Business Law and Corporate Law

A partir del 5 de junio de 2026, entran en vigor importantes reformas del Reglamento de folletos de la UE introducidas por la Listing Act, elevando el umbral de obligación de publicación de folletos de ocho a doce millones de euros y estableciendo nuevas reglas sobre extensión máxima y requisitos de traducción. ¿Cómo afectarán estos cambios directamente aplicables a las ofertas públicas y admisiones a negociación en mercados regulados, especialmente consider

The Malta Financial Services Authority has issued new guidance on two Commission Delegated Regulations that significantly expand and refine the operational framework of the Market Abuse Regulation. These amendments introduce broader trading permissions for persons discharging managerial responsibilities, enhanced indicators for detecting market manipulation, and clearer protocols for disclosing inside information during protracted processes.

The Listing Act Directive introduces significant reforms to the MiFID II research regime, allowing investment firms greater flexibility in paying for research and execution services. This briefing examines how the removal of market capitalisation thresholds restores bundling as a commercial option and establishes a new EU framework for issuer-sponsored research.

An arbitral tribunal dismissed all claims in Abdallah Andraous v. Kingdom of the Netherlands for lack of jurisdiction, finding that the claimant no longer owned the shares underlying his investment claim when disputed State measures occurred. The tribunal also held that employment-related salary and pension rights did not constitute protected investments under the Dutch-Lebanese BIT, and rejected attempts to invoke the European Convention on Human Rights through the treaty's most-favoured-nation provision.

Planning a destination wedding in Italy can turn into a legal nightmare when a venue unexpectedly cancels. Understanding the critical differences between advance payments and confirmatory deposits under Italian law, along with your contractual rights and potential remedies, can mean the difference between recovering your investment or facing significant financial losses when a wedding venue becomes unavailable.

Belgium's Civil Code undergoes a major transformation with the introduction of Book 7 on special contracts, consolidating and modernizing rules for everyday agreements including sales, leases, and service contracts. With entry into force set for September 2027, businesses must prepare to review their standard agreements and contractual frameworks. This reform particularly impacts the real estate and construction sector through revised lease regimes, construction contract rules, and new provisions on ownersh

The Northern Ireland Assembly is advancing the Charities (Amendment) Bill, which introduces significant regulatory changes for charities operating in the jurisdiction. The legislation grants the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland expanded enforcement powers, overhauls accounting and reporting frameworks based on charity size, and clarifies the status of cross-border charitable organizations.

Danish foundation supervisory authorities have begun publishing their decisions and practices online, providing trustees with unprecedented transparency into regulatory expectations. This development enables boards to incorporate previous rulings into their decision-making processes and better identify potential issues before submitting measures for approval.

Two young women launched an Instagram account to foster inclusion and understanding of marginalized groups in German society, quickly attracting corporate attention for diversity workshops. As their platform grew to over 75,000 followers, they sought to transform their social media presence into an official nonprofit organization. McDermott's legal team provided pro bono counsel to guide them through the complex startup formation process in Germany.

Two young women launched an Instagram account to foster inclusion and understanding of marginalized groups in German society, quickly attracting corporate attention for diversity workshops. As their platform grew to over 75,000 followers, they sought to transform their social media presence into an official nonprofit organization. McDermott's legal team provided pro bono counsel to guide them through the complex startup formation process in Germany.

Luxembourg has implemented new gender balance requirements for listed company boards, mandating that at least 33% of all director positions be held by the under-represented sex by June 30, 2026.

Il Consiglio dei Ministri ha approvato un decreto legislativo che istituisce l'Organismo per la Parità, un'autorità indipendente destinata a rivoluzionare il sistema di contrasto alle discriminazioni in Italia. A partire dal 1° gennaio 2027, questo nuovo organismo avrà funzioni ampie e trasversali, dalla prevenzione all'assistenza alle vittime, con particolare attenzione al contesto lavorativo e agli standard europei.