This article highlights the proliferation of private equity activity and the impact this has on law firms.
Regulatory Crackdowns - Here to Stay?
COVID-19 has seemed to have accelerated the expansion of regulatory powers beyond just assessing market power and consumer benefit. In this article, Kit Lee explains the key regulatory crackdowns in 2021 and looking forward to 2022 in both Europe and Asia.
CMA vs Meta - For the Future
The CMA’s blocking of Meta’s acquisition of Giphy reflects a wider trend in competition authorities increasingly adopting a more interventionist approach. Karan Kairon investigates the potential reasons behind the decision and how tech companies can adapt to new regulations.
The Rule of Law - under fresh attack?
The Rule of Law is crucial for businesses for multiple reasons discussed in this article. Most importantly, businesses must understand the rights the Government have to regulate their business.
Digital Markets Act: Europe's looming crackdown on Big Tech
In this article, Kit Lee discusses various aspects of the Digital Markets Act including why it has been put in place, what it involves, and its potential ramifications.
COP26 and Competition Law's Role in achieving Sustainability Goals
With the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow having come to a close, collective agreements to combat climate change have been reached. This article highlights the need for competition law to keep up with the demands of the changing global economy in the move towards sustainability.
A Two Pillar Act
In this article, Sumaya Yusuf explains the meaning of Global Corporate Minimum Tax and its implications, ranging from societal progression to tax competition.
The Re-emergence of Employment Rights - Where do Vaccines fit in?
In this article, the possibility of mandatory vaccinations is discussed and what potential effects this could have.
The Evergrande Debt Crisis
Kit Lee discusses the background behind China Evergrande Group’s collapse in September 2021 and how this will affect China’s one booming property market and global financial markets.
Has COVID-19 killed cash? - How the pandemic is shaping the future of payments
With the pandemic acting as a catalyst for the global shift toward digital payment processes, Zain Afieh discusses the possibility of a cashless society.
The Slippery Future of Oil: The Blame Game
As the world moves towards carbon neutrality, Sumaya Yusuf discusses the precarious state of Big Oil as it struggles to both appease shareholders and balance its engagement in a lucrative hydrocarbon market with diversifying towards renewable energy.
Electric Vehicles: Environmental Pipe Dream or Viable Plan?
Jamie Frost discusses the viability of electric cars and the potential concerns.
Digital money - a dystopian future?
Kit Lee discusses the rapid digitisation of the financial system and the digital models competing to shape the future of money and payments, as well as the potential concerns.
The Future of Oil as a Commodity in 2021 – Disrupting a longer-term pattern, or another bastion against Big Tech?
Oil is facing unprecedented challenges as the decade begins. Confronted by inevitable financial decline; the increased importance of Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) for asset managers and investment funds; and the growing risk of climate-related litigation. The big players will have to respond to these challenges creatively and consolidate their positions at the forefront of energy production. However, Big Tech promises to be a crucial rival in yet another industry, meaning the situation may look very different in the next decade.
Flawed Trials, Defects and Politics – Commercial Impacts of the Introduction of COVID-19 Vaccines
With vaccine rollouts racing against coronavirus mutations, rancour over approvals and strategy in Europe, and logistical and supply chain obstacles, what impact does the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines have on the commercial landscape?
Deliveroo is poised to be London's largest Stock Market flotation of 2021
Deliveroo has hired a team of investment banks to help it present what could be London's biggest stock market flotation of 2021.
A resumption for Ant Group's IPO?
This article aims to discuss the implications of the biggest busted trade in stock-market history – the collapse of Ant Group’s initial public offering.
Contact Tracing Apps - The Ethical and Legal Issues
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen governments across the world restricting movements to new levels. To aid the safe lifting of current public health restrictions, contact tracing apps have been developed to automate the labour-intensive contact tracing tasks critical to containing the spread of the virus. This article explores the legal and ethical implications of contact tracing apps.
The Rise of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
Catalysed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the development of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) has accelerated over the past few months, with many hoping that they would replace cash in the long term. This article aims to address the key commercial and legal issues of CBDCs.
Changing Policy of Energy States - Loading up on Debt to Shift to a Greener Future?
ESG investment has boomed during the global pandemic, and the energy industry is facing a huge shift. With oil prices falling, Gulf and Middle-Eastern States are loading up on debt, while the big players in the market are announcing different investment priorities. Green bonds meanwhile show that effective regulation can lead to improvements in this area.