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Trouble in paradise? - Switzerland's holiday home headache

On 11 March 2012, the 'Stop the Endless Construction of Secondary Homes' Initiative (Secondary Home Initiative) was accepted by Swiss voters. The new constitutional provision shall essentially prevent the construction of new holiday homes in tourist regions which already have a 20% or greater share of holiday homes. The Swiss Federal Council has adopted an implementing ordinance which came into force on 1 January.
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Involving GCs in business strategy is key to turning risk into competitive advantage

The structures of global organisations, and the roles their executives play within them, are evolving rapidly to keep pace with the ever-changing global economy. As the importance of technology to deliver today's corporate objectives in almost all sectors is giving the chief information officer a more high-profile and cross-functional role, the same can be said of the general counsel as legal, regulatory and other risk issues take centre stage in corporate strategies and board discussions worldwide.
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Thinking the unthinkable - former WorldSpreads GC on what to do when crisis hits

No matter how prepared you think you are, when the proverbial actually hits the fan, your first reaction is most probably to panic. It's how you deal with the 'panic' that will not only determine the success or otherwise of your – and hence the company – response, but will also define you as a GC (and as an individual).
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Rolls-Royce turns to former Herbert Smith chief Gold for corruption probe

Rolls-Royce has appointed former Herbert Smith senior partner Lord Gold to lead a review of its compliance procedures in the wake of bribery and corruption allegations overseas. Gold, who will report to the ethics committee of the Rolls-Royce Board, has been brought in as the company faces a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) probe.
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Line-up of chambers to lead Bar client money initiative after FSA backing

The Bar Council's BARCO initiative, which will allow barristers to handle all client money for the first time, has been given the green light by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). The FSA approval will now see the initiative enter an interim phase involving a number of chambers, ahead of a full rollout in spring this year.
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Long-serving A&O antitrust partner takes IBA presidency

Allen & Overy (A&O) antitrust partner Michael Reynolds has been appointed as the new president of the International Bar Association (IBA). Reynolds, who launched A&O's Brussels office in 1979, where he has since been based, will now hold the position for two years.
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Gibson Dunn to launch Beijing base as firm targets Asia litigation

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher is to open an office in Beijing in the first quarter of this year as it strives to expand its footprint across Asia. The US firm, which already has offices in Singapore and Hong Kong, has received approval from the Chinese authorities to set up in the capital city, and is in the process of appointing an office head.
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Ex-Herbert Smith alliance chief forms new Benelux firm with partner team

The former secretary-general of the alliance between Herbert Smith, Stibbe and Gleiss Lutz, Olivier Clevenbergh, has teamed up with five partners from Benelux law firms to launch a new practice in Brussels. Clevenbergh, who was managing partner of Stibbe's Brussels arm from 2005 to 2011, has launched new firm Strelia with a team of partners including former Stibbe colleague Jean-Pierre Fierens, who was board chairman and Brussels litigation head at his former firm.
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Erskine Chambers recruits two insolvency specialist silks

Erskine Chambers has added two silks to its ranks, with the moves coming as former chairman of the Bar Council and head of chambers, Michael Todd QC, has returned to full-time practice. The company law and commercial set has recruited Peter Arden QC and Raquel Agnello QC from Enterprise Chambers and 11 Stone Buildings respectively.
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Legal Week Trust and Estates Litigation Forum 2013

Delegates and speakers including Douglas Close of Mourant Ozannes and Jeff Knebel of Osborne Helman Knebel & Deleery review the latest developments in the world of trusts and estates, as discussed at last year's Trusts & Estates Litigation Forum. Conference chair Shan Warnock-Smith QC of Five Stone Buildings and ICT Chambers proposes a number of hot topics on the agenda at the upcoming event to be held this March in Provence, France.
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