From intellectual property to employment to tax, the challenge of managing companies' key assets has never been more pressing. And with the post-Covid revolution in work, technological challenges to IP and strain on public finances, there may be trouble ahead.
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New UAE Commercial Agencies Law comes into force
Last year, we published an e-bulletin on the key changes that had been announced to the draft UAE Commercial Agencies Law. Following the passage of …
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UK Public M&A Monthly Activity Update: January 2023
In January 2023, there were three Rule 2.7 announcements made across the UK public M&A market and a further two possible offers announced.Firm Offers …
TECHQUAKE: COMPUTER SAYS NO – WILL FAIRNESS SURVIVE IN THE AGE OF AI?
In the latest of our TechQuake series, we explore how emerging regulation will tackle ethical dilemmas as artificial intelligence spreads across borders …
CMA announces new unit pricing practices review
The competition watchdog hopes its new programme will help shoppers spot value for money as households struggle with rising costsIn July 2015, the …
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Introducing a UK Insurer Resolution Regime
The Treasury unveils plans for a new Insurer Resolution Regime in bid to remain at the forefront of international standardsHM Treasury unveiled yesterday …
Drafting Contracts – Key Lessons From 2022
In our annual contract law update we consider a number of interesting contract law cases from 2022 which highlighted key points for those involved in …
M&A STANDPOINT: Formal sale processes: A useful tool to solicit offers or a last resort?
FSPs were created to encourage a competitive and confidential sale process under the Takeover Code, but often they may signal that a company has run out …
Global M&A Outlook 2023: Consumer 2022 was a challenging year compared to 2021
M&A in the consumer sector slowed throughout 2022 as compared to the buoyant trends in 2021. Macro-economic issues and global headwinds have meant a …
Preparing for CBAM – The EU extends carbon policies despite trade tensions
The EU's controversial extension of its carbon market regime to foreign producers takes shapeAs the climate crisis intensifies and the rigour of measures …
Global M&A Outlook 2023: Automotive Electric and digital revolutions still drive M&A
The automotive sector is currently experiencing two inflection points at the same time: an electric vehicle revolution, as the industry transitions …
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