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Treasury response on the UK Prospectus Review
The Treasury has published a response on the UK Prospectus Review, setting out its policy approach to reforming the UK’s prospectus regime, in the …
Corporate Governance snapshot: the transformation of Companies House
We break down the key measures as the UK unveils reforms to boost transparency on business registration Following initial consultation in 2019, and …
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Inflexion on its sale of Succession Wealth
Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Inflexion Private Equity Partners on the sale of Succession Wealth to the Aviva group for headline consideration of …
Drafting contracts – Key lessons from 2021
Our experts assess the big developments of the year, break down crucial tactical issues and offer practical steps to keep risk in checkIn one of our most …
Comply or Explain to climate-related reporting – A cross-industry roadmap
Climate reporting is a journey not a destination. But UK companies may be more prepared than they think.The Financial Conduct Authority has introduced …
Global M&A Outlook 2022: FOMO overcomes FOGO
Our annual M&A review covers key trends like ESG, activist investors and security screening as the post-Covid rebound drives acquirers back to the …
Corporate Governance snapshot: Preparing your annual report and AGM notice in 2022
This snapshot summarises the key developments and issues arising in practice over the last 12 months which impact the 2021 annual report and the AGM in …
Corporate Governance snapshot: Reporting in structured electronic format
The UK Transparency Rules require listed companies to produce their annual report and accounts in structured electronic format in respect of financial …
Activism Rising – The Role of Shareholders in Shaping ESG Strategy
While environmental, social and governance (ESG) activism has long been a feature of many markets globally, 2021 has signalled the increased willingness …
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Stagecoach on merger with National Express to create a £1.9 billion transport group
Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised long-standing client Stagecoach Group plc (Stagecoach) on its recommended all-share …
Directors, Insolvency Practitioners and Third Parties Must Tread Carefully as New Pensions Offences Lie in Wait for the Unwary
The Pension Schemes Act came into effect on 1 October 2021 introducing the possibility of criminal prosecution where the restructuring arrangements or …
Deferral of the SFDR RTS – No time for a break for financial market participants
Although the implementation date for the SFDR RTS has been delayed, large parts of the SFDR regime still apply from 2022.Rumours had been spreading in …
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