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Ambitions are soaring for the UK’s pharma. life science and biotech industry on the back of record investment but can it be sustained?

Experts from Baker Tilly have welcomed new diversity quotas for UK companies, but warn there are still major challenges for firms to meet them.

Defending against an online onslaught is becoming an increasingly onerous and expensive undertaking for business. Experts at Baker Tilly detail how organisations can best defend themselves against the unrelenting threat of cyberattack.

Baker Tilly International is delighted to announce the appointment of Francesca Lagerberg as Chief Executive Officer of the global network.

New sustainability reporting directives are considered to be key to the European Commission’s carbon neutral ambitions, but experts say it remains uncertain how they will be implemented and how mergers and acquisitions will be impacted.

Caribbean tourism has made the fastest recovery of any region from COVID-19, pushing confidence among property and hospitality investors to new highs.

Merger further strengthens firm’s ability to deliver a wide range of services in the auditing and accounting fields, and related services.

As space in big cities becomes increasingly scarce, and concerns about rising sea levels continue

Bringing production closer to home is emerging as a solution for many major companies headquartered in Western Europe, but what are the costs of doing business?

Foreign investors are pouring pressure onto Spanish real estate, increasing tension between tenants and landlords even as the government moves to slow the rapidly increasing cost of housing.

An EU ruling that cracks down on a commonly used cookie consent framework has sent shockwaves through companies relying on online data collection.

NFTs are shifting from a buzzword to business model, but there are key considerations that have to be addressed by brands.

As cryptocurrencies and NFT trading shift towards the mainstream, a push is emerging to regulate the energy use of the underlying blockchain infrastructure.

Baker Tilly in Switzerland has extended its service capabilities with two new firms joining its group.

As employees continue to embrace working from outside of the office, it is becoming increasingly challenging to ensure workers are paid appropriately.

As the energy crisis worsens, what are the challenges for the electric vehicles market – and for the automotive sector more generally?

Baker Tilly International has announced we will separate member firms in Russia and Belarus from our global network.

If anger over vaccine mandates, lockdowns and other restrictions boils over into the office, what strategies should be in place to handle the situation?

The escalating war in Ukraine and the fallout across European nations and economies threatens to take the steam out of the M&A market, according to Baker Tilly experts.

A boom in trade mark filings has left fewer common words uncontested. How should companies carve out their unique brand using trade marks?

Baker Tilly’s annual M&A market update revealed a remarkable 77 percent increase in the annual global cross-border deal value in 2021.

A new Directive makes it easier to pursue collective proceedings – but also impact the legal profession and consumer-facing companies.

Biometric technology is evolving rapidly but what are the privacy and data protection implications that employers need to consider?

Global revenue is up 7.8 per cent to US$4.3 billion as we ended the year with just under 39,000 people working out of 706 offices across 148 territories. 

Baker Tilly International has added new Italian tax firms to its network.

Baker Tilly International has expanded in Latin America by a new firm in Costa Rica to its network.

Businesses continue to innovate to mitigate disruptions caused by Omicron, as the crisis shifts from pandemic to endemic.

A decision to allow tourism during the pandemic was fraught with risk — but this sector is now paying economic dividends for Mexico.

Rapid advancements in manufacturing technology could save a global shipping industry teetering near the brink of collapse.

Baker Tilly in Denmark has welcomed TBG Law to its local Danish network.

The $1 trillion bill contains provisions to tax crypto, yielding an estimated $2.8 billion per year. What does this mean for the future of cryptocurrencies?

UK law firm Freeths has become the first stand-alone legal practice in Europe to join Baker Tilly International.

The UK’s new plastic packaging tax is set to catch out many businesses – ala Brexit – and the burden of proof is on importers and manufacturers.

Baker Tilly’s experts look at what 2022 holds, and how importers and exporters can mitigate risk.

Venture capital and online gaming don’t seem to be an obvious match. But for one investor, an initial curiosity became a significant opportunity.

As the esports market explodes, Baker Tilly US is helping colleges in North America score points in student engagement, recruitment, and retention.

Baker Tilly has announced the appointment of four new members to its International Board, bringing its total to 21 directors from the network

Global attention has been focused on climate change action, but it will take more than goodwill for industries to reduce their emissions footprint.

Baker Tilly US announces multiple acquisitions that amplify and strengthen its existing coverage and service capabilities.

COP26 marks a watershed moment for the race to save the world from the worst of global warming — and industry will be expected to step up. 

The role of ESG in M&A  continues to grow — not only affecting what companies are targets but raising the risk profile of some locations.

Baker Tilly’s latest cross-border M&A report shows dealmakers undeterred by the pandemic and ambitious for cross-border M&A deals.

Changes in UK rules for SPACs should make London more competitive — but they are not for everyone, writes MHA UK’s Robin Stevens.

Baker Tilly Majer (Morocco) continues to build its local network with the addition of Burj Finance.

Baker Tilly International has added Ugandan firm Mgi Hem & Thakkar LLP to the network, joining Baker Tilly Merali’s East African network.

Baker Tilly Ireland’s local Irish network has grown, with the addition of Baker Tilly Kirk with immediate effect.

Ransomware attacks are escalating – it’s a criminal industry already worth billions and it’s only going to get worse. Baker Tilly examines how best to prepare.

Baker Tilly US continues its investment in the digital space, acquiring AcctTwo, the leading Sage Intacct Partner.

A Caribbean recovery is being driven by non-banks, including the offices of high-net-worth individuals, and private equity. Baker Tilly explores the drivers.

Will companies take the lead on tax morality or is legislation the only way?

For investors and dealmakers looking to spur companies on to growth in the rocky recovery from COVID-19, there’s one ingredient that matters more than all others: digital transformation.

These blank-cheque juggernauts are looking to less saturated markets to complete deals but will the hype sustain them?

Employee or contractor? The status of workers is literally a taxing question. What do potential investors need to consider in their due diligence?

Shipping delays and container shortages are putting supply chains under enormous pressure. How are different markets adapting with freight challenges?

The UK is looking to re-establish at least eight freeports – will they deliver the economic hit the UK is hoping for?

As the digital revolution evolves, SMBs must stay agile. Baker Tilly explores data-driven solutions in our digital transformation series.

The fallout of COVID-19 has meant many people have been unexpectedly caught on the wrong side of borders. 

As moves towards digital currency gather speed, businesses need to prepare for a world that transacts in digital dollars.

The tide is turning for investments considered purely on financial terms, as new research confirms the rising importance of ESG to dealmakers.

Business has not been same since airlines were grounded by the pandemic. It’s crucial that corporate travel gets moving again.

Are staff more productive when working remotely?

Is your business technology and workflow practices fit for the digital transformation? Baker Tilly explores in the third article of our series.

The second article in our series exploring the digital transformation, Baker Tilly probes cybersecurity challenges for the remote workforce.

In the first of a series exploring the digital transformation, Baker Tilly looks at the speed of change and emerging trends.

Coal is rapidly becoming uncompetitive as an electricity fuel source in Poland. That has blown the door wide open for renewable energy.

Baker Tilly Central Africa continues to build its local network with the addition of ALMOHT Chartered Accountants in Malawi.

Spain has taken the global lead in legislating that delivery riders are employees of the platforms they work with, not independent contractors.

While many businesses are conscious of their operational impact on the environment, the impact of supply chain emissions is becoming clearer.

For companies returning to ‘normal’ operations, helping bereaved and traumatised employees readjust becomes the next great challenge presented by the pandemic.

How has COVID changed cross-border planning?

With the US back at the negotiating table, the OECD is pushing on with ambitious plans for a framework to tax the digital giants.

In this Q&A, Marisa Hut, Senior manager VAT & Customs Advisory from The Netherlands, explains the most important changes to come into effect in just over two months’ time.

Baker Tilly International CEO will leave the network to take up a broader leadership role in the profession.

With more people confined to their community, local convenience stores have boomed. Are the good times sustainable for business owners?

After an abysmal first half for M&A in 2020, dealmakers roared back into action. But will the momentum be sustained? We look at what a strong M&A finish means for 2021.

The heralded Free Trade Agreement and new dawn for UK businesses has left many facing trade troubles.

As ecommerce rapidly expanded, so too did pressure on warehouses and distribution channels. How are retailers handling the growing pains?

Shopping has changed during the pandemic as e-commerce exploded in places it had rarely been seen. Baker Tilly’s experts examine the new retail landscape.

A look into five global tax issues facing multinational companies in 2021.

Baker Tilly US CEO Alan Whitman appointed Chair-Elect of global network Baker Tilly International.

Combined global revenue tops US$4bn in a year dominated by a global pandemic and tighter economic conditions.

Businesses hope a COVID-19 vaccine will fast-track a return to normal but legal questions remain over insisting employees are immunized.

Misconceptions still persist around the Brexit process. Baker Tilly’s tax experts sort the fact from fiction.

Local travel is seen as a poor cousin to overseas arrivals – will staycations be enough to keep tourist-focused economies turning?

Governments and business leaders are turning to Canada’s successful model to see how to structure their own industries.

The Atlantic Bubble showed that tourism and business confidence could thrive if people felt safe from COVID-19.

Workforce mobility is under threat as UK employers weigh up potential social security and tax implications. How should organisations respond?

As businesses battle the impact of COVID-19, it’s important to adopt appropriate measures now, for

Clarity of Purpose acts as a powerful catalyst for positive change. How can business owners

Pressure is nothing new in hospitality but the stop and go of lockdown is testing the mettle of business owners like never before.

Neil Hughes looks to a framework he developed ten years earlier following Ireland’s 2008/9 financial crash to help position businesses on the road to recover.

FAF announce appointment of Baker Tilly International Chairman Tim Christen.

Proposals expected addressing three reviews of the UK audit market.

The biggest wealth transfer in history is underway. But future high net worth individuals need more than a portfolio rundown.

Baker Tilly has announced the appointment of two new members to its International Board.

The Bahamas’ $3 billion tourism industry was crippled when visitors vanished. How can data make the sector more robust?

What really draws in visitors? A Caribbean island uncovered some surprising insights when it dived into its tourism data.

Who would have thought that three little letters could have had such a big impact?

What does the second lockdown mean for business?

A look into the so-called ‘primary adjustments’ to intercompany pricing.

Baker Tilly welcomes leading tourism data and analytics specialists in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The UK’s territory shares a land border with Spain – can movement across it remain seamless as it has for 35 years?

Many dealmakers are optimistic about Asia-Pacific’s prospects for the remainder of 2020 and early 2021.

Dealmakers fear security issues pose a cross-border M&A risk in Asia Pacific, as governments voice concerns about overseas influences.

The more things change, the less the word change has meaning. Mindsets must be geared to evolution, writes Donal Laverty.

In the GFC, boards turned to the CFO to help navigate turbulent times. During Covid-19, though, it’s the HR team in the spotlight.

For the Republic of Ireland, uncertainty over future trade with the UK is tempered with opportunity.

No last-minute reprieves, no political will for further delays. What will a no-deal Brexit mean for business?

If the Smart Freight system doesn’t work, trucks could take up to two days just to reach the Kent ferry port.

A tariff war, then lockdowns, now Brexit. An industry that supports 40,000 UK jobs faces more uncertainty.

Four years have failed to provide clarity for business. The challenge is a tale that can be told through pizza.

Changes to Austria’s benefit-in-kind tax rules and green technology incentives have grabbed the attention of some employers, writes Günther Stenico.

Electric vehicle incentives are increasing, as stimulus packages are ushered in to revive economies that have slowed during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Car manufacturers once owned the customer but for electric vehicles, it may no longer be the case. The next move could be decisive.

First and foremost a human tragedy, COVID-19 is also having a growing impact on the global economy.

As COVID-19 continues to rip through some of America’s biggest cities, its effect is being felt far beyond the more than 150,000 Americans confirmed infected.

The steps businesses take now will play a pivotal role in determining how they emerge from the shadow of COVID-19.

Baker Tilly Ireland’s Neil Hughes looks at why securing the support of your employees is even more crucial in times of crisis.

COVID-19 is making many companies change the way they work, but for companies with employees working cross-border, these changes may have implications in relation to tax and social security obligations.

While there are many reasons why a company will struggle to overcome a crisis, failure is often rooted in a lack of cash.

In the midst of a crisis, operating cost control strategies are imperative.

The coronavirus crisis was a storm front that grew quickly and struck fiercely, leaving global

Baker Tilly Zimbabwe continues to build its local network with the addition of law firm

Vasquez Consulting, a full service accounting firm, has become a Baker Tilly network member effective 22 September

Nick Jeffrey named Baker Tilly’s new Director of Professional Standards.

World’s largest free trade area sets its sights on being operational on 1 January 2021

The combined firm fortifies its capabilities, expands its national footprint and secures Top 10 ranking.

There has been a surge of interest in golden visas, which is being welcomed despite concerns about misuse.

Baker Tilly network member Cherry Bekaert strengthens its presence in the Atlanta market with the

Dealmakers expect many will scale back M&A although private capital is tapped to remain active as investors look to deploy cash reserves.

M&A in North America has been moving at a glacial speed. What will drive a turnaround in 2020?

Over the last three years the Baker Tilly network has out-performed its rivals in Africa.

Understand the recent rulings from the EU Court of Justice regarding VAT.

Some 1.7 billion adults are without a bank account. With COVID-19 accelerating moves to a cashless society, financial inclusion is key.

As the waves of dealmaking start to increase, there are opportunities but also new risks and challenges.

The EU Quick Fixes came into effect on 1 January 2020. Six months on, authorities and businesses are still struggling to adapt to the new rules.

Baker Tilly Zimbabwe continues to build its local network with addition of HR consulting firm, LoriMak Africa.

Political deadlock, centred around the UK being required to sign up to EU rules in exchange for tariff free access, means that a no-deal is becoming likely.

What rules come into force when EU Member States interpret a cross border transaction differently?

The lessons learned from working remotely — and the positive spin-offs of lockdowns — should not be lost.

With many homes now a workplace, how will commercial property perform when lockdowns lift?

European dealmakers expected 2020 to be rough for M&A but COVID-19 has all but crushed any remaining confidence.

With some cannabis companies near breaking point, the demand for tax revenue could be a lifeline in the post-COVID world.

As the coronavirus crisis persists, some countries are beginning to plan a staged reopening. What changes should business expect?

From meat tariffs to latte levies, can tax policy build a better society?

Industries are hurting as the world grapples with the evolving COVID-19 crisis. What actions are governments and banks taking?

Cannabis has rapidly grown into a $15 billion industry but there are plenty of pitfalls in this emerging market.

Demand is growing for electric vehicles as drivers take the high road. How critical are incentives for keeping this emerging sector moving?

Rarely has a new disease made such a dramatic arrival. Baker Tilly’s experts examine what businesses must do to keep calm and carry on.

Five generations working alongside each other. What does that mean for managing talent?

Businesses are seeking expert advice to navigate uncertain times. It’s a trend that has forced a change in the way accounting firms work.

Amid the chaos of geopolitical events and economic uncertainty, how do dealmakers feel about their ability to get deals done?

The Baker Tilly network today announced combined global revenues of US$3.9bn for the year ended 31 December 2019.

Faster assessment, greater accuracy – the arguments are strong. But there are risks and challenges too, as some have already discovered.

There are fears businesses are unprepared for tougher cross-border sale requirements.

John Brazzale and Xavier Mercadé appointed to lead the Baker Tilly Asia Pacific and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) geographic areas respectively.

Baker Tilly continues to bring diversity of thought and leadership to its International Board with the appointment of six new board members.

Respondents overwhelmingly agree that M&A will pick up in the year ahead and 71% say they will expand their cross-border investments.

As the US and China trade conflict rolls on, uncertainty around tariffs and how they impact bottom lines is adding an extra level of complexity to transactions in the manufacturing sector.

Much like in romance, M&A matchmakers face an unenviable proposition: get it right and it’s a thing of beauty, get it wrong and the inevitable result is a messy situation without any winners.