In January 2023, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its much awaited consultation on its Draft Guidance on Horizontal Agreements. The CMA clearly indicated that it proposes to take advantage of its post-Brexit freedom and to depart from the position on this issue taken by the European Commission as set out in its Draft Guidance on Horizontal Agreements, and to take a more radical and permissive approach to the role competition law has to play in supporting environmental sustainability initiatives.
The Home Office (United Kingdom) has updated its sponsor guidance to incorporate recent changes to immigration rules as well as some other changes to the guidance. In this article, learn about these employment changes to ensure compliance.
This Quick Overview highlights key practical implications for affected dispositions of land (including holdings of such land) in the UK.
In this multi-country guide, learn about the rules on approaching investors in different jurisdictions, in relation to an offer or issue of shares.
Learn corporate governance trends for public companies in the United Kingdom, following the publication of the annual review from the UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) in light of the UK Corporate Governance (UKCG) Code.
A comparative global guide of foreign investment regimes in many jurisdictions.
Learn about the risks of not using care with the language in contractual bonuses.
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (“ECTEA”) was expedited into law as a result of the Russia/Ukraine conflict to “crack down” on overseas entities that are using United Kingdom property to launder money. This article explores the sanctions for non-compliance with ECTEA namely, non-compliance with the requirements for the new Register of Overseas Entities (the “Register”).
Learn about key trends and considerations around ESG policies in business supply chains.
Crypto assets have come to the forefront of society quickly. In an area where technology has surpassed the law in many jurisdictions, this guide aims to provide a current snapshot of the legal status of crypto assets around the world, current regulations, and forthcoming or proposed legislation.