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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

European Banking Authority Final Draft Regulatory Technical Standards for Assessing the Materiality of Extensions and Changes to...

A&O Shearman on 7/8/2024

The European Banking Authority has finalized its draft regulatory technical standards on the conditions for assessing the materiality of model extensions and changes to the use of alternative internal models and changes to...more

eWpG – Bilingual version (GER – EN)

White & Case LLP on 6/17/2024

In an effort to further facilitate your navigation through the complex landscape of digital securities, we have taken the initiative to translate an essential piece of German legislation – the Act on the Introduction of...more

Embracing legal tech: A game-changer for IPO success

A&O Shearman on 10/20/2023

This tech-driven approach is not just an option; it's a necessity. Michael Bloch, Partner at A&O, explains, "IPOs are incredibly complex, but we are exploring ways to make them less painful for everyone involved through the...more

EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation Goes Live: Key Implications for M&A Transactions

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 7/18/2023

On 12 July 2023, the EU’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) entered into force. The FSR allows the European Commission (EC) to investigate and remedy subsidies received from non-EU countries that distort the EU internal...more

Five things to consider when exiting a European joint venture

White & Case LLP on 4/28/2023

Although most joint ventures have long (if not indefinite) terms, in turbulent economic times, corporate joint venture partners are more likely to reconsider their commercial arrangements. And in some cases, parties may...more

UK Competition Regulator Cannot Compel Foreign Companies To Respond to Information Requests

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/17/2023

On February 8, 2023, the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) and the High Court held in a joint ruling that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) does not have the power under section 26 of the Competition Act 1998...more

Capital Markets Blueprints - Preparing for Pro Formas

White & Case LLP on 11/23/2021

Pro forma financial statements may be required in a securities offering where an acquisition or disposition has occurred or is probable within a certain period of the offering. In a Rule 144A offering, market practice is...more

U.S. to Require International Passengers to Present Negative Covid Test Result

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP on 1/14/2021

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order requiring all passengers traveling to the U.S. on international flights to show written proof of a negative Covid-19 test or documentation of...more

Construction 2020: United Kingdom

BCLP on 8/2/2019

Foreign pursuit of the local market - If a foreign designer or contractor wanted to set up an operation to pursue the local market, what are the key concerns they should consider before taking such a step? Originally...more

Changes Coming For Travel To Europe

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 5/13/2019

The days of spontaneously traveling to Europe on a whim are coming to an end for U.S. citizens. For many years, U.S. citizens have been able to travel to most European countries with only a valid U.S. passport as a travel...more

Update on the Status of Initial Coin Offerings in Europe

White & Case LLP on 2/1/2019

With crypto-currencies on the rise and technological developments providing great opportunities in the financial services sector, Initial Coin Offerings ("ICO") provide an innovative way of raising capital. They are...more

The MHRA issues new guidance concerning Own Brand Labelling or "Virtual Manufacturing"

Hogan Lovells on 4/4/2017

On 29 March 2017, the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) published a new guidance (hereafter “Guidance“) concerning the Own Brand Labelling of medical devices in the United Kingdom. The Guidance,...more

Top 10 Issues to Consider When Posting Workers in France

Littler on 3/16/2017

“Posting of workers,” a common practice within the European Union, refers to the assignment of an employee to work in another EU Member State (the "host country") on a temporary basis. Under this arrangement, also known as a...more

Best-laid plans? The "Pan-European Private Placement Market"

BCLP on 6/22/2016

The global dislocation in the financial markets which began in 2007 prompted a decrease in lending and an increase in regulation in the European and the US economies, amongst others. This paper looks at recent initiatives...more

Focus on Tax Controversy - Summer 2015

McDermott Will & Emery on 7/15/2015

The French 3 Percent Distribution Tax: Claiming a Refund - Since December 2012, French companies have been liable for a 3 percent tax on distributions to their shareholders (3 Percent Tax), but practitioners have widely...more

Transfer Pricing: Major Developments for Certain French Companies Engaging in Transactions with Related Entities

Dechert LLP on 10/8/2013

The following sets out a summary of recently announced major changes affecting the transfer pricing policy of certain French companies. New Provisions of French Law - Provisions Already Adopted - Within the...more

The Projects and Construction Review, Chapter 22 "Italy"

K&L Gates LLP on 7/29/2013

The current state of Italian project finance is the result of a trend initiated more than 20 years ago, when public resources started to become scarce and the construction or infrastructure needed private funds to be carried...more

AIFMD’s Impact on Non-EU Managers of Non-EU Alternative Investment Funds

Morgan Lewis on 7/25/2013

With AIFMD taking effect, non-EU alternative investment fund managers should be aware of a new regime governing their marketing of such funds into the EU—the AIFMD's private placement overlay. ...more

CFTC Grants No Action Relief to EU Swap Dealers from Swap Documentation Rules

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 7/17/2013

Demonstrating coordination between US swap rules and those of the European Union, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a no action letter (no. 13-45) on July 11 that permits a company organized under the laws of...more

Financial Services Quarterly Report - Second Quarter 2013: UK: New Regulators; New Powers

Dechert LLP on 6/28/2013

The UK Financial Services Authority (“FSA”) was abolished on 1 April 2013 and replaced by three new regulators. The Financial Services Act 2012 introduced the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”), the Prudential Regulatory...more

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