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by Victoria Smith|27 June 2022|Our Thinking
The High Court recently handed down a 200-page judgement in the case of Ivy Technology Ltd v Martin [2022], following a two-week trial. The High Court considered whether a seller of shares under a share purchase agreement (“SPA”), pursuant to which it purported to sell as the sole beneficial owner of 100% of the target […]
Read moreby Victoria Smith|21 June 2022|Our News
It’s official: Cleveland & Co are 10 year’s old! Here are some of our amazing global team who make it all possible. We’ve come a long way in 10 years and have big plans for the next 10! A huge thank you to all our clients and supporters who we have worked with over the […]
Read moreby Victoria Smith|16 June 2022|Our Thinking
SUMMARY On 20 April 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published its final statement regarding diversity and inclusion on company boards and executive management with a view to increasing the disclosure of diversity and inclusion on listed company boards and executive committees, with benefits to corporate governance and management decision making (“PS22/3”). PS22/3 sets out […]
Read moreby Victoria Smith|9 June 2022|Our News
We are delighted to let you know that our Managing Director for EMEA, Leela Fair, has been invited to speak about ESG Reporting as part of a panel slot for industry experts, hosted by RWS, at the forthcoming Summit for Asset Management. The Summit for Asset Management brings together the leading asset management firms to […]
Read moreby Victoria Smith|8 June 2022|Our Thinking
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has affected financial markets in many ways. Sanctions have been imposed in response to Russia’s invasion, and the Russian government has applied trading restrictions. Some securities, including some Ukrainian assets, have become illiquid or untradeable. Normal mechanisms for determining accurate and reliable valuation for some securities have stopped operating. The FCA’s […]
Read moreby Victoria Smith|31 May 2022|Our Thinking
summary The Federal Court has found that financial adviser, RI Advice, has breached its Australian Financial Services (“AFS”) licence obligations. RI Advice failed to have adequate risk management systems to manage its cybersecurity risks and as a result, breached its AFS license obligations to act ‘efficiently, honestly and fairly’ as required by section 912A of […]
Read moreby Victoria Smith|26 May 2022|Our News
Well-being concerns Well-being is a long-standing concern in the legal profession. The consequences of poor mental health are wide-ranging and include: reduced employee performance; increased rates of absence and high employee turnover. The legal profession is known to be synonymous with a highly competitive culture, poor work-life balance and long hours. In a 2017 survey […]
Read moreby Victoria Smith|17 May 2022|Our Thinking
Background On 10 May 2022, her Majesty the Queen set out the UK Government’s legislative priorities for the upcoming parliamentary session in the Queen’s Speech. Following the Queen’s Speech, the Government published background briefing notes unveiling details of the key reforms it plans to make over the course of the next parliamentary session. Among the […]
Read moreby Victoria Smith|12 May 2022|Our Thinking
If you are considering raising funds or providing other financial services in Australia, you may qualify for relief as a “Foreign Financial Services Provider” (“FFSPs”) due to having comparable obligations in your home jurisdiction. As a welcome development following its consultation in June 2021, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (“ASIC”) announced that it would […]
Read moreby Victoria Smith|11 May 2022|Our Thinking
background Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products (“PRIIPS”) can be either (or both) (a) investments issued by special purpose vehicles where, regardless of the legal form, the amount repayable to retail investors is subject to fluctuation because of exposure to reference values or to the performance of one or more assets that are not directly […]
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