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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
Corporate

How can directors navigate insolvency risk during an economic sea change?

When companies face cashflow and other pressures, early action can assist with the assessment and mitigation of these risks
Regulatory and compliance

The UK plastic packaging tax: are you ready?

Manufacturers and importers of plastic packaging face a new green tax
Regulatory and compliance

Ukraine crisis: Further legislation introduced by the UK Parliament to strengthen sanctions compliance

UK government introduces Economic Crime Bill, amends sanctions regulations, and designates new targets and export controls
Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | February 2022

Welcome to the Regulatory Outlook providing you with high-level summaries of important forthcoming regulatory developments to help you navigate the
Dispute resolution

Ukraine crisis: The UK and the EU announce more sanctions

Additional sanctions are the likely precursor to further measures by the UK and the EU as well as the US
Dispute resolution

The UK consults on signing the fledgling Singapore Convention on Mediation

The UN treaty will become more effective as more countries sign up, but, in the meantime, how useful is it?
Competition, antitrust and trade

Half-time analysis: what's next for the European Super League?

The 'superleaguers' and UEFA and FIFA's legal clash hinges on an EU court ruling that could shape the future of
Financial Services

Operational resilience: the final countdown is on for the new UK regime

The go-live date for the new rules approaches on 31 March: what does the Financial Conduct Authority expect from firms?
Intellectual property

Vagisil versus Vagisan and prefixes: takeaways for healthcare brand owners

Vagisan was found by the High Court to infringe the Vagisil trade mark and a proposed rebrand to 'Dr Wolff's
Competition, antitrust and trade

Competition Outlook 2022

Antitrust activity across Europe is set for another busy year.
Tax

HMRC updates VAT guidance on early termination fees and compensation payments

The new policy will apply from 1 April and provides much-needed clarity on supplies related to construction and real estate