In January 2026, the Government of Malta introduced a landmark shift in its fiscal policy with the publication of Legal Notice 20 of 2026, officially titled the Tax Treatment of Highly Skilled Individuals Rules. Effective from 1 January 2026, this new regime consolidates multiple legacy tax incentive programmes into a streamlined, unified framework. This strategic […]
By Timothy MillsOf Counsel, Aliant LLP (Los Angeles) WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 26, 2025) — The Supreme Court’s decision striking down President Trump’s International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)-based tariffs has triggered a wave of uncertainty, litigation, and behind-the-scenes maneuvering. As one passage in the source document notes, “officials across the Trump administration are scrambling […]
For companies operating between the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and Turkey, navigating the cross-border legal and tax landscape presents a significant challenge. A fragmented approach with separate advisors in each country can lead to inefficiencies, misalignments, and costly delays. Recognizing this, Aliant+ members Aliant Law (Austria) and Neo Mali Müşavirlik (Turkey) have joined forces to offer an integrated […]
This article is contributed by Suzanne Natbony, Esq., partner at Aliant LLP, and Tomislav D. Zbozinek, PhD, a licensed psychologist specializing in anxiety and depression. Entrepreneurship offers excitement and opportunity, but it also brings significant legal complexity and emotional strain. From entity formation and regulatory compliance to contracts, disputes, and nonstop decisionmaking, founders routinely face […]
By Sascha Laib, Lawyer, Stenger RechtsanwälteAliant+ Global Network Member Firm This article is contributed by Sascha Laib, Lawyer at Stenger Rechtsanwälte, an Aliant+ member firm with recognised expertise in aviation and commercial law. It examines a recent ruling by the German Federal Court of Justice addressing the validity of cross-ticketing clauses in airline terms and […]
Chapter 19 – Foreign Direct Investment in the United States I. Country Snapshot II. Introduction Investing in the United States presents foreign investors with unique opportunities and challenges. The U.S. welcomes foreign investors and has minimal limitations on what types of assets can be purchased. The U.S. also has a transparent judicial system, very limited […]