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Real Estate & Property

Can Foreigners Buy Property Abroad? Ownership Rules, Taxes and Restrictions in 10 Countries

Can foreigners buy property abroad? We compare ownership rules, foreign-buyer taxes, bans and golden visa links in 10 countries, from Canada's ban due to end on 1 January 2027 to Singapore's 60% ABSD, Thailand's condominium quota and Dubai's freehold areas.

15 OCTOBER 2026

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Family & Private Client

International Divorce: A Guide to Jurisdiction, Assets and Children Across Borders

14 OCTOBER 2026

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Tax

How to Become Non Resident for UK Tax: SRT Tests, Split Year and Exit Planning

13 OCTOBER 2026

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Corporate, Commercial & M&A

Branch vs Subsidiary: Liability, Tax and Set-Up When Expanding Abroad

12 OCTOBER 2026

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Intellectual Property

How to Register a Trademark Internationally: Madrid, EU and UK Routes, Fees and China Risks

11 OCTOBER 2026

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Dispute Resolution & Litigation

How to Enforce a Foreign Judgment: UK, EU and US Routes, Costs and Timelines

10 OCTOBER 2026

EU flags flying outside the European Parliament in Strasbourg, illustrating MiCA licence requirements for crypto firms in the EU

Banking & Finance

MiCA Licence Requirements: Who Needs a CASP Licence, Capital, Timelines and Passporting

9 OCTOBER 2026

Aerial view of a forested island coastline and reef in Vanuatu, illustrating the Vanuatu citizenship by investment cost and programme

Immigration & Citizenship

Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Cost: Official Fees, EU and UK Visa Limits and Risks

8 OCTOBER 2026

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Technology, Media & Telecoms

How Does Ofcom Enforce the Online Safety Act? Inside the Meta Instagram Instants Investigation

7 OCTOBER 2026

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Corporate, Commercial & M&A

Did the Warner Bros. Paramount Merger Go Through? How the $110bn Skydance Deal Cleared Regulators

6 OCTOBER 2026

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Energy, Environment & Resources

Can Oil Companies Be Sued for Climate Change? Suncor v Boulder Reaches the US Supreme Court

5 OCTOBER 2026

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Competition & Antitrust

What Is the Status of the Google Play Store Class Action Lawsuit? Inside the £1.2bn UK Trial

4 OCTOBER 2026