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Leaps of faith: searching for accountability in a trustless environment In this article we look at two cases heard in 2022: Tulip Trading Ltd (TTL) v. Bitcoin Association for BSV and others; and D’Aloia v. (1) Persons Unknown (2) Binance Holdings Limited and others,  and consider what they can tell us about the evo... The Legal 500: Blockchain Country Comparative Guide 2022 - UK chapter The Blockchain Country Comparative Guide aims to provide an overview of the law and practice of blockchain law across a variety of jurisdictions. This chapter relates to UK law.   Blockchain Market Overview Please provide a high-level overview o... The ACT Borrower’s Guide to the LMA’s Investment Grade Agreements – sixth edition Sixth edition of the ACT Borrower’s Guide to the LMA’s Investment Grade Agreements, exploring the implications of each key clause from the borrower’s point of view and highlighting common discussion points. The Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) h... Competition Law in the Digital Age - October 2022 Our Competition Law in the Digital Age newsletter is intended to provide insights on modern-day competition law developments in a bite-sized format. This edition covers the entry into force of the DMA and DSA, German competition law reform, Italian and Fr... Global Investigations Bulletin (October 2022) Our latest Global Investigations Bulletin for October 2022 is now available. This month, we analyse the recent sanctions enforcement action by the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, and set out the latest news in global investigations and enfor... The right to a healthy environment: Resolution 76/300's potential impact on businesses In July, the UN General Assembly (“UNGA”) passed a resolution recognising the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment (“R2HE”) as a human right (“Resolution 76/300”). The move follows similar resolutions a... Employment Bulletin - October 2022 Topics covered in this bulletin: Off-payroll working rules Redundancy selection criterion without consultation was unfair Settlement agreement did not prevent subsequent age discrimination claim Industrial action and minimum service levels Horizon ... Pensions Bulletin - October 2022 Liability-driven investment; climate risk governance and reporting regime; mergers and acquisitions; DC investment in illiquid assets; trustee diversity and inclusion; Pension Protection Fund 2023/4 levy In this month’s Pensions Bulletin, we cover:... Hong Kong Stock Exchange proposes new listing regime for "Specialist Technology Companies" The Hong Kong Stock Exchange issued a consultation paper on 19 October 2022 on a new regime to allow the listing of certain tech companies (termed Specialist Technology Companies) that do not meet the Main Board’s profit track record requirements.&n... A cryptoassets primer for corporate treasurers Cryptoassets have been touted as a way of hedging against inflation and boosting yield, offering a means of diversifying corporate investments in a challenging economic environment. Debate is ongoing as to whether cryptocurrencies could debase, or even re...