INSIGHT: The Brexit Prophecy and “Brexpats” in Spain
INSIGHT: The Brexit Prophecy and “Brexpats” in Spain 🇬🇧🇪🇺 Brexit and Its Impact on Britons Living and Working in Spain International tax barrister Leon Fernando Del Canto examines what Brexit will mean for businesses and individuals across the EU—especially the hundreds of thousands of Britons who live, work, or own property in Spain. With the […]
INSIGHT: Spanish Tax Authority Looks at Foreign Property Owners
INSIGHT: Spanish Tax Authority Looks at Foreign Property Owners Spanish Tax Authority Intensifies Scrutiny of Foreign Property Structures International tax barrister Leon Fernando Del Canto highlights Spain’s growing crackdown on foreign-owned properties held through complex international structures—especially those used by UK residents. Thousands of high-value homes are owned through multi-layered companies and trusts, many based […]
The Internet Cannot Be the Wild West
The Internet Cannot Be the Wild West It is easy to imagine — and unfortunate how often it occurs — that someone is being defamed online right now. With a single click, misleading or defamatory content can spread globally, leaving an individual’s reputation in jeopardy with little real protection. In the apparent “anything goes” world […]
Why Defaming Someone on Twitter, Facebook, Google, YouTube and Instagram Seems to Be Free
Why Defaming Someone on Twitter, Facebook, Google, YouTube and Instagram Seems to Be Free Online defamation has become one of the most harmful and least effectively addressed realities of modern public life. A single post, video or anonymous comment can spread instantly and globally, leaving reputations damaged in minutes. Yet in practice, for many victims, […]
Let Us Not Continue with Brexit
Let Us Not Continue with Brexit Every day we wake up in the city of London and Brexit is still there. Like a bad dream from which no one escapes. A nightmare for those who voted Remain — and an increasingly bitter reality for many who supported leaving Europe. Brexit has become immovable, transformed into […]
Banks Win Again: Charging Fees for Direct Deposit Accounts
Banks Win Again: Charging Fees for Direct Deposit Accounts In recent years, banks in several jurisdictions have announced plans to impose fees on customers who receive their salaries via direct deposit accounts — a practice that had long been free in many markets. This shift signals an important change in banking business models, with implications […]
Brexit and UK–Spain Relations
Brexit and UK–Spain Relations Brexit has fundamentally altered the United Kingdom’s relationship with Europe. Beyond the formal withdrawal from the European Union, the UK has embarked on a process of redefining its international ties through bilateral engagement with individual European states. This strategy reflects a pragmatic recognition that political, economic and legal cooperation cannot be […]
Financial Technology Gains Traction with Robo-Advisors
Financial Technology Gains Traction with Robo-Advisors The financial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technology. Among the most visible developments are robo-advisors — digital platforms that use algorithms to provide investment advice, portfolio construction and automated asset management. These technology-enabled services are rapidly gaining traction as they offer personalised investment solutions with lower […]
Tax Policy and Foreign Investors on the Costa del Sol
Tax Policy and Foreign Investors on the Costa del Sol Spain’s fiscal landscape has long been shaped by a focus on revenue generation. While combating tax evasion is a legitimate and necessary objective, an excessive emphasis on aggressive collection and expansive fiscal powers can have unintended consequences for economic dynamism and international investment. An overzealous […]
Brexit and Its Five Exits
Brexit and Its Five Exits In the protracted saga of Brexit, the greatest challenge has been not simply reaching a decision, but identifying a coherent and sustainable path forward. After years of negotiation, political upheaval and institutional strain, it has become evident that Brexit cannot be reduced to a single binary choice. Rather, it presents […]