09/11/2023
Australia's hydrogen policy landscape
With various jurisdictions having established hydrogen hubs under their respective hydrogen strategies, more hydrogen projects are expected to be announced in Australia.
Government Regulation
09/08/2023
Summer round-up - Recent legislative reforms in Luxembourg
The Luxembourg regime only catches investments by non-EEA investors,
09/08/2023
Change in defined benefit surplus rules could spur £100bn investment in the UK economy, report finds
The report proposes that these surplus funds could be used to improve pensions for DB members, build the pension pots of defined contribution (DC) savers or reinvest into UK businesses to provide a boost to the UK economy.
09/08/2023
Australia proposes workplace reforms targeting ‘loopholes’
The Bill also prohibits employers from unreasonably failing or refusing to deal with union delegates
09/08/2023
FCA issues new guidance on UK DB pension scheme transfers
The guidance also includes several examples of good and bad consumer outcomes
09/08/2023
Initial Public Offerings Law Review 2023: Cayman Islands
Their contribution formed part of the seventh edition of The Initial Public Offerings Law Review which covered 19 jurisdictions.
09/08/2023
Construction needed to promote UK hydrogen market, says expert
The ENA’s gas members and Hydrogen UK called on industry and government “move faster and be more flexible with production support” and “identify and support strategic infrastructure investment now”.
09/07/2023
UK Payment Systems Regulator consults on APP fraud reimbursement overhaul
Fraudsters may use social engineering and impersonation to manipulate and gain the trust of their victims.
09/07/2023
UAE employers must take proactive approach to ‘Emiratisation’ expansion
By encouraging businesses to hire and train local talent, the UAE aims to reduce reliance on foreign workers and bolster its economic development.
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.
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.