business update states “This new work is a thorough and much needed review and analysis of all aspects of a complex subject by knowledgeable authors. It is an essential reference for anyone dealing with a PCC.” The new edition contains substantial additions but with the same practical emphasis of the original work. The Foreword for the 2nd Edition is from Professor Larry E. Ribstein, University of Illinois College of Law, a leading US academic, who writes: “This book, particularly in its new edition, is both a valuable tool for the practitioner and important grist for the academic. It is certainly rare in combining these features and should enjoy great success.” www.spiramus.com/protected_cell_companies.htm
Ex Commanding Officer Joins Bland Group The Chairman of the Bland Group, James Gaggero, announced last month that Lt Col (Retd) John Perez MBE has joined the 200 year old Gibraltarian business. “I am delighted to welcome John Perez onto the Board of Bland, which I believe is a clear demonstration of the Bland Group’s policy to invest in people of the highest quality”. Mr Gaggero went on to explain that John Perez
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will with immediate effect assume the role of Chief Executive and be responsible for the Bland Group’s interests in Gibraltar, Spain and Morocco. He said he hoped John’s outstanding leadership skills would enable him to play a key part in developing the potential of the group’s people and businesses in the region. For his part John Perez stated “It is a privilege and challenge to take up this important role in what is a historic year for the Bland Group. I am very proud to be part of a family business that has been centred in Gibraltar since 1810 and remains fully committed in increasing its investment in the region.”
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