BCC tax & Legal Newsletter covering the period from May-June 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the need for artificial intelligence and the role it plays in the world of work. To help shed light on this topic and offer a detailed guide on how to better leverage the use of AI in the post-COVID-19 world, BCG and the Adecco Group Foundation have published a joint study.
Luxembourg independent law firm DSM Avocats à la Cour announced on Wednesday the promotion of three of its lawyers and one staff member, effective 1 June 2020.
Delano Article on the latest British Chamber of Commerce “BCC Live” event on 17 June to discuss experience and exchange ideas on leadership challenges in times of covid-19
Best-selling author and globally revered thought leader, Jim Collins presents a powerful and exclusive live virtual workshop for CEOs, executive leaders and entrepreneurs who are highly motivated to understand and implement the Good to Great ® concepts that will guide them through this highly volatile and unpredictable time.
Revised summary of the tax measures taken in Luxembourg during the state of emergency
On 7 May the Tax Working Group of the British Chamber of Commerce for Luxembourg organised a Luxembourg Tax Update LIVE Webinar: “All You Need To Know (From Home): Hear It From The Experts”. In the event the panellists highlighted the main tax measures the Luxembourg Government has introduced for individuals and companies, and covering Personal Taxation, VAT and Corporate Taxation. In this article the Tax Working Group summarises the points covered in the Webinar:
Luxembourg, April 28, 2020 – Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, has announced the promotion of four lawyers across major practice groups in Luxembourg
The British Chamber of Commerce People & Leadership Group held its first online workshop on Wednesday 29 April in its “Engaging Employees” theme for 2020 on the topic of “Your brain under quarantine”.
DLA Piper has the pleasure to announce a new round of promotions in Luxembourg. Once again the range of practice areas in which we have promoted our lawyers demonstrates the continued commitment to our global network and reflects the diversity of expertise within DLA Piper Luxembourg. The newly promoted lawyers, effective as of 1 May 2020, are: • David Alexandre (Intellectual Property & Technology) has been promoted to Counsel • Christina Nickel (Finance, Projects & Restructuring) has been promoted to Senior Associate • Marceau Visano (Investment Funds) have been promoted to Senior Associate DLA Piper’s Country Managing Partner in Luxembourg, Catherine Pogorzelski, commented: "I would like to congratulate David, Christina and Marceau on their promotions. These promotions are testament to their hard work and dedication, in addition, to the collective success in the delivery of a high quality legal services, value to our clients and growth of the Luxembourg office over the past years. In the current context, more than ever, they reflect our on-going commitment to organic growth through the development and promotion of our people.”
Adam Marshall will be discussing with renowned economist Vicky Pryce how the current situation has affected the economy whilst in lockdown. They will also look at the implications to re-starting the economy and what the road to recovery could look like.
Luxembourg mental health association d'Ligue (Ligue Luxembourgeois d'Hygiène Mentale) announced that the mental health website covid19-psy.lu is now available in three languages: English, French and German.