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13 March 2019

Focus Antitrust - 13 March 2019

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European Commission accepts commitments in cross-border pay-TV services case

The European Commission has accepted commitments offered by Disney, NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros. and Sky in relation to the Commission's concerns regarding certain clauses in the studios' film licensing contracts for pay-TV with Sky UK. Click here.

European Commission opens phase 2 merger investigation into E.ON's proposed acquisition of Innogy

The European Commission has opened an in-depth phase 2 merger investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Innogy by E.ON. The Commission has concerns that the proposed acquisition may reduce competition in retail markets for electricity and gas in several Member States. Click here

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CMA

The CMA has welcomed the report submitted by the Digital Competition Expert Panel to the government. Click here.

Our thinking

Felicity Chapman writes for Circle2Success on changes to Capital Gains Tax rules

Felicity Chapman

In the Press
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Separating Spouses and Civil Partners to Benefit from Changes to Capital Gains Tax Rules Read More Separating Spouses and Civil Partners to Benefit from Changes to Capital Gains Tax Rules
WhatsAppGate - Should businesses be reviewing their social media policies?

Anna Rogers

quick reads
20 Mar 2023
The former Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, has found himself in hot water again this month after journalist Isabel Oakeshott leaked more than 100,0... Read More The former Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, has found himself in hot water again this month after journalist Isabel Oakeshott leaked more than 100,0...
Failing to prevent is preparing to fail - the new "failure to prevent" fraud criminal offence

Abigail Rushton

Insights
17 Mar 2023
The "Bill" has proposed a new criminal offence for corporate entities for the failure to prevent fraud. Read More The "Bill" has proposed a new criminal offence for corporate entities for the failure to prevent fraud.
Digital Assets in 2022-23: Key Developments & Trend Spotting in the UK, Switzerland, the Middle East & Hong Kong

Nick White

Insights
17 Mar 2023
We explore key developments & trend spotting in the UK, Switzerland, the Middle East & Hong Kong for digital assets. Read More We explore key developments & trend spotting in the UK, Switzerland, the Middle East & Hong Kong for digital assets.
Tips on managing disputes after the Privy Council refuses to hear appeal in Perry offshore trust litigation

Sarah Moore

Insights
17 Mar 2023
The Privy Council refused to hear appeal in Perry offshore trust litigation - here are tips on managing trust disputes. Read More The Privy Council refused to hear appeal in Perry offshore trust litigation - here are tips on managing trust disputes.
Spring Budget - Corporate Tax

Helen Coward

Insights
17 Mar 2023
The Chancellor clearly hopes that the new first year allowance will incentivise business investment. Read More The Chancellor clearly hopes that the new first year allowance will incentivise business investment.
Spring budget 2023: a quiet budget for farmers?

Sarah Wray

Insights
16 Mar 2023
A couple of points from Jeremy Hunt’s budget speech that are relevant to farmers and landowners. Read More A couple of points from Jeremy Hunt’s budget speech that are relevant to farmers and landowners.
Silicon quotes Nick White on what the 2023 Spring Budget means for UK tech

Nick White

In the Press
16 Mar 2023
"...now is the time for the UK to invest significantly in an attempt to build up its credentials as a global tech leader in its own right.” Read More "...now is the time for the UK to invest significantly in an attempt to build up its credentials as a global tech leader in its own right.”
Pharmaphorum quotes Louise Ward on the Budget and what this means for the biopharma sector

Louise Ward

In the Press
16 Mar 2023
"The new R&D tax credits scheme will be welcomed by small and medium sized companies." Read More "The new R&D tax credits scheme will be welcomed by small and medium sized companies."
The Law Society Gazette quotes Rupa Lakha on the Indian legal services market opening up to foreign lawyers

Rupa Lakha

In the Press
15 Mar 2023
Rupa Lakha reacts to the Indian legal services market opening up to foreign lawyers, providing new opportunities for collaboration. Read More Rupa Lakha reacts to the Indian legal services market opening up to foreign lawyers, providing new opportunities for collaboration.
Creating a trans inclusive workplace

Syma Spanjers

Insights
15 Mar 2023
This briefing looks at the legal and practical issues that commonly arise in creating a trans inclusive workplace. Read More This briefing looks at the legal and practical issues that commonly arise in creating a trans inclusive workplace.
Dealing with an Insolvent Contractor

Joseph Bearman

Insights
14 Mar 2023
Learn how to deal with an insolvent contractor, by following our step by step guide. Read More Learn how to deal with an insolvent contractor, by following our step by step guide.
Building Safety Act 2022: retrospectivity by the back door?

Richard Flenley

Insights
13 Mar 2023
The tragedy at Grenfell Tower in 2017 was a leading contributory to the birth of the Building Safety Act 2022. Read More The tragedy at Grenfell Tower in 2017 was a leading contributory to the birth of the Building Safety Act 2022.
Max Davis writes for City AM on how the UAE has established itself as a global front runner in the race to regulate digital assets

Max Davis

In the Press
13 Mar 2023
The clamour for effective regulation governing crypto assets has only grown louder following the fallout from FTX’s collapse. Read More The clamour for effective regulation governing crypto assets has only grown louder following the fallout from FTX’s collapse.
Administrations in Rugby Union: a breakdown of Wasps’ and Worcester’s demise

Jamie Rhodes

Insights
13 Mar 2023
Both rugby clubs lose their all their P-Shares, after the Rugby Football Union (RFU) rejected their no-fault insolvency appeals. Read More Both rugby clubs lose their all their P-Shares, after the Rugby Football Union (RFU) rejected their no-fault insolvency appeals.
Property Patter: Upcoming Trends in Real Estate

Fiona Edmond

Podcasts
09 Mar 2023
What is coming up in the world of Real Estate? Read More What is coming up in the world of Real Estate?
International Women’s Day 2023: Collaborating and Celebrating Together

News
08 Mar 2023
What words of advice would you give to your younger self, daughter or mentee? Read More What words of advice would you give to your younger self, daughter or mentee?
New legislation heralds more change for telecoms

Emma Humphreys

Insights
08 Mar 2023
Significant changes are now on the horizon. Read More Significant changes are now on the horizon.
TL4 FIRE Magazine interviews Lucy Wicksteed for its feature: 60-seconds with

Lucy Wicksteed

In the Press
07 Mar 2023
60-seconds with: Lucy Wicksteed Read More 60-seconds with: Lucy Wicksteed
Missed deadline for registering on the overseas entity register

Sarah Morley

quick reads
07 Mar 2023
I wrote last year about the new legislation: the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022. This legislation, which came into force on... Read More I wrote last year about the new legislation: the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022. This legislation, which came into force on...

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