Business Law and Corporate Law

Two young women launched an Instagram account to foster inclusion and understanding of marginalized groups in German society, quickly attracting corporate attention for diversity workshops. As their platform grew to over 75,000 followers, they sought to transform their social media presence into an official nonprofit organization. McDermott's legal team provided pro bono counsel to guide them through the complex startup formation process in Germany.

A closer look at the International Non Profit Accounting Standard (INPAS), its practical impact, and key consideration for local non profits.

The legal framework governing trusts in Cyprus is based on The Trustees Law, Cap. 193, ("The Trustees Law"), which is largely based on the English Trustee Act of 1925 and on The International Trusts Law...

The Central Bank of Ireland has published its final guidance on prohibition notices under the Fitness and Probity Regime, introducing significant clarifications on decision-making processes, publication procedures, and enforcement mechanisms. Following public consultation and stakeholder feedback, the updated framework addresses procedural fairness concerns while maintaining the regulator's protective powers over controlled functions in financial services firms.

Malta's capital markets are seeing increased share buy-back activity, but regulatory frameworks designed for large liquid exchanges create significant obstacles for small markets. Can local regulators establish accepted market practices that balance market integrity with the practical realities of supporting liquidity in a small jurisdiction?

A German Federal Court of Justice ruling examines the boundaries of shareholder loyalty duties in litigation funding arrangements, particularly when funders are affiliated with shareholders.

Value-Added Tax (VAT) is a key component of Portugal’s tax system. This article outlines the different VAT rates, the rules for the taxation of goods and services, and special considerations for certain types of supplies.

As its European customer base continued to expand, a US-based distributor of industrial equipment found that its existing business model was no longer suited to its long-term growth ambitions.

Malta’s corporate tax regime is designed to support international businesses, offering a compliant and flexible framework for companies operating across borders.

Luxembourg is introducing significant changes to its stock option taxation framework, establishing a new statutory regime while codifying treatment under ordinary rules.

In the investment world, carried interest isn't just a reward, it's a strategic tool for aligning the interests of fund managers and investors, and Luxembourg offers unique advantages for structuring it efficiently.

Le Conseil d'État, dans un arrêt du 29 novembre 2024 (n° 487707), a apporté une clarification importante sur la notion d'abus de droit en matière de rémunération des dirigeants...