A&M Construction Disputes expert Kasia Halliday explores best practices for managing risk when EPC contracts are used and provides insights into the factors that can help reduce the likelihood of a dispute arising including effective contract documentation and design management, proactive project management, and robust record-keeping.

Effective January 1, 2025, German transfer pricing compliance will enter a new era with the introduction of a shortened submission deadline of 30 days for Transfer Pricing Documentation (Local File, Master File, and extraordinary transfer pricing documentation), alongside a mandatory submission requirement during tax audits. This change presents significant challenges for timely preparation.

According to NHS England, c.1.6 million people were waiting for diagnostic tests at the end of August 2024. However, following a dip in testing during COVID-19, the number of monthly diagnostic tests has been growing at a much faster rate, expanding at a c.8.1% CAGR from 2021-2024.

A&M experts outline crucial steps businesses must immediately undertake to prepare for UAE's mandatory e-Invoicing regime, launching 1 July, 2026. From budgeting for costs to optimizing VAT setups, these proactive measures can help organizations turn e-invoicing into a strategic advantage

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) India has appointed Jugnu Sakuja and Shubhra Goel as Managing Directors in its Business Transformation Services practice. These strategic appointments are central to A&M’s efforts to bolster its leadership team and broaden its presence in India, aligning with the firm’s objective of achieving 5X growth over the next five years.

The Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a valuable tax incentive program designed to encourage employers to hire individuals from specific targeted groups who typically face barriers to employment.

In the post Covid-19 deal-doing environment, the UK food and beverage sector has consistently attracted significant investment, showcasing its resilience and strong market fundamentals.

In its recent publication, the German Ministry of Finance introduced new regulations mandating electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) for domestic B2B transactions, effective 1 January 1, 2025. This change, part of the Growth Opportunities Act, aims to further digitize business processes. While current invoicing methods, such as paper or PDF invoices, are still allowed, these will gradually be phased out. In this newsletter, we provide an overview of the current invoicing requirements, outline the changes set for 2025, and offer guidance on how businesses can prepare.

A&M Managing Director Julie Hertzberg has been selected as an American College of Bankruptcy Fellow, recognized for her professional excellence and exceptional contributions to the bankruptcy and insolvency practice.

Despite robust economic growth and positive sentiment in the GCC, the post-COVID surge in lending signals a new stage in the region's maturing credit cycle. With inflation and rising living costs, proactive steps to digitalise collections operations have become essential for lenders aiming to manage the impending rise in non-performing loans (NPLs).

Given the complexity of the current economy, shaped by the challenges of rising interest rates and inflation, volatile markets, shifting business models, and financially strained vendors and customers, it is essential for organizations to take proactive steps to drive profitable sales and commercial performance. Interest rates and inflation have become dominant forces steering economic dynamics. 

In 2023, the UK Government announced it was introducing its own Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (‘UK CBAM’). After a public consultation period, several key details on how the UK CBAM will work have been confirmed, with further updates on other areas to come at a later date.

The Consulting Report proudly announces A&M Managing Director James Marceau as one of The Top 25 Private Equity Consultants and Leaders of 2024. These leaders play a crucial role in navigating high-stakes transactions, solving operational challenges and driving value creation strategies across diverse industries.

With the Eurozone’s economic landscape showing signs of strain, lenders are urged to prioritise their collections operations. The combination of a maturing credit cycle, rising living costs, and stagnant growth points to a potential surge in non-performing loans (NPLs).