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Corporate
UK government publishes plans for audit and corporate governance reforms
While the timescale for implementation is expected to stretch over several years for some measures, businesses will need to start
Corporate
Crypto and blockchain in M&A: how to address issues around volatility, validity and valuation
The value of crypto-funded deals has doubled over the last couple of years, but there are specific challenges for parties
Intellectual property
Unitary Patents and the Unified Patent Court: FAQs
Significant changes to the patent landscape across Europe are coming, what can be expected and what can be done to
Decarbonisation
Planned changes to end-of-waste status for plastics and textiles
A number of legislative works are underway in the EU related to the implementation of tools for the Circular Economy
Employment and pensions
Public Service Pensions Update | June 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the public service pensions update. This month we highlight a number of developments, including
Dispute resolution
Diversity, sustainability and the spectre of climate change: how the arbitration community can lead the way
Leading arbitrator Lucy Greenwood calls for action to address the efficiency, equality and environmental challenges facing the arbitration community in
Digital Regulation
Liability of online platforms under the EU's proposed Digital Services Act
The Digital Services Act, which is in its final stages before enactment, will impose new duties on online platforms and
Life Sciences and Healthcare
New regulations are coming for medical devices in the UK
While we await detailed legislation, companies intending to place medical devices on the UK market can begin to prepare for
IT and data
UK government outlines data protection reform proposals following consultation
What are the main areas of reform for the UK's data protection regime and how will they affect business?
Regulatory and compliance
Whistleblowing Directive reopens the debate on whether to outsource reporting channels
What are the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing or keeping in-house the management of ethical and reporting channels?
Tax
Spanish General Directorate of Taxes decides preparatory phase of renewable energy projects is not business activity
Decision as to what constitutes the starting moment of the business activity determines whether the Spanish participation exemption applies.
Corporate
Can shareholders alter the proportion between the nominal value of shares and voting rights in Spain?
The general rule is that there is one vote for each share, however, there are certain mechanisms to alter the
