This content is from: Germany German office splits from Clifford Chance network Clifford Chance Pünder’s eight- lawyer Leipzig office is to split from the firm’s global network to chart what it believes could be a more profitable course on its own October 27 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax UK business presses for value added tax reform Businesses in the UK are calling on the government to end the complexity and lack of clarity of the value added tax system October 27 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax EU to overhaul corporate taxation The European Commission is planning to reform company taxation to make the EU economy more competitive October 27 2001
This content is from: Italy Mourant alliance to tap Italian securitization boom Offshore specialist Mourant Group has allied with a corporate, legal and tax boutique to tap an Italian securitization market that has already soared to a record $15.4 billion this year October 27 2001
This content is from: Germany Germany to resolve investment tax uncertainty The first steps to resolve the uncertainty in the German private equity market are to be taken in the next few weeks October 27 2001
This content is from: China Chinese cuts to give microchip makers a boost The Chinese government is slashing taxes for microchip manufacturers to provide a boost to the industry in its bid to become a global player in the market October 20 2001
This content is from: Germany Politicians to end confusion over German reforms German politicians are to consider proposals to amend the country’s tax laws, with the decision likely to have an impact on the M&A boom that is expected under the new regime October 20 2001
This content is from: Germany Tax ruling fuels venture capital uncertainty Tax lawyers and venture capitalists in Germany are fighting plans that they say could hamper private equity investment October 18 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax London - Tax (US firm) Partner One of the world's leading US firms in terms of clients, reputation and salary! They are looking to establish a tax function in their London powerhouse and are seeking a motivated U... October 18 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax Baker & McKenzie strengthens indirect tax team Baker & McKenzie has hired a senior lawyer from the UK government to strengthen its indirect tax and customs practice October 16 2001
This content is from: India Employees benefit from revised stock option rules Indian employees will see the value of their share options increase because of new guidelines October 13 2001
This content is from: United States US appeals WTO ruling on export subsidies The US government is to fight a ruling that the country is breaking World Trade Organization rules October 13 2001
This content is from: United States OECD tackles employee share option schemes Two OECD think tanks are searching for ways to make share options more popular among the world’s leading companies October 13 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax Tax specialist to strengthen BNP Paribas insurance focus BNP Paribas has raided UK insurer CGNU's tax team as part of the bank's strategy to expand its risk management service for insurance clients October 13 2001
This content is from: Germany Mayer Brown continues Euro growth with Clifford Chance hire Mayer, Brown & Platt Gaedertz is continuing to develop its German team with lateral hires, raiding Clifford Chance Pünder for a senior international tax consultant October 13 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax London - Tax (US firm) 3-5 years pqe An unusual opportunity has arisen to make your mark within a growing US practice. Joining at the grass roots level, you will need strong client skills and business development abilities. The position of... October 11 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax London - Tax 3-6 years pqe This pre-eminent employment group is looking to diversify its practice with a lawyer/accountant with corporate or personal tax expertise, to advise senior executive/businesses on t... October 11 2001
This content is from: United States Why the US-Luxembourg treaty brings long-awaited benefits The US-Luxembourg treaty has finally coming into force. The following article explains why multinationals can look forward to a period of stability. By Phil Warner, Ernst & Young’s International Tax Services group, Bi... October 10 2001
This content is from: Direct Tax Substance over form in Latin America: myth or reality? Latin American regulatory regimes traditionally lack a general anti-avoidance provision permitting the tax authorities to challenge transactions on the basis of their actual economic substance. But recent changes allo... October 10 2001
This content is from: Japan What are the prospects for Japan’s consolidated tax system? Japan is holding industry-wide consultation on the implementation of a consolidated tax system to help boost its ailing domestic economy. Corporates should keep a close eye on the proceedings. By Yumiko Arai and Ken H... October 10 2001
This content is from: United States Thelen Reid hires former government policymaker Thelen Reid & Priest is strengthening its international taxation capabilities after hiring one of the most senior former government tax regulators October 06 2001
This content is from: Philippines Industry to benefit from Philippine tax reforms Businesses in the Philippines are to benefit from a series of tax reforms to be passed by the government next month October 06 2001
This content is from: Spain Spanish reforms to boost electricity investments Investments by Spanish electricity companies such as Endesa and Iberdrola are expected to increase following changes to the country's capital gains tax regulations October 06 2001
This content is from: United States E-commerce sales cost $13 billion, study says States in the US will lose an estimated $13.3 billion in 2001 because of transactions over the internet that are exempt from sales tax, according to a study October 06 2001
This content is from: China China ends withholding tax exemptions for foreign companies October 04 2001
