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Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa successfully represents Lloyd’s in R93...

On March 04, 2024 the Pretoria High Court gave judgment in favour of The Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London against the Minister of Safety and Security (the Minister) for R93 919 298.47 based on its...

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SEC adopts climate-related disclosure rules

The US Securities and Exchange Commission adopted final rules by a 3-2 vote that would require domestic and foreign registrants to provide climate-related disclosures in their registration statements...

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Energy transition

While global demand for energy continues to rise, increasing pressure to support the decarbonisation of the industry has spearheaded radical change.

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AIFMD guides: The marketing passport and the requirements for fund managers...

There are two methods which allow the marketing of alternative investment funds (AIFs) in the EU by alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs).

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ESG financial services trends in the US

In this three-part webinar series, our team of experienced NRF lawyers and consultants, along with industry leaders and regulators, will explore the latest developments and trends within ESG...

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Singapore: Competition law fact sheet

Overview of the main provisions of the Competition Act, and discussion of the enforcement regime and recent enforcement trends.

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Global investigations masterclass webinar series: Key triggers of an...

What are the elements of an investigation and what do you need to know? In the first session of our new webinar series, members of our global investigations team explore the genesis of investigations.

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Global investigations masterclass webinar series

What are the elements of an investigation and what do you need to know?

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Dubai office advises on the largest Shariah-compliant syndication using ESG...

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised HSBC and SMBC International Bank, as Mandated Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners, and other financial institutions on a US$1.165bn green loan dual-tranche...

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No quid pro quo, no conviction: Four lessons from the first bribery acquittal...

The first-ever acquittal decision under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA) was rendered in R v Arapakota, when Damodar Arapakota was found not guilty of bribing a foreign public...

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New Partners Stéphane Eljarrat and Frédéric Plamondon join our firm

We welcome new partners Stéphane Eljarrat and Frédéric Plamondon, to our firm, adding more experience and enhancing our outstanding white-collar crime defence team.

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Amsterdam office advises on the largest WHOA restructuring to date

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright advised and represented one of the dissenting lenders in the restructuring of Royal IHC under the Act on Court Confirmation of a Restructuring Plan (Wet...

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Principal residence trusts for disabled persons: Proposed legislative expansion

Our wealth and private client services group recently worked successfully with the Department of Finance (Finance) to find a solution to a change in the law that resulted in unfair treatment of...

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Private wealth, trusts and estates

Welcome to our private wealth, trusts and estates publication series, where you will find a range of articles that address some of the most common issues and questions that arise for clients in the...

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Countering financial crime – A proactive stance

In this article we explore the extent to which the UK and UAE cooperate on financial crime investigations, considering the 2008 MLA Treaty and other developments, and the impact on businesses.

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Blood Antiquities: Financial crime risks arising from the art and antiquity...

The illicit trade of art and artefacts dates back centuries and has occurred across the world.

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Greater regulation for Australia’s art and antiquities market for AML/CTF?

A report released earlier this year by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has encouraged debate about whether further regulation of the art and antiquities industry is required.

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The role for First Nations cultural laws and practices in regulating...

As discussions about regulating the art and antiquity market for financial crime continue, Australia also should consider the important role First Nations cultural practices and laws can have in...

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UK failure to prevent fraud offence: What do you need to do now?

A new “failure to prevent fraud” offence has been introduced as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (the Act).

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Amsterdam office advises international syndicate of lenders on largest...

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has assisted and advised an international syndicate of lenders on the distressed M&A transaction of HES Hartel Tank Terminal B.V. to Impala Energy...

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A Beginners Guide to the Repatriation of Stolen or Looted Art and Cultural...

Colonisation, war crimes and international organised crime have resulted in the unlawful movement of cultural materials and artworks from one country to another.

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The Quebec Court of Appeal clarifies the interpretation of provincial penal...

A five-judge panel of the Quebec Court of Appeal recently allowed the appeal of the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions against a Superior Court judgment ordering a new trial for the defendant...

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Pro Bono: Year in Review 2023

At Norton Rose Fulbright Australia (NRFA), it is our privilege to be able to use our specialist legal skills to make a positive social impact.

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Overview and timeline

The publication of the Hill Review in March 2021 commenced a range of changes and proposed changes to the UK’s listing, prospectus and secondary capital raising regimes.

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ISSB sustainability-related disclosure standards published: A new global...

On 26 June 2023, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) published its first sustainability-related disclosure standards (the Standards).

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ESG and sustainability

Law for a sustainable future

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FCA proposals confirm radical reform of UK listing regime

On 20 December 2023 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Consultation Paper CP23/31 setting out detailed proposals for the reform of the UK listing regime. This follows on from the blueprint...

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Blockchain law: Ancient torts and modern assets

Robert Schwinger explores recent court rulings that show the venerable common-law tort of conversion providing an effective vehicle for relief in a number of cryptocurrency and NFT disputes.

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2023 landmark decisions

Norton Rose Fulbright is pleased to invite you to its annual employment and labour year in review. Join us to learn more about last year’s landmark decisions you may have missed that will most likely...

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Women in aviation

Fuelled by a shared commitment to propel the industry forward, our Women in Aviation network have come together to create a space and community, to encourage more women into the industry, to stay in...

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Finance Bill 2024 receives Royal Assent and regulations made abolishing...

The Finance Bill 2024 had its second and third readings in the House of Lords on February 21, 2024. No amendments were made during these remaining Lords stages and the Bill received Royal Assent on...

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Pensions Regulator publishes blog on ESG risks and opportunities

On February 21, 2024, the Regulator published a blog encouraging trustees to take stock and plan for wider ESG risks and opportunities, as climate reporting should now be “business as usual” for...

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High Court partly dismisses data protection breach and misuse of private...

In Farley (formerly CR) and others v Paymaster (1836) Ltd [2024], the High Court partially dismissed a claim for misuse of private information and breach of the data protection law when annual pension...

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Investigations in EMEA: Horizon scanning

2024 promises to bring important changes to anti-money laundering regulation and wider financial crime legislation in the EU, UK and EMEA, along with an increasingly empowered and pro-active...

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IP monitor: Landmark Graphics Corporation (Re) - patentable subject matter...

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Ontario’s Working for Workers Four Act receives royal assent

On March 21, Ontario’s Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 received royal assent.

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Act respecting the laicity of the state: Quebec Court of Appeal rules on its...

The Act respecting the laicity of the State (the Act) has received a lot of attention since its adoption in June 2019.

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Financial Services Regulatory ESG Monthly Updaters

Environmental, Social and Governance-related (ESG) matters are high on the global agenda with a focus not only on climate change, but also on wider environmental issues, such as, diversity and inclusion. 

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Canada’s modern slavery act – what does it mean for private equity and...

Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the Act) came into force on January 1, 2024.

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Financing onboard carbon capture: What are the options?

Norton Rose Fulbright’s legal experts explore potential finance options for carbon capture systems and the particular complexities related to mortgaged vessels

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Blockchain law: Watch your mouth: Liability for statements and omissions...

Recent court decisions arising from the purchase and sale of digital assets have grappled with liability claims arising from information that had been stated or omitted.

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Gaming M&A trends and predictions

Amidst a challenging macroeconomic climate, M&A activity in the gaming sector has returned to pre-COVID levels.

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Challenges to the validity of local council levies

The way that local councils issue special levies, and deal with errors made in the passing of those levies, has come under spotlight in the recent High Court of Australia decision.

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Pensions Regulator shares findings from value for members compliance exercise

Under the Occupational Pension Schemes (Administration, Investment, Charges and Governance) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, which came into force in October 2021, trustees of DC schemes with total assets...

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Pension Protection Fund publishes blog on supporting overfunded schemes and...

The PPF has published a blog sharing its experience of working with overfunded schemes (that is, on a PPF basis) that enter the PPF’s assessment period and how it is helping them to achieve the best...

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Pensions Regulator: chief executive outlines changing role of Regulator

On March 12, 2024, the Chief Executive of the Regulator, Nausicaa Delfas, delivered a speech on the changes to the pensions sector and how the Regulator is responding.

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Statutory instrument reducing authorised surplus payments charge laid before...

The Authorised Surplus Payments Charge (Variation of Rate) Order 2024 was laid before Parliament on March 11, 2024, and will amend the authorised surplus payments charge rate from 35 per cent to 25 per...

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HMRC publishes latest issue of its LTA guidance newsletter

Published on March 15, 2024, the most recent issue of the LTA guidance newsletter is now available from HMRC. Set out in the same format as the previous versions, it sets out information in Q&A...

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Three Norton Rose Fulbright partners named to America’s Top 200 Lawyers list...

Norton Rose Fulbright partners Shauna Clark, Richard Krumholz and Daryl Lansdale have been named to Forbes’ inaugural America’s Top 200 Lawyers list for 2024.

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