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contentious financial services update
15 FEB 2019 Witness statements: Here today, gone tomorrow?
Members of our team attended last week's inaugural Legal Business Financial Services Regulation & Disputes Summit 2019. One of the sessions focussed on...
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Brexit Bulletin
14 FEB 2019 Jurisdictional analysis of local transitional arrangements in the event of a Hard Brexit
Learn more about the local transitional measures and arrangements in the event of a Hard Brexit.
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UK pensions update
13 FEB 2019 'We're coming for you' - the Government sets out its plans to protect defined pension scheme members and enhance the Pensions Regulator's powers
The Government has published its response to last year's consultation on overhauling the Pensions Regulator's (TPR) powers and imposing stricter duties...
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Safety Matters Alert | Australia
13 FEB 2019 Work Health and Safety trial in Queensland - Director sent to jail and $1M fine
Queensland Work Health and Safety trial results in sentence of 1 year imprisonment and $1 million fine for company director due to reckless conduct.
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UK CORPORATE UPDATE
13 FEB 2019 2019 AGM and reporting season
In February 2019, we published our annual client briefing – 2019 AGM and reporting season: what to expect. The briefing summarises developments to be aware...
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PRiips briefing | UK
13 FEB 2019 PRIIPs KID: ESAs final report proposes no changes for now save for performance scenarios
On 8 February 2019, the Joint Committee of European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) published a final report on proposed amendments to the Commission Delegated...
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Ashurst Advance
12 FEB 2019 Ashurst Advance Legal Technologist Q&A
Advancing the practice of law through legal technology The role of in-house counsel is rapidly evolving. GCs and their teams need to deliver timely,...
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Quickguides
07 FEB 2019 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...
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uk corporate and incentives update
07 FEB 2019 Statutory reporting obligations for quoted and other companies
The Companies (Miscellaneous Reporting) Regulations 2018 (the Regulations) along with related Frequently Asked Questions (BEIS FAQs) have been published...
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quickguides
06 FEB 2019 Terminating Contracts under English Law
Can I terminate this contract? Is the other party entitled to get out of this contract? These are questions commonly raised when the implementation of...
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quickguides
06 FEB 2019 Governing Law Clauses
This guide highlights the relevant law and key considerations that should be borne in mind when drafting or considering the effect of a governing law clause....
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quickguides
06 FEB 2019 Jurisdiction Clauses
This guide highlights the key considerations that should be borne in mind when drafting a jurisdiction clause. Jurisdiction Clauses Why do I need one?...
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Quickguides
06 FEB 2019 Interpretation of contracts under English law
This guide summarises the general approach taken by the English Courts to contractual interpretation. Legal rules of contractual interpretation General...
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quickguides
06 FEB 2019 Tiered Dispute Resolution Clauses
This guide highlights the key issues to consider when drafting tiered dispute resolution clauses. Alternative forms of dispute resolution, or "ADR" as...
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Quickguides
06 FEB 2019 Warranties and Indemnities
This guide outlines the use of warranties and indemnities in commercial transactions, particularly in the context of sale and purchase agreements. Warranties...
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construction update
06 FEB 2019 Challenging damages for delay becomes more difficult for contractors: employer entitled to liquidated damages post-termination
In GPP Big Field LLP v Solar EPC Solutions SL the English High Court held that liquidated damages can be imposed post termination and run until the actual...
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quickguides
06 FEB 2019 International arbitration clauses
This guide addresses the issues to bear in mind when drafting international arbitration clauses. Topics covered include: Why choose arbitration?; How to...
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION
05 FEB 2019 Duty of care and vicarious liability for human rights abuses: the African Minerals judgment
A group of Sierra Leonean villagers have been unsuccessful in their action against a mining company. Although the claim was originally brought against...
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incentives briefing
05 FEB 2019 2019 themes for Remuneration Committees of listed companies
Investor, media and political interest in executive remuneration shows no sign of abating and 2019 also sees some major corporate governance changes for...
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quickguides
05 FEB 2019 Dispute Resolution Clauses: an Overview
This guide highlights the key considerations that should be borne in mind when drafting dispute resolution clauses. For detailed guidance on the drafting...
