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Corporate

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence

On 23 February 2022, the proposal for a Directive, which aims to encourage a responsible and sustainable environmental and human

Mind the IR35 gap: corporate dealmakers need to get vigilant

Companies seeking investment or sale should review IR35 processes and revisit checklists as HMRC ramps up its new regime
Decarbonisation

US proposals for TCFD-aligned disclosure rules mark a big step towards global adoption

Different jurisdictions around the world are increasingly using the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures framework
Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | March 2022

Welcome to the Regulatory Outlook, providing you with high-level summaries of important forthcoming regulatory developments to help you navigate the
Regulatory and compliance

New legal obligations imposed for virtual asset service providers in Belgium

Rules coming in force on 1 May 2022 will have a huge impact for affected virtual asset service providers who
Tax

Spring Statement maps out the UK government's tax plan

Better-than-expected public finance predictions have made way for measures attempting to ease the soaring cost of living and to reform
Corporate

What measures does the draft law on Creation and Growth of Companies bring in?

The draft law on Creation and Growth of Companies, currently being negotiated in the Spanish Parliament, aims to boost the
Corporate

Are you ready for mandatory TCFD reporting in the UK?

The UK government has published guidance to help companies prepare climate-related financial disclosures
Real estate

New beneficial ownership register for overseas entities holding UK real estate – 10 things you need to know

Overseas entities affected by the new legislation should assess their position now as the deadline for compliance is just six
Corporate

Why M&A buyers need to take note of workplace harassment risks at deal targets

Extensive due diligence on harassment policies and warranties are becoming a regular feature of acquisition work
Regulatory and compliance

Ukraine war: Further sanctions imposed and related steps taken by the UK government

Government designates additional sanctions targets, extends export bans and intends to stop Russian oil imports
Sanctions, ownership and related issues

Termination of cooperation with a Russian counterparty

Withdrawal from cooperation with Russian companies or discontinuation of business activity in Russia may involve different legal contexts which largely