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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
Financial Services
Financial Reporting Council reforms strengthen decision-making over UK audit quality
Changes to the Audit Enforcement Procedure aim to ensure high-profile audit failures are given proper scrutiny
Real estate
Overseas entities holding real estate in England and Wales must update their beneficial ownership registrations
One year on from the introduction of the Register of Overseas Entities, affected businesses are reminded they have an annual
Artificial intelligence
Employers using AI to recruit skilled workers need to stay up-to-date in Germany
What employment law and discrimination challenges are raised when artificial intelligence is used to recruit in Germany?
Competition, antitrust and trade
How has the UK National Security and Investment Act shaped up 18 months on?
The second NSIA annual report gives investors crucial insight into the practical impact of the legislation on UK M&A
Corporate
Spain brings in long-awaited update of foreign direct investment laws
New rules offer more clarity by defining the strategic sectors and investor profiles that require FDI authorisation
Financial Services
Chancellor reaffirms UK move towards a 'smarter regulatory framework'
Mansion House speech supports post-Brexit rewrite of the financial services rulebook and payments industry reforms
Knowledge Notes
Reviewing our UK business law predictions for 2023: how are we doing at the half-way point?
We examine how our predictions have turned out in practice, and what to watch out for as autumn draws nearer
Corporate
Singapore Court of Appeal rules on responsibilities of 'passive' directors
The decision in BIT Baltic Investment v Wee See Boon addressed how directors of Singapore companies fulfil their duties
Financial Services
Accepting responsibility and liability for appointed representatives explored by UK court
A High Court decision has considered the limits on a principal's exclusions of liability for representative's misconduct
Corporate
How to navigate the evolving foreign investment landscape in key European markets
What strategies should potential US investors consider in the UK, Germany, France, Belgium and the Netherlands?
Regulatory and compliance
Corporate criminal liability regime expansion confirmed by UK government
Senior managers within the ambit of the controlling mind test makes it easier to prosecute companies for economic crime