By Jon Felce, Partner at Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP, a specialist commercial disputes firm based in the City of London The last few years has witnessed the pandemic, the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel (and many other less publicised areas), and increasing political, economic and social uncertainty. Against that background, conducting business is perhaps fraught with more risk than has been the case in recent times. In these circumstances, parties legitimately have concerns about how they might protect themselves if things go wrong.
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ISEG Executive Education Announces Strategic Leadership Program
ISEG Executive Education is excited to announce its collaboration with Columbia Business School to introduce the Strategic Leadership Program (SLP). This program offers an exclusive opportunity for C-level executives and top management professionals to enhance their leadership skills in today’s dynamic business landscape.
Investing in Portugal: A Shift in Golden Visa Strategy
Portugal’s golden visa scheme, which once offered a direct route to residency through property investment, has undergone significant changes. With the government’s tightening of regulations in response to housing concerns, the scheme has evolved, presenting new opportunities for investors. The golden visa program, launched in 2012, initially attracted considerable funds, primarily from China, Brazil, and the United States, totaling €7.3 billion. However, approximately 90% of this investment flowed into real estate, contributing to rising property prices in Portugal and prompting concerns from both local authorities and the European Commission, which cited security risks associated with such programs. In response, the…
Investment Migration is Booming
Citizenship investment has never been a more important consideration for global investors given current global headwinds. These are challenging times and the chance to access greater mobility, opportunity, stability, security and a higher quality of life is alluring indeed. One can see why the industry is rich with activity There are many jurisdictions vying for supremacy in the field. We see Antigua & Barbuda as leading the way in the Caribbean, with Ecuador, Malta and Turkey offering especially innovative variations on the traditional CIP approach. St. John’s, Antigua port and skyline at twilight. These countries offer the wise globally-minded citizen…