Samantha Gilbert speaks to compliance leaders from the healthcare, financial services, insurance, IT and commercial sectors on what to expect from the new “business as usual” and enforcement. Conduct reviews, increased regulatory scrutiny and long-term digitisation are some key issues for compliance teams to prepare for.
Lexology Pro Compliancetakes a look at some of the most informative articles published on Lexology this fortnight for compliance teams to stay up-to-date, including key guidance from regulators around the world and practical tips to help businesses adapt to a new normal.
We are delighted to share with you our Financial Institutions Horizons 2021, which provides a snapshot of key legal topics and market trends across the globe, shaping the future of the financial institutions market.
1 Foreword Simon Croall QC 2 Using Force Majeure Clauses in Relation to Inability to Pay: A Forlorn Hope?
Recent M&A deals the teams have worked on involving insolvent corporates have highlighted the challenges which exist around the transfer of customer lists and databases, which are often a significant asset for the buyer.
Welcome to our latest edition of FMCG Express! 2020 continues to be an eventful year, although we are cautiously optimistic that we may be turning a corner in Australia. While COVID-19 continues to cast a shadow over our lives, our cities are starting to show green shoots of life, which is welcome news. Our thoughts are with our families, clients, associates, friends and colleagues in countries where numbers are at very concerning levels. In this edition, we have some useful COVID-19 reading. Siobhan Mulcahy considers the ongoing issues of JobKeeper with casual workers.
Our regular round-up of recent developments and topics for your radar, news on training and networking events for in-house counsel, and an update on our legal tech initiatives.
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This article by Jeremy Richmond QC and Chris Recker of Trowers & Hamlins was first published in International Corporate Rescue by Chase Cambria.
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Foreign Investment Reviews of Distressed Assets
COVID-19 Key Developments __ Top Story | COVID-19:Temporary amendments to insolvency laws extended to 31 December 2020 On 7 September The Treasurer and the Attorney General issued a joint statement announcing that the government plans to extend temporary insolvency and bankruptcy protections for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic until 31 December 2020. MinterEllison's Michael Hughes has released an article providing an expert summary of the changes. This can be accessed on our website here.