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UK Supreme Court decides mistakes in collective agreements can be rectified

The contracts of employment involved here expressly incorporated terms relating to pay and conditions negotiated through collective bargaining.

A&O Shearman advises joint lead managers on EIB's Project Venus 2.0

The JLMs’ collaboration and expertise were crucial in the successful execution of Project Venus 2.0.

Planning law in Ireland: challenges to Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) appeals

The plan was introduced to increase housing supply by incentivising landowners to activate existing planning permission and / or to seek planning permission on land which meets certain criteria.

Carey Olsen advises Guernsey 'first of its kind' captive assisted buy-in

As with a traditional buy-in transaction, under the BPA, PAC insures the trustee's liability to its pension scheme members.

A&O Shearman supports CVC DIF on the acquisition of a strategic stake in ECO

ECO is a leading hazardous waste management company in Singapore

Allens advises on financing of the New Melton Hospital Project

The hospital will have the capacity to treat 130,000 patients each year. Construction is expected to be complete in 2029.

Ropes & Gray Advises Leonard Green & Partners on Their Investment in Court Square Capital Partners’ Continuation Fund

The transaction offered existing investors the option to generate full or partial liquidity at an attractive return as well as the ability to roll their existing interests.

Hogan Lovells advises banks on the placement of three Green Bonds of Volkswagen Financial Services AG

The bonds were issued as green bonds in accordance with the ICMA Green Bond Principles.

ICO calls on businesses to share data for tackling fraud

These messages were sent out as the regulator published its new practical advice to support organisations to share data responsibly to tackle scams and fraud.

Pensions Ombudsman confirms employer and scheme automatic enrolment responsibilities

This was a sensible decision that will give schemes and employers confidence to act in accordance with their legal obligations when confronted by objections from members.

Dechert Advises Sterling Investment Partners on Acquisition of PROtect, LLC

This acquisition aligns with Sterling's strategy to invest in companies prioritizing operational excellence and risk management

Freshfields advises Cinven on strategic investment in Grant Thornton

The transaction is subject to partner ratification, regulatory approvals, and customary closing conditions.

New legal privilege guidance for in-house lawyers in England

The SRA is the regulatory body for solicitors in England and Wales.

Trends & Developments in Banking & Finance in The Bahamas

In addition, several legislative amendments have increased the versatility of Bahamian corporate and exempted limited partnership vehicles.

Clifford Chance advises the EIB on its issuance of digital bonds on GS DAP™ as part of the Eurosystem Exploratory Work

The European Clifford Chance team advising the EIB comprised Steve Jacoby, Alexander Tollast, Boika Deleva, and Federica Gamen.

The new Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance in Hong Kong - A step towards dignity in one's final moments

There were no clear legal definitions of the situations when such instruments may become applicable, the validity of this type of 'living wills' being based on common law principles1 only.

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