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An overview of the proposed JSE Market Segmentation Project
IntroductionThe Johannesburg Stock Exchange (the "JSE") has seen an uptick in delisting transactions across various sectors in recent years. Various reasons have been cited as driving this trend, including...
International
Corporate/M&A
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Avoidance rights in Sweden
Through the proposed EU Directive on the harmonisation of certain aspects of insolvency law (COM/2022/702), the Commission aims to harmonise member states’ abilities to take avoidance actions for certain...
International
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Postcode Lottery Ad featuring Emma Willis Wins ASA's Approval
Introduction:On 1 October 2022, the Advertising Standards Authority (the “ASA”) introduced a new gambling advertising rule (a summary of which can be read here) which strengthened the obligations...
International
Gambling
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Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill
In May 2017, the Manchester Arena was subject to a terrorist attack which killed 22 people and injured 1,017 others. Martyn Hett, who was 29 at the time, was amongst those killed. Since 2017, there have...
International
Health & Safety
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Facilitating Marine Restoration – How Best to Ensure Success
Marine restoration activities have been highlighted in the press recently particularly the successful oyster restoration project in the Firth of Forth. So far many restoration projects in Scottish waters...
International
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The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill – the latest developments in the House of Lords
SummaryFollowing publication of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill (the “Bill”) on 27 November 2023, the Bill has been progressing through the legislative process and the latest iteration was...
International
Real Estate
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JCT 2024: a closer look
The official launch of the JCT’s 2024 suite was held last week, focusing on the recently published Design and Build Contract, Sub-Contract and Guide. Updated contracts for the remainder of the suite...
International
Real Estate
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CSSF publishes Q&A on the new requirements for credit institutions on Lombard credit
On 29 March 2024, the CSSF released a question and answer regarding the provisions of Circular CSSF 22/824 (the “CSSF Q&A”) for the application of the Guidelines of the European Banking Authority...
International
Regulatory
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Energy and climate change: The most significant climate change litigation decision yet?
In Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland (application no. 53600/20), the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) issued arguably the most impactful and far-reaching ruling on climate...
International
Dispute Resolution
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Obligation to include a "No Russia clause" in supply agreements
For some export transactions, re-exportation to Russia must be contractually prohibited. Model clauses present conflicts with German law on general terms and conditions.Companies must keep abreast of...
International
Distribution and Franchising
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