09/07/2023
Less sleep, more eat: F&B led hotels (Part 2) - Legal Considerations
The nature of the restaurant/bar in question may determine whether the relevant space is offered to an F&B operator under a lease or licence.
Government Regulation
09/07/2023
Plans for broad ‘failure to prevent’ fraud offence rejected by UK MPs
A committee has been established to report on the reasons why the House of Lords amendments were rejected.
09/06/2023
Pensions Regulator seeks improved climate scenario analysis from trustees
The research suggests that some outcomes may significantly underestimate the financial risks posed by climate change, contradicting established scientific findings.
09/06/2023
Strike action ‘minimum services’ code in Britain drafted
The effect of the legislation is to restrict the protection enjoyed by trade unions and their members when they engage in strike action.
09/06/2023
ELTIF 2.0 – Ireland's Road Map for ELTIF Readiness
The authorisation process for ELTIFs will however broadly follow the existing authorisation processes for RIAIFs and QIAIFs.
09/06/2023
MOrsel: Discrimination update – Guernsey's new framework now imminent
The guidance explains that employers will be vicariously liable for the acts of their employees even if they were done without their knowledge or approval
09/06/2023
Amendments to the BVI Business Companies Act
The BVI Registry has increased its incorporation and annual renewal fees.
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.