The British Chamber of Commerce for Luxembourg’s Sustainability Group held an event “Sustainability Enablers in Luxembourg” on the evening of 25 September 2024, kindly hosted by Elvinger Hoss Prussen (EHP) at their premises. The aim of the event was to facilitate connections between sustainability enablers in Luxembourg and companies seeking support and inspiration for their sustainability journeys.
On 1 October 2024, Baker McKenzie Luxembourg held its first DepoBank Day event bringing together over 120 market stakeholders, including the regulator, heads of depositary services, bank and custody experts to engage in meaningful discussions about custody and fund depositary laws and the essential duties and liabilities of depository banks.
Luxembourg and London compete but also cooperate, the Lord Mayor of London says about the relationship between the two financial centres, and while regulation might diverge to some extent, better relations with the EU and joint leadership on climate finance should mean honest brokerage. The Lord Mayor, Michael Mainelli, gave a keynote address at a British Chamber of Commerce event dedicated to both financial centres on Tuesday, joining via video stream. Ahead of the speech, he spoke with the Luxembourg Times about the UK and Luxembourg financial centre, opportunities for collaboration, the new EU-UK summit and how London is faring five years after Brexit.
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We are proud to announce that Baker McKenzie Luxembourg has been named the Luxembourg Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year (2024) at the ITR EMEA Tax Awards ceremony, held on September 18 in London. This recognition is more than just an award; it reflects the hard work, dedication, and passion of our exceptional transfer pricing team. At Baker McKenzie Luxembourg, our transfer pricing practice stands out for its deep technical expertise and extensive industry knowledge. We pride ourselves on our ability to navigate the complexities of international transfer pricing, crafting innovative solutions tailored to our clients' unique challenges.
Luxembourg 18.09.24 The Henka Institute and Anderson Wise today announced a strategic partnership to deliver unparalleled HR and organisational development solutions. By combining their deep expertise and innovative approaches, the two industry leaders aim to transform businesses by harnessing the power of talent, leadership, and organisational effectiveness.
On 10 September 2024, the UK Government announced that all visitors to the UK, except British and Irish nationals, will need an electronic travel authorization (ETA) to travel to the UK. From 27 November 2024, non-EU passport holders can apply for an ETA to travel to the UK from 08 January 2025. ETAs will then extend to EU passport holders from 05 March 2025, to travel to the UK from 02 April 2025. This digital visa, similar to the American Esta, will cost £10 (around €12). The ETA will be valid for several trips over a two-year period and will allow people to stay for up to six months on each visit.
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In Autumn 2024, non-EU nationals, including UK nationals, visiting the EU will need to create a digital record when entering the EU’s Schengen Zone. This includes providing biometric data (fingerprints and facial image) at the border. UK nationals with rights under the Withdrawal Agreement will be exempt from EES registration if they have the correct documentation.
Festival Events Asbl today announced the launch of the 15th British & Irish Film Festival Luxembourg 2024 Autumn Edition: all screenings will be spread over the Cinémathèque, Ciné Utopia and Kinoler – the first time that the festival is going outside the capital city. While the core festival dates are from 16 – 21 September, we are having various other screenings, both before and after these dates in a comprehensive programme.
Javier Garcia Olmedo joins and strengthens the arbitration and litigation practice. BSP is pleased to announce the arrival as of 1st September of Senior Counsel Javier Garcia Olmedo. Javier will join BSP’s Litigation team, reinforcing an already strong team led by Partner Fabio Trevisan, Anne Morel, Laure-Hélène Gaicio-Fievez and Elodie Vincent.
Jean-Marc Groelly has been appointed as the managing partner of NautaDutilh Avocats Luxembourg, effective 1 September 2024. He succeeds Josée Weydert, who has held the role since 2008. Josée will continue to be actively involved in client work as head of NautaDutilh Luxembourg’s Banking & Finance practice.
