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EMA to consult on biosimilars regulatory requirements in 2025

Currently, the EMA requires comprehensive scientific comparative efficacy studies to be carried out by biosimilar manufacturers

Saudi Arabia looks to ‘6G’ age with new regulations

Approval of the regulations comes ahead of the International Forum on Connecting the World from the Skies

The catch and kill of non-disclosure agreements? New UK guidance

It mirrors a recent emphasis too by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) who are increasingly prioritising work on non-financial misconduct

Advancing Virtual Asset Regulation in the Cayman Islands

In a welcome development, the Bill also seeks to introduce a streamlined licencing procedure and clearer measures for sandbox licence holders who wish to transition to full registration/licence.

Ireland updates maternity leave law and restricts use of NDAs

Employers should ensure that their employment policies and contracts are updated to comply with these most recent changes and that the issue of non-disclosure is addressed appropriately in any settlement.

High Court clarifies law on UK PLC investor FSMA claims

A separate right to sue arises if the company acted dishonestly in delaying the publication of information to the market and the investor can show they suffered a loss as a result.

Singapore introduces AI court rules

Not complying with the guide can lead to sanctions including costs, disregard of the evidence submitted and, if the court user is a lawyer, disciplinary action.

Scope of UK Takeover Code to narrow in 2025

Under the new regime, the Code will apply to companies that fall into two separate categories

UK Budget - reforms to APR and BPR, what now for the farming community?

These announcements came as a surprise to many in the farming and business community

ECCTA failure to prevent fraud considerations for UK and international businesses

Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA), the new offence sets out to prevent frauds which are intended to benefit an organisation or an organisation’s clients.

Market abuse and restitution orders: challenges for FCA policy

James examines the potential for the FCA's use of its powers to order restitution for market abuse against a listed or publicly traded company/issuer to undermine the liability regime

Modernisation of the Luxembourg Maritime Law

The Luxembourg’s Maritime Law is the law of 9 November 1990 on the creation of a Luxembourg public maritime register.

Asset Management Attorneys Explore the SEC Compliance Rules in The Investment Lawyer

In an article for The Investment Lawyer, asset management partner George Raine and counsel James McGinnis outlined the evolution of the rules from inception to current and future use

Silver splitters: The rise of silver divorce | Hong Kong

If one party is keen to retain the home, it may be that a ‘trade-off’ can be made with other-significant assets

Pensions and ombudsman reform trailed as Reeves lauds free trade benefits in Mansion House speech

The speech addressed a wide range of topics, providing signals of the UK government’s approach to international trade

A U.S. Ban on Investing in Chinese AI Startups Could Escalate Under Trump

“In order to confirm that a transaction is out of scope, it will require significant due diligence undertaken by U.S. investors,” he said.

ESAs Publish 2024 Report on Disclosure of PAIs Under the SFDR

The SFDR contains the obligation for firms to state if they consider PAIs of investment decisions on sustainability factors and give information on PAIs in respect of all their investment portfolios. Smaller firms can opt out of this obligation.

Central Bank of Ireland takes enforcement action against an Irish AIFM

In order to address these concerns, the AIFM took steps to seek the return of the funds invested in the Loan Notes

Higgs & Johnson ‘The Best in the Business’

A recommended attorney in the area of real estate, Co-Managing Partner, Sterling H. Cooke, is described as a ‘transactional lawyer to note”

New HSR Rules Are Effective February 10, 2025

The New Rules necessitate not only identifying each party’s sale or purchase of inputs to one another

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