareholders is back in the SA spotlight

26 October 2022 by Bowman Gilfillan Inc

After years in limbo, it appears that the days of 0% dividends tax applying to Kuwaiti, Dutch and Swedish shareholders investing in South Africa are numbered. Only two steps remain before the rate will be increased to 5%.

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Luxembourg: Arendt advises Partners Group on the acquisition of FirstPort

22 September 2022 by Arendt & Medernach

Arendt advises Partners Group on the acquisition of Firstport, a leading UK residential property services company

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Mauritius - Guide to Mauritius Limited Partnerships

11 September 2022 by Moorari Gujadhur | Vithil Dabee

The Limited Partnerships Act 2011 of Mauritius (the “LP Act”) came into force on 15 December 2011 and introduced a new legal entity – the limited partnership - to the panoply of vehicles through which business can be carried out in the Mauritius International Financial Centre. The introduction of the new Mauritius Limited Partnership makes available a recognisable and flexible vehicle to US and European private equity funds which use Mauritius as a portal to access the investment opportunities of the African and Asian markets. The availability of the Mauritius Limited Partnership thus consolidates Mauritius’ position as an international financial centre of choice.

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Bowmans is once again a top performer at the African Legal Awards

05 September 2022 by Bowman Gilfillan Inc

The technical expertise of leading African law firm, Bowmans, has once again been recognised. The firm walked away with four practice awards at the African Legal Awards ceremony held in Johannesburg on Friday last week (2 September).

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Luxembourg: Arendt & Medernach advised Bain Capital Private Equity on its joint ownership agreement with BC Partners of Italian producer Fedrigoni

02 August 2022 by Arendt & Medernach

Arendt & Medernach advised Bain Capital Private Equity on its joint ownership agreement with BC Partners of Italian producer Fedrigoni, a leading global producer of self-adhesive labels and fibre-based packaging products

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Should Hong Kong businesses be resetting their integrity agenda?

26 July 2022 by LC Lawyers

COVID-19 disrupted businesses globally and impacted the way they operate, with knock on effects on employees, counterparties and customers. Amid the turmoil, new opportunities and challenges emerged, some posing difficult ethical dilemmas affecting future viability and success of businesses. These factors created a perfect storm for misconduct. Two plus years on, we are starting to see its impact on businesses and their personnel.

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Japan: Debt/Equity Swap (“DES”) using common shares or preferred shares (class shares) by listed companies

25 July 2022 by Takashi Itokawa, Asuka Sugitani, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

In light of the recent deterioration of the market, many companies are looking for ways to reduce debt and increase capital to improve their financial condition.

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Greece: NFTs - New reality or just a Metaverse trend?

21 July 2022 by Bahas Gramatidis & Partners

Yanos Gramatidis, Partner, Valeria Kokkinou, Junior Associate, Maria-Christina Gramatidis and Fotis Xypnitos, Trainee Lawyers, of Bahas, Gramatidis & Partners Law Firm, Greece, are the Authors of the paper “NFTs: New reality or just a Metaverse trend?“.

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Long Service Payment and Severance Payment in Hong Kong - Abolishment of Offsetting Arrangement

05 July 2022 by LC Lawyers

The Government passed the Employment and Retirement Schemes Legislation (Offsetting Arrangement) (Amendment) Bill 2022 on 9 June 2022 to abolish the use of the accrued benefits of employers' mandatory contributions under the Mandatory Provident Fund (“MPF”) System to offset severance payment (“SP”) and long service payment (“LSP”). While this development is welcome by employees, certain preparation should be made by Hong Kong employers especially for those whose workforce experiences low turnover.

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Revised Hong Kong listing regime for overseas issuers

04 July 2022 by LC Lawyers

A revised listing regime for overseas issuers on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) took effect following consultation on 1 January 2022.