Corporate law within the EU is a dynamic and intricate field, influenced by a myriad of regulations and directives. This topic equips legal practitioners with essential guidance to navigate corporate governance, compliance, and strategic transactions, ensuring alignment with EU standards and fostering business growth across member states.
The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has urged EU policymakers to use the forthcoming Market Integration and Supervision Package...
The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) and the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) have published a joint statement...
MLex: The head of the EU Intellectual Property Office has suggested that EU businesses could be given the option of cheaper filing for trademark...
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) have adopted Joint Opinion 4/2026 assessing the European...
HarmonisationDefinition of harmonisationHarmonisation, also known as standardisation or approximation, refers to the determination of EU-wide legally...
Indirect effect of EU lawWhat is indirect effect of EU law?The doctrine of indirect effect, or consistent interpretation, is a duty that national...
The EU Commercial Agents DirectiveThis Practice Note considers Council Directive 86/653/EEC (OJ L 382/17), the EU Commercial Agents Directive. It...
Infringement proceedings against EU Member StatesUnder Article 17(1) of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), one of the European Commission’s core...
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
Template for regulatory references given by SMCR firms and disclosure requirements[Insert addressee details]Dear [insert name][It is our understanding that [insert name of prospective employee] [was an employee of yours between the dates of [insert dates as appropriate] OR is a current employee of
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