Building BRICS – As the expanding OECD white list changes the way offshore jurisdictions are perceived, law firms in these locations have identified expansion into emerging markets as a core strategy for 2010. Friederike Heine charts the recent developments.

An easy in – With its favourable tax status and historic ties to Africa, Mauritius is fast establishing its status as a gateway to investment in the continent. Conyers Dill & Pearman’s Craig Fulton and Anthony Whaley report.