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Competition & Regulatory Newsletter (24 March - 13 April 2021) European Commission publishes results of its evaluation of EU merger control rules   European Commission publishes results of its evaluation of EU merger control rules On 26 March 2021 the European Commission published the findings of its evaluatio... Eradicating human rights abuses in corporate value chains: from description to prescription? The rights of workers affected by the activities of Western companies have been in the spotlight recently, with consumers, investors and NGOs becoming more concerned about how companies treat those in their value chains who are most vulnerable to exploita... Taxing Tokens The last few weeks have seen a number of cryptoasset milestones reach the mainstream press - in that context it is perhaps a tad disappointing that HMRC's cryptoassets manual, which it updated recently, still seems in places to use the terms "cry... Guidance for firms on the fair treatment of vulnerable customers The FCA’s finalised guidance for firms on the fair treatment of vulnerable customers was published in February 2021 (the ‘Guidance’), further expanding on the standards set out by the FCA's Principles. Elizabeth George, Associate in... UK Listing Regime - To change or not to change, that is the question It is not often that the rules around equity capital markets hit the mainstream papers but that was the case with the release of Lord Hill’s report on the UK Listing Review (“Report”) in March. Whilst there appears to be general consens... Looking ahead: Equity Capital Markets Outlook With Lord Hill’s review of the UK listing regime now published and under consideration by HM Treasury, the 2021 IPO market in full swing, and the ink (finally) drying on Brexit, we gaze into our ECM crystal ball and consider the likely trends and de... Employment Bulletin - April 2021 Employment rates and limits; payment for taken but unpaid annual leave; store workers can use distribution workers as equal pay comparators; transfer of car on termination April 2021 employment rates and limits and other changes We attach an updated ver... Beyond TCFD: The Rising tide of climate-related obligations Set against the backdrop of the Paris Agreement’s goal of keeping global temperature increase below 1.5oc, businesses of all sizes need to engage with the transition to a low carbon future sooner rather than later. Importantly, companies need to loo... The Real Estate Law Review - 10th edition - Hong Kong chapter Developments in Real Estate in Hong Kong prepared for the tenth edition of the The Real Estate Law Review This chapter focuses on the key legal Real Estate developments and their potential impact on the global Real Estate market. It provides an overview ... The Real Estate Law Review - 10th edition - England & Wales chapter Developments in Real Estate, in England and Wales prepared for the tenth edition of the The Real Estate Law Review This chapter focuses on the key legal Real Estate developments and their potential impact on the global Real Estate market. It provides an ...