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Competition policy in the digital era: a comparative guide

Over the last few years, many competition authorities around the globe have been grappling with the same question: the extent to which current competition...

Speech by Commissioner Vestager: 'Merger Control: The Road Ahead'

For the final address of the 2018-2019 Competition Law Workshops of the Institute for European Studies of the Université Libre de Bruxelles, Professors...

The GDPR:  A year in review

The GDPR has been in force just over a year and, in response to passing the first anniversary of this landmark regulation, the European Data Protection...

Energy Spain Newsflash

Ashurst Energy Spain comes to life! This is the first issue of a new publication that will provide a quick look on the latest legal developments relevant...

Without Prejudice

This guide examines the issues that parties to a dispute should consider when seeking to negotiate terms of settlement. The purpose of the without prejudice...

Judicial Review

This guide seeks to answer a number of key questions relating to judicial review. What is judicial review? Judicial review is the principal mechanism used...

Ship sourced emissions make landfall in Australia

Island Australia and its economy is dependent on ports and shipping, a sector that may be responsible for up to 17% of global CO2 emissions. Market forces...

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Construction Update - Establishment of bi-partisan infrastructure planning body for Western Australia

Infrastructure WA – Establishment of bi-partisan infrastructure planning body for Western Australia

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Privilege under English law

This guide provides an overview of the principles governing the ability of a party to keep communications with its lawyer confidential under the English...

Commercial Mediation

This guide provides an overview of the nature and potential benefits of commercial mediation. Over the last decade the approach taken by commercial parties...

Rectification of Contracts

This guide gives an overview of the legal principles under English law relating to the remedy of rectification. What is rectification? If, due to a mistake...

Liquidated Damages

This guide explains the critical steps to take in making sure liquidated damages clauses are enforceable. Liquidated damages clause Including a liquidated...

The future of work - AI tools in the workplace

This article highlights our five top tips for employers so that their workforce embraces rather than fears AI tools.

Unblocking Construction Works Decree: Amendments to the Italian Public Procurement Code

Amendments to the Italian Public procurement Code

Privilege in investigations (English law)

This guide provides an overview of the key issues that need to be considered in the course of an internal or regulatory investigation where the protection...

State Immunity: an Overview

This guide highlights the key issues that should be considered when dealing with states or government entities benefiting from state immunity.  State immunity...

No dirty laundry here: Full Court dismisses cartel allegations against Cussons despite $27 million penalties paid by other respondents

This update explains Cussons' conduct in proving its innocence in cartel conduct proceedings brought by the ACCC.

Digital Newsflash

A newsletter on the main developments in the digital regulatory field in the EU, Spain and occasionally other relevant jurisdictions over the previous...