us Re-shaping your business - a sustainability report for the food and beverage sector By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-05-15 We are delighted to share the initial findings from our research into sustainability in the food and beverage industry and the potential implications this has for legal teams. Extinction Rebellion, the Net Zero report – no business can ignore ... Full Article
us The Impact of sustainability on the food and beverage sector new report launch By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-07-04 We are delighted to share with you our latest Consumer sector Thought Leadership report ‘Reshaping your business: The impact of sustainability on the food and beverage sector’. In this latest report we focus on the environmental aspects ... Full Article
us US Lawmakers Bid to Rename DC Street for Chinese COVID Doctor By www.voanews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 02:30:01 -0400 Street facing Chinese Embassy would be named for doctor who tried to warn about coronavirus Full Article
us Documents Show Top White House Officials Buried CDC Report By www.voanews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 02:53:18 -0400 Documents had detailed advice from nation's top disease control experts for reopening communities during coronavirus pandemic Full Article
us Libyan Rival Forces Clash; Tripoli Airport Sustains Damage By www.voanews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:17:32 -0400 Strongman Haftar denies Tripoli government claims shelling by his forces caused civilian casualties Full Article
us Legal Factors every non-profit must consider before expanding into new countries- The NGO Whisperer Magazine By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-09-04 ... Full Article
us Eversheds Sutherland has advised Baladna Food Industries W.L.L By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-11-30 Eversheds Sutherland has advised Baladna Food Industries W.L.L (“Baladna”), the largest dairy producer in Qatar and one of the largest fully integrated producers in the MENA region, on all legal and regulatory issues in connection with i... Full Article
us Coronavirus - Update for UK companies - UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-17 Year end reporting and filing accounts Year end reporting and audit As a reminder, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published advice to all companies and auditors in February on COVID-19 related risk disclosures in year-... Full Article
us Coronavirus - Impact on AGMs and other matters for traded companies UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-19 For listed and traded UK companies with a 31 December year end, the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential for further tightening of restrictions on gatherings and travel in the UK raise particular issues as they enter into reporting and AGM seas... Full Article
us Coronavirus Authorities respond to reporting difficulties - UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-30 Companies are facing difficult times with reporting, audits and meetings in view of the COVID-19 outbreak. In this update we take a look at the measures that have been announced this week to assist companies. Whilst we are seeing some creative... Full Article
us Coronavirus - Overview of the impacts of the lockdown in Mauritius Part II - Employment law considerations By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-31 Employment law considerations Whilst considering the health and safety recommendations implemented by the Government, the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2005 (OSHA), also establishes legal principles guiding employers and employees in dealing wi... Full Article
us Coronavirus - Bridging the gap on purchase price - Germany By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-31 What sellers and buyers can do to agree on a purchase price Due to the economic turmoil that has been caused due to Covid-19 Sellers and Buyers are trying to find common grounds for the valuation of target companies ("Target"). Many Sellers are sti... Full Article
us Coronavirus Shareholders and board meetings Belgium By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-02 Decisions of the management body The Belgian Companies and Associations Code (hereafter CAC) allows for the management body to take all decisions by way of unanimous written consent of all directors except when the articles of association exclude ... Full Article
us Coronavirus - Impact on working capital and fundraising options - UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-02 Background The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is a public health crisis which has quickly developed into a deep economic crisis. Many businesses, particularly those in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors, are facing a complete and indefinite c... Full Article
us Coronavirus Impact on AGMs Hong Kong By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-08 Discover how coronavirus is impacting AGMs for Hong Kong listed companies with this COVID-19 briefing from global law firm Eversheds Sutherland With the recent surge in the number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Hong Kong, this has prese... Full Article
us Coronavirus - FCA announces additional measures to aid listed companies with fundraisings - UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-09 Listed companies and recapitalisation issuances The FCA has announced a series of measures aimed to assist companies in raising additional capital in response to the Coronavirus crisis, whilst at the same time aiming to retain appropriate protection... Full Article
us Coronavirus New measures affecting business Russia By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-14 On 1 April 2020, the President of the Russian Federation signed Federal Law No. 98-FZ On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation on Disaster Management and Emergency Response, which introduces a number of measures in differe... Full Article
us Coronavirus Fiducie Facilitating the obtaining of secured financing and the disposal of distressed assets France By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-15 When the economic situation deteriorates, when the financial situation becomes strained, when the granting of credit becomes more difficult, being able to provide effective collateral in order to obtain cash from lenders is more important than ever ... Full Article
us Coronavirus Shareholders and board meetings Belgium By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-16 Royal decree No 4 1 contains various provisions on co-ownership and companies and associations law in the context of the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. It was published in the Belgian State Gazette on 9 April 2020. The COVID-19 Decree is, amon... Full Article
us Eversheds Sutherland advises CEO and owner of Sarcus group on the sale to private equity investor Maxburg Capital Partners By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-21 Eversheds Sutherland has advised the CEO and owner of Saracus group on the sale of the group to an investment fund managed by private equity investor Maxburg Capital Partners. The parties agreed to keep the purchase price confidential. The client wi... Full Article
us Coronavirus - General meetings in lockdown Switzerland By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-27 The COVID-19 pandemic and the associated "lockdown" poses completely new challenges for Swiss societies. This concerns, among other things, the numerous upcoming annual general meetings, which are usually held between April and June. According to th... Full Article
us Coronavirus - The certainty of change: M&A in a pandemic - Global By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-28 Right now M&A activity has been significantly decreased, and the projected numbers for foreign direct investment and Gross Domestic Product in many countries are concerning. However, we must remember that we have been through many crises over th... Full Article
us Coronavirus - Bridging valuation gaps with earn-outs and put/call options - Global By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-29 The continued impact of the coronavirus pandemic is undoubtedly increasing uncertainty around asset valuations. With the need to bridge valuation gaps in order for parties to strike deals, this article looks at two key tools to navigate this te... Full Article
us Coronavirus - Special corporate governance rules - Hungary By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-30 On 10 April 2020, a Government Decree was issued that prescribes the application of different company law rules as part of the government’s Economic Protection Action Plan. This adds new opportunities for corporate decision-making to mitigate ... Full Article
us Coronavirus - Guidance issued to Remuneration Committees - UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-30 The Investment Association (IA) has issued guidance to UK listed companies on how to approach executive pay issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. The IA published a Full Article
us Coronavirus Podcast: DAC6 implications on corporate reorganisations - Global By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-05 ... Full Article
us Eversheds Sutherland has advised Investment House Q.P.S.C. (IH), one of the leading investment banks and asset managers in Qatar By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-07 Eversheds Sutherland has advised Investment House Q.P.S.C. (IH), one of the leading investment banks and asset managers in Qatar, in connection with the first private fund in the country to invest in the alternative asset class of commercial shipp... Full Article
us Coronavirus - Podcast series: M&A and COVID-19 - Global By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-07 We have produced a series of podcasts looking at how COVID-19 has impacted the M&A market with discussions around key issues including technology, pricing and insolvency. Episode 1: Lessons from 2008 In Episode 1 our Corporate Partners ... Full Article
us UK HR and Pensions Speedbrief: Public sector exit pay reform Exit pay schemes must conform By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2016-09-27 A commitment to reduce public sector termination packages has seen the Government explore various proposals for reform in recent years; from draft regulations seeking recovery of termination payments, to a financial cap upon the amount of any indivi... Full Article
us All change on business rates: 2017 revaluation, Check Challenge Appeal and other developments By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2016-10-03 The last two years have brought challenging times for ratepayers and there is little respite on the horizon. With the 2017 Revaluation looming, rateable values are likely to increase substantially throughout large swathes of the country. Together wi... Full Article
us E-commerce: Commission probes suspected competition infringements in consumer electronics, videogames and hotel sectors By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-02-03 The European Commission has launched three investigations into suspected breach of the competition rules by companies in the consumer electronics, videogames and hotel sectors. The consumer electronics and videogames probes come out of the Com... Full Article
us Business rates: back to reality (Newbigin v Monk [2017] UKSC 14) By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-03-03 The Supreme Court has overturned the Court of Appeal decision and found in favour of the ratepayer in this much-anticipated business rates case involving the rateability of a property which was undergoing substantial renovation. The ratepayer submit... Full Article
us Coronavirus - Block Exemption for the Retail Property Sector South Africa By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-03 The Covid-19 Block Exemption for the Retail Property Sector (the “Regulations”) were published on 24 March 2020 in response to the declaration of the National State of Disaster. The Regulations exempt certain agreements or practices with... Full Article
us Shipping: Are we exclusive? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2016-04-01 Background In Compania Sud Americana de Vapores SA (“CSAV”) v. Hin-Pro International Logistics Ltd (“Hin-Pro”)1 the Court of Appeal considered the decision of Cooke J reported in [2014] EWHC 3632 (Comm). The central question ... Full Article
us Shipping: the Privy Councils interpretation of permissive language in arbitration clauses By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2016-06-29 Anzen Limited & Another v Hermes One Limited In the case of Anzen Limited v Hermes One Limited [2016] UKPC 1, the Privy Council considered the use of permissive language in an arbitration clause. Specifically, the Council considered what o... Full Article
us Shipping: Worth the risk? USD 100 million case struck out for deliberate failure to give disclosure By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2016-07-04 Suez Fortune Investments Ltd and another v Talbot Underwriting Ltd [2016] EWHC 1085 (Comm) Introduction On the 15 January 2015, the English Commercial Court handed down a decision that highlights the importance of compliance with disclosure obligati... Full Article
us O.W Bunkers (US update) ING Bank v MV TEMARA By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2016-12-06 As is common practice now, ING Bank (“ING”) filed a number of cases asserting rights to amounts due and payable to O.W Bunker & Trading A/S (“O.W Bunker) for the provision of bunkers of fuel oil to vessels. These cases in... Full Article
us Alstom Transport UK Limited v London Underground Limited: Automatic suspension lifted By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-07-11 On 27 June 2017, the court ordered the lifting of the automatic suspension in the case of Alstom Transport UK Limited v London Underground Limited [2017] EWHC 1521 (TCC). The resulting judgment includes some interesting comments on the correct test ... Full Article
us UK: The Fourth Rail Package Significance for the UK Rail Industry? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-08-10 The Fourth Rail Package, which was introduced between June and December 2016, is a set of six items of EU legislation designed to increase the reliability and competitiveness of European railways in accordance with the EU’s liberalisation agen... Full Article
us Update: Draft EU Implementing Regulation on access to service facilities and use of rail-related services By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-11-28 Executive Summary The European Commission has consulted on an implementing regulation which will provide additional detail for procedures and criteria to be followed by service facility operators in order to satisfy their obligations under Directive... Full Article
us ORR publishes an update letter on the variable usage charge and infrastructure cost charges By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2018-05-04 Background Periodic reviews are one of the principal mechanisms by which the Office of Rail and Road (“ORR”) holds Network Rail to account, and secures value for money for users and funders of the railway. The ORR’s periodic review... Full Article
us Coronavirus Department of Transport Regulations South Africa By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-01 A notice was published in the government gazette on 30 March 2020, in terms of which the minister of transport (the “Minister”) has, in terms of section 18(7) of the National Road Traffic Act (No. 93 of 1996), extended the licensing and ... Full Article
us Data Privacy Implications of the use of CCTV Footage in the press By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-04-24 On 16 April 2019, a controversial 16-minute video containing footage of a what is believed to be a taxi journey taken by two Hong Kong celebrities, Andy Hui Chi-on and Jacqueline Wong, was published on the website of a local newspaper. This publicat... Full Article
us Have you read the draft EDPB guidelines for the use of video devices (eg CCTV)? Perhaps you should if you use such video devices By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-08-23 Quick Read Many readers may have chosen to skip looking at the Guidelines that the EDPB published for consultation recently, if you are one of them, and you routinely use CCTV (or other similar devices) within your business – you may want to h... Full Article
us Speed read: Useful November 2019 guidelines on controller, processor and joint controllership concepts from the European Data Protection Supervisor By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-12-06 Summary On 7 November 2019 the EDPS issued guidance on how to determine who is a controller, processor and joint controller. The EDPS is an independent supervisory authority whose primary objective is to ensure EU institutions and bodies respect the... Full Article
us Update: Advocate General advises that the validity of standard contractual clauses is not affected by complaints made in Schrems II By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-12-19 What do I need to know? On Thursday 19 December, Advocate General Saugmandsgaard Øe published his Opinion in Full Article
us Coronavirus - The use of Personal Data in connection with Covid-19 Hong Kong By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-18 As a general rule of data privacy protection in Hong Kong, personal data should be used only for the original purpose for which the data was collected, or a directly related purpose. One exception is where the data user obtains the consent from the ... Full Article
us Coronavirus Data Protection considerations for alternative communication platforms Global By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-25 How does the communication within a team take place in the home office? Due to the increasing intensity of preventive measures against the spread of corona, more and more companies are closing down their locations and, where possible, relocating bus... Full Article
us Coronavirus - Protecting your company and brand - Global By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-14 ... Full Article
us Coronavirus - Returning to the office: back to normal? - UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-04 This week, the Government intends to set out its “road map” to “unlock the economy” and get people back to work. Therefore, in the not too distant future (hopefully sooner rather than later for the majority), businesses will ... Full Article
