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Opinion  |  18:01:21
The future of banking in the UK: What are the key trends for 2021?
Whilst 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic has forced lenders to embrace new practices, the financial services sector has tried to remain resilient during the turbulence at the same time as providing support to their customers who need it. At the end of 2020, the British Business Bank reported that the Coronavirus loan schemes had supported a total of over 1.5m facilities to businesses, providing over £68 billion of finance.
Opinion  |  06:01:21
Commerce & Law: what to expect in 2021
This article summarises some of the key developments expected in commercial, consumer and contract law in the UK in 2021 and beyond.
Opinion  |  22:12:20
China launches World’s First Central Bank Digital Currency
China has become the first nation to develop and launch a central bank digital currency, with the Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP) being rolled out across major e-commerce platforms within the country, including the multinational corporation Alibaba Group Holding Limited.
Opinion  |  15:12:20
Post-Merger Integration: Beginning or the end of the M&A journey
Completing an M&A deal is a very exciting moment for all parties concerned. A great deal of hard work has been undertaken by the buyer to find the right target to purchase, analyse the benefits, synergies and cost-saving opportunities, carry out due diligence, negotiate the key documents and finally complete the deal.
Opinion  |  23:11:20
The key issues businesses should consider before the end of the transition period
With the post-Brexit transition period ending in 31 December 2020 and talks between the EU and UK about a Free Trade Agreement (“FTA”) continuing, businesses need to continue to prepare for the key challenges ahead.
Opinion  |  04:11:20
Electronic signatures: can you digitally sign your life away?
Many of us in these difficult times are working from home and conducting business through our computer screen. This business will often involve the creation, variation, and termination of contracts and many other transactions besides, often of considerable importance and value. I was recently asked whether 'electronic signatures' have the same legal effect as traditional 'wet signatures'?
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Opinion  |  16:10:20
Do you need to comply with the Children’s Code?
Associate Charlotte Ebbutt summarises the key points of the Children's Code, the new statutory code of practice aimed at protecting children within the digital world.
Opinion  |  26:08:20
Apple v. Fortnite – a pandora’s loot box for online marketplaces?
The last few weeks have been eventful for America’s biggest tech firm, Apple. Whilst CEO Tim Cook's been forced to testify to the US Congress in a steadily building antitrust case, as well as facing one in the EU, the company saw its value double to $2tn over the last two years. Yet despite all of this, the story that has really got people talking involves a computer game, 350 million players, and an app store.
Opinion  |  29:06:20
When Annual General Meetings met coronavirus
The AGM season traditionally kicks off in April, but the coronavirus outbreak has caused havoc with these annual events as countries restricted travel and banned mass gatherings. As a result, a number of large companies, including well-known high street names, have held their AGMs behind closed doors with shareholders being unable to attend or provide real-time questioning.
Contract management
Opinion  |  24:06:20
Corporate Governance and Insolvency Bill: contract management during uncertain times
Next up in our series of blogs focusing on the provisions introduced by the Corporate Governance and Insolvency Bill, we turn our attention to managing commercial contracts during temporary company moratorium and insolvency situations.
Board Briefing June 2020
Opinion  |  22:06:20
Board Briefing (Covid-19): Looking ahead in uncertain times
Despite the ongoing challenges faced by UK businesses, as lockdown measures ease and businesses start to re-open and adjust to a new way of working, directors across all sectors will be looking ahead and need to maintain a ‘hands on’ approach to considering, implementing and communicating key decisions.
Directors liability
Opinion  |  18:06:20
Potential liabilities of directors in insolvency situations: a cautionary reminder
With the recently announced Corporate Governance and Insolvency Bill introducing a temporary suspension of wrongful trading actions, our Corporate team outline other potential claims that may be brought against directors of an insolvent company.
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