When

Thursday, 4th March 2025, from 6pm - 7:30pm GMT

Where

Online via Zoom.

Format

There'll be a great line-up of speakers plus ample scope for discussion and debate.

About the book...

Tax havens in offshore lands like Switzerland, the Cayman Islands and the Bahamas were once considered a rarity, the preserve of the super-rich. Today, they are big business available to the masses. Their goal? To avoid any form of accountability. Own nothing. Possess everything. Be answerable to no one. Where are these tax havens? What forms can they take? What future lies in store for them, and why should we care?

An Anatomy of Tax Havens: Europe, the Caribbean and the United States of America answers these questions, and more, in the first comparative study in one volume of European, Caribbean and United States tax havens.

It examines their simple origin to the extreme forms some take today, delving into the murky subculture that has deliberately made them impenetrably obscure. Uniquely, it combines detailed technical expertise (regulatory regimes, financial crime, legal and equitable structuring) with an analysis of their impact on domestic and global political, economic, environmental and social concerns.

An Anatomy of Tax Havens is a fascinating, informative read for a broad readership; from legal, accountancy and tax practitioners to compliance regulators, law enforcement agencies, and students and researchers interested in business studies, taxation, and crime.

The first book to expound the concept of “Blockchain Havens” and use of Cryptocurrency as “super tax havens”
Analyses US tax havens identified in the ICIJ Pandora Papers
Fuses technical legal expertise with analysis of broad policy concerns

About the author...

PAUL BECKETT M.A., M.St. (Oxon.), FRSA, MCIArb., TEP

With over 40 years of distinguished experience as a lawyer and consultant, Paul Beckett brings unmatched expertise in international private banking, fiduciary services, and commercial law. A qualified English Solicitor since 1981 and Isle of Man Advocate since 1990, Paul is also a non-practising Solicitor in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Paul currently serves as Chairman of the Isle of Man Financial Services Tribunal and as Tynwald Commissioner for Administration (Ombudsman), contributing to governance and regulatory oversight on the Isle of Man. His career highlights include serving as Honorary Representative of the Isle of Man Government in Switzerland and as Senior Vice President of Deutsche Bank in Geneva, demonstrating his deep understanding of diplomacy and international financial systems.

An academic achiever, Paul graduated with First-Class Honours in Jurisprudence from Worcester College, Oxford University, and earned a Master of Studies in International Human Rights Law from New College, Oxford. He recently served as a Visiting Research Fellow at Oxford Brookes University (2022–2024), further enhancing his legal scholarship.

As a prolific author, Paul has published extensively on international tax law, financial accountability, and human rights. His commitment to social justice is evident in his pro bono work, where he advises marginalized groups, including the LGBTQ+ community and individuals with disabilities.

Paul’s breadth of experience, from high-level legal practice to academia and public service, makes him a captivating and authoritative speaker on topics of law, ethics, and regulation.