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Beyond Brexit transition - Brexit uncertainty creates an opportunity for European investment by Japenese companies

Japanese companies have long seen the UK as a gateway into Europe. However, the daunting prospect of a no-deal Brexit has already prompted many Japanese companies to shift their operations or European headquarters from the UK to the continent....By: Hogan Lovells
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Hogan Lovells | Nov 23,2020 |

Beyond Brexit transition - Continued uncertainty for construction projects

There is no change in the two key issues that have been causing concern to those involved in real estate development, whether as an owner, developer or contractor, both before and throughout the transition period......By: Hogan Lovells
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Hogan Lovells | Nov 23,2020 |

Beyond Brexit transition - The impact on corporate law and corporate transactions

Any deal is unlikely to have a significant impact on the laws which directly govern companies and transactions but dealmakers will need to understand the implications of issues such as merger control and data transfers. That would be equally true in a no-deal scenario....By: Hogan Lovells
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Hogan Lovells | Nov 23,2020 |

How to deal with data protection and network security issues in M&A operations in the Asia-Pacific region

In recent years, the Asia-Pacific region has been the central hub of M&A activities. Even in 2020, when investment activities are hit by the new crown epidemic, the Asia-Pacific region is still relatively independent. Despite the global economic headwinds and the growing geopolitical uncertainty, ambitious investors in the Asia-Pacific region are still eager to try new opportunities while seeking stability in unprecedented difficulties. This shows that the trading situation in the Asia-Pacific.....
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Hogan Lovells | Nov 19,2020 |

Challenging Times (continued) – The Use Classes Order and Permitted Development Rights

In our blog of 3 September 2020, we brought you news of the challenge to the recent changes to the Use Classes Order and the Permitted Development Rights (“PDR”) regime....By: Hogan Lovells
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Hogan Lovells | Nov 18,2020 |

Quarterly Corporate / M&A Decisions Update: Q3 2020

This is our Quarterly Corporate / M&A Decisions Update for decisions in Q3 2020. This update is designed to highlight selected important M&A, corporate, and commercial court decisions on a quarterly basis. Brief summaries of each decision appear below with links to more robust discussions....By: Hogan Lovells
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Hogan Lovells | Nov 18,2020 |

Talking Point: Insolvency risk in the construction industry

In the difficult market conditions which have accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic, the financial health of many industries has been adversely affected. The construction industry is no exception and the insolvency of a party to a construction contract would lead to a number of challenges from both the contractor and the employer’s perspectives. We discuss some key considerations and potential steps that could be taken by the employer and contractor where an insolvency event (e.g. liquidation,...By...
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Hogan Lovells | Nov 17,2020 |

How to navigate data protection and cybersecurity issues in M&As in Asia-Pacific

The growing importance of data to mergers and acquisition (M&A) transactions highlights the need to have effective due diligence, transaction structuring, and execution that addresses the growing demands of data protection and cybersecurity regulation in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Please see full Publication below for more information....By: Hogan Lovells
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Hogan Lovells | Nov 17,2020 |

Funds and asset management regulatory news, November 2020 # 2

Performance fees in UCITS and certain types of AIFs: ESMA guidelines - The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published the official translations for guidelines on performance fees in UCITS and certain types of alternative investment funds....By: Hogan Lovells
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Hogan Lovells | Nov 17,2020 |

Compulsory Share Transfers under Deeds of Company Arrangement – updated ASIC policy

ASIC has provided long-awaited confirmation of its policy position with regard to applications for relief from the operation of the takeover restrictions in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) ("Act") in relation to compulsory transfers of shares under a deed of company arrangement ("DOCA")....By: Hogan Lovells
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Hogan Lovells | Nov 16,2020 |
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