co Disclosure of Beneficial Owners of Counterparties in Corporate Transactions By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-02-27 The Rules Governing the Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Listing Rules”) impose certain disclosure obligations on listed issuers when they engage in different types of corporate transactions. However, it has be... Full Article
co 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
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co 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
co Online Annual General Meetings and more flexibility for corporate reorganisations how the German legislator reacts with new corporate law measures to the Corovid-19 crisis By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-25 1. Upcoming German Annual General Meetings season 2020 A lot of German corporates have traditionally lined up their annual general meetings (AGM) for May, June and July. In the wake of the co-rona virus crisis, the boards of a large number of compa... Full Article
co 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
co 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
co 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
co 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
co 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
co 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
co 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
co 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
co 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
co 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
co 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
co 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
co 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
co 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
co 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
co Coronavirus Podcast: DAC6 implications on corporate reorganisations - Global By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-05 ... Full Article
co 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
co The Property Sector Transformation Code: Estate agents take note By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-08-16 The Property Sector needs to be aware of the Property Sector Transformation Charter Code (“the Property Charter”) as Section 20(1) of the Property Practitioners Bill (“the PPB”) states that: “The Property Sector Transfo... Full Article
co Community Infrastructure Levy: Removal of Regulation 123 By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-08-28 The Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 are due to come into force on 1 September 2019. The 2019 Regulations were introduced by the Government earlier this year, alongside their response to the technical cons... Full Article
co The Greater Good: real estate supporting the fight against covid-19 By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-05-04 ... Full Article
co Reform of EU copyright law creates additional rights for rightholders in the digital age By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-07-05 Précis New EU copyright directive entered into force on 7 June 2019, ushering in new EU copyright rules, bringing radical changes to the EU copyright regime. Member states have until 7 June 2021 to implement the new directive. Background The Europea... Full Article
co The challenges and considerations of OTT By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-07-10 Part 3 of 4 Despite its advantages, OTT systems do face challenges, and these become particularly apparent when moving from the concept to implementation. As mentioned in the above section OTT services are almost considered as low/free of charge ser... Full Article
co Recommendation on the protection of health-related data By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-07-19 Recommendation CM/Rec(2019)2 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on the protection of health-related data Mobile health apps and other technical applications in the health sector are becoming more and more popular. Whether it's heart rate... Full Article
co New decisions on the admissibility of cookies By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-07-19 There has long been discussion as to whether the use of cookies and other technologies for the purposes of web analysis, tracking and individualised advertising requires the explicit consent of those concerned or whether this can also be based on le... Full Article
co Open Consultation UK Implementation of the European Electronic Communications Code By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-08-07 Precis The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (“DCMS”) have opened a consultation[1] which seeks stakeholder’s views on the proposed approach to the implementation of the European Electronic Communications Code Dire... Full Article
co Changes on the horizon in 2020: China and Hong Kongs proposed reforms to data protection, cyber security and Internet content regulation By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-01-24 2020 looks set to be a significant year for privacy, cyber security and Internet content reforms in China and Hong Kong. On 20 December 2019, the Cyberspace Administration of China released the “Regulation on Governance of Internet Information... Full Article
co The European Commission White Paper on Artificial Intelligence published By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-03-10 Throughout 2019, we saw a growing promulgation of guidance, consultations and new laws across the world. In light of such a regulatory landscape beginning to form, there is growing debate as to whether or not Artificial Intelligence (“A... Full Article
co Covid 19 What next? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-14 In light of the recent two-week extension of the lockdown, there is a lot of uncertainty regarding what may possibly transpire at the end of the lockdown period. There is also uncertainty regarding the extent of the Government’s powers, in res... Full Article
co Local Government Briefing Note 39 of 2012: Registered Providers to face longer, more complicated and more expensive claims? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2012-12-18 Registered Providers to face longer, more complicated and more expensive claims? The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 ("LAPSO") LAPSO received Royal Assent on 1 May 2012 and will come into force on 1 April 2013. It will hav... Full Article
co Local Government Briefing Note 2 of 2013 - Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) Available Soon! By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2013-01-14 The Charities Act 2006 (now the Charities Act 2011) introduced a new form of incorporated charitable entity, the CIO. There has been a long delay in making CIOs available but their imminent arrival has been heralded by a recent government anno... Full Article
co Local Government Briefing Note 9 of 2013 - The Administrative Court considers effective and lawful consultation By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2013-04-03 The court has recently considered the extent of disclosure required to satisfy the obligation of fairness in a consultation exercise in the case of R (on the application of Save our Surgery Limited) v Joint Committee of Primary Care Trusts (&l... Full Article
co UK Local Government Pensions speedbrief: Local Government Pension Scheme liabilities on academy conversions By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2013-07-18 Local Government Pension Scheme liabilities on academy conversionsBackground The treatment of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) liabilities on academy conversions has been presenting significant difficulties for some time, with pension liabilit... Full Article
co Eversheds Local Government Briefing Note 18 of 2013: Code of Conduct for Operational PFI/PPPs By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2013-09-06 Code of Conduct for Operational PFI/PPPs HM Treasury recently published a brand new PFI/PPP code of conduct (the ‘Code’) which is aimed at delivering savings in operational PPP contracts. What has been introduced? ... Full Article
co Decision to cut libraries quashed by High Court By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2014-07-23 Following the unsuccessful “save the library” challenge against Brent Council in 2011, comes another High Court judgment in judicial review proceedings involving a Council’s decision to achieve spending cuts by reducing its l... Full Article
co Local Government Briefing Note 4 of 2015: Cap on care costs and new appeals system - Reforms on the horizon By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-04-08 On 4 February 2015, the government launched a consultation on draft regulations implementing the cap on care costs contained in the Care Act 2014. The consultation also sought views on the need for new appeals system in relation to local authorities... Full Article
co Local Government Briefing Note 6 of 2015 - Converting failing schools into Academies - a closer look at the Education and Adoption Bill By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-06-17 Background The Government’s latest proposal in reforming the English schooling system was laid before Parliament last week in the form of the Education and Adoption Bill 2015-16 (“the Bill”). The Bill sets out provisions to conver... Full Article
co The Public Law Duty to Consult By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-07-10 Key Principles The public law duty to consult is one aspect of the principle that public authorities should exercise fairness in the exercise of their functions. Where the duty to consult is imposed by statute, then the procedure to be adopted is al... Full Article
co Buyer beware Mystery Shopper is out there and there is more to come!! By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-07-20 Although the "Mystery Shopper" has been around since February 2011, with the release of the Public Procurement Note 09/15 ("PPN 09/15") on 1 June 2015, we can expect to see a rise in the number of procurement investigations. PPN 09/15 explains the n... Full Article
co X -v- Northampton Borough Council By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-07-28 Remember to Comply with the Health & Safety Executive Guidance Introduction The High Court (Queen's Bench Division) recently handed down judgment in the case of X v Northampton BC. The judgment is a reminder that a failure to comply with guidanc... Full Article
co Speed brief: Contractual interpretation By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-07-29 Supreme Court reinforces the need to interpret clauses by the words used and their "natural meaning" On 10 June 2015, the Supreme Court handed down judgment in the case of Arnold v Britton and others [2015] UKSC 36, which concerned the interpretatio... Full Article
co Successful judicial review challenge against Councils home to school transport policy which was held to be indirectly discriminatory By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-08-11 In R (on the application of Diocese of Menevia and others) v Swansea City and County Council1 (“the Council”), the Administrative Court was required to consider whether a change in policy made by the Council in respect of school transpor... Full Article
co THE NEW OFFICIAL WARNINGS, A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN THE CHARITY COMMISSIONS POWER? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2016-01-07 Closing a loophole? One of the key features, and one of the most contentious provisions, of the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill 2015 (the Bill) is the new power it will grant the Charity Commission (the Commission) to issue of... Full Article
co 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
co Eversheds Annual Retail Conference 2015 key highlights By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-02-18 On Thursday 12 February Eversheds hosted its annual Retail conference to discuss and debate key topics and issues impacting the sector. Keynote speech, Mike Ahanchian, BRC - The changing face of Retail The Retail conference was kicked off by M... Full Article
co Retail Speed Brief: ICO issues fine for security breach involving failure to adhere to PCI-DSS By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-03-12 The security of personal information, including customer payment card data and related details, is integral to the functioning of retailers with an online offering, and there are serious consequences in the event of security breaches. Penalties... Full Article
