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Tax increases: The world is on the brink of having to make some difficult decisions

The Global Elite "Rising Stars" Membinar in early August focused on the future of the international private client and the consequent advisory work.…

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How Robust Is Your Structure? The Trustee Identity Crisis

This update comes from a Global Elite Membinar, hosted by leading trust and estate litigators in July 2020. Trustee conflict If we were held…

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The International Private Client in the Middle East during COVID-19

Middle Eastern families tend to fall into three categories when considering the effect of COVID-19 on their planning abilities: Families who…

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The Private Client Industry in Russia during COVID-19

It was a welcome surprise to see the majority of wealthy Russian clients return home during the pandemic and immediately gather their family back together. For…

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Macfarlanes Hikes Profit and PEP By Double Digits, Adds London Ropes Partner

The firm's operating profits jumped almost 14% while its revenue hit £237.6 million.

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Withers PEP Soars 40%, Revenue Breaks £200M Mark

The firm cites growing client demand during the coronavirus lockdown as a major boost to its top line growth.

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China Ramps Up Latin America Push During the Pandemic

Aid to fight COVID-19 could lead to investment and deals down the road. Lawyers in the region have been busy getting in on the action.

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Loeb & Loeb Adds Four-Lawyer Trusts and Estates in Hong Kong

Erik Wallace and Laurence Ho lead the team moving from Stephenson Harwood.

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Trusts and insolvency - a guide

In this article, James Campbell, Partner, Ogier in Jersey, discusses private wealth structures not being immune from insolvency. In particular, the…

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COVID-19 Thwarts Deal-making in Latin America—for Now

Buyers and sellers have hit the pause button as valuations plunge and cash preservation becomes more crucial during the pandemic. But global private equity firms may jumpstart deals in the future.

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