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Tax
Dutch push ahead with legislative proposals to change investment and funds regime
New rules on investment institutions and entity classification could impact existing fund structures
Banking and finance
Mezzanine finance's return to the UK mid-market will renew focus on creditor negotiations
What contentious issues could creditors come up against, particularly where there is likely no recent precedent?
Navigating restructuring plans
When are dissenting creditors 'no worse off' under an English restructuring plan?
Demonstrating that dissenting creditors are no worse off under a contested restructuring plan than in the relevant alternative is an
Banking and finance
UK and Europe: early signs of a return of mezzanine finance
Introducing the fundamentals of mezzanine finance and the protections sought by creditors
Financial Services
New power for UK regulators over change of control in financial services firms
Legislation beefs up power to impose conditions on new controllers, putting lessons learned from Greensill into practice
Navigating restructuring plans
How the courts have analysed the 'relevant alternative' in an English restructuring plan
Demonstrating what would most likely happen if a restructuring plan were not sanctioned is an essential element for the exercise
Navigating restructuring plans
How might a restructuring plan provide an alternative to formal insolvency in England and Wales?
Restructuring plans can provide companies in the early stages of financial difficulty with a flexible alternative to entering a formal
Corporate
Germany's climate tech movement offers impressive returns in drive for sustainability
Start-ups have an important role in helping achieve climate goals – and Germany is keen to support their growth.
Banking and finance
Venture debt: the market outlook in Europe
The evolution of venture debt in Europe, typical products and the state of the market
Competition, antitrust and trade
Big Tech's expansion into UK financial services raises FCA concerns
The UK financial regulator and Digital Markets Unit will coordinate on competition law issues raised by the tech majors
Dispute resolution
What next for climate litigation in England after Court of Appeal rejects derivative claim?
Claimants continue to seek ways to hold directors and companies to account for climate-related decisions
Commercial
UK Court of Appeal considers when an agreement can be novated by conduct
Changing a party to an agreement should be viewed as a novation not a variation, and a 'no dealing' clause
