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Recalibrating the rule book – FCA publishes final proposals

The FCA has published CP23/31: Primary Markets Effectiveness Review: Feedback to CP23/10 and detailed proposals for listing rules reforms
Part 1: Indonesia further paves the way for CCUS

What has happened?
The Indonesian Government has pledged to achieve net-zero by 2060 and, with an estimated 400 to 600 gigatons of carbon...
FDI Screening: EU Commission Unveils Draft Regulation To Revamp Europe’s FDI Screening Landscape

On 24 January 2024, the European Commission (Commission) presented five new initiatives to advance “European economic security”. One of...
Reliability of ESG ratings? How the EU plans to regulate ESG rating providers

On 13 June 2023, the European Commission published a proposal for regulating ESG rating providers. This draft EU Regulation (the...
Sustainable global supply chains: EU’s CSDDD finally adopted by Council

After a lengthy and unusual period of intense political activity, the Council of the European Union has finally voted in favour of the...
The Netherlands introduces national security investment screening rules

On 17 May 2022, the Dutch Senate approved a bill introducing a national security control regime for investment screening. The regime will...
Important Expansion of the German Supply Chain Duty of Care Act – including applicability to non-German Companies

Germany’s Supply Chain Duty of Care Act (the German Supply Chain Act) is currently the strictest supply chain law globally. In force...
Failing to prepare or preparing to fail – PRA policy statement on solvent exit planning for non-systemic banks and building societies

In a 2021 speech, Sam Woods, the CEO of the UK’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), stated that one of the regulator’s focuses...
What is the Actual Impact of the Biden Administration’s New March-In Guidance?

The Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 provides certain rights in favor of the U.S. government in order to ensure that products arising from federally...
Legislation Does NOT Extend the Application of Section 16 to Foreign Private Issuers and Their Insiders

The final version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 does not include the changes to Section 16 proposed by...

Freshfields advises the independent directors of the Board of Directors of Altice USA on separation from Altice NV

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (‘Freshfields’) has advised the independent directors of the Board of Directors of Altice USA Inc. in connection
Freshfields' Tim Wilkins on the rise and trajectory of ESG
Freshfields hires Brock Dahl from US National Security Agency

Cutting-edge data and cyber expertise vital to multinationals’ growth ambitions Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer announced today that it has hired
Freshfields reinforces position as preeminent life sciences law firm with addition of Adam H. Golden as partner

In a move that reinforces its position as the preeminent life sciences law firm, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer announced today that Adam H. Golden,
Freshfields signs pledge committing to greener arbitration practices

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has signed the ‘Green Pledge’, an initiative led by the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations (CGA) to
Freshfields advises initial purchasers in DocuSign's $690m offering of Convertible Notes

Freshfields has advised Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as representatives of the initial
Freshfields Signs New 10-Year Lease for 855 Main in Downtown Redwood City

Firm deepens commitment to Silicon Valley as it eyes continued growth and hiring; will be anchor tenant in distinctive indoor-outdoor space to be
Freshfields advises Bain Capital and Cinven on the acquisition of Lonza Specialty Ingredients

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has advised Bain Capital Private Equity (‘Bain Capital’) and Cinven on the financing for their
Freshfields advises Li-Cycle on business combination with SPAC Peridot Acquisition Corp.

Freshfields is advising Li-Cycle on its business combination with SPAC Peridot Acquisition Corp. Upon closing, the combined company will be renamed
Freshfields Earns Band 1 Rankings in Chambers Global 2021 for Antitrust, Corporate/M&A, Litigation, Tax, Arbitration, and Public International Law

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP continues to receive premier recognition in the Chambers Global guide, earning 425 practice and lawyer rankings—

Managing pensions risk in corporate groups

Recent high profile insolvencies have demonstrated that corporate groups can face intense and sometimes high public scrutiny if they make decisions
Landmark Supreme Court Opinion Shuts Door to ATS Suits Against Foreign Corporations

Introduction Since the “rediscovery” of the U.S. Alien Tort Statute (ATS) in 1980, and the subsequent growth of ATS litigation seeking compensation
President Trump blocks Broadcom takeover of Qualcomm despite re-domiciliation efforts

President Trump issued an Executive Order (the “Order”) on March 12, 2018, putting an apparent end to Broadcom Limited’s (“Broadcom”) hostile
Market Trends 2017/18: International Capital Markets

In this article, our international capital markets team gives an overview of recent trends experienced by companies as they raised capital in
Getting private equity deals done in Israel

Summary We are continuing to see opportunities for financial sponsors in the Israeli market. The number of transactions will inevitably be limited by
Title III Suits Under the Helms-Burton Act

Title III of the Helms-Burton Act[1] allows US nationals to bring suit against a party who “traffics” in property that was confiscated from them by
Title III Suits under the Helms-Burton Act

UPDATE: Florida Courts rule OFAC license not enough to dismiss case Note: This is an update to our general briefing on Title III suits under the
SEC Proposes Allowing Additional Individuals and Entities to Participate in Private Offerings

The Securities and Exchange Commission has recently proposed adding new categories of individuals and entities that would qualify as “accredited
Italy - Update on the Digital Services Tax

Pending the discussions regarding the possible enactment of a European Directive aimed at taxing the digital economy, Italy has decided to push ahead
Expanded Sanctions on Iran: US, EU, and UK Actions

On January 10, 2020, the US State Department announced that, in response to Iran’s alleged actions against US interests, the United States was taking