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Japan to increase hydrogen supply sixfold by 2040

Japan has developed an action plan to increase cooperation between the relevant ministries and agencies responsible for renewable energy.

UK government publishes Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill

The new rules in the Bill will allow the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to decide when consumer law has been broken, rather than having to take each case to court.

BVI company law: Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal provides further clarity on the application of the Duomatic principle

Disputes frequently arise as to the circumstances in which the Duomatic principle should apply to ratify informal actions, particularly where those actions cause prejudice to other stakeholders.

An introduction to the new Trading Standards (Fair Trading) (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2023

The TS Ordinance introduces a statutory framework to protect consumers and ensure fair trading.

The power of openness and trust – engaging with the regulator

In this age of technology and social media, a tension exists between aligning our digital and real-world self. Our digital self is a filtered, polished version of our real-world self.

Losing data adequacy not a ‘complete disaster’, says Whittingdale

The UK government has previously described the proposed new Bill as a “common-sense-led UK version of the EU’s GDPR”

Securitisation and Cayman Orphan SPVs – Part One

This article will briefly discuss what a securitisation transaction is

Hogan Lovells launches new Global Foreign Direct Investment Legal Guide

The guide provides insight into and comparison of FDI screening regimes in 22 key jurisdictions

New Changes To Cima's And The Fra's Powers

Eight new bills have been proposed that will increase the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority’s (CIMA) and Financial Reporting Authority’s (FRA) powers.

Ashurst advises Eku Energy on Big Canberra Battery

Construction will start in late 2024, with completion expected in 2025.

Jersey Blockchain Chapter (Mondaq)

The most common application of blockchain technology in Jersey is to cryptocurrencies and any other digital assets.

Deal reached on EU Chips Act

The EU’s current share of the market is around 10%.

EU Crypto Regulation - MiCA and TFR adopted

The remainder of the provisions under MiCA together with the TFR will apply from January 2025.

Doing business in the UAE: an introduction

The UAE is a federation of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al-Khaimah, Shajah and Umm Al Quwain.

The Guernsey Regulators FAQS on Part II Licenses Under the LCF Law

Even where a book of loans is in run off, the provider will not automatically be entitled to an exemption from the requirement for a licence.

Guidance for UK employers on voluntary ethnicity pay gap reporting

The government published the guidance earlier this week. It largely reflects the methodology used for gender pay gap reporting, while recognising the additional complexity of comparing pay across more than two groups of employees.

EU – The CJEU considers the application of the GDPR to civil litigation

The CJEU decided that any processing of personal data, including processing carried out by public authorities such as courts, must be based on a legal ground under Article 6 GDPR.

Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Arbitral Awards from Asia in Offshore Jurisdictions

As this article demonstrates, there are a number of strategies that can be adopted to enforce judgments and arbitral awards in the BVI, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands and to challenge their enforcement.

Hogan Lovells appointed Monitor to oversee compliance with policing agreement between DOJ and City of Cleveland

Hogan Lovells Partner Karl A. Racine will lead the monitoring team.

FCO one step closer to obtaining unprecedented intervention powers following governmental approval of draft German competition law reform

The draft will now enter the legislative procedure.

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