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The CTA Filing Deadline is Approaching. Is Your BOIR Filed Yet?

Ling Kong Ling Kong from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

The clock is ticking—just 49 days remain until the one-year filing deadline for the Corporate Transparency Act! Entities established before January 1, 2024, must submit a beneficial owner information report by December 31, 2024.

2024 Autumn Budget – Businesses and Business Owners

Michael Woodward Michael Woodward from  Carter Lemon Camerons LLP  on 

The Chancellor announced a set of changes to employers’ National Insurance (NI) contributions which look set to raise public funds, placing the burden of this on larger businesses while leaving small businesses largely untouched.

2024 Autumn Budget – Non-dom Individuals

Michael Woodward Michael Woodward from  Carter Lemon Camerons LLP  on 

For a very long time the UK has operated a remittance basis of taxation for tax residents who are not classed domiciled because their permanent home is outside the UK.

Mitigate Risks Of Lender Liability Claims When Reworking Troubled CRE Loans

Charles Jacob Charles Jacob from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

I recently had the opportunity to present during a Strafford CLE webinar on strategies for mitigating the risks of lender liability claims when reworking troubled commercial real estate loans.

‘Chameleon ETFS’ – Still Groundbreaking And Here To Stay?

Jenny Taing Jenny Taing from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

It was coined as a ‘gamechanger’- an ETF that can be bought and sold on the ASX or Cboe Australia but that can also be applied for, and redeemed, directly with the issuer.

Reminder To Draft Purchase And Sale Agreements With Care

Mariana Korsunsky Mariana Korsunsky from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

After executing a purchase and sale agreement for the entire property, the parties agreed to split the transaction into two staggered sales, reduce the purchase price, and include an earnout provision in connection with potential future development.

Lender Liability Claim Results in Sanctions Against Borrower’s Counsel

Jaclyn Grodin Jaclyn Grodin from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

A creative attempt by a borrower to forestall foreclosure and recover damages against its lender ended badly for the borrower, with the borrower and its counsel being sanctioned.

Navigating Lender Liability Complexities & Minimizing Risk

Douglas Rosner Douglas Rosner from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

As lenders and borrowers try to get creative in working through ongoing distress in the real estate market, especially in certain asset classes, it is crucial for lenders to understand the nuances of lender liability claims.

Sanctions & OFAC Strategies: Legal Challenges in the Financial Sector

Safak Herdem Safak Herdem from  Herdem Law  on 

In the complex landscape of global finance, sanctions have emerged as an essential tool for enforcing international law and maintaining geopolitical stability.

“If Only I’d Listened” – Why A Binding Financial Agreement Is Essential To Protect Your Assets

Greg Oliver Greg Oliver from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

Marrying later in life. De facto relationships. Second and subsequent marriages and other significant relationships. When your life melds with another, it necessarily gives rise to the question: what happens if it doesn’t work out?

Corporate Tax Planning in Taiwan on Third-Party Transactions

Hung Ou Yang Hung Ou Yang from  Brain Trust International Law Firm  on 

When it comes to transactions involving third parties, Taiwanese tax laws provide some tax exemptions or reductions, but it is also essential to note the recent change regarding real estate transaction.

Revamping Australia’s Foreign Investment Regime

Andrew Walker Andrew Walker from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

The Foreign Investment Review Board regime is a critical component of the country’s approach to regulating foreign investments. Recent reforms to this regime reflect the Australian government’s response to the constantly evolving landscapes.

Commercial Real Estate Note Purchases: Lender’s Loss, Investor’s Gain

Jonathan Stein Jonathan Stein from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

More than two years have passed since the Federal Reserve seismically shifted its fiscal policy and began hiking interest rates. Approximately $2.0 trillion of commercial real estate mortgages are scheduled to reach maturity from 2024 through the end of 2026.

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