11/28/2023
German Federal Cartel Office gains stronger powers of intervention with amended competition law
The most important reforms include new powers that enable the Federal Cartel Office (FCO) to intervene in highly concentrated markets.
Government Regulation
11/28/2023
Security policy supports shift to cloud in the UAE
The policy also sets out requirements, for both cloud customers and CSPs, for compliance self-assessments against the policy requirements and annual reporting.
11/27/2023
Incorporating a Jersey Company
This briefing summarises the types of company available under Jersey law, the main steps involved in incorporating a Jersey company and some related points.
11/27/2023
Challenging arbitral awards
This column will briefly consider the impact of Haley, together with key cases reported since, which provide guidance on the procedural route to challenging an arbitral award in both financial and children cases.
11/27/2023
CMA issues statement on permitted collaboration to assist provision of combination therapies to NHS
This statement follows a long-running engagement by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (the “ABPI”), NHS England and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (“NICE”) on this issue.
11/27/2023
Bird & Bird plays instrumental role in new sustainability investigation by AGCM
The previous case was against the recycling consortium of plastic materials.
11/27/2023
US businesses face challenge in meeting European ESG requirements
In the UK, the government has confirmed that it will explore new ISSB standards-based requirements for UK registered companies
11/27/2023
Online Safety Act super-complaints process must not overwhelm Ofcom
The government is seeking views from interested parties about which organisations should be able to make super-complaints, the process and format for super-complaints, and how Ofcom should respond to each complaint.
11/24/2023
Regulatory Compliance: Bermuda Economic Substance and AML/ATF Regimes
Satisfying the ES Requirements will not always require an entity to establish a ‘brick and mortar’ physical presence in Bermuda.
11/24/2023
The UK government's 'Independent review of university spin-out companies': transforming the UK into a tech and science superpower
The Review lands against a backdrop of increasing calls for transparency and standardisation
11/24/2023
Applicable law for construction and engineering contracts: constraints on freedom of choice
The freedom to choose the applicable law varies across legal systems in ways that contracting parties need to understand.
11/24/2023
Completion of Hainan Mining investment into the Bougouni lithium project
This transaction reflects the current attractiveness of lithium resources, driven by increasing demand for electric vehicles and computer batteries.
11/24/2023
UK to sign Hague Convention 2019 on cross-border enforcement of judgments
The only multilateral judgment enforcement treaty involving the EU which the UK now benefits from is the Hague Choice of Court Convention
11/24/2023
The Arbitration Bill begins its progress through the UK Parliament
The progress of the Bill through Parliament will be watched closely.
11/23/2023
UK government launches consultation on use of agency workers during strikes
The proposed changes would allow agency workers to provide temporary cover in all sectors – as long as they are suitably qualified to uphold service standards.
11/23/2023
Autumn Statement 2023: plant and machinery ‘full expensing’ to be made permanent
There is no cap on the amount of the amount of expenditure that can qualify for relief.
11/23/2023
Autumn Statement 2023: planning reform earmarked for UK infrastructure delivery
Taken together, the documents, outline a pipeline of forthcoming changes that the government intends to deliver to the planning system in England
11/22/2023
UK employers face sharp rise in 'illegal migrant' fines
The type of check will depend on a number of factors such as the individual's nationality and type of permission they hold.
11/22/2023
Guernsey pension funds: hedging longevity risk
Several insurance managers have established their own incorporated cell companies to facilitate longevity risk transfer transactions for their clients.
11/22/2023
Allen & Overy files amicus brief in 5th Circuit in support of challenge to SEC private fund adviser rule
The brief contended that by failing to conduct an adequate economic analysis of its recent private fund adviser rulemaking, the SEC has violated its statutory obligation under Section 202(c) of the Investment Advisers Act