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Ali Kirby-Harris Ali Sallaway Norbert Nolte Adam Siegel Simon Duncombe Vanessa Jakovich

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February 28, 2022

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Global Enforcement Outlook: how the ESG agenda will shape enforcement risk & response

For major companies, environmental, social and governance issues are not a new phenomenon, but the spotlight has intensified. There is...

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Deirdre Trapp Alex Potter Karen Slaney Alessandra Galea Rory Jones Richard Flanagan

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February 28, 2022

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UK Verticals Reform: VABEO Text Published as UK Inches Towards New Regime

Following publication of the final recommendation of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to the Secretary of State last November,...

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February 28, 2022

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UK government call for evidence on review of biological security strategy

The UK government is reviewing its biological security strategy and has issued a multi-disciplinary call for evidence from health and...

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Nabeel Yousef Stephanie Brown Cripps William Robinson Katie Palms Dr. Stephan Denk Lukas Pomaroli

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February 25, 2022

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More Severe “Second Round” of Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia as Ukraine Conflict Escalates

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On February 24, 2022, the United States, UK, and EU imposed significant new...

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February 25, 2022

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Global supply chains creating global duties for global corporations: Commission’s draft of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

The European Commission has, after some intensive internal discussions, unveiled its proposal on a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence...

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February 24, 2022

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FTSE Women Leaders Review: the findings and recommendations

As the UK emerges out of the Covid-19 pandemic, there is an even greater focus on the positive role diversity can play in improving...

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February 23, 2022

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US, EU, UK, and More Countries Impose “First Round” of Sanctions on Russia Related to the Eastern Ukraine Conflict

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February 22, 2022

Comprehensive Sanctions on Separatist-Controlled Territory, Designations, and...

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February 22, 2022

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New Spanish housing law: lots of theory and some specific measures

Late in 2020 we blogged about the Spanish government (a left-wing coalition between the Socialist Party and Unidas Podemos) announcing...

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February 22, 2022

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WorkLife 2.0: 'Living with Covid-19' - what does the latest UK Government announcement mean for employers?

Moving from Government restrictions to ‘personal responsibility’, yesterday the UK Prime Minister announced his ‘living with Covid-19’

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February 21, 2022

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Time is ticking: judgment for Infineon and Renesas confirms application of limitation rules to cartel damages claims

Can the limitation period to bring cartel damages claims ever start running prior to the publication of a competition authority’s...

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February 17, 2022

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Global Enforcement Outlook: conduct risk and corporate culture in and beyond the pandemic

As we have noted elsewhere in our Global Enforcement Outlook series, we expect to see rising enforcement activity over the next year, as...

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February 16, 2022

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Belgian Government reaches political agreement on labour market reform

Within the framework of its efforts to increase the employment rate of the Belgian individuals between 20 and 64 years to 80 per cent by...

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February 16, 2022

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Hot on the heels of the CMA’s Green Claims Code, the UK ASA intends to take firmer action to address “greenwashing” claims in marketing

As consumer awareness has grown around the potential impact on the environment of the products and services we use, so has demand for...

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February 15, 2022

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Supply chain risks on renewable energy projects

The renewable energy sector is booming. Fueled by increasing government incentives and private sector demands towards energy transition,...

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Harriet Hanks Andrew Austin Vinita Kailasanath Sora Park

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February 15, 2022

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UK NHS pilots AI tool aimed at reducing bias in healthcare datasets – a step toward ‘algorithmovigilance’?

The UK’s Department for Health and Social Care has announced that NHS England will lead a ‘world first’ pilot using algorithmic impact...

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February 14, 2022

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The devil is in the detail: General Court’s renvoi judgment in Intel demands rigorous effects analysis in abuse of dominance cases

In a 26 January 2022 judgment, the General Court has partially overturned the Commission’s 2009 decision and entirely overturned the...

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February 11, 2022

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When the Chips are down - Europe acts to boost semiconductor capacity

According to European Commission President von der Leyen, “[t]he European Chips Act will be a game changer for the global competitiveness...

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February 10, 2022

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Information exchange in dual distribution – new EU guidance

The most hotly debated issue raised by the European Commission’s draft revised EU distribution rules published in July 2021 was probably...

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February 10, 2022

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UK shareholder claims: the Autonomy case

On 28 January 2022, Mr Justice Hildyard handed down a summary of his long-awaited judgment in Autonomy Corporation Limited and others v...

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February 10, 2022

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WorkLife 2.0: Another update on vaccination across the globe

Measures aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19 remain a priority for global employers. Last year saw the emergence of a global...

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February 10, 2022

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UK Expands Powers to Impose Russia Sanctions

The UK Parliament today passed legislation that expands the power of the UK Government to impose Russia sanctions.

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February 9, 2022

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Global Enforcement Outlook: Anti-money laundering trends to watch

Given the opportunities for money laundering, fraud and other financial crime that government responses to the pandemic presented, it is...

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Anthony Parry

February 8, 2022

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Key changes to come following two-year Brexit anniversary

On 31 January the UK Government published a press release and accompanying policy paper titled "The Benefits of Brexit: How the UK is...

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February 7, 2022

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International Arbitration in 2022: Top Trends

We are delighted to share the seventh edition of our annual top trends analysis: International Arbitration in 2022: top trends

In this...

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Adam Siegel Kim Rosenberg Eric Bruce Nathalie Colin Daniel Cendan Justin Simeone

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February 7, 2022

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Regional Development Banks Come of Age as Global Enforcers

A contract award for a project funded by a multilateral development bank (MDB) can often be a lucrative opportunity for a company to...

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Kenneth Hui

February 7, 2022

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Key Hong Kong financial regulatory themes for 2022

As we start a new lunar year, we look ahead to the heavy regulatory agenda planned for 2022 in Hong Kong. These include the introduction...

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February 4, 2022

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Key takeaways from the FCA’s strategic review of retail banking – growing competition, digitisation and innovation

The Financial Conduct Authority’s long-awaited 2022 Strategic Review of Retail Banking Business Models finds that digital...

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February 3, 2022

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WorkLife 2.0: Covid-19 in the UK employment tribunal: what to expect in the year ahead

The pandemic has forced employers to navigate endless legal and practical challenges, exposing themselves to a variety of potential...

February 3, 2022

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Unshell – a proposed EU Directive to fight the (mis)use of shell entities

On 22 December 2021, the European Commission published a draft proposal for a directive to prevent the misuse of shell entities for tax...

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February 1, 2022

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The doctrines of good faith and abuse of right under Saudi law

The legal system of Saudi Arabia is based primarily on Shari’a law. Uniquely in the Arab world, it has incorporated a vast body of Shari’a

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Marta García Bel Robert Colvin Shannon O’Neill Clara Bianchi Ferran Audrey Sebatindira

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February 1, 2022

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Renewable energy projects and state risks

As the energy transition gathers pace, renewable energy projects are on the rise, with investors and project owners alike keen to take...

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Stephanie Brown Cripps Tahleel Lateef Xin Liu Katie Palms Lukas Pomaroli Nabeel Yousef

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February 1, 2022

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Global Enforcement Outlook: US-China tensions - what to expect in the year ahead

As the Biden administration enters its second year, it is anticipated that the US will continue to sharpen its approach on sanctions....

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