Hatstone crowned ‘Best International Law Firm’
Best International Law Firm Award The international boutique law firm, Hatstone, has been recognised as ‘Best International Law Firm’ at the prestigious Irish Law Awards 2021. The Irish Law Awards, which were established in 2012 aim to identify, honour, and publicise outstanding achievements, while also recognising those who have dedicated their lives to serving in
Read MoreMaternity & Pregnancy Discrimination in Ireland
Discrimination on return to work after pregnancy/ maternity leave. Pregnancy-related discrimination cases are becoming more and more prevalent in the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in recent years. Discrimination due to family status (Pregnancy) has been legislated under the Equality Acts as unlawful. Ireland has well-established maternity leave protections and prohibits discrimination due to pregnancy, and
Read MorePanama Update – Immigration
Panama Immigration Panama Immigration changes – by Executive Decrees Numbered 197, 198 and 199 the Panama Government has now introduced a new visa for remote workers and has amended the popular Friendly Nations Visa and the Reforestation Visa regimes. Panama Immigration Short Stay Visas for Remote Workers In recognition of more people wishing and being
Read MorePanama Update – Tax and Real Estate
Panama Tax Amnesty Panama has recently approved a new tax amnesty. The new amnesty provides for a discount of 85% on interest and penalties in relation to outstanding annual taxes for companies and foundations. Panama Tax Amnesty Expiration The amnesty will expire on 31 August 2021. This is a good opportunity to get your companies
Read MoreHatstone appoints new BVI corporate counsel for its BVI office
Hatstone is pleased to announce that Mark Harbison has been appointed as BVI corporate counsel. Based in Hatstone’s BVI office, Mark will continue to specialise in banking, finance and corporate matters. He has also previously advised on a variety of regulatory reviews and contributed to multiple client guides and BVI articles in the industry press, including Practical
Read MoreHatstone establishes European hub in Dublin
Progressive international legal and corporate services firm Hatstone has today announced the establishment of its European hub in Ireland, welcoming the partners and staff of Tully Rinckey (Ireland) LLP into the group. Dublin office Specialising in finance, corporate and commercial law and dispute resolution across offices in Jersey, the BVI, London, Panama, South Africa and
Read MoreHatstone shortlisted as the Jersey Law Firm of the Year in the Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards
Hatstone is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted as the Jersey Law Firm of the Year in the Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards. Now in their tenth year, the Awards were established to highlight the excellence of those working in the private wealth sector in the major international financial centres. Announcement Speaking on
Read MoreHatstone shortlisted as the Jersey Law Firm of the Year in the Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards
Hatstone is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted as the Jersey Law Firm of the Year in the Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards. Now in their tenth year, the Awards were established to highlight the excellence of those working in the private wealth sector in the major international financial centres. Speaking on the
Read MoreHatstone named as one of the world’s top private client firms
Top private client firm Hatstone Lawyers has been named by eprivateclient as one of the world’s top private client firms in its 2020 Top Offshore Law Firm rankings. The rankings are based on a survey of over fifty leading private client firms. They recognise the success of Hatstone’s fast-growing team of partners, lawyers and other professionals in the BVI, Jersey, London, Panama and South
Read MoreHatstone appoints Robert Rakison as Senior International Counsel
Hatstone is delighted to announce that it has appointed Robert Rakison as Senior International Counsel, with effect from 1 August 2020. Primary affiliation Robert’s primary affiliation will be our Jersey office, though he will continue to work from London. Senior Group Partner, Simon Vivian, and Robert Rakison have known each other for many years –
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