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As noted in the April edition of this newsletter, the FCA consulted in February 2024 and November 2024 on proposed measures to update and streamline its enforcement guide and to increase transparency in how it goes about...more
on December 16, 2024, the FCA published its discussion paper (DP) ‘Regulating cryptoassets: Admissions & Disclosures and Market Abuse Regime for Cryptoassets’, marking another step forward in the development of the UK’s...more
On 14 November 2024, the UK government published a response to its consultation on creating a new regulated market to trade shares in private companies: the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System...more
BX v T Limited and AX and JX and CX and OX and PX and QX [2024]GRC066 (27 September 2024) - In a recent supplementary judgment on costs, Lieutenant Bailiff of the Royal Court of Guernsey, Hazel Marshall KC (the "Judge"),...more
Climate change disclosures have recently become mandatory in Japan, following amendments to the Financial Instruments Exchange Act (FIEA) and the Cabinet Office Order on Disclosure on Corporate Affairs. These require...more
2024 has been a fruitful year in the UK for whistleblowing law so far, with three key cases employers should be aware of: Can an external job applicant qualify as a whistleblower?...more
The Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) recently issued guidance (Guidance) for limited partners (LPs) and general partners (GPs) on the use of net asset value (NAV)-based financing facilities in private equity...more
Summary - The UK Serious Fraud Office ("SFO") has had significant problems with disclosure in its complex criminal investigations. The question has to be asked: is the current disclosure regime in criminal cases fit for...more
Activist shareholders had a busy 2023: The incidence of activist campaigns in Europe soared by almost 70% compared to 2022, according to data compiled by Skadden and Activistmonitor. As we described in a previous issue of The...more
A takeover offer from a controlling shareholder presents a challenge to boards of directors who are tasked with protecting minority shareholders, particularly where some of the directors on the board may have relationships or...more
California Legislature Passes Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act - Earlier this month, the California legislature approved SB 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253). Starting in 2026, “reporting...more
In recent weeks, the use of encrypted messaging applications for business purposes has returned to the spotlight. In July 2023, legal challenges surrounding the disclosure of messages on devices used by former Prime Minister...more
This edition of Skadden’s quarterly Insights looks at the latest trends in shareholder activism, the scrutiny companies are facing over their ESG disclosures and employment considerations for using AI in the workplace, among...more
In May 2023, the board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) published its Policy Recommendations for Crypto and Digital Asset Markets Consultation Report, which proposes 18 policies it plans to...more
This guide summarises certain key provisions of the Code with a focus on issues that are likely to be of particular concern to a bidder. Although reference is made to other statutory and regulatory instruments and regimes,...more
As the U.K. faces what the Bank of England recently described as “very challenging” times, with the possibility of the U.K.’s “longest recession since records began,” issuers listed on the London Stock Exchange should pay...more
Two recent developments have made it easier for those litigating in England and Wales to obtain information and documents from third parties outside the jurisdiction: the first is a new jurisdictional gateway for applications...more
Purchasing Resources- When I said last time that the first 70+ pages is mostly dedicated to educational resources, that includes resources on the market, a procurement approach that can be used to select vendors and...more
There is no doubt 2022 has signalled a renewed focus on beneficial ownership transparency. White & Case partners Jonah Anderson and Anneka Randhawa, and associate Laura Higgins have collaborated with Hannah Lilley and Michael...more
The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), wrapped up earlier this month in Glasgow, Scotland, after two weeks of negotiations. While attention was focused on national pledges to reduce...more
In proceedings subject to the Disclosure Pilot Scheme, a third party’s willingness to cooperate in the provision of potentially relevant documents did not amount to a party’s “control” over those documents. Even if a party...more
FOREWORD - On behalf of the new and expanding Goodwin London litigation team I am delighted to welcome you to our first ever ‘Litigation Insights’: a series of quarterly updates on important and interesting developments...more
Narrow escape - limited waiver of privilege decision upheld In Watson v Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd the EAT reaffirmed the correct approach to waiver of privilege. A tribunal was entitled to find that a respondent had...more
Our inaugural issue focuses on a truly transnational and important rule of law: the attorney-client privilege and related protections against disclosure. While this is a topic common to all areas of law, the tax arena at...more
The matter of Berkeley Square Holdings Ltd v Lancer Property Asset Management Ltd [2021] EWHC 849 (Ch) is the latest in a recent series of decisions that are gradually expanding the scope of “control” of documents for...more