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Corporate
What are the consequences of and remedies for unlawful dividends in the UK?
Unlawful dividends are complex to resolve, needing specific legal, tax and accounting advice
IT and data
Cyber attack on a UK staffing company: a 'war story'
What lessons can workforce solutions companies draw from a recent ransomware attack that likely affected 250,000 people?
Competition, antitrust and trade
Government updates guidance on the UK National Security and Investment Act
Changes cover call-in powers, universities and research bodies, outward direct investment and notification forms
Real estate
A muted Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act is now law but not yet in force in England
The hasty pre-general election introduction in the final parliamentary session has led to major legislative casualties
Corporate
Spain sets up Observatory on Late Payment for the private sector
The Spanish Ministry of Industry and Tourism's new body will combat late payment in commercial transactions
Financial Services
Portfolio managers will be covered by the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements
The UK regulator proposes to apply a similar approach in the near future to portfolio managers as for fund managers
Corporate
Dealmaking confidence returns to Europe in 2024 after a subdued 2023
Improving economic conditions and greater stability are likely to lead to increased market confidence across the continent
Financial Services
International Funds Legal Update | 10 May 2024
Updates on authorisation applications, asset managers in full review mode and help has arrived on the new SEC rules
Urban Dynamics
Future Foods Update | May 2024
This edition includes new UK guidance on plant-based dairy products, an Austrian case on naming plant-based products, and EU developments
Competition, antitrust and trade
UK government announces timetable for changes to the National Security and Investment Act regime
But the Cabinet Office timeframe comes as a UK general election could bring in Labour with its 'secureconomics' agenda
Corporate
UK Takeover Panel revises guidance for private sale processes
Welcome changes to Takeover Code aims to strike balance between confidentiality and disclosure obligations and enhance clarity
Corporate
UK Takeover Panel proposes refocusing the scope of the Takeover Code
Consultation proposes significant amendments to the jurisdictional framework, with potential for simplified transactions
