Europe: Strategy

Data centers are critical physical infrastructure facilities that constitute the backbone of the digital economy. A wide range of services, extending from cloud computing and artificial intelligence to big data analytics and financial technologies, are delivered through these facilities.

Veri merkezleri, dijital ekonominin omurgasını oluşturan kritik fiziksel altyapı tesisleridir. Bulut bilişimden yapay zekâya, büyük veri analitiğinden finansal teknolojilere uzanan geniş bir yelpazedeki hizmetler bu tesisler üzerinden sağlanmaktadır.

Movement in the currency market remained highly volatile last week amid conflicting signals surrounding a potential US-Iran peace agreement, the uncertainty surrounding which is likely to continue to influence trends this week.

The UK's data centre landscape is shaped by a complex interplay of technical requirements, economic factors, and strategic considerations.

AI contract review is transforming how legal teams handle agreements, but many implementations fail to deliver promised results. This analysis examines what separates successful AI contract review deployments from stalled pilots, exploring the mechanics of AI-powered contract analysis, measurable efficiency gains of 40-75%, and the critical factors that determine whether legal teams achieve real value or just add another unused tool to their stack.

Ankura's content hub showcases diverse expertise across cybersecurity threats, AI integration in construction, operational efficiency challenges, data privacy compliance, business transformation strategies, data center partnerships, private credit defaults, enterprise AI security, and banking M&A trends. Each piece offers practical insights from industry experts navigating complex business and regulatory landscapes.

Switzerland remains one of the most attractive jurisdictions for internationally mobile individuals and families seeking political stability, personal security, a high quality of life and a reliable legal and tax environment.

Movement in the currency market remained highly volatile last week amid conflicting signals surrounding a potential US-Iran peace agreement, the uncertainty surrounding which is likely to continue to influence trends this week.

The UK determines tax residence based on the Statutory Residence Test (SRT). While the rules can be complex, incorporating five Automatic Overseas Tests, four Automatic UK Tests, eight potential split year cases, and the sufficient ties test (with five possible ties), in many cases the outcome ultimately turns on a simple metric: the number of days spent in the UK.

As EU leaders advance Multiannual Financial Framework negotiations for the 2028-2034 budget period, Ireland prepares to assume the Council Presidency amid complex debates over budget size, own resources, and competing priorities across defence, energy security, and competitiveness. The negotiations present significant implications for corporate tax policy, energy markets, and regulatory frameworks as Member States navigate fiscal constraints against geopolitical pressures.

Stablecoins are a type of cryptoasset designed to maintain a stable value, typically by being linked to a fiat currency. The market has grown rapidly in recent years, with the global stablecoin market capitalisation...

Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has released its first annual report on the country's mandatory FDI screening regime, revealing 102 notifications in 2025 with a remarkably low intervention...