by Victoria Smith|30 March 2022|Awards
We are absolutely delighted to share the news that our very own Andrew Goldstein, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, for our most recently launched Cleveland & Co hub in Sydney, has already been shortlisted as a finalist for Financial Services Lawyer of the Year at LawyersWeekly Corporate Counsel Awards! The Corporate Counsel Awards are the benchmark […]
Read moreby Victoria Smith|29 March 2022|Industry News
background The European Securities and Markets Authority (‘ESMA’) is a European supervisory authority that contributes to the safeguarding of a stable and orderly European Union (‘EU‘) financial market by enhancing investor protection. Following Brexit, ESMA has been monitoring the behaviour of EU firms with the aim of understanding if their interaction with clients based in […]
Read moreby Victoria Smith|25 March 2022|Our News
WHAT IS NEURODIVERSITY? Neurodiversity describes a community of people who are neurodivergent, specifically used within the context of autism spectrum disorder (“ASD”) and extends to other neurodivergent conditions such as: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (“ADHD”), Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder (“DCD”)) and Dyslexia and Dyscalculia. These neurological differences impact on the individuals’ process of information and neurocognitive […]
Read moreby Victoria Smith|24 March 2022|Industry News
SUMMARY The Central Securities Depositories Regulation (“CSDR”) was introduced in 2014 along with MiFID II and EMIR to increase the safety and efficiency of securities settlement and settlement infrastructures within the EU. As of 1 February 2022, CSDR has introduced a new Settlement Discipline Regime (“SDR”) which is a set of common requirements for central […]
Read moreby Victoria Smith|21 March 2022|Industry News
the introduction of CCIVs On 10 February 2022, the Corporate Collective Investment Vehicle Framework and Other Measures Bill 2021 (“CCIV”) passed both houses of parliament to amend the Corporations Act 2001. This new framework will commence from 1 July 2022. what is a cciv The long awaited CCIV offers a corporate funds structure which has […]
Read moreby Victoria Smith|17 March 2022|Awards
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for Diversity & Inclusion at the Access Legal Modern Law Awards 2022! The Modern Law Awards are synonymous with identifying and celebrating the very greatest talent and success stories in the UK legal sector and showcasing the diverse, challenging and exciting landscape of law. Follow […]
Read moreby Victoria Smith|16 March 2022|Industry News
BRIEF BACKGROUND In its report on Electronic Execution of Documents (Law Com No 386) published in 2019 (the “Report”), the Law Commission set out its high level conclusions regarding the validity of electronic signatures (“E-signatures”). They confirmed that: E-signatures are capable of being used to execute a document (including deeds) provided that the signatory intends […]
Read moreby Vicki McEwan|10 March 2022|Industry News
FCA RULES AND HANDBOOK Part 9A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“FSMA”) provides the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) wide-ranging powers. Under Section 137A the FCA can make legally binding rules for authorised and in some cases, unauthorised firms and individuals. FSMA contains important checks and balances on these powers, including procedures that […]
Read moreby Victoria Smith|7 March 2022|Our News
To celebrate International Women’s Day this year, we asked Emma her thoughts on topics such as: diverse teams; how her firm ‘breaks the bias’; and what more needs to be done to support women to achieve their potential. We hope you enjoy! HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED ANY DISCRIMINATION OR BIAS IN YOUR CAREER? Absolutely! Growing up […]
Read moreby Emma Cleveland|7 March 2022|Industry News
Following the Brexit transition period, the temporary permissions regime (“TPR”) was developed to ensure continuity of services for UK customers. The TPR allows European firms operating in the United Kingdom (the “UK“) via a passport to continue operating temporarily while they seek full authorisation before the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”). However, in order to remain […]
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