05/12/2023
UK Government announces reform to non-compete clauses
The proposal was announced alongside a package of measures the UK Government has said are intended to boost innovation and growth.
Government Regulation
05/12/2023
Insulate Britain ruling weighs protestor rights against disruption risk
The Judge held that there was “no less restrictive or alternative means to achieve the aim” of allowing “road users to exercise their right to use the road system”
05/11/2023
Sweeping UK ‘sunset’ of retained EU law by end of 2023 dropped
The move comes amidst pressure on the UK government to remove the so-called ‘sunset clause’ from the Retained EU Law
05/11/2023
Dubai law promotes autonomous vehicle use on public roads
The law also sets out the importance of addressing the regulatory and legal challenges arising from the use of AI in transportation
05/11/2023
Amendments commence for Queensland's Environmental Protection Act, and more on the way for the Planning Act
The amendments proposed in the Bill should be carefully considered.
05/11/2023
UK Charity Commission inquiry into Rhema Church London finds serious misconduct and mismanagement
The inquiry found significant failures at the charity in its administration, governance and management.
05/11/2023
Hong Kong's new law providing a tax concession for family investment vehicles has finally passed!
Any interest held by parents, spouse, descendants, siblings, niece, nephews, cousins, and their in-laws can be included in calculating the beneficial interest of the family.
05/10/2023
Carey Olsen and JTC Group assist Valour with new physically digital asset-backed offering
Chris said: "We enjoyed assisting Valour launch their ETPs programme from Jersey and were pleased to see another cross-jurisdictional promoter choosing Jersey as a jurisdiction in the digital assets space."
05/10/2023
Dentons’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution group: Steadily growing as a Canadian powerhouse
Litigation Stars resolving high-stakes disputes across Canada: Recent accolades The priority of our litigation lawyers is to enable our clients to resolve their disputes, protect their businesses and preserve their reputation.
05/10/2023
Cayman Islands exempted companies
This guide details the advantages of an exempted company, together with the process for incorporation and any continuing obligations.
05/09/2023
The Rules of Engagement - Repeal and Revision of the CPR in the BVI
The revised rules have also brought clarity to the proper process by which an arbitral award is to be enforced.
05/09/2023
Shoosmiths advises Five Arrows on inaugural acquisition
Five Arrows will become the majority shareholder in n2y and Providence Equity Partners will retain a minority equity stake in the company.
05/05/2023
Five chapters authored for Legal 500 Private Client guides, 2023
The guides provide a pragmatic overview of the laws and regulations of private client practice and information about taxes, succession laws, wills, trusts and their structures.
05/05/2023
A guide to the UK's domicile regime
The benefits of the regime have been curtailed by legislation passed by previous administrations, most notably in the Finance Act 2008
05/05/2023
UK pension trustees urged to ensure resilience of LDI arrangements
Trustees are now required to have a better understanding of the risks and benefits of LDI and where it fits with the scheme’s overall investment strategy.
05/05/2023
Walkers (Bermuda) Limited Acts on Yorkshire and Clydesdale Bank Pension Scheme
The longevity insurance policy is structured as an insurance arrangement between the Trustee and ZAL
05/04/2023
The UK Reserved Investment Fund consultation
This potential loophole is proving difficult to fix, and it is likely to complicate the otherwise straightforward and proven tax treatment of the RIF.
05/03/2023
Hogan Lovells is engaged by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas to draft new DARE Bill 2023
Building on the DARE Act 2020, the DARE Bill aims to address legislative gaps, ambiguities, and procedural concerns within current legislation.
05/03/2023
NYC Proposes Biometric and Facial Recognition Prohibitions
New York City is the highest-profile city to consider a ban so far, though.
05/03/2023
New EU proposals on FRAND patent licensing aim to resolve disputes out of court
SEPs are patents that protect technology believed to be essential to implementing a technical standard.