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Stop internal EU rules limiting VAT corrections
The European Court of Justice, in Case C-835/18, held that national VAT rules which prevent, or make it excessively difficult for a taxpayer, to correct and claim a refund of the tax incorrectly charged on the invoice are unlawful because they are contrary to European rules and the principles of fiscal neutrality, effectiveness and proportionality […]
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Andersen Global Enters Haiti
The Firm Founded in 2012, GECA, specializing in management, financial studies, and accounting, has continued to expand its scope to include tax and legal services and is one of the few firms in the country with global reach. Led by Managing Partner Johann Alexis Bounouni as well as three other Haitian women, the firm operates […]
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Andersen Global Strengthens East African Presence; Adds Collaborating Firm in Burundi
The Firm CN & Associates, a firm comprised entirely of females, was founded by Managing Partner Caritas Niyonzima and focuses on providing legal services in the areas of corporate, banking, real estate, intellectual property, public procurement, labor, divorce, tax, litigation and human rights with emphasis on gender, child matters and programs/project assessment. The firm assists […]
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Andersen Global Enters Sudan as Africa Expansion Remains High Priority
The Firm Founded in 1987 and led by Office Managing Partner Samia El Hashmi, the firm focuses on corporate law, litigation and other business transactions. Additionally, Ali Gailoub & Samia El Hashmi’s specific areas of expertise include administrative law, antitrust and trade, aviation, banking, tax, business formation and general corporate and business law. The full-service […]
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Andersen Unifies Latin America Platform
The Latin American member firms of Andersen Global will now operate under the brand “Andersen,” reinforcing the organization’s position as a one-stop shop for tax and legal services globally. The announcement comes less than two months after the adoption of the Andersen brand by the European member firms of Andersen Global. Countries involved in the […]
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The heir can access the data of the insurance policies stipulated by the deceased
That is what has been established by the Tribunal of Treviso with a ruling of February 27th, 2020, in a case pertaining a heir to whom the insurance company had opposed the impossibility of communicating the names of the beneficiaries of the policies stipulated, while alive, by the deceased person. In fact, it has to […]
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The healthcare company is directly responsible for the culpable conduct of the personnel working at its facility
The Court of Cassation, with ruling no. 13869/2020, returned on the discussed issue of the responsibility of the healthcare company for the damages suffered by patients as a result of the negligent conduct of doctors and professionals employed at the healthcare facility. The case dates back to 2002, and sees as opposing parties the parents […]
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Andersen Global Enters into Collaboration Agreement with Ajo & Co. Advocates
The Firm The Juba-based firm was founded in 2013 and is identified as one of the most prominent corporate law firms in the country. Ajo & Co. Advocates has grown to include 12 professionals who provide legal services in tax, employment law, litigation, real estate, corporate, commercial, and oil and gas. “In today’s global economy […]
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Andersen Global Expands in Africa with Addition of Eritrea’s Oldest and Largest Law Firm
The Firm Founded in 1947 as Gila-Michael Bahta, the name was changed in 1974 to Berhane Gila-Michael and Associates. The firm offers a variety of legal services including corporate, business, litigation and counseling to clients in the mining, oil and gas, agriculture, banking and finance, and construction sectors. Berhane Gila-Michael and Associates is also the […]
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“August” Decree extended the suspension of payments
With Law Decree no. 104 of August 14, 2020, approved on August 7, 2020, the Italian Government has implemented new measures aimed at supporting workers and businesses affected by the Covid-19 emergency. The new provision, with art. 97 regulates again the payments suspended in March, April and May by the Decree no. 34/2020 (articles no. […]
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Considerations and news on the business judgment rule
The business judgment rule is a rule, of Anglo-Saxon derivation, created by jurisprudence, constantly applied in judgments concerning the liability of directors in corporations (Articles 2392 and 2476 of the Italian Civil Code). The liability of directors is a culpable liability, so that the director can prove that he is not liable by providing positive […]
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Andersen Global Continues African Expansion in Key Markets; Debuts in Mali
The Firm One of the largest firms in Mali, Juri-Partner has grown to include three partners and more than 20 professionals, including two tax specialists. Managing Partner Mamadou Diarra and his team offer a full range of tax and legal services such as business, mining, telecommunications, tax, arbitration and general commercial tax and legal services […]
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Andersen Global Enhances Africa Platform with the Addition of Law Firm in Gabon
The Firm The law firm, founded in 2017, is composed of more than 10 professionals who advise businesses in the areas of contract, corporate, commercial, tax, international trade, employments and general business law. “We are devoted to providing our clients with best-in-class solutions and maintain transparency and independence when handling client matters,” Managing Partner Khadidjatou […]
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Non-performing VAT receivables and credit notes: terms of issue defined by “August” Decree
Faster recovery times for non-performing VAT credits. This is what was provided by Article no. 90 of “August” Decree, approved by Council of Ministers, which will rewrite the wording of Article no. 26 of Presidential Decree no. 633/72, regarding terms for issuing VAT credit notes. With regard to bankruptcy proceedings, VAT credit notes will be […]
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European Corporate Legal Insights: in-depth analysis on limits to foreign investments
The European Andersen team of Corporate Legal released the European Corporate Legal Insights on the restrictions on foreign investment in the Covid-19 crisis adopted by European countries. Some national governments have implemented measures to protect companies that have become exposed as markets and economies are weaker. For that reason, the European Commission pushes for increased […]
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No contractual value for the written details of the essential points on which a contract is based in the course of pre-contractual negotiations
The Court of Cassation, called to rule on the claim for compensation for damages suffered as a result of the failure to stipulate a preliminary sale of a property, returns to clarify certain issues regarding the conduct that the parties must maintain during dealings prior to the conclusion of the contract. In particular, the Supreme […]
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Andersen Global Enters into Collaboration Agreement with CFA Afrique in Burkina Faso
The Firm Founded in 2004 and led by Office Managing Director Brahima Guire, CFA Afrique has grown to include nearly 20 total professionals advising a multitude of clients both regionally and internationally. The firm provides a variety of tax and legal services including tax consultancy and advisory, tax compliance, transfer pricing, corporate and commercial law […]
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Andersen Global Enters Chile With the Addition of Two Collaborating Firms
Chirgwin Peñafiel Founded in 2009, Chirgwin Peñafiel, led by Office Managing Partner Andrés Chirgwin, is a full-service law firm specializing in commercial and corporate law, M&A, energy, labor law and banking & finance. The firm works with a variety of corporate clients, being strongly focused on providing legal support to multinational companies with operations in […]
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Andersen Global Continues West African Expansion with Addition of Tax and Legal Firm in Benin
The Firm The firm, led by Managing Partner Sybel Akuesson, combines a strong, balanced tax and legal practice whose staff of 17 professionals provides assistance in labor law and corporate law as well as offers full tax capabilities to businesses involved in a variety of industries. “In an increasingly complex world, the African market has […]
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Andersen Global Adds Coverage in West Africa; Debuts in Togo
The Firm Founded in 2016, VAS Consulting, led by Managing Partner Valery Sindjalim, is a corporate, tax and legal advisory practice whose professionals focus on corporate law, tax, finance, business organizations and corporate deals for a multitude of clients including multinational corporations in oil and gas, telecommunications, industrial and finance as well as private and […]
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