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OUR SOLVENCY II APP Hong Kong to Introduce a Company Re-domiciliation Regime Key points Hong Kong will be introducing an “inward re-domiciliation” regime, allowing non-Hong Kong incorporated companies to move their place of incorporation to Hong Kong while preserving continuation of legal identity. Eligibility requirements apply,... The Law Reviews Horizon Scanning: Crisis Management In 2024, a nuanced exploration of the risk landscape is more relevant than ever. While shareholder activism and cyber-attacks continue to pose persistent challenges, our series sheds light on new and emerging risks. These include strategic responses to ev... Horizon Scanning: Capital Flows As markets settle into a high interest rate environment, we expect activity to pick up this year. We are cautiously optimistic that 2024 will see increased activity in M&A and capital markets. With sponsors sitting on unprecedented levels of dry powde... Horizon Scanning: Governance & Sustainability With ever increasing regulation, businesses are expected in 2024 to shift towards the implementation of sustainability strategies with pressure from stakeholders to demonstrate progress. A focus on transparency and accountability underpins the latest legi... Horizon Scanning 2024 series The Lens Newsletter - February 2022 A selection of our latest blogs on all things digital from our experts and thought leaders here at Slaughter and May. Kalifa Review: First year school report.  As I wrote at the time it was published, the Kalifa Review of the UK fintech industry se... Two steps forward, no steps back - Corporate criminal liability reform Now that UK Parliament is back in session following the summer recess, there is renewed political momentum behind the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill. The Bill includes reform of criminal liability for corporates. It would: (1) create a new... A bridge to better business: The positive case for updating directors' duties The rising cost of living along with the energy, climate change, water, pollution and other crises are all bearing down on people and the communities. As pressure increases, it surfaces questions about real sustainability leadership and how best to have r...