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UK media merger rules to get digital age upgrade

The UK’s complex merger control rules are governed by the Enterprise Act 2002.

Supreme Court clarifies ‘bad faith’ trade mark law in Sky case

Applications will now need to be laser focussed on seeking trade mark rights relevant to the brand owner’s current core business and commercially genuine future expansion plans

HMRC notification and the position of minors and unborns in trust variations in Jersey

The judgment confirms that the concept of "benefit" in trust variations may include a broader, pragmatic assessment of family welfare and tax efficiency.

African arbitration report shows further work required to ensure diversity

The survey gathered responses from 87 arbitration practitioners including arbitrators, counsel, tribunal secretaries, experts, and disputants

Withers KhattarWong LLP secures landmark stay of appeal under new Rules of Court 2021

The case represents an important milestone in Singapore’s legal landscape, offering clearer guidance on the courts’ discretion under the updated procedural framework.

Directors’ duties and obligations under Cayman Islands law

The duties are based on a combination of English common law, statute and regulatory guidance.

Global trade wars warning if Trump embraces US protectionism

During the first Trump administration, the US relied on a number of occasions on the so-called national security exception

How energy projects can navigate land use laws in South Africa

These land use considerations and the risk of conflicting rights and uses are vital for the development of energy projects.

New Anti-Corruption Commission provided for in South African Bill

In recent years, South Africa has been gripped by corruption scandals.

Essential facts: state of mind and accessory liability for company directors

The Supreme Court's decision is a useful exposition of the law on accessory liability and the knowledge required for it to be imposed.

Love in a cold climate – international expansion and the impact of foreign government

International schools which only enrol foreign nationals have experienced a drop in student numbers.

Schools - supporting children through family separation

School leaders may find a lot of pastoral time is spent supporting children going through family breakdown, and that safeguarding concerns are highly correlated with family disputes.

Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin to combine to form an integrated global legal powerhouse

The firm will operate globally as Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, with the abbreviation in the U.S. as HSF Kramer.

Ireland’s immigration and visa approach moves towards digitalisation

The new system aims to eliminate backlogs across all immigration types.

Updates to the British Virgin Islands Anti-Money Laundering regime and changes for MLROs

On 28 October 2024, the FSC and FIA also jointly issued Guidance on Mitigating Risks with Introduced Business Relationships (the "Introduced Business Guidance").

Hong Kong – an Islamic finance gateway to the PRC?

These banks have the opportunity to open an Islamic banking window

Precedential ruling for mass claims introduced at Germany’s highest court

The Bundestag has made changes to the draft law in connection with this suspension

Proposed amendments to the BVI Business Companies Act

The Bill will amend the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004

Resolutions and meetings of Guernsey Companies

Termination of the proxy’s authority to act does not affect his counting in the quorum

Ireland proposes legal framework for district heating

The Bill aims to create a robust framework for district heating networks in Ireland by providing legislative support for their development and expansion.

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