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04/12/2023
Hague 2019 and recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments – a welcome...
UK Government confirms entry into Hague 2019On 23 November 2023 it was confirmed that the UK government will sign the Hague Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments...
01/12/2023
EU Competition Law Briefings
The EU Competition Law Briefings have been created to provide a platform for our clients and other competition law experts to stay up to date on the developments of EU Competition Law. Every month CMS...
28/11/2023
Seminarie Arbeidsrecht 2024
CMS wil u up-to-date informeren over de nieuwe jur­idische tendensen op HR-vlak voor 2024. Want 2024, dat is morgen al! We organiseren in samenwerking met Francine Heirbaut van Mod’arte een exclusief...
28/11/2023
CMS launches International Digital Regulation Hub providing a clear roadmap...
All businesses should be prepared to grasp the opportunities in digital regulation 
28/11/2023
International Digital Regulation Hub
Following the EU Commission plan “A Europe fit for the digital age”, we have witnessed a tsunami of digital regulations in the EU including DMA and DSA, AI Act, Data Act and there is still more to come.Whilst presenting companies with a tumultuous landscape to navigate, the legal obligations imposed also present opportunities to develop their business in a new digital framework safeguarding responsible business practices, fair competition and personal data.The CMS Digital Regulation Hub is home to our Digital Regulation Tracker Tool, providing an overview of the key regulatory instruments for area of law, sectors and business activities which are critical for decision makers as they adapt to the increasingly digital landscape.In addition to this unique tool, we explore the impact this tsunami of regulation is having for businesses across a variety of industries and how GCs can ride the waves to stay ahead of the curve. Our latest re­port il­lus­trates the key findings across Platforms, Content providers, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Energy & Infrastructure, Banking & Finance and Automotive industries.To discuss how to cope with the challenges of Digital Regulations and to explore the opportunities for your business, please contact one of our International experts.
27/11/2023
State aid: Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework extended
The European Commission has adjusted the timetable for phasing out the provisions of the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework after sending Member States this proposal for partial adjustment...
27/11/2023
EU Designs Reform, One Year On: EU Parliament announce Final Form of the...
On 7 November 2023, the EU Parliament published the final form of the updated EU Designs legislation. The new legislation, which takes form through a new Regulation and new Directive, are the Par­lia­ment’s...
24/11/2023
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism transition in effect since 1 October...
On 1 October 2023, a two-year transitional period began for implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/956, which introduces the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). CBAM levies punitive CO2 charges...
22/11/2023
Another grilling: General Court goes against HALLOUMI and strikes down...
IntroductionTwo years ago, we commented on the difficulties that Cypriot cheesemakers faced when attempting to oppose the registration of a figurative mark containing the word BBQLOUMI, relying on EU...
21/11/2023
EP Case Law in Brief: Proof of common general knowledge
It is a common sight for a patent attorney – an EPO Examiner acknowledges that a claim is novel, but asserts a lack of inventive step over ‘D1’ in combination with ‘common general knowledge’...
21/11/2023
CMS Commercial Global Brochure
Commercial law reaches into all sectors. It is at the core of every business. With over 400 Commercial lawyers across 45 countries globally, we can help you across a range of Commercial issues in all...
20/11/2023
Navigating turbulence - Acquiring a target in financial distress
Acquiring a target in financial distress | 5 min read With slowing economic activity coupled with dec­ade-high in­fla­tion and interest rates, and no sign of imminent improvement, increasingly companies are experiencing financial dis­tress. “Res­cuing” a company in distress can provide opportunities for buyers to pick up assets at attractive prices. However, distressed M&A is often very different to acquiring a financially healthy business and buyers need to go into these processes with their eyes open. Buyers of distressed assets (or from distressed sellers) will often find that they are expected to rely on a due diligence process that is limited and carried out in a compressed timescale. The speed of the sale process is driven by the distressed entity’s cash-needs and the demands and/or patience of creditors, without the protection of the customary warranties and indemnities which would be expected from a seller. Key contacts   Alasdair Steele, Cor­por­ateVir­ginie Frémat, Corporate Timea Scholey, Restructuring and InsolvencyJamie Burgess, Corporate