Barker's Dozen box set
Welcome to the box set for our topical pensions podcast, Barker's Dozen. Each episode, François Barker, Head of Pensions, introduces an informal 13-minute discussion on a topical issue. DB to DC...
View ArticleSustainable Aviation Fuels: preparing for take-off
Despite the unprecedented challenges and disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, it is positive to see that the European aviation industry remains committed to tackling global climate change. The...
View ArticleFurther guidance from the UK Government on the new national security...
On 20 July 2021, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Security (“BEIS”) published further guidance on the new UK national security and investment (“NSI”) screening regime. It also...
View ArticleEmerging from COVID and beyond A guide to protecting your business...
As we emerge from lockdown, businesses can expect to see increased movement in the labour market. Whether this is because employees now have the confidence and opportunity to make a career move, or...
View ArticlePodcast: Dos and Donts in negotiations between Polish and German...
In the continuation of our podcast “Do’s & Don’ts in negotiations between Polish and German Companies” Maciej Józwiak (Partner heading Dispute Resolution team in Poland) and Stefan Saerbeck...
View ArticlePersonal conduct in the accountancy profession: an area of focus for regulators
The personal conduct of members of professional bodies has increasingly become an area of focus for their regulators, including behaviour such as bullying, harassment, discrimination and...
View ArticleWhat does the National Security and Investment Act 2021 mean for finance...
This briefing is focused on the potential implications of the NSI Act on finance transactions. For the background and detail of the content of the NSI Act please refer to the briefings and podcast...
View ArticleUK: Call for Evidence on Enabling a High Renewable, Net Zero Electricity System
On 26 July 2021 the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (“BEIS”) published a response (“Response”) to its Call for Evidence on Enabling a High Renewable, Net Zero Electricity...
View ArticleSpeaking up: the 2021 deadline for the EU Whistleblowing Directive
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of employer whistleblowing procedures, reflecting a rise in workers speaking up against corruption, unsafe practices and other misconduct. Yet some...
View ArticleDiversity data gathering and use - UK
Collating data about employees is clearly essential for a number of contractual and compliance reasons. Increasingly also, data collation and reporting concerning employee diversity and pay...
View ArticleCourt of Appeal confirms PPF compensation cap is unlawful
Summary In the latest chapter in a long-running dispute over the validity of the PPF compensation cap, the Court of Appeal (“CA”) has held in a unanimous judgment that: the compensation cap (which is...
View ArticleGlobal Competition Review The Europe, Middle East and Antitrust Review...
Merger Control in the Post-Brexit Landscape The past year has seen the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) assume exclusive authority to review transactions falling within the scope of the UK...
View ArticleFCA publishes final rules for SPACs
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the final changes to the Listing Rules for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). A SPAC is a shell company which raises funds on an...
View ArticleNew laws for marketing AIFs in the EU: Who will they affect and how?
Background On 2 August 2021, Directive 2019/1160 on cross-border distribution of collective investment undertakings (the “Directive”) and Regulati...
View ArticleHigh Court distinguishes between ex and inter partes hearings in its...
Darnitsa v Metabay Import/Export Ltd [2021] EWHC 1471 (Comm) Facts of the Case Metabay Import/ Export Ltd (the “Defendant”) applied to discharge a worldwide freezing order (“WFO”) obtaine...
View ArticleFCA Business Plan 2021/22: Wholesale
The FCA's Business Plan 2021/22 sets out its priorities for the next year and is arranged into four key themes: Change, Consumers, Wholesale and All Markets. Read our full summary of the FCA Business...
View ArticleFCA Business Plan 2021/22: Consumers
The FCA's Business Plan 2021/22 sets out its priorities for the next year and is arranged into four key themes: Change, Consumers, Wholesale and All Markets. Read our full summary of the FCA Business...
View ArticleFCA Business Plan 2021/22: All markets
The FCA's Business Plan 2021/22 sets out its priorities for the next year and is arranged into four key themes: Change, Consumers, Wholesale and All Markets. Read our full summary of the FCA Business...
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