09/06/2023
Amendments to the BVI Business Companies Act
The BVI Registry has increased its incorporation and annual renewal fees.
Government Regulation
09/05/2023
M&S appeals decision to prevent Marble Arch store redevelopment
Gove’s decision, issued in July, went against the planning inspector’s recommendation and earlier decisions by Westminster Council and the Greater London Authority (GLA) that planning permission could be granted.
09/05/2023
UK Upper Tribunal clarifies scope of FCA power to impose single-firm consumer redress scheme
All UK authorised financial services firms are required to comply with the FCA’s Principles for Businesses.
09/05/2023
High Court challenges to enforceability of Irish adjudication decisions have an increasingly uphill battle
Though the adjudication process under the 2013 Act was initially under-utilised, there has been significant uptake in recent years.
09/04/2023
What to expect from Humza Yousaf’s new programme for government
For his part, Yousaf has been steadfast in his commitment to the agreement, but this dynamic will not be far from his mind as he seeks to deliver his own agenda in government.
09/04/2023
Matthew Keen discusses the federal government’s draft Clean Electricity Regulation
Provinces and territories will have 75 days to provide feedback and comments on the proposed regulation.
09/04/2023
Eye on AI: AI Governance and Regulation
While AI is sure to provide many benefits the potential for risks and harms are also the focus of current debate.
09/01/2023
Dentons writes Uzbekistan chapter in The Project Finance Law Review 2023
Uzbekistan’s economy and legislation are in their formative stages.
09/01/2023
Herbert Smith Freehills Experts Call for Corporate Law Reform with Launch of Thought-Provoking New Book
Bootmakers, Boards and Rogues contains a foreword from Chair of the Australian Securities
08/31/2023
Members’ schemes of arrangements in the Cayman Islands no longer must satisfy the ‘headcount test’
The amendment to section 86 of the Companies Act was gazetted on 21 October 2021 and came into effect on 31 August 2022
08/31/2023
Online marketplace liable for Manhattan Bridge image copyright infringement
The EU law considered by the CJEU in that case has since been supplemented by a new Digital Single Market (DSM) copyright directive, which contains specific provisions governing platform liability.
08/31/2023
Effective compliance functions – The difficulty in filling compliance roles
The repercussions of non-compliance, including reputational damage and substantial monetary fines, make it crucial to resource these roles adequately.
08/30/2023
Directors’ Duties: The Next Chapter
This may mean taking advice in relation to ceasing to trade
08/30/2023
Key Benefits of Cayman Islands Structures
Whilst offshore vehicles are used for a wide variety of different purposes globally, there are a number of common factors which feed into the success of the Cayman product.
08/30/2023
Businesses can learn from Airbnb data protection reprimand
Airbnb is an online platform that brings together people looking to book private accommodation with ‘hosts’ – people who own or manage such accommodation who are willing to rent it out.
08/30/2023
CMA consults on deeper British housebuilding market investigation
The CMA’s housebuilding market study was originally prompted by “concerns that builders are not delivering the homes people need at sufficient scale or speed”.
08/30/2023
Effective compliance functions – The difficulty in filling compliance roles
The repercussions of non-compliance, including reputational damage and substantial monetary fines, make it crucial to resource these roles adequately.
08/30/2023
Prepare now for DORA, financial entities and IT providers advised
The DORA package, initially proposed by the European Commission in September 2020, consists of both a regulation and a directive.
08/29/2023
Group restructurings to be simplified with new Dutch law
It will also be possible for Dutch capital companies to convert into a capital company of an EU Member State.
08/29/2023
Updates to the Australian offshore wind regulatory regime
Consultations on the Illawarra, NSW offshore wind zone and the Southern Ocean offshore wind zone have started and will close on 16 October and 31 August respectively.