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April 26, 2022

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Trade and Agriculture Commission reports on the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement

The Trade and Agriculture Commission has now reported to the UK Trade Secretary on the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement, as foreshadowed...

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April 26, 2022

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Part 2: The 'S' of ESG - what might this mean for UK pension schemes and their employers?

In our last blog we considered the immediate ESG implications of the Ukraine situation on trustees of UK pension schemes (link here)....

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April 22, 2022

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Resolving disputes on renewable energy projects – what tools are available and how do you choose?

The energy transition is experiencing unprecedented momentum as states and private actors pursue action against climate change, move...

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April 22, 2022

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UK Government announces landmark changes to consumer protection rules and enforcement powers

In brief:

The UK Government has – after many months of deliberation – announced sweeping reforms to UK consumer protection rules....

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Matthias Hofer Lutz Riede Tobias Timmann

April 21, 2022

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IP Trends in 2022 - AI and IP: A quick guide – part I

Today’s artificial intelligence (AI) technology is truly transformative. From self-driving cars, chatbots to voice and facial...

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Michele Davis Sarah Jensen Rikki Haria Fredrik Hellstrom Karen Slaney Caroline Ellard

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April 21, 2022

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UK Government publishes long-awaited reforms to the competition and consumer law regimes: key changes to competition and merger enforcement

The UK Government’s extensive reforms to the competition and consumer law regimes follow a lengthy period of debate and consultation on...

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Jean-Francois Gerard Laura Llangozi Amy Rentell David Mendel Ulrich Sittard

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April 21, 2022

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Employing refugees from Ukraine

The unfolding humanitarian crisis affecting those fleeing the war in Ukraine continues to trigger action from different stakeholders,...

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Holly Insley Amy Rentell

April 21, 2022

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WorkLife 2.0: FCA publishes policy statement on diversity and inclusion on listed company boards and executive committees

With the aim of increasing transparency for investors on the diversity of listed company boards and executive management, the Financial...

Kim Rosenberg Zara Merali

April 20, 2022

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Identifying challenges, laws, and best practices in the United Arab Emirates to tackle cyberattacks and maintaining preparedness

This blog article was prepared in collaboration with Lori Baker, Vice President of Legal and Director of Data Protection in the DIFC,...

April 19, 2022

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Part 1: The Ukraine crisis - implications for UK pension schemes from an ESG perspective, their employers and social investment

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and the wide-ranging sanctions subsequently imposed by the international community, have led to...

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April 19, 2022

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Synthetic data and financial services: the FCA’s Call For Input

On 30 March 2022, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a Call For Input regarding the use of ‘synthetic’ data in supporting...

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James Roberts

April 13, 2022

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When claimant co-ordination collapses: High Court clarifies obligations on claimant solicitors in group actions

The High Court has recently handed down a judgment emphasising the need for cooperation between claimant solicitors in the context of the...

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April 12, 2022

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European Commission launches public consultation for targeted revision of the Cosmetic Products Regulation

The Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (the Regulation) is the main regulatory framework for finished cosmetic products...

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Rhodri Thomas Christine Simpson Henrietta Kent

April 11, 2022

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The ICO turns its focus to ransomware attacks – key takeaways

Recent action by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) makes clear that protecting the public from ransomware attacks is a key...

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Eugene McQuaid Victor Garcia Lopez

April 11, 2022

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Spotlight on proposed new General Product Safety Regulation – discussions in Europe progress

At a time where digitalisation and online selling are constantly bringing new challenges to consumers, it is no coincidence that EU...

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Natalia Zibibbo Brianna Gorence

April 6, 2022

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What are the key recent changes in the ICSID Rules?

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) – a World Bank organization that provides facilities for the...

Thomas Clark Emma Probyn Sophie Horton

April 6, 2022

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Tulip Trading: when do blockchain developers owe duties to their users?

In an judgment on the question of jurisdiction in the case of Tulip Trading Ltd v. Bitcoin Association for BSV and others [2022] EWHC 667...

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Thomas Clark Emma Probyn Min Ee Phang

April 5, 2022

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Crypto fraud: interim remedies in the English courts

As the market for cryptoassets continues to increase in size and spread, so too have levels of crypto fraud. Between April and September...

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Holly Insley Amy Rentell

April 5, 2022

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WorkLife 2.0: Living with Covid from 1 April - what does the latest UK Government guidance mean for employers?

Last week, the UK Health Security Agency published guidance on ‘reducing the spread of respiratory infections, including Covid-19, in the...

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April 4, 2022

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Tech Cos. Can Benefit From Investment Treaty Protection

The following article was originally published by Law360 on March 30, 2022. Click here to view.

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Dawn Heath

April 1, 2022

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Pension Schemes Act 2021 – six months on

Key provisions of the Pension Schemes Act 2021 (the Act) which impact corporate activity for groups with UK defined benefit pension...

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