In the latest edition of our "Barker's Dozen" 13-minute pensions podcast series, François Barker and two partners explore the coronavirus outbreak and its implications for UK pensions. We will follow this podcast with a series ...

COVID-19 has changed the legal and practical ground rules for pensions and employment – certainly in the short term and quite possibly over the longer term too. In our series of pensions webinars, our team will help you navigate the ...

Litigation can continue during lockdown – subject to certain provisons contained in the directions (“the Directions”) published by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, in Government Gazette – No 11066 on 26 Marc...

I. Introduction The Covid-19 pandemic poses new challenges to society as a whole and to each individual. The rapid spread of the virus is currently prompting political decision-makers to react just as quickly by developing and adopting new measures...

Protecting companies from Coronavirus crime and fraud Whilst our communities, including the business community, are pulling together like never before to protect the country and the National Health Service from the Coronavirus outbreak, fraudsters a...

Listen as our panel answer some of the most common questions clients have asked us over recent weeks as well as digging into more detail around how your business should proceed with specific legal and technical challenges. A recording of the session...

In light of the Covid-19 outbreak both the UK and the Scottish Government have introduced measures to give both private and business tenants temporary protection from eviction and irritancy. Of particular interest for businesses is the extension of ...

In light of the Covid-19 outbreak both the UK and the Scottish Government have introduced measures to give both private and business tenants temporary protection from eviction and irritancy. Of particular interest for businesses is the extension of ...

The past weeks have seen several pieces of key UK legislation enacted with almost unprecedented speed, as the government and Parliament sought to deal with the rapidly escalating coronavirus pandemic. The Coronavirus Act 2020 received Royal Assent o...

It is becoming abundantly clear that the world as we know it will never be the same after the global coronavirus pandemic given the impact it has already had upon our daily lives, families, communities and the global economy. People have been forced...

By Decree No. 206 On Declaring Non-Working Days in the Russian Federation dated 25 March 2020 ("Decree No. 206") the President of the Russian Federation announced that from 30 March 2020 until 3 April 2020 would be considered non-working days in the...

From 20 March, UK pubs, restaurants and cafes have been closed as part of the government response to COVID-19. In an effort to stay afloat many food businesses are looking to diversify, with some offering takeaway and pick up services for the first ...

These are turbulent times especially for the UK food industry. Whilst some businesses are seeing an unprecedented demand for food, others are struggling to survive following site closures due to the recent legislation implemented; The Health Protect...

Practice Direction 51Z: Stay of possession proceedings, Coronavirus The Coronavirus pandemic is having an effect on all areas of our lives, including the property world. Following Government announcements last month Practice Direction (‘PD&rs...

Sarah Valentine, Assistant Coroner in Inner South London and Senior Associate at Eversheds Sutherland, discusses the duty to report to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Coroner. She considers what is the reporting threshold and is there ...

Episode 4 - COVID-19 webinar - When does a pandemic crisis spell disaster? - May 4 Listen to the replay of Eversheds Sutherland's episode 4 podcast providing guidance on at what stage does the pandemic crisis spell disaster. Reputations will be ma...

On 1 May 2020, the FCA published a statement clarifying its position on complaints handling and offering some relaxation of the rules in light of the practical challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.  The regulator says it will review...

The SFO finally issues long-awaited definitive guidance as to the expectations for corporate defendants seeking to gain cooperation credit The Serious Fraud Office (SFO), the UK authority responsible for prosecuting and investigating serious or com...

As the European Banking Authority publishes a wide-ranging workplan for 2020, Zia Ullah and Ruth Paley explain the EBA’s role and its forthcoming programme, and take a look at the substance of the developments planned for the next twelve month...

Since the outbreak of  the coronavirus pandemic just a few months ago, unfortunately we have seen a continuous rise in coronavirus related frauds targeting individuals, businesses and health authorities. Recent estimates suggest that already ov...

As the FCA publishes new information on financial crime expectations for firms’ systems and controls during the coronavirus crisis, Ruth Paley and Hayley Astles of Eversheds Sutherland take a look at the key points for regulated firms to note....

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The establishment of more open public procurement systems, that is, procurement systems which offer foreign suppliers access to the award of public contracts on the basis of no less favourable terms than to domestic suppliers, constitutes an essenti...

While companies are trying to find ways to ensure health and well-being of their work-force and align those measures with business continuity as usual, it is equally important that deal managers look out for risks associated with the spread of virus...

  Coronavirus: effect on M&A sales process The implementation of sales processes is currently facing particular challenges: bidders are dropping out, financing can no longer be implemented, the business plans of the targets can no longer be...

Coronavirus: withdrawal from the SPA - MAC clauses in the sales contract What is the rule in the USA is rather rare in Germany; so-called Material Adverse Change clauses (or MAC clauses), which grant the buyer a right to withdraw from the purchase...

The EU's ambassador made a 'mistake' in giving the go-ahead for the censorship, officials say.

An approval would bring the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act a significant step closer to becoming law.

New law requiring vehicles to have license plates led to traffic fine bonanza.

Nguyen Quang Lap was found dead on May 8 only three days after beginning a six-year term in prison.

Temporary protection against creditors In these uncertain times, companies are confronted with a severe decline in their turnover, often resulting in cash-flow problems. Through the judicial reorganization procedure, these companies can apply for te...

Even in COVID-19 times, companies (and their directors) should not unnecessarily jeopardise the rights of their creditors and the continuity of their activities. Think about paying dividends, and making unnecessary costs, despite the financial probl...

For companies that are financially stressed or distressed, a sale of the company or its business and assets might be the best exit route for its stakeholders. The desire to exit through a sale is often the preferred method for financial creditors wh...

Coronavirus piles more pressure and strain on the automotive sector, disruption supply chains, factory closures and restructuring The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak has now been labelled a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO). COVID-19 ...

In these uncertain times, there is a good chance that your company will be confronted with a contracting party that is in the process of judicial reorganization, or that you have initiated this procedure yourself. What are the consequences of this p...

Belgian company law is characterized by an internal and external liability of directors. Internal liability means that directors are liable to the company for any errors committed in the performance of their duties. External liability, on the other ...

James Burnie throws light on the law for the custody of crypto-assets in this exclusive interview with New Money Review. Click here to read the article > This article was written and published by New Money Review Staff on November 25, 2019....

As part of the implementation of the Amending Directive of the Fourth EU Directive on Money Laundering (Directive (EU)2018/843), the German Federal Government has decided to include crypto assets in the list of financial instruments and to regulate ...

Sell-side reluctance to accept delegation of reporting under the Securities Financing Transaction Regulation (“SFTR”) is causing a headache for buy-side firms.  If buy-side firms are unable to establish delegation arrangements they ...

Cross-border fund marketing arrangements into the UK are poised to be significantly amended when the current post-Brexit ‘transition or implementation period’ (“TIP”) comes to an end on 31 December 2020.  Retail funds&rs...

In addition to the FCA’s recent guidance (see our note summarising the main points here) on payment holidays and repossession actions addressed to mortgage lenders, mortgage administrators, home purchase providers and home purc...

In these extraordinary times a number of insurers and “claimant” law firms have agreed a protocol that should avoid unnecessary procedural problems. The full and commendably concise text can be found here. In summary, signatories t...

Summary of the communication from the EU commissionInterpretative Guidelines on EU Regulation 261/2004 on passenger rights in the context of the developing situation with Covid-19 - 18 March 2020 Right to choose between reimbursement and rerouting ...

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