Consulting Editor: Ravi Nath, Rajinder Narain & Co
This new book, featuring a Preface by Jim O'Neill of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, provides an overview of the BRICS nations. Each chapter is authored by experienced lawyers, who provide insights on demography, political and legal systems (including investment regulations, competition policies, IP laws, taxation and labour laws) in a clear and comprehensive manner. The book serves as a preliminary and practical guide for lawyers, investors, corporations and entrepreneurs regarding the mode and methods of doing business in these jurisdictions.
Consulting editor: Clare Archer, Penningtons
This new handbook, prepared in association with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, steers readers through the family office model from its inception, focusing on the viability of family offices for those at the margin of what is normally regarded as the minimum financial base and comparing this to a family worth many millions. The book also considers a range of issues around the cultural development of the family office – from the larger complex structures of North America to the emergence of family offices in developing jurisdictions.
Consulting editor: The International Bar Association
This practical new handbook explores the various elements required to manage talent effectively. It illustrates how law firms can significantly increase the performance, engagement and retention of their lawyers by giving them the tools to develop and to support the development of others. It also describes the need to align HR and law firm strategy through talent management, and to adapt leadership and talent management best practices to law firm structures and challenges.
Consulting editor: Rachel Booth - Macfarlanes
This major work provides an invaluable guide for anyone dealing with cross-border real estate investment to the local application of REITs in all major REIT jurisdictions and how they differ from other property funds.
This high-level title, published in conjunction with the International Bar Association (IBA), brings together the expertise of IBA members and experienced practitioners to produce a practical guide to law firm management and building a successful business.
General Editor: Alon Kaplan, Alon Kaplan Law Firm. Advisory Editor: Barbara R Hauser, independent family adviser
This third edition features fully updated chapters along with new chapters on the Austrian foundation, Jersey, Jersey foundations, Quebec, what it means to be a fiduciary, Waqf Moslem trusts and trusts and divorce. It examines the use of trusts in 20 key jurisdictions, as well as related topics, including taxation and anti-money laundering laws.
