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  • Italy, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland are not celebrated expatriate tax locations, but as the third and final part of this survey shows, they offer some hidden attractions, some planning opportunities, and present some pitfalls to watch out for
  • The entry into force in the US, on January 1 1997, of the IRS's final regulations under Section 301.7701 of the Internal Revenue Code (the so-called check-the-box regulations) requires a new analysis of the classification of Spanish legal entities.
  • A recent tax court decision raises the possibility that an important new exception may be emerging in the complex statutory thin-capitalization rules which have been in force in Germany since 1994.
  • Octav Botner, founder of Nissan UK, has issued a writ against the Inland Revenue for malicious prosecution. The writ also names two former Inland Revenue inspectors; Robert Brown, now with Ernst & Young and John Cawdron, now with Price Waterhouse.
  • Failure by a member state to fulfil obligations — Directive 90/434/EEC — Failure to transpose.
  • LucasVarity is to sell its diesel engines business to Caterpillar, the world's largest maker of construction equipment. The deal, worth $1.325 billion, will enhance Caterpillar's market position in small engine construction.
  • US carpet manufacturer Interface has bought the European carpet division of UK company Readicut International for $50.3 million. Readicut was advised by UK law firm Eversheds with tax advice from partner Richard Hutchinson in Leeds.
  • UK insurance group Guardian Royal Exchange has paid £435 milllion ($700 million) for PPP Healthcare, the UK's second largest private medical insurer. The acquisition gives the group a strong position in the private medical insurance and long-term care markets PPP Healthcare was advised by Linklaters in London. Tax partner Charles Hellier, and tax assistants Sarah Squires and Paul William worked on the deal.
  • In 1997, a number of high-profile tax advisers made a bid for professional independence by setting up their own tax boutiques. Can these firms survive without the support of a large law or accounting firm network? Phillippa Cannon reports
  • UK brewer Bass has disposed of Coral Bookmakers to fellow bookmakers Ladbrokes. The deal is worth approximately £375.5 million ($604 million). Bass was advised by tax partner Charles Hellier at Linklaters in London.