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  • The coronavirus pandemic brought into existence the term ‘nomad working’, and people moving freely between the UK and Spain has become the new normal.
  • Residence and domicile are defined differently in the UK and Spain and the tax authorities of both countries have increased their cooperation.
  • Anyone can

In an increasingly interconnected world, the question is no longer whether the legal profession can internationalise, but whether it is prepared to do so in a meaningful and sustainable way. Internationalisation is often invoked as a strategic objective, yet its practical implications are not always fully understood or embraced.

For many legal professionals, internationalisation

The relationship between the legal profession and politics has long been a subject of debate. In many jurisdictions, lawyers are expected to maintain a strict separation from political life, based on the assumption that political engagement compromises professional independence. Yet this assumption is not universal — and Tunisia offers a compelling counterexample.

By explicitly recognising

In the protracted saga of Brexit, the greatest challenge has been not simply reaching a decision, but identifying a coherent and sustainable path forward. After years of negotiation, political upheaval and institutional strain, it has become evident that Brexit cannot be reduced to a single binary choice. Rather, it presents at least five distinct

Spain’s fiscal landscape has long been shaped by a focus on revenue generation. While combating tax evasion is a legitimate and necessary objective, an excessive emphasis on aggressive collection and expansive fiscal powers can have unintended consequences for economic dynamism and international investment.

An overzealous tax enforcement posture — particularly in the absence of policies

The financial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technology. Among the most visible developments are robo-advisors — digital platforms that use algorithms to provide investment advice, portfolio construction and automated asset management. These technology-enabled services are rapidly gaining traction as they offer personalised investment solutions with lower cost structures and greater accessibility compared

Brexit has fundamentally altered the United Kingdom’s relationship with Europe. Beyond the formal withdrawal from the European Union, the UK has embarked on a process of redefining its international ties through bilateral engagement with individual European states. This strategy reflects a pragmatic recognition that political, economic and legal cooperation cannot be suspended simply because

Every day we wake up in the city of London and Brexit is still there. Like a bad dream from which no one escapes. A nightmare for those who voted Remain — and an increasingly bitter reality for many who supported leaving Europe. Brexit has become immovable, transformed into a tangible, unwieldy and seemingly endless

In recent years, banks in several jurisdictions have announced plans to impose fees on customers who receive their salaries via direct deposit accounts — a practice that had long been free in many markets. This shift signals an important change in banking business models, with implications for consumers, employers and broader financial stability.

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Online defamation has become one of the most harmful and least effectively addressed realities of modern public life. A single post, video or anonymous comment can spread instantly and globally, leaving reputations damaged in minutes. Yet in practice, for many victims, it feels as though defaming someone online carries little or no consequence.

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