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New RTS On Share Buy-back Reporting And Disclosure Requirements
The European Securities and Markets Authority has endorsed proposed amendments to regulatory technical standards that will significantly streamline reporting requirements for share buy-back programmes under the Market Abuse Regulation. These changes will allow Maltese issuers to report transactions on an aggregate basis only, eliminating the need for individual transaction reporting to both competent authorities and the public. The amendments represent a substantial reduction in regulatory burden and will r
Malta Commercial
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Ganado Advocates
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CSRD Simplification Takes Shape: Revised ESRS And Voluntary Standard Published
The European Union has published revised sustainability reporting standards and introduced a voluntary framework that fundamentally changes how companies approach CSRD compliance. These reforms reduce reporting complexity through fewer datapoints and introduce value chain caps that limit information requests from smaller businesses. Understanding these changes is critical for both mandatory reporters and voluntary participants as implementation deadlines approach in 2026 and 2027.
Ireland Commercial
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Arthur Cox
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Antwerpse Ondernemingsrechtbank oordeelt dat ook geschillen over de Wet Precontractuele Informatie aan arbitrage kunnen worden voorgelegd
De Ondernemingsrechtbank Antwerpen bevestigt dat arbitragebedingen in internationale franchiseovereenkomsten ook geschillen over de Belgische Wet Precontractuele Informatie kunnen omvatten. Deze uitspraak volgt de lijn van het Hof van Cassatie en markeert een belangrijke verschuiving in hoe Belgische beschermingswetten worden toegepast in een internationale context.
Belgium Commercial
ML
Monard Law
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Antwerp Enterprise Court Holds That Disputes Concerning The Pre-Contractual Information Act May Also Be Referred To Arbitration
A Belgian court has ruled that arbitration clauses in international franchise agreements can override local franchisee protections, even when disputes involve Belgium's Pre-Contractual Information Act. This landmark decision extends earlier Supreme Court precedent and fundamentally shifts how protective legislation interacts with contractual dispute resolution mechanisms in cross-border franchise relationships.
Belgium Commercial
ML
Monard Law
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German Startup Breaks Down Cultural Barriers, One Post At A Time
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.
Germany Commercial
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McDermott Will & Schulte
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Spotlight On Luxembourg
CMS Luxembourg's M&A experts analyze the Grand Duchy's evolving dealmaking landscape, examining how regulatory complexity and fund services consolidation are reshaping Luxembourg's dual role as both a domestic market and Europe's premier cross-border structuring hub. The discussion reveals why private equity houses are driving unprecedented consolidation among fund service providers in the world's second-largest investment fund center.
Luxembourg Finance
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CMS Luxembourg
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Dutch Call-in Powers Bill Moves Forward: House Of Representatives Adopts Draft Bill After Significant Amendments
The Dutch House of Representatives has adopted a private member's bill introducing call-in powers for the Dutch competition authority ACM, enabling review of below-threshold transactions while simultaneously raising mandatory notification thresholds. This reform shifts Dutch merger control from a purely threshold-based system toward a discretionary, risk-based regime that could significantly impact dealmakers pursuing roll-up strategies, buy-and-build models, or acquisitions in concentrated markets.
Netherlands Anti-trust
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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Welcome To Spada Partners From Milan
Spada Partners has established itself as a premier tax advisory firm serving businesses and families across Italy, offering comprehensive support in transactions, turnarounds, corporate finance, and M&A processes. With over 70 professionals, the firm provides dedicated expertise in tax and financial planning, governance support, and generational transitions for both domestic and international clients seeking deep connections within the Italian market.
Italy Tax
GGI Global Alliance
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