IRELAND: Apple Must Pay $14.4 Billion to Ireland in Crackdown on ‘Sweetheart Deals’

Apple has been ordered to pay €13 billion ($14.4 billion) of back taxes to the Irish state, in a court ruling that ended a decade-long fight between Europe and the big tech company.

In a judgment handed down on Tuesday, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) agreed with a European Commission ruling in 2016, which found that for a period of more than 20 years Apple enjoyed illegal tax advantages that constituted state aid from the Irish government.

23 February 2024

Carey Olsen and Alter Domus advise Gyrus Capital on €310 million fund

Press Release from Carey Olsen, Friday 23 February, 2024.  Carey Olsen and Alter Domus have advised healthcare and sustainability investment firm Gyrus Capital S.A (“Gyrus”) on the final

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20 January 2024

Guernsey Finance and DIFC Collaborate to Unlock Dynamic Economic Growth

Press Release from Guernsey Finance, Tuesday 16 January, 2024.  • The agreement fosters sustainable finance innovation within the two International Financial Centres• Collaboration supports investment

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24 May 2024

US: Ethereum ETFs approved by the SEC

The crypto ecosystem is abuzz following the stunning announcement from the SEC: the approval of Ethereum ETFs. This decision, which could redefine institutional investors’ access to digital assets,

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10 June 2024

UN: Recent dialogue explores strengthening China-Africa-UN collaboration on climate change

The United Nations (UN) in China and the Embassy of Kenya in China co-hosted a dialogue on May 27 to raise the need for renewed partnership between countries in Africa, as well as China and others in

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