Knowledge and newshttps://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/rss-feeds/knowledge-and-newsFeed for NRF knowledge and newsen{919A2BFE-4C2B-40B5-B000-C336E1137C5F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/9eb50c5f/three-norton-rose-fulbright-partners-named-to-americas-top-200-lawyers-list-by-forbesPress ReleaseThree Norton Rose Fulbright partners named to America’s Top 200 Lawyers list by <i>Forbes</i>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.Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:45:00 Z{08ABB2AC-72CF-47D4-AAA3-F7E8C66E9BB2}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/0cf43bb2/03-pensions-regulator-chief-executive-outlines-changing-rolePublicationPensions 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. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:44:00 Z{E37D8CFB-0DFE-4EEC-98A6-3A1E0E0A1A8F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/ebec6a8f/05-hmrc-publishes-latest-issue-of-its-lta-guidance-newsletterPublicationHMRC publishes latest issue of its LTA guidance newsletterPublished 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 format.Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:44:00 Z{53C032CC-3EBB-4869-AFBA-61852B9DAEF9}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/5cb9aef9/04-statutory-instrument-reducing-authorised-surplus-payments-charge-laid-before-parliamentPublicationStatutory instrument reducing authorised surplus payments charge laid before ParliamentThe 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 cent with effect from April 6, 2024. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:44:00 Z{2D7499C7-27FA-49B8-840E-B0515DDA7E4C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/27a8ee4c/02-pension-protection-fund-publishes-blog-onPublicationPension Protection Fund publishes blog on supporting overfunded schemes and Clara takes over the Debenhams schemeThe 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 possible outcomes for members. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:44:00 Z{3C063F81-DB21-4E0C-A348-D211BD071DB4}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/311c8db4/01-pensions-regulator-shares-findings-from-value-for-members-compliance-exercisePublicationPensions Regulator shares findings from value for members compliance exerciseUnder 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 of less than £100 million must carry out a value for members (VfM) assessment. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:44:00 Z{9F0EB4EE-79E0-4DCE-8922-B0E0B0B4E080}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/9e0e2080/challenges-to-the-validity-of-local-council-leviesPublicationChallenges to the validity of local council leviesThe 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.Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:08:00 Z{B155F2F6-4AEC-40BA-A7AC-1F8A42DF76F5}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/b6cac6f5/gaming-ma-trends-and-predictionsPublicationGaming M&A trends and predictionsAmidst a challenging macroeconomic climate, M&A activity in the gaming sector has returned to pre-COVID levels. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:57:56 Z{BC37DFBC-4AE9-435B-A08B-E97056C9F9C6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/bc9bb9c6/blockchain-law-watch-your-mouth-liability-for-statements-and-omissions-about-digital-assetsPublicationBlockchain law: Watch your mouth: Liability for statements and omissions about digital assetsRecent 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.Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:41:00 Z{E5C59CE7-45FA-4175-9119-C9438C4B4E0A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/e7a59e0a/act-respecting-the-laicity-of-the-state-quebec-court-of-appeal-rules-on-its-constitutionalityPublicationAct respecting the laicity of the state: Quebec Court of Appeal rules on its constitutionalityThe Act respecting the laicity of the State (the Act) has received a lot of attention since its adoption in June 2019. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:03:00 Z{6E79CD98-A635-4469-92D9-130E1917DB7E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/68599b7e/ontarios-working-for-workers-four-act-receives-royal-assentPublicationOntario’s <i>Working for Workers Four Act</i> receives royal assentOn March 21, Ontario’s Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 received royal assent.Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:00:08 Z{F2286EFE-76C9-458A-AC9F-6F3C7DDE3B5C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/fe9afb5c/ip-monitor-landmark-graphics-corporation-re-patentable-subject-matter-and-physicalityPublicationIP monitor: <em>Landmark Graphics Corporation (Re)</em> - patentable subject matter and physicality in computer-implemented inventionsFri, 22 Mar 2024 18:20:03 Z{12EB2C0B-F549-41DE-91DF-6FFE7D6DC1A6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/1b9ef1a6/investigations-in-emea---horizon-scanningWebinar and EventsInvestigations in EMEA: Horizon scanning2024 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 enforcement approach from regulators across the globe.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:45:22 Z{6FB6D145-4105-456D-A715-DC5886328BCF}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/655d5bcf/financing-onboard-carbon-capture-what-are-the-optionsPublicationFinancing 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<br/><br/>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:46:00 Z{4D404F33-65CF-4DB5-AE08-1143435E269A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/43f5869a/canadas-modern-slavery-act-what-does-it-mean-for-private-equity-and-venture-capitalPublicationCanada’s modern slavery act – what does it mean for private equity and venture capital?Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the Act) came into force on January 1, 2024.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:44:46 Z{955026C4-2BD8-46A2-B23C-80A28F0EABE1}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/9482cbe1/high-court-partly-dismisses-data-protectionPublicationHigh Court partly dismisses data protection breach and misuse of private information claims after pension statements sent to wrong addresses 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 benefit statements containing personal details of about 450 current and former police officers were sent in error to out-of-date addresses by the defendant administrator. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:16:39 Z{F6D06C33-DF8F-4D51-98EC-433DE5A1EBF5}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/f3f1cbf5/pensions-regulator-publishes-blog-on-esg-risks-and-opportunitiesPublicationPensions 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 trustees. The Regulator acknowledges that ESG and related reporting is a significant challenge for trustees but failure to take into account climate related risks and opportunities could put savers at risk.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:16:39 Z{4F24629B-6309-476A-A1E1-A9CB5C5CDEEA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/4b9a1eea/finance-bill-2024-receives-royal-assentPublicationFinance Bill 2024 receives Royal Assent and regulations made abolishing lifetime allowanceThe 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 February 22, 2024, becoming the Finance Act 2024.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:16:39 Z{4F5BB8D9-7976-413A-9CA1-3D9BEBE579FC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/496a19fc/financial-services-regulation-esg-series-part-2-esg-financial-services-trends-in-the-usWebinar and EventsESG financial services trends in the USIn 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 regulation. This series will take a cross-jurisdictional perspective, covering ESG regulation and trends from across the globe.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:20:38 Z{B5825688-1046-46F2-A113-E35095005CD0}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/b8623cd0/sec-adopts-climate-related-disclosure-rulesPublicationSEC adopts climate-related disclosure rulesThe 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 and annual reports.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:25:00 Z{A744BEE7-248C-40E0-B812-66D870FD95C9}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/a7c025c9/norton-rose-fulbright-south-africa-successfully-represents-lloyds-in-r93-million-claimPublicationNorton Rose Fulbright South Africa successfully represents Lloyd’s in R93 million claimOn 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 finding that the conduct of police employees who participate in a major robbery and cover-up was sufficiently closely connected to their employment to make the Minister vicariously liable.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:29:40 Z{0EEA2A7B-6953-496F-AE9C-D7179521D41B}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/0b3fc41b/competition-law-fact-sheet-singaporePublicationSingapore: Competition law fact sheetOverview of the main provisions of the Competition Act, and discussion of the enforcement regime and recent enforcement trends.Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:21:00 Z{C521A469-0173-4F2C-9BE2-B7F278736350}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/c93c2350/women-in-aviationPublicationWomen in aviationFuelled 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 the industry and thrive in the industry.Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:16:10 Z{969CFC63-91CC-4F9E-9DE9-D265252B1F6F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/93ce9f6f/employment-and-labour-law-year-in-reviewWebinar and Events2023 landmark decisionsNorton 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 shape 2024. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 23:20:00 Z{0B8C5B2A-BA8A-41EB-819D-CE406EEA5E1C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/0aabde1c/financial-services-regulatory-esg-monthly-updatersPublicationFinancial Services Regulatory ESG Monthly UpdatersEnvironmental, 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. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:52:00 Z{9260D2EE-C292-42BC-A294-868E248DC0E9}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/9e2c40e9/pro-bono-year-in-review-2023PublicationPro Bono: Year in Review 2023At Norton Rose Fulbright Australia (NRFA), it is our privilege to be able to use our specialist legal skills to make a positive social impact.Tue, 06 Feb 2024 03:17:00 Z{57F656A5-9E97-4E6A-886B-05E166B18BB6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/557abbb6/blockchain-law-ancient-torts-and-modern-assetsPublicationBlockchain law: Ancient torts and modern assetsRobert 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. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:41:00 Z{0FA1BCC5-C9D2-4975-9672-91AF8971CCF9}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/05252cf9/the-quebec-court-of-appeal-clarifies-the-interpretation-of-provincial-penal-offences-a-renewed-or-reaffirmed-interpretationPublicationThe Quebec Court of Appeal clarifies the interpretation of provincial penal offences: a renewed or reaffirmed interpretation?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 Adrian Dafinei, accused of having committed a provincial penal offence (the Accused). Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:42:21 Z{D31D61ED-FCB5-43C6-99C5-DD87D2F5479F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/dd56579f/a-beginners-guide-to-the-repatriation-of-stolen-or-looted-art-and-cultural-materialPublicationA Beginners Guide to the Repatriation of Stolen or Looted Art and Cultural MaterialColonisation, war crimes and international organised crime have resulted in the unlawful movement of cultural materials and artworks from one country to another.Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:56:00 Z{F898BD40-78F9-443D-96AF-9D7F71DE9884}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/f09df884/fca-proposals-confirm-radical-reform-of-uk-listing-regimePublicationFCA proposals confirm radical reform of UK listing regimeOn 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 contained in its previous consultation (CP 23/10) published in May 2023.Thu, 28 Dec 2023 09:52:56 Z{70794C35-330A-439E-8C23-D94B529CFAE5}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/75ae3ae5/amsterdam-office-advises-international-syndicate-of-lendersPress ReleaseAmsterdam office advises international syndicate of lenders on largest bankruptcy and distressed M&A transactionGlobal 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 Infrastructure Netherlands B.V.Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:22:58 Z{8A6462E4-5DE5-4726-99A9-E73BBDE2CB35}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/84569b35/aifmd-guides-the-marketing-passport-and-the-requirements-for-fund-managers-across-the-euPublicationAIFMD guides: The marketing passport and the requirements for fund managers across the EUThere are two methods which allow the marketing of alternative investment funds (AIFs) in the EU by alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs).Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:22:00 Z{1A7F7859-4839-4987-8E38-E8D43AE8770F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/1997870f/uk-failure-to-prevent-fraud-offence-what-do-you-need-to-do-nowPublicationUK 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). Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:46:00 Z{DC894B96-42A3-4B4E-AB29-EF079936FFE4}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/d63e9fe4/the-role-for-first-nations-cultural-laws-and-practices-in-regulating-australias-art-marketPublicationThe role for First Nations cultural laws and practices in regulating Australia’s art marketAs 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 regulating the art industry. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 03:51:00 Z{CFE20BD8-CADA-4FC0-AB92-D951AD7D83C1}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/c8a023c1/sustainability-and-esgPublicationESG and sustainabilityLaw for a sustainable futureMon, 02 Oct 2023 13:53:00 Z{B5B683D5-1A62-4E27-B683-F375428A3415}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/b5273415/greater-regulation-for-australias-art-and-antiquities-market-for-aml-ctfPublicationGreater 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.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 01:13:09 Z{5A1DE82E-82A3-4C2D-914E-BD8C4D163B61}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/5e3deb61/blood-antiquities-financial-crime-risks-arising-from-the-art-and-antiquity-industryPublicationBlood Antiquities: Financial crime risks arising from the art and antiquity industryThe illicit trade of art and artefacts dates back centuries and has occurred across the world.Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:52:00 Z{A5A79012-4A4E-46CB-89AC-96137F45055B}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/a2ebc55b/countering-financial-crime-a-proactive-stancePublicationCountering financial crime – A proactive stanceIn 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. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:26:28 Z{E3F162D2-1DA5-4EE0-A475-27E00C4BF907}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/e2505907/issb-sustainability-related-disclosure-standards-published-a-new-global-baselinePublicationISSB sustainability-related disclosure standards published: A new global baseline?On 26 June 2023, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) published its first sustainability-related disclosure standards (the Standards).Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:19:14 Z{D8E59D9A-18FA-4762-94F2-8C4E01251139}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/daa22139/private-wealth-trusts-and-estatesPublicationPrivate wealth, trusts and estatesWelcome 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 context of estate planning, estate and trust administration, charities law and related areas.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:58:00 Z{67D9376D-C10C-4796-8957-787DB9FEFC60}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/6dc67c60/principal-residence-trusts-for-disabled-personsPublicationPrincipal residence trusts for disabled persons: Proposed legislative expansionOur 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 disabled Canadians.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:05:00 Z{49383FEA-9AE1-4D75-A79F-DBC9D7C903BC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/4a15f3bc/amsterdam-office-advises-on-the-largest-whoa-restructuring-to-datePress ReleaseAmsterdam office advises on the largest WHOA restructuring to dateGlobal 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 homologatie onderhands akkoord, the WHOA), also known as the ‘Dutch scheme’. Tue, 09 May 2023 08:36:02 Z{911159B4-84D2-469F-9E7B-ECD38FDA2EBC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/942fbebc/new-partners-stephane-eljarrat-and-frederic-plamondon-join-our-firmPress ReleaseNew Partners Stéphane Eljarrat and Frédéric Plamondon join our firmWe welcome new partners Stéphane Eljarrat and Frédéric Plamondon, to our firm, adding more experience and enhancing our outstanding white-collar crime defence team.Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:12:00 Z{6DE32D8B-0F4F-4C6B-8374-904D42D215B6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/6bfb45b6/no-quid-pro-quo-no-conviction-four-lessons-from-the-first-bribery-acquittal-under-the-cfpoaPublicationNo <i>quid pro quo</i>, no conviction: Four lessons from the first bribery acquittal under the <i>CFPOA</i>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 official due to insufficient evidence.Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:35:35 Z{F5E9A78C-ED84-4137-A436-EF1BB4CFDB31}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/fc476b31/energy-transitionPublicationEnergy transitionWhile global demand for energy continues to rise, increasing pressure to support the decarbonisation of the industry has spearheaded radical change.Tue, 03 Jan 2023 11:10:00 Z{DC27D6B8-66A2-4581-B1D1-E99A317FA030}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/d8211030/dubai-office-advises-on-the-largest-shariah-compliant-syndication-using-esgPress ReleaseDubai office advises on the largest Shariah-compliant syndication using ESG and Green Loan Principles in the Middle EastGlobal 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 commodity murabaha financing to Al Rajhi Bank.Thu, 06 Oct 2022 06:36:05 Z{39BFFE8E-4DB5-43BE-A882-9204A4D5FD47}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/3e5e2d47/overview-and-timelinePublicationOverview and timelineThe 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.Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:08:37 Z{711395F4-1CEB-469A-9610-D3028F546CCA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/74ba0cca/global-investigations-masterclass-webinarsWebinar and EventsGlobal investigations masterclass webinar seriesWhat are the elements of an investigation and what do you need to know?Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:06:00 Z{DAF8CEF7-3660-4C7D-9336-919E4CC742AD}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/d70d62ad/global-investigations-masterclass-webinar-seriesWebinar and EventsGlobal investigations masterclass webinar series: Key triggers of an investigationWhat 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.Thu, 07 Apr 2022 02:47:00 Z