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COVID-19: Ring-fencing of commercial rent debts Commercial premises from pubs to retailers form a fundamental part of the economy. Businesses operating from them have a crucial role to play in the post-pandemic recovery. The government is introducing a new regime which aims to help and...
COP26 Highlights pressures on corporates and finance to go green As COP26 draws to a close this week, it has sharpened the focus on efforts to transform business and the financial system, including through global sustainability standards, mandatory climate reporting and transition plans, and access to climate finance....
Employment Bulletin - November 2021 Direct offer before collective bargaining exhausted was unlawful inducement; Courier was worker despite having right to substitute; Compulsory liquidation was not a special circumstances defence Topics covered in this bulletin: Direct offer before...
Competition & Regulatory Newsletter (27 October - 9 November 2021) China launches public consultation on proposed amendments to Anti-Monopoly Law
Global Investigations Bulletin (November 2021) Our November Global Investigations Bulletin is now available. This month, we review corporate liability for economic crimes, and set out the latest news in global investigations and enforcement actions.
Fit for 55: the long reach of EU’s ambitious climate package In a fundamental step change providing a clear signal to businesses that they will need to start changing rapidly, the EU has tabled its ambitious "Fit for 55" package as part of its Green Deal and in advance of COP26.    
A new generation of power generation - UK Government legislates for RAB model to fund nuclear new builds Whilst world leaders discuss climate solutions in Glasgow, the UK Parliament is debating the Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill. This piece of legislation will make the regulated asset base funding model available for nuclear power projects. It is...
Getting The Deal Through: Tax Controversy 2022 Richard Jeens is the contributing editor of the 9th edition of this publication which summarises the framework for tax disputes in a number of jurisdictions. Richard Jeens, Dominic Robertson and Charles Osborne are authors of the UK chapter.
Greening Finance: A UK Roadmap to sustainable investing Just before COP26, the UK government announced a number of sustainability and climate change-related policy plans, setting the tone for its negotiating position in the climate conference and beyond. In addition to the UK’s long awaited Net Zero...
Greening Finance: A UK Roadmap to sustainable investing Just before COP26, the UK government announced a number of sustainability and climate change-related policy plans, setting the tone for its negotiating position in the climate conference and beyond. In addition to the UK’s long awaited Net Zero Strategy...
ESG and Corporate Occupiers As employers put into place their return to office strategy, leases are now being reviewed with an ‘ESG’ lens. In this podcast, our Real Estate team discusses the increasing importance of ESG considerations for corporate occupiers. Graham Rounce, Samantha...
Pensions Bulletin - October 2021 Consultation on climate risk and stewardship reporting; ESG disclosures; Simpler annual benefit statements; PPF consultation on 2022/23 levy; Pensions Ombudsman guidance on communicating with members
The Lens Newsletter - October 2021 A selection of our latest blogs on all things digital from our experts and thought leaders here at Slaughter and May.
Plan, prepare, restructure? In this podcast, our lawyers give some practical pointers on what businesses can do to build operational resilience and be prepared for future challenges. The pandemic affected large swathes of the economy, but with temporary COVID-related restrictions...
Autumn 2021 HR Budget Briefing Welcome to our 2021 HR Budget Briefing, summarising the key implications for employees and their employers of the UK Budget announced on 27 October 2021. When compared to the spending announcements trailed earlier this week, there was relatively little...