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  16/04/2025

  International

  Termination payments and costs “reasonably incurred”

  A recent decision of one of the UK’s highest courts has considered the extent of a contractor’s entitlement to payment after the termination for convenience of a FIDIC 1st Edition contract. The terminology considered by the court is commonly found within the termination provisions of other standard form construction contacts, making the decision of wider interest in an area where there is little previous case law. In finding that the contractor’s costs in this case had not been reasonably incurred, the decision highlights the significance of such restrictions and the more generous...

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  09/04/2025

  International

  New deadlines approach for beneficial ownership reporting requirements in the US

  As part of the US government’s focus on deregulation, beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the US Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which came into force in January 2024, have been narrowed so that US entities are no longer required to report.Importantly, because foreign reporting companies will still be subject to the new rules, all non-US entities registered to do business in any US state must familiarise themselves with the requirements and, if needed, take steps to comply before the new filing deadline of 25 April 2025.BackgroundThe CTA requires certain...

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  09/04/2025

  International

  Navigating M&A deals through a tariff storm

  The tariffs introduced by the Trump Administration  have shocked global stock markets and are expected to have even greater impact on industrial and trading businesses, and ultimately, consumers. Retaliatory measures introduced by other major economies are likely to exacerbate an already deeply challenging situation.Nevertheless, M&A is a resilient beast. Deal teams, armed through recent COVID experiences, will need to apply the ingenuity and lateral thinking required to close deals in ways, which protect concerned parties against the Tariffs.In this article, we explore:what exactly is...

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  02/04/2025

  International

  Cyber Space: Global insights on cyber and data risk for insurers

  Cyber Resilience Regulation: What does the current EU and UK position mean for cyber insurance?In an increasingly aggressive cyber threat landscape, it is no surprise that cyber resilience has become a key consideration for the EU Commission and UK Government, with a focus on ensuring that businesses and critical infrastructure can respond to and recover from cyber incidents.The overarching intention is to synchronise standards in order to update or establish clear security requirements, improve risk management practices, and enhance accountability for organisations handling sensitive data, with...

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  27/03/2025

  International

  Legal Issues on Red Teaming in Artificial Intelligence

  1. Red TeamingRed teaming has its historical origins during the Cold War, when the US military prepared its forces by training them with simulated attacks from the Soviet Union by indicating its team as “red” while the US indicated its team as “blue”. Since then, the use and purpose of red teaming has evolved and commercially mainly used in the cybersecurity space, whereby organizations train its cybersecurity systems through simulated cyberattacks. Red teaming is not only performed by corporations – institutions in the EU also perform red teaming using the protocols...

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  26/03/2025

  International

  CMS European M&A Study 2025: Buyers take the lead in a shifting market

   The CMS Corporate/M&A Group is pleased to launch the 17th edition of the European M&A Study. The CMS European M&A Study 2025 reveals how investors are navigating a buyer-friendly market, geopolitical uncertainty, and shifting regulatory landscapes. Despite ongoing economic and political uncertainties, M&A activity in Europe remains strong, with a positive outlook for 2025. The study highlights an evolving landscape where dealmakers are adapting to shifting risk allocation strategies, emerging technologies, and regulatory complexities.Our Study dives into an impressive...

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