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Real estate

UK Court of Appeal brings clarity to provisions of the Building Safety Act

Construction sector and developers get more certainty on post-Grenfell safety work issues from URS v BDW ruling
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
Blockchain

Singapore’s central bank finalises regulatory approach to stablecoins

The regulations target issuers and intermediaries in Singapore and systemic stablecoin arrangement entities
Dispute resolution

EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism and its impact on Indian businesses

The European Union is pushing ahead with its aim of reaching net-zero emission by 2050. It has agreed to introduce
Real estate

UK County Court rules in favour of tenant refusing landlord break into renewal lease

'Sketchy' redevelopment plans considered insufficient for break right and valuation experts' independence criticised
Retail and Consumer

What are the pitfalls of modification clauses for tech businesses in Poland?

Platforms in Poland face strict consumer protection rules when changing contract terms
Employment and pensions

UK employers face threefold rise in penalties for illegal workers

The hostile environment harshens with steep fines for employers that do not comply with Home Office right to work rules
Online Safety

Singapore passes Online Criminal Harms Act

The legislation strengthens Singapore's fight against harmful cyber activity and bad actors using the internet for crime
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
Financial Services

UK Financial Reporting Council consults on revisions to its Ethical Standard

Further reporting and independence obligations will strengthen compliance and audit trust
Blockchain

Cryptocurrency tokens: should they be treated as a 'security' based on manner of sale?

A Singapore view on XRP and LUNA-UST tokens following two US judgments on Securities and Exchange Commission cases