In this week’s #Corporate Law Update we cover: - the Financial Conduct Authority publishing new final rules overhauling the UK’s securities listing regime; - the court interpreting the meaning of compulsory share transfer (“leaver”) provisions in a company’s articles of association; - when valuing a company’s shares for the purpose of a call option, the valuation was to disregard restrictions on the company’s business arising out of the exercise of the option; - the EU’s Corporate Sustainability and Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) finally becoming law; and - the High Court considering the limitation period for unfair prejudice petitions and a petition for a buy-out order. Access the latest insights: https://lnkd.in/eMUrpjvq
Macfarlanes
Law Practice
A distinctive London-based law firm with a unique combination of services built and shaped around our clients' needs.
About us
We are a distinctive London-based law firm with a unique combination of services built and shaped around the needs of our clients. Our unrivalled blend of expertise, agility and culture means we have the flexibility to meet their most challenging demands and adapt to the changing world around us. While many of our services can be found at other firms, the mix cannot. We work on an international basis with the top independent law firms around the world. This strong international network gives clients choice and enables us to provide them with the highest possible level of service. We recruit people to build careers for the long term. We know each other personally which means we work together with more cohesion, and less formality. Our culture is thoughtful, challenging and supportive, and we are a place where everyone, at whatever level, can thrive. Follow us on Twitter: @MacfarlanesLLP, @MacfarlanesGrad
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http://www.macfarlanes.com
External link for Macfarlanes
- Industry
- Law Practice
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 1875
- Specialties
- Banking and finance, Commercial, Competition, Corporate and M&A, Employment, Financial services regulation, Investment funds, IP/IT, Pensions, Private client, Private equity, Real estate, Restructuring and insolvency, Tax, and Litigation and dispute resolution
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20 Cursitor Street
London, EC4A 1LT, GB
Employees at Macfarlanes
Updates
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has now published the new Listing Rules which take effect from today and will see major reform of the UK’s main market listing regime. Corporate and M&A partners Richard Burrows, Harry Coghill, Tom Rose, Max Mittasch, Tim Redman, and senior counsel Mark Slade present the details of what the new Listing Rules mean for clients. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSJV8V3S
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Corporate partners Harry Coghill and Max Mittasch, have been quoted by Thomson Reuters Practical Law in its biannual review of the UK public M&A market discussing trends from the first half of 2024. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dyyicBpx (paywalled)
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Litigation and dispute resolution partner Gideon Sanitt, senior associate Sophie Rhind and associate Victoria Braid contributed an article to Taxation magazine discussing how Labour intend to raise revenue by closing the tax gap. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/efGZg__j (paywalled)
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In this week’s #Corporate Law Update we cover: - the court finding that an adjective at the beginning of a list applied to all items in the list, not just the first one, with consequences for the payment of a commission; - a buyer unable to rely on its own failure to satisfy a condition precedent in order to avoid paying a non-refundable deposit; - the court sanctioning a scheme of arrangement for a public takeover, despite the company failing to disclose certain instruments held by scheme shareholders; and - the Financial Conduct Authority publishing increases in its fees for 2024/2025. Access the latest insights: https://lnkd.in/ewbU5ve3
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We're pleased to have been shortlisted in the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards 2024 in recognition of our AI strategy and our roll out of generative AI tool Harvey. As we approach one year of Harvey at the firm, we continue to explore the ways we can enhance and transform the solutions and services we provide for our clients. #FTInnovativeLawyers #GenerativeAI
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In our private funds radar, we round-up the latest developments for private fund stakeholders from around the world. Key updates to look out for this month include: - the SEC’s private fund adviser rule, adopted in August 2023, being overturned in its entirety by the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; - a private fund sponsor being fined by the SEC for recordkeeping failures, as a result of its personnel using “personal texting platforms” to discuss business matters; - significant updates to the QPAM exemption which are now in force; - reforms to the UK limited partnership regime which are now not expected to come into force until 2026; and - the UK’s anti-greenwashing rule which is now live. Read more: https://ow.ly/JklK50SvlH9
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Real estate partner Gerald Kelly and corporate and M&A partner Justin Hope led the macfarlanes team advising Kennedy Wilson on its acquisition of the Heathrow Estate. The team also included real estate senior counsel Sindhuja Shriananda and real estate senior associate Elizabeth Fielding. Tax advice was provided by partner Sarah Shucksmith and associate Sam Wilson. Find out more: https://ow.ly/1RL650SuEph
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Corporate and M&A partner Alex Edmondson led the Macfarlanes team advising Exponent on their exit from Isio and Isio on a new investment from Aquiline. The team also included senior associate Alice Temkin and associate Francesca Bird. Tax advice was provided by senior counsel Shaul Steinberg and associate Edmond James. Further advice was provided by commercial partner Rosie Duckworth and associates Clíodhna Ní Ghadhra and Alishea Patel and regulatory partner Alexandra Green and associate Eugina Kwon. Find out more: https://ow.ly/oxL750StQ5r
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In this episode of our pre-election policy in practice podcasts, David Gauke and Rachel Richardson discuss ESG policies outlined in the Labour and Conservative manifestos. They cover: - the proposed climate policies; green finance initiatives; - Labour's proposed solutions to make the UK more attractive for private capital, including a National Wealth Fund and the Energy Independence Act; and - Labour's broader environmental strategy involving an emphasis on sustainable farming practices and national biodiversity improvements. Listen to the podcast: https://lnkd.in/eqf455sj #PublicPolicy #ESG
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