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Pension buy-outs: managing a surplus on winding-up

Member communication and managing expectations in relation to surplus plans is vital when surplus is to be returned to the company, as it helps avoid any potential disputes or claims.

Latest Update to the Burges Salmon Triage Tool in respect of UK Pensions for International Companies

The updated tool includes guidance on the new Funding and Investment Strategy Regulations

Ground rents cap represents compromise, says expert

The report stage for the Bill has been reached in the House of Commons

DLA Piper advises BASF on acquisition of 49% of Germany’s Nordlicht offshore wind farms

BASF will use its 49% share of electricity to supply its chemical production sites in Europe, especially in Ludwigshafen.

New statutory protection for Jersey’s children and young people

The CYP Law includes updated protection for children and young people in care and care leavers up to the age of 25.

Jersey introduces licensing scheme for landlords

Properties such as lodging houses, tourist accommodation and nursing / care homes are separately regulated, so are not covered by the Regulations.

The Luxembourg government approves major amendments to proposed reform of residential leases

The government decided to entirely amend the provisions regarding the controversial rent ceiling reform and declared a new proposal may be issued following a wider consensus.

The UK's non-dom regime - time to reform rather than replace?

It is clear that, given the UK's political environment and heated debate about the non-dom regime, some degree of change is inevitable.

Disruption claims in construction

Disruptive events usually lead to other problems which further adversely affect productivity on site

UK minded to introduce umbrella company statutory due diligence requirement

The government has said that it remains concerned about the scale of non-compliance surrounding umbrella companies, and the detrimental impact that this has on workers, taxpayers and the labour market.

Preparing businesses for director incapacity in the UK

In this article we consider specifically a director's mental incapacity

Financial firms should plan ahead as Irish regulator publishes final SEAR regulations

While there are not substantive changes in the final SEAR regulations from the draft regulations

Human rights protections inhibit employer sanctions over lawful strike action, rules Supreme Court

Employers should continue to exercise caution when considering whether to impose a detriment short of dismissal in the context of workers participating in lawful industrial action.

Irish government delays Unified Patent Court referendum

Patent litigation would remain fragmented across different national courts

Irish government delays Unified Patent Court referendum

Patent litigation would remain fragmented across different national courts

Hong Kong | Empowering resolution: Exploring the benefits of collaborative law in modern dispute resolution

The underlying model is to avoid litigation and to represent clients and facilitate a participatory negotiation process for the purpose of achieving creative settlements.

Jersey employment law updates: recent changes and horizon scanning

Jersey already has flexible working established as a statutory right, but the number of times an employee can request it is changing.

MiFID II investment firm licences and MiCA: Two for one

CIFs will be able to provide crypto-asset services by submitting a simple notification to CySEC

Rent controls may be deterring investment in Scotland’s private rented sector

The Scottish government has introduced a transitional rent control framework

Regulatory report flags potential risk areas for Irish fund managers

For fund managers, the principal risks identified by the Central Bank are those associated with leverage and liquidity, conflicts of interest, delegation and outsourcing, sustainable finance, and cybersecurity.

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