Attorneys-at-Law Juridia Ltd has been listed as one of Finland's leading law firms specialized in intellectual property rights (IPR) on the Chambers Europe 2010 list published by Chambers & Partners.
Juridia's expertise in IPR matters was ranked at the highest level on the list published on 20 May 2010. According to Chambers, particular know-how of trademarks and experienced lawyers form the background to Juridia's success. The practice of Juridia's real estate and construction group was also rated highly by Chambers Europe 2010.
Chambers & Partners is one of the internationally most important independent organizations rating law firms. For further information, please visit the....
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Representatives from 21 member firms convened last month at the European Law Firm general meeting in Stockholm.
Following a detailed presentation from Ivo Klotins and subsequent discussion, delegates voted unanimously in favour of accepting Riga based law firm Attorneys-at-Law Klotini & Sergis as the newest member. The firm was originally established in 1992 and today offers company & civil law, international arbitration, labour, IP & publishing, land rights and criminal law advice to both domestic and international clients.
Sarah-Louise Green updated delegates on the work of Central Office and in particular the referral of work between members. Holla Advocaten (Netherlands) was the top receiver of referral work over the past quarter, while Van Landuyt &....
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Award-winning, national law firm and UK member firm for European Law Firm, TLT has invested in new office space at a prime location within the heart of the City of London at 20 Gresham Street, EC2.
TLT recently agreed a 10-year lease on 24,557 square foot of office space on the seventh floor of the building, immediately adjacent to the Guildhall conservation area. TLT has secured the space, doubling TLT's capacity in London, at a cost of £41 (circa €49) a square foot and with almost three years rent free.
The investment demonstrates TLT's intention to extend its service offering and further develop its capability in London. TLT's new office is the flagship for....
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On 2 March 2010, Kärgel de Maizière & Partner organized a reception in Berlin to celebrate the firm's senior partner, Lothar de Maizière's 70th birthday. Almost 400 guests attended the celebration, including Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel, the former German President Richard von Weizsäcker and the First Vice Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Mr. Viktor A. Subkov.
In her speech, Angela Merkel, who was introduced into politics by Lothar, thanked him for his work as the last and democratic elected prime minister of East Germany, describing him as the "attorney who represented the East German people in the process of German Reunification". Lothar de Maizière was awarded the Russian order of friendship, the highest order granted....
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Despite numerous EU directives, the way that member states have chosen to address matters relating to the incorporation and control of limited companies varies considerably from state to state. Over the past few months, European Law Firm member firms have collaborated to produce a guide for anyone wishing to incorporate a company in another European country.
This guide is intended to be a high level introduction to the procedures and rules applicable to the incorporation of a limited company in the 26 respective jurisdictions.
Since the law is constantly changing, European Law Firm recommends that local legal advice is sought to ensure up-to-date information. A list of contact details for all European Law Firm member firms is found in the booklet.
Please....
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Law firm Etude Patrick Goergen - Avocats à la Cour became European Law Firm's newest member at the recent general meeting in Tallinn, Estonia. Etude Patrick Goergen was established in 1995 in Luxembourg, the judicial capital of Europe. The firm and deals with Banking & Finance, Commercial & Corporate, Debt collection and Litigation matters. They also pride themselves as being a niche firm in EU law and Single Market issues.
Friday's general meeting, also covered a report from Central Office including a summary of referrals for the last quarter and a presentation from Jaanus Magi, Managing Partner of host firm Concordia Attorneys-at-Law on their team and key areas of expertise.
Representatives from fifteen member firms present at the meeting discussed....
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The European Commission has outlined plans to extend and reinforce the legal framework for the exchange of information between tax authorities, in an attempt to combat cross-border VAT fraud.
The Commission unveiled a proposal last week that would grant member states quicker access to data through the EU-wide Eurofisc tax database.
Eurofisc, in practice, allows for the fast exchange of information between member states as well as establishing a common risk and strategic analysis that would allow tax authorities to stop fraud at the earliest opportunity.
Tax authorities in the 27 member states will be granted access to information contained in the taxpayers' database of other member states. This is something Laszlo Kovacs, EU commissioner for taxation and customs....
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European Law firm is looking positively to the future following the election of two new Board members and a new President at the recent General Meeting in Berlin.
Neil Meakin from UK law firm TLT stepped up to replace Chris Owen and Ferry Weelen from Dutch member Holla Poelman Van Leeuwen has taken over from founding member Paul Wertenbroek. Christian Steden from Kärgel de Maizière & Partner joins existing members Konstantinos Kostopoulos and Geir Knutsen to take on the role of President of the new Board.
One of the first tasks of the new Board will be to develop a Business Plan for ELF and establish some clear objectives for the next three years. A questionnaire has been drafted ensuring that all members have their input in this.....
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