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Acquisition Finance 2021 guide: UK chapter A guide to the key aspects of acquisition finance in the United Kingdom (England and Wales). This article includes a market overview and guidance on leveraged buyouts (LBOs), COVID-19 considerations, mezzanine/payment-in-kind (PIK) loans, bridge loans,...
Employment Bulletin - June 2021 Committee panel member was a worker; Formal employer and secondee company vicariously liable; employer cannot cure fundamental breach; Dismissal was not materially influenced by whistleblowing
Competition & Regulatory Newsletter (26 May - 8 June 2021) European Commission imposes fines on investment banks for taking part in a European Governments bonds trading cartel
Get set, update! European Commission publishes finalised SCCs for data transfers On Friday 4 June 2021, the European Commission published the final version of its long awaited standard contractual clauses for transferring personal data outside of the EEA (SCCs). It also published its template clauses for transfers between controllers...
The Lens Newsletter - June 2021 A selection of our latest blogs on all things digital from our experts and thought leaders here at Slaughter and May.
What is COP26 – and why should businesses care? In the lead up to the climate change conference COP26, we have set out a guide explaining what COP26 is and why businesses should care, including what the conference will cover and what impact it could have to the corporate world.
Global Investigations Bulletin (June 2021) Our latest Global Investigations Bulletin for June 2021 is now available. This month, we take a look at the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, set out the latest news in global investigations and enforcement actions, and provide key horizon scanning...
Enhanced Listing Rules Relating to Disciplinary Powers and Sanctions This client briefing discusses significant enhancements to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s disciplinary powers under the revised Hong Kong Listing Rules.
QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES HUB
Quantum Computing: Small Science, Huge Opportunity In the final podcast in this series, Ben Kingsley, Natalie Donovan and Emily Bradley turn to consider the promise presented by quantum technologies, and discuss how businesses can start to leverage the opportunities they present. They catch up with Alexei...
Cross-border Insolvency - What you should know as a creditor This briefing discusses the issues and considerations regarding cross-border insolvency and the latest developments in the insolvency space in the PRC and Hong Kong.
Making waves: IEA’s Roadmap to Net Zero by 2050 Last week, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its landmark Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector report offering the world's first comprehensive roadmap for transitioning the global energy system to net zero carbon by 2050.
Making waves: IEA’s Roadmap to Net Zero by 2050 Last week, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its landmark Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector report offering the world's first comprehensive roadmap for transitioning the global energy system to net zero carbon by...
Pensions Bulletin - May 2021 In this month’s Pensions Bulletin, we look at the Government consultation on legislation intended to help address pension scams by imposing new conditions on a member’s statutory right to transfer their pension benefits.  We then consider...
Insurance newsletter - May 2021 In this newsletter we look at: FCA consultation on a new Consumer Duty, Operational resilience, Amendments to insolvency arrangements for insurers, and Climate change – insurance developments.