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Diverging Paths: The EU-US ESG Regulatory Debate And The Implications For EU Competitiveness

The pace of change with regard to attitudes, laws and regulations on climate change matters in the ten years since the adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015 has been head spinning.

Ireland Commercial

M

Matheson

Dieselgate Settlements – BGH Declares Shareholders' Resolution Void

The German Supreme Court ("BGH") has annulled the resolution of the general meeting of Volkswagen AG ("VW AG") in the so-called "Dieselgate" scandal...

European Union Commercial

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Kinstellar

Restructuring & Insolvency Comparative Guide

Restructuring & Insolvency Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Germany, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Germany Insolvency

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Oppenhoff

Taxation Of Passive Income In Cyprus – The Company Advantage

Cyprus remains one of Europe's most attractive jurisdictions for individuals and businesses seeking tax efficiency, stability, and legal certainty.

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

ESG Comparative Guide

Luxembourg Commercial

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BSP

How To Operate Your Business | In Greece (Video)

Cyprus Commercial

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

An Overview Of FITWI: A New Regime For Maltese Corporate Tax

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GTG

Portuguese Company Structure Types

Portugal Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Final Income Tax Without Imputation Regulations 2025

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CSB Group

Kinstellar Capital Markets Series: Multiple Voting Rights – A Chance For European Capital Markets?

Austria Commercial

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Kinstellar

A&M Activist Alert

Spain Commercial

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Alvarez & Marsal

Green Deal: Oppenhoff Advises On The Sale Of Re.Lion.Bat. Circular GmbH To Environmental Services Provider PreZero

Germany Commercial

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Oppenhoff

What Are The Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules And How They Affect Cyprus

Cyprus Commercial

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Réforme juridique : le nouveau régime des nullités en droit des sociétés

France Commercial

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Bignon Lebray

Podcast Episode 1: Cross-Border Disputes In The EU: The Cyprus Advantage (Podcast)

Cyprus Technology

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Cross-border Fund Structuring: Italian Focus (Video)

Luxembourg Real Estate

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Arendt & Medernach

Investment Firms Quarterly Legal And Regulatory Update: 1 October 2024 – 31 December 2024

Ireland Finance

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Dillon Eustace

AI And Funds Tokenization: The Regulatory Experiences In Ireland To Date

Ireland Finance

DE

Dillon Eustace

Insurance Quarterly Legal And Regulatory Update: 1 April 2025 – 30 June 2025

Worldwide Finance

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Dillon Eustace

Stricter Taxation On Transfers Of Real Estate Company Shares In Austria As Of 01 July 2025

As part of its 2025 tax reform, Austria has introduced new rules for the real estate transfer tax (GrESt) in cases of shareholder changes.

Austria Commercial

GGI Global Alliance

Why More Entrepreneurs Are Choosing Cyprus For Company Registration

Over the past decade, Cyprus has steadily become one of Europe's most practical bases for internationally minded entrepreneurs. An EU legal framework grounded in English common law...

Cyprus Commercial

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A. Danos & Associates LLC

Corporate Accountability Redefined: Insights Into The New Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

The EU has built a robust legislative framework to aid its transition into a low carbon economy. A recent addition is the Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence ("CSDDD" or "Directive").

Malta Commercial

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FFF Legal

Corporate Unit Update – Audit Exemption Rules

The Audit Exemption Rules (L.N. 139 of 2025), published on the 15th of July 2025, introduce a regulatory framework that eases compliance costs for certain categories of companies in Malta by reducing or eliminating statutory audit requirements.

Malta Accounting

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FFF Legal

Chambers Global Practice Guide To Private Equity 2025: Luxembourg

Luxembourg Commercial

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Maples Group

Doing Business In Comparative Guide

Malta Commercial

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Mamo TCV Advocates

VW Must Learn Its Lesson: Federal Court Of Justice Declares Approval Resolutions On Coverage Settlement To Be Null And Void

Germany Commercial

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Oppenhoff

VW muss nachsitzen: BGH erklärt Zustimmungsbeschlüsse zum Deckungsvergleich für nichtig

Germany Commercial

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Oppenhoff

The M&A Dance: Orchestrating Synergies And Value Creation In Public Company Acquisitions

Cyprus Commercial

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KPMG in Cyprus

Securing A Security – Latest Amendments To The Companies Act On Share Pledges

Malta Commercial

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GVZH Advocates

Right Of Usufruct Of Company Shares

Malta Commercial

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GTG

Restructuring Of Selecta Through A Share Pledge Enforcement

Netherlands Insolvency

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Buren

Υποχρεώσεις Δημοσιότητας Για Μονοπρόσωπες Α.Ε. Στην Ελλάδα

Greece Commercial

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Karatzas & Partners

Publication Obligations For Single-Member S.A.s In Greece

Greece Commercial

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Karatzas & Partners

Right Of Usufruct Of Company Shares

Defined in article 328 of the Civil Code of Malta, the concept of usufruct offers a mechanism for dividing rights over an asset between two parties.

Malta Commercial

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GTG

Restructuring Of Selecta Through A Share Pledge Enforcement

This blog discusses a ruling of 13 May 2025 of the Amsterdam District Court (NCC Court in summary proceedings) regarding a private share pledge enforcement...

Netherlands Insolvency

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Buren

Υποχρεώσεις Δημοσιότητας Για Μονοπρόσωπες Α.Ε. Στην Ελλάδα

Στο άρθρο 4 παρ. 1 του ν. 4548/2018 προβλέπεται ότι η ίδρυση ανώνυμης εταιρείας ως μονοπρόσωπης, η συγκέντρωσ&

Greece Commercial

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Karatzas & Partners

Publication Obligations For Single-Member S.A.s In Greece

Article 4(1) of Law 4548/2018 provides that the establishment of a Société Anonyme (S.A.) as a single-member company, the concentration of all its shares in a single person, as well as the details of its sole shareholder are subject to publication.

Greece Commercial

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Karatzas & Partners

Corporate Disputes: Derivative Actions As A Shareholder Remedy

Ireland Commercial

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Dillon Eustace

Shareholder Privilege Rule Abolished In England And Wales

The Shareholder Rule, which had been applied in England and Wales for over 100 years, has been abolished by the Privy Council.

Worldwide Commercial

M

Matheson

The EU Listing Act: Prospectus And Listing Requirement Changes For Greek Issuers

The EU Listing Act package forms part of the broader deliberations on the Capital Markets Union, the core aim of which is to improve access to market-based financing for EU companies at each stage of their development.

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Papapolitis & Papapolitis

Incorporating A Company In Greece: Growth, Innovation And A Streamlined Legal Framework

Greece, long celebrated for its rich history and Mediterranean charm, is now establishing itself as a strategic hub for business and investment.

Greece Commercial

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

UCITS Mergers - Aug 2025

Over the years, Dillon Eustace has been involved in a significant number of UCITS mergers, both domestic and on a cross-border basis.

Ireland Commercial

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Dillon Eustace

Single-member Sociétés Anonymes And Shareholder Disclosure Obligations (In Greek)

Greece Commercial

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Karatzas & Partners

The Latest Insights On Minority Shareholders Rights And Protections

Ireland Commercial

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Pacte d'associés : un contrat clé pour sécuriser votre société

France Commercial

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Haas Avocats

Diverging Paths: The EU-US ESG Regulatory Debate & EU Competitiveness

Worldwide Finance

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Matheson

Help! A Company Director Has Breached Their Duties

Ireland Commercial

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

Commission Cartel Decision Delivers Important Takeaway: Minority Shareholdings Can Trigger Significant Competition Law Risks

European Union Anti-trust

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Mayer Brown

Cross-Border Conversions To And From Cyprus Under The New Mobility Directive

Cyprus Commercial

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Legal Notice 139 Of 2025: Audit Exemptions And Their Impact On Shipping Organisations In Malta

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

Private Equity France 2025

France Commercial

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Vivien & Associes

General Rules On Winding Up A Company In Cyprus Due To Oppression & Deadlock

Cyprus Commercial

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

De rol van due diligence bij ESG-risico's

Netherlands Commercial

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Buren

Approval And Submission Of Annual Reports

Latvia Commercial

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Tegos

Choosing The Right Reporting Framework

Greece Commercial

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Fortsakis, Diakopoulos, Mylonogiannis & Associates

Procedimientos WHOA/esquema neerlandés: reducción significativa de tasas judiciales

Netherlands Insolvency

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Buren

Landmark Dutch Supreme Court Ruling On Dividend Tax Exemption And Anti-abuse Measures

Netherlands Tax

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Buren

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Why Fiduciary Services Are The Key To Unlocking Cyprus Company Growth? (Video)

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Cyprus Tax Benefits: 12.5% Corporation Tax, 0% Divided Tax, And More (Video)

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Company Formation In Slovakia 2023 (Video)

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Zugimpex International GmbH

Setting Up A Business In Malta: Step By Step Guide (Video)

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CSB Group

Malta Company Formation Agents (Video)

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CSB Group

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