European Union: Venture Capital

For business owners, especially those at the helm of family-run enterprise, Trusts offer more than just estate planning benefits. They provide practical legal structures to tackle real-world challenges...

Malta is one of the most attractive destinations for establishing holding companies dedicated to managing intellectual property (IP), thanks to its combination of favourable tax benefits, a strong legal framework, a network of over 70 Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) and direct access to the European single market.

Portugal has emerged as an ideal destination for entrepreneurs and businesses seeking a stable, business-friendly environment within the European Union.

The 10th anniversary of the Wish for the Stars charity event, titled It's Showtime, concluded on 23 November 2024 with resounding success, raising an impressive EUR 115,000 in support of the One Dream One Wish Association.

These largely relate to regulatory powers of the Charities Regulatory Authority (the "Authority"), the Charity Appeals Tribunal and the High Court.

As we reflect on the learnings from Charity Trustees' Week 2024, it is clear that the implementation of the Charities (Amendment) Act, 2024 may require a change in mindset of some charity trustees...

When choosing the most appropriate court, the enforceability of the judgment against the defendant's assets should be a deciding factor. In this regard, arbitral tribunals are preferable to public courts...

In its decision of 12 November 2024 (case no. 9 AZR 13/24), the German Federal Labour Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht ‒ BAG) addressed a special provision in the Temporary Agency Work...

Germany's legal system does not have an exact equivalent to the attorney-client privilege found in the United States. Instead, specific legal provisions exist to shield documents produced by in-house legal counsel...

On 1 July 2025, the Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters 2019 (the "HJC")...

Assets in European ETFs have continued to grow over the last two decades and now stand at over $2.1 trillion.

The recent High Court decision of Tenderbids Limited [Trading as Bastion] v Electrical Waste Management Limited [2025] IEHC 139 serves as a warning of the risks...