This series of 'high level guides' are intended to give in-house lawyers working on banking and finance transactions an overview of a particular legal issue or concept and why it could be relevant for them in performing their in-house role. They describe the key legal principles and/or legislation in each case, then highlight practical examples of when related issues can arise when working on banking and finance transactions in-house. The ‘high level guides’ each provide practical tips for dealing with these issues if they arise along with, where relevant, information about where an in-house lawyer can go to find out more information and keep up-to-date with development in relation to that particular concept.
The following guides are included in this series:
Competition—a guide for in-house banking and finance lawyers
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