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COP26 - Five takeaways for GCs The Glasgow Climate Pact and conclusion of COP26 have added pressures on corporates, financial institutions and other organisations to transform the way they do business in a global effort to mitigate climate change.
Settled or not? An arbitration agreement extends to a settlement dispute GURKHAS CONSTRUCTION LTD V CRAFT FAÇADE TECH (HONG KONG) CO LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS EFT-CRAFT CO LTD) [2021] HKDC 1166 This client briefing discusses a Hong Kong case which concerned an application for a stay in favour of arbitration.
Competition & Regulatory Newsletter (10 - 23 November 2021) On 4 November 2021 the Competition and Markets Authority announced its decision to prohibit the completed acquisition by JD Sports of Footasylum for the second time, following an in-depth Phase 2 investigation. In a press release the CMA said that in its...
Greenwashed? The Intensifying Scrutiny of Sustainability Credentials The phenomenon, commonly known as “greenwashing”, where businesses overstate their green credentials deliberately or otherwise, is under ever-increasing scrutiny. COP26 highlighted important global initiatives to support governments, activists and other...
Tax and the City Review for November 2021 In their latest Tax and the City article, Mike Lane and Zoe Andrews provide an update on the measures relevant to financial institutions in the Autumn Budget and Finance Bill 2022 including bank taxation, the consultation on a re-domiciliation regime,...
Divergence, Convergence and Challenges: Trends on GDPR Enforcement Across Europe and the UK A version of this article first appeared in the Privacy Law & Business UK Report, Issue 118 (November 2021) The introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (the "GDPR") in May 2018 was a dramatic step forward in...
Incentives Bulletin - November 2021 Both the Investment Association (the “IA”) and Glass Lewis have this week published their guidance in relation to UK listed companies’ executive remuneration for 2022. In this bulletin, we explore what are likely to be the key issues in...
Data Privacy Newsletter - Issue 17 Selected legal and regulatory developments in data privacy for November 2021
EFIG: European Banking Newsletter – November 2021 Development's in this month's edition include:
COVID-19: Ring-fencing of commercial rent debts Commercial premises from pubs to retailers form a fundamental part of the economy. Businesses operating from them have a crucial role to play in the post-pandemic recovery. The government is introducing a new regime which aims to help and...
COP26 Highlights pressures on corporates and finance to go green As COP26 draws to a close this week, it has sharpened the focus on efforts to transform business and the financial system, including through global sustainability standards, mandatory climate reporting and transition plans, and access to climate finance....
Employment Bulletin - November 2021 Direct offer before collective bargaining exhausted was unlawful inducement; Courier was worker despite having right to substitute; Compulsory liquidation was not a special circumstances defence Topics covered in this bulletin: Direct offer before...
Competition & Regulatory Newsletter (27 October - 9 November 2021) China launches public consultation on proposed amendments to Anti-Monopoly Law
Global Investigations Bulletin (November 2021) Our November Global Investigations Bulletin is now available. This month, we review corporate liability for economic crimes, and set out the latest news in global investigations and enforcement actions.
Fit for 55: the long reach of EU’s ambitious climate package In a fundamental step change providing a clear signal to businesses that they will need to start changing rapidly, the EU has tabled its ambitious "Fit for 55" package as part of its Green Deal and in advance of COP26.