06/09/2021
SPACs in 2021 – the new model for private equity?
SPACS offer unique opportunities all round.
Comment, Analysis & Research
06/09/2021
Financial Ombudsman Service complaints rise across the FS Sector during pandemic
Financial services regulatory dispute resolution expert, and ex-FOS ombudsman, Anthony Harrison of Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind Out-Law, said the complaint data showed the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on lives and livelihoods has been profound.
06/09/2021
How to make innovation-based change work for lawyers
Embracing design thinking is a start, but incorporating behavioural science and data science has to be next on the agenda.
06/08/2021
Foreign Investment in Australia: what you need to know
This latest version of our popular Foreign Investment in Australia publication, covers these recent changes as well as the overall regime in detail.
06/08/2021
Always revitalising and evolving
The report notes that the decision whether to provide for NCPTs is ultimately one of policy, on which different countries have taken different views.
06/08/2021
Non Fungible Tokens: Legal issues to be considered
Before the recent surge in the use of NFTs, creators faced limitations on the revenue that they could generate from their works.
06/08/2021
Morton Fraser ranked in the UK’s top 10 best law firms to work for
Morton Fraser also secured 24th place in the Top Companies to Work For in Scotland.
06/08/2021
To co-work or not to co-work? Important UK employment considerations for coworking spaces
Flexible office space can take many forms
06/04/2021
Best Lawyers recognition for six Carey Olsen partners
Recognition by Best Lawyers, which publishes highly regarded guides to the legal profession in 76 countries, is based entirely on peer review.
06/02/2021
A&M Taxand 2021 Global Guide to M&A Tax
The past year also left the markets wondering whether a trade deal would ever be struck between the UK and the European Commission as the Brexit deadline loomed.
06/02/2021
How the world’s richest defend their wealth, with help from a dedicated industry
They’re paid millions to hide trillions.
06/02/2021
Article 27 representatives not liable under GDPR, says High Court
A number of companies have set themselves up to provide this representative service, but until now, it has not been entirely clear the extent to which such a representative might be liable itself to fines from supervisory authorities or other enforcement
06/02/2021
Norton Rose Fulbright wins second award
This year, Legal Week recognised Norton Rose Fulbright for its work in developing a new model for dealing with litigation following a significant cyber-attack.
06/01/2021
Conyers Wins Two Awards
Partner Richard Hall advised Huazhu Group Limited on its secondary listing of shares in the company on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
05/31/2021
The (Artificial) Intelligent Investor
Robo-advisors are automated, digital platforms that provide financial-planning services based on market algorithms and trends – a stark contrast from traditional avenues such as investment advisors.
05/31/2021
Financial Regulation: Daily Update
The FCA has also published an infographic on the new rules and a research note on how incentives affect consumers’ choices, focusing on purchases of motor and home insurance made through price comparison websites.
05/28/2021
Bedell Cristin recognised as top offshore law firm
The eprivateclient rankings highlight the importance of offshore law firms and the role they play in the global private wealth sector.
05/27/2021
Private equity: the shift towards sustainable portfolios
The shift towards a sustainable portfolio reflects growing public concern about global challenges such as climate change, social inequality and access to clean water
05/27/2021
Family businesses in Europe fared better than other regions in response to COVID-19, says new report
European family businesses reported lower employee reductions, fewer business closures and more revenue increases.
05/27/2021
Net zero carbon: Is it all just hot air?
These GHG, or carbon, emissions have contributed to the steady rise in global temperatures.