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UK Government publishes long-awaited results of consultation on Zero Emission Vehicle mandate
United Kingdom - September 29 2023 The UK Government has now published the results of the consultation on the proposal for a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. The proposal has…
The regulatory gateway for firms who approve financial promotions
United Kingdom - September 29 2023 Existing authorised firms who want to be able to approve financial promotions for unauthorised firms after 7 February 2024 must make sure they have…
Redress Action in Germany - the new kid on the block?
Germany - September 29 2023 The German Federal Council (Bundesrat) has finally cleared the path for the German implementation of the European Representative Actions Directive…
Too little, too late? - Reforming the German law on general terms and conditions for financial institutions
European Union, Germany - September 26 2023 The German law on General Terms and Conditions (German GTC Law) is rarely newsworthy. Until it is. Last week, the German Banking Industry Committee…
A new toolkit for gender-inclusive competition law
Canada - September 25 2023 Until recently, competition policy has been considered through a gender-neutral lens - focused on “average” consumers, characterised by economically…
Will the UK follow the EU’s lead in reforming product liability rules?
European Union, United Kingdom - September 21 2023 We recently wrote about the UK Government’s wide-ranging consultation on reforming the UK consumer product safety framework (see here). We…
The cost of a £250 withdrawal: latest UK sanctions developments
United Kingdom - September 15 2023 The UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) recently issued its first “disclosure notice” and, on the same day, updated its guidance…
Russia Sanctions: Forced administration of subsidiaries of Western groups in Russia
Russia - September 14 2023 Over the course of the last months, the Russian government has ramped up its “countermeasures” intended to counteract the effect of sanctions imposed…
Changes to Nigeria’s Arbitration Regime
Nigeria - September 13 2023 Nigeria’s Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1988 (the “1988 Act”)[1] has been repealed and replaced by the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 (the…
UK Law Commission publishes recommendations for Arbitration Act 1996 reforms, ensuring London remains a leading seat for international arbitration
United Kingdom - September 12 2023 The Law Commission of England and Wales has now published its “Review of the Arbitration Act 1996” report (the Report), setting out its final…
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