10/03/2025
Updates on Hong Kong’s Uncertificated Securities Market Regime from an offshore perspective
The USM implementation plan covers HKEx-listed companies incorporated in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Hong Kong and Mainland China.
Government Regulation
10/03/2025
SEC Solicits Input on RMBS Disclosure and Registration Requirements
The release focuses particularly on residential mortgage-backed securities
10/03/2025
Qatar boosts flexible working for female government employees
The policy change means that mothers of Qatari children employed by government entities, regardless of their nationality, are permitted to leave government posts two hours early
10/03/2025
Bird & Bird maintains Mansfield Rule Certification for fourth year
Bird & Bird first participated in in the UK pilot of the Mansfield Rule in 2021/2022
10/03/2025
ADGM data protection rules updated
A further new rule enables special category data to be processed on ‘substantial public interest’ grounds
10/02/2025
At Least One in Three US Companies Unprepared to Tackle National Security Compliance Risks, Eversheds Sutherland Report Finds
C-suite executives and in-house legal counsel split on risk strategies and compliance ownership
10/02/2025
The new IFR approval process for club owners in English football
In its early days the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has published draft rules and guidance for consultation
10/02/2025
MSPs back ‘rent control areas’ in new housing law
Mid-market rent, build-to-rent (BTR) properties and student accommodation are all excluded from this rent control framework.
10/01/2025
Guidance from Fundraising Regulator on handling cashless donations
The guidance covers processing and accepting credit and debit card donations, direct debit, text donations and cryptocurrency donations.
10/01/2025
Procurement shake-up as Employment Rights Bill changes aim for pay parity
Under the code, which is scheduled to be in place from October 2026, providers of outsourced services would be required to offer new staff the same preferential terms as former public sector staff delivering the services.
10/01/2025
APAC countries signal shift in nuclear interest and investment
Southeast Asia is projected to develop 25GW of nuclear capacity by 2050, requiring around US$208 billion in investment.
09/30/2025
How to Prepare for Cayman Islands Economic Substance Returns
Getting an early start to annual Cayman Islands economic substance regime filing allows ample time to prepare paperwork and confirm compliance with advisors.
09/30/2025
Justifying liquidator fees: UK Privy Council draws from Singapore framework
Courts must balance fair compensation with creditor protection, but approaches to fee assessment have varied across jurisdictions, leading to uncertainty and dispute.
09/30/2025
Australian Energy Regulator introduces new requirements for embedded electricity networks
In Australia, private networks can operate under exemptions from the requirement to register as a network service provider under certain circumstances.
09/30/2025
Hogan Lovells celebrates 25 years in Italy amid strong growth
This investment has driven significant market recognition and financial success.
09/30/2025
Dutch caretaker government announces several labour reforms
The government says it is also exploring options to strengthen the collective labour agreement system
09/30/2025
UK pharma reimbursement scheme reform trailed
In UK terms, the US-UK economic prosperity deal commits the UK to “endeavour to improve the overall environment for pharmaceutical companies” operating in the UK
09/29/2025
The Code of Laws (1771): a watershed in Jersey's legal history
This enquiry produced the Code of Laws for the Island of Jersey (1771) (the "Code")
09/29/2025
South Africa court finds presentation of original guarantee not always pre-requisite for payment
The court accordingly held that Fusion was prevented – legally, ‘estopped’
09/29/2025
Reform to the regulation of digital rights & assets businesses in Australia
There are other proposed exemptions, including for intermediated staking arrangement and platforms that have less $10 million in transactions per year and have less than $5,000 in assets per customer.