Merger Control Snapshot
M. Hamel-Smith & Co. is pleased to share its Merger Control Snapshot, authored by M. Glenn Hamel-Smith, Partner, Head – Banking & Finance at M. Hamel-Smith & Co. ...
29
Aug
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28
Aug
Agency Relationships and Liability
In many day to day transactions, you may hear the term “agency” or that one person is acting as the “agent” of a company or another person or other entity, known as a “principal”. What does this really...
31
Jul
From Inception to Termination – Mergers & Acquisitions
When Twitter’s board agreed to sell the company for approximately US$44 Billion to Elon Musk, many looked on in shock and there was a feeling in the air that some controversy was bound to erupt. Although Twitter and...
03
Jul
Good Corporate Governance Matters When Investing
With the rise of ‘start-up culture’, there has been much fascination with charismatic founders who seek to revolutionize and disrupt industries with their innovative products and services. It can be easy for prospective investors to get caught up...
19
Jun
From Free Zones to Special Economic Zones: One step closer to international tax compliance
On the 24th February, 2022, the European Union (‘EU’) published its updated list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes which continued to list Trinidad and Tobago (‘T&T’) as one such jurisdiction. T&T has been listed as such for...
05
Jun
Shipbuilding: Contract Considerations for an Emerging Industry
Some 11 billion tons of goods are estimated to be transported by ship each year around the world. Trinidad and Tobago, located at the southern base of the Caribbean, is well positioned in relation to shipping lanes in...
08
May
Maternity Protection in the Workplace
Pregnancy and motherhood are often viewed as wonderful and exciting times in women’s lives. However, for many working women they can also be times of great vulnerability, generating concerns about health, time off, job security and career progression.There...
24
Apr
Ensuring Business Continuity: the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on T&T
When Russian President Vladimir Putin commanded troops to line Ukraine’s borders, many suspected it was a bluff. That threat quickly became a reality and roughly two months later, the Russia-Ukraine war is still ongoing. The war has occurred...
10
Apr
The New ‘New Normal’ – The Easing of Covid-19 Restrictions
It was March 2020 when the Government first implemented restrictions designed to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. This was followed by the societal adoption of a ‘New Normal’, which had a domino effect on...
28
Mar
Protecting your Personal Information on all fronts: Recent Developments in Cross-Border Data Protection
In today’s world the use of technology is synonymous with everyday life - from supermarket shopping, food delivery, filing prescriptions, medical treatment and employment data - unparalleled volumes of personal data is transmitted and shared through mobile apps,...