Environmental Legal Compliance Auditing | What is it and do I need to do it?
South Africa boasts a unique and diverse variety of natural resources which are both intrinsically and economically valuable. Globally, there is an increased awareness of environmental challenges such...
View ArticleConflict management and dispute resolution between German and Dutch business...
Konfliktmanagement und Streitbeilegung zwischen deutschen und niederländischen Geschäftspartnern: Vorstellung und Vergleich des niederländischen Handelsgerichts (Teil 1)...
View ArticleCoronavirus - Further extension of emergency measure NOW 3.0 - Netherlands
On 28 August 2020, the Dutch government announced that the Temporary Emergency Measure for Job Retention (in Dutch: Tijdelijke noodmaatregel overbrugging voor werkbehoud or “NOW”) will be extended as...
View ArticleForcing contract compliance and easy asset tracing through attachment on...
As in all periods of financial uncertainty, especially now many companies are confronted with debtors who do not pay their debts. Did you know that, in the Netherlands, it is relatively easy to...
View ArticleCoronavirus - Private equity and the pandemic: Restructuring considerations...
It is with some trepidation that I note that this article brings our bitesize series to a close. I would hate to lay claim to a grand finale before the critics have piled in, but confess I am...
View ArticleCoronavirus - Pre-Emption Group extends additional flexibility for equity...
The Pre-Emption Group (PEG) has announced that it is extending, to 30 November 2020, its recommendation that investors, on a case-by-case basis, continue to su...
View ArticleCoronavirus - The end of temporary insolvency changes - UK
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (“CIGA”) made a number of temporary changes to insolvency law designed to mitigate the worst effects of the COVID19 pandemic. In conjunction with these...
View ArticleInvestors from the United States may in some cases avoid Foreign Direct...
The German regime for foreign direct investment (FDI) screening has been significantly tightened in the last years. Investors from the United States, however, may arguably be exempted in part from...
View ArticleCoronavirus - Private equity and the pandemic: A bitesize article series -...
Eversheds Sutherland's PE team have joined together to produce a series of weekly “bitesize” articles focussing on current issues relevant to private equity houses and their portfolio companies and...
View ArticleUpdate regarding the changes to insolvency law
1. Limited extension of the suspension of the obligation to file for insolvency The German Federal Government intends to extend the extensive suspension of the obligation to file for insolvency, which...
View ArticleSolar Magazine: Eversheds Sutherland advises buyers of Bomhofsplas Solar Park
Eversheds Sutherland begeleidt kopers Zonnepark Bomhofsplas: "Overdracht drijvende zonneparken onontgonnen terrein" Halverwege 2020 werd Europa’s grootste drijvende zonnepark – dat op de Bomhofsplas...
View ArticleEversheds Sutherland property column: September 2020
If not the tenant, then who? As a result of the COVID-linked limits placed on forfeiture, the commercial rent arrears recovery regime and insolvency proceedings generally, it is more difficult than...
View ArticleIntestate Succession | What does it mean to die intestate?
If a person dies intestate it means that he or she has either not left a will or has left a will which is invalid. A will is invalid if it does not comply with the requirements set out in the Wills...
View ArticleFinally COVID-19 Relief which SHOULD lessen the load on the Employers but...
In terms of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Disease Act 130 of 1993 (“the Act”) anyone who employs one or more part- or full-time employee(s) must register with the Compensation Fund...
View ArticleThe new immigration system: getting ready and reviewing risk
As a result of the UK leaving the EU, free movement of people is ending on 31 December 2020. From this date, having a sponsor licence will become essential for organisations who recruit both from...
View ArticleEuropean Commission confirms Vertical Block Exemption Regulation will be...
On 8 September 2020, the European Commission (the “Commission”) published a report on the evaluation phase of its review of the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (the “VBER”). The VBER, which was...
View ArticleGlobal multinational employer reorganization resources
With the recent global shift in the working landscape, many employers are considering re-shaping workforces. For multinational employers, this has the added complexity of different laws and practices....
View ArticleFinal call for responses to FCA vulnerable customers consultation
Lenders have until 30 September 2020 to respond to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) consultation on the fair treatment of vulnerable customers and guidelines which are published in the...
View ArticleUpdate from GOV.UK New voluntary calorie guidelines to help industry...
With almost two-thirds of adults in England classified as overweight or obese [source https://www.gov.uk/government/news/excess-weight-can-increase-risk-of-serious-illness-and-death-from-covid-19],...
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