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Switzerland—insurers warned to close expectation gaps on policies

Switzerland—insurers warned to close expectation gaps on policies

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EU cross-border energy rules proposal sees agreement among governments

EU cross-border energy rules proposal sees agreement among governments

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Court of Justice holds that trade mark for the shape of a single tyre groove is valid (Yokohama Rubber v Pirelli Tyre)

Court of Justice holds that trade mark for the shape of a single tyre groove is valid (Yokohama Rubber v Pirelli Tyre)

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EU court holds limitation period ineffective where borrower does not know the term in question is unfair

EU court holds limitation period ineffective where borrower does not know the term in question is unfair

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Brussels I (recast)—application and exclusions

Brussels I (recast)—application and exclusionsThis Practice Note considers Regulation (EU) 1215/2012, Brussels I (recast) and what matters it will be...
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8th Jun
Q&As

Does the Insurance Distribution Directive apply to insurance intermediaries distributing only general insurance products (ie no insurance-based investment products)? What is the process for conflicts of interest for insurance intermediaries distributing only general insurance products (ie no insurance-based investment products)? What is the process for conflicts of interest for insurance intermediaries distributing insurance-based investment products?

Does the Insurance Distribution Directive apply to insurance intermediaries distributing only general insurance products (ie no insurance-based...
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Produced in partnership with Julia Dias QC of 7KBW 6th Jun
Practice notes

Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD)—insurance-based investment products

Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD)—insurance-based investment productsInsurance-based investment products—overviewThe Directive (EU) 2016/97,...
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6th Jun
Practice notes

Getting the Deal Through: Insurance & Reinsurance—EU

Getting the Deal Through: Insurance & Reinsurance—EUClick here to download Insurance & Reinsurance in the EU, published by Getting the Deal...
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5th Jun
Practice notes

Insurance & Reinsurance—EU permissions regimes

Insurance & Reinsurance—EU permissions regimesThis Practice Note considers the permissions regimes for UK (re)insurers and (re)insurance...
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Produced in partnership with Francis Walters of HFW and HFW 5th Jun
Practice notes

Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD)—background and legislative history

Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD)—background and legislative historyThe Insurance Distribution Directive (Directive (EU) 2016/97) (IDD) repealed...
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Produced in partnership with Jacob Ghanty of Kemp Little 5th Jun
Practice notes

Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD)—Insurance Product Information Document requirements

Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD)—Insurance Product Information Document requirementsIP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the...
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5th Jun
Practice notes

Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD)—organisational and conduct of business requirements

Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD)—organisational and conduct of business requirementsIDD organisational and conduct of business...
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5th Jun
Practice notes

Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD)—essentials

Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD)—essentialsIP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit...
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5th Jun
Practice notes

Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD)—scope, registration, passporting and sanctions

Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD)—scope, registration, passporting and sanctionsIP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end...
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5th Jun
Practice notes

Solvency II—essentials

Solvency II—essentialsSolvency II—overviewSolvency II is a framework for the taking-up of business and supervision of insurance and reinsurance...
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5th Jun
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Practice notes

Road traffic accidents in the EU—jurisdiction and applicable law

Road traffic accidents in the EU—jurisdiction and applicable lawNote: The UK's departure from the EU has implications for practitioners considering...
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Produced in partnership with Andrew Wilson 5th Jun
Practice notes

Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products (PRIIPs)—essentials

Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products (PRIIPs)—essentialsBREXIT: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 (‘IP completion day’) marked the end...
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5th Jun
Practice notes

Road traffic accidents in the EU—general principles

Road traffic accidents in the EU—general principlesNote: The UK's departure from the EU has implications for practitioners considering road traffic...
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Produced in partnership with Andrew Wilson 5th Jun
Practice notes

Brussels I (recast)—dealing with insurance matters

Brussels I (recast)—dealing with insurance mattersThis Practice Note will assist when seeking to determine which court has jurisdiction for an...
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Produced in partnership with Thomas Morgan of Reed Smith and Mark Pring of Reed Smith 5th Jun

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Admissibility of hearsay evidence in criminal proceedings

Admissibility of hearsay evidence in criminal proceedings

Admissibility of hearsay evidence in criminal proceedingsHow to identify hearsayThe definition of hearsay is contained in the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (CJA 2003). It comprises of four essential elements.There must be:•a statement•made out of court•relied on for the truth of the matter stated,

Common financial covenants

Common financial covenants

Common financial covenantsThis Practice Note explains certain common financial covenants used in commercial finance transactions including:•minimum net worth test•gearing ratio•leverage ratio (or debt to equity ratio)•current ratio (or acid test ratio)•cashflow ratio•interest cover ratio, and•loan

Negligence—key elements to establish a negligence claim

Negligence—key elements to establish a negligence claim

Negligence—key elements to establish a negligence claimNegligence—what are the key ingredients to establish a claim in negligence?For liability in negligence to be founded, four key ingredients must be present:•duty of care•breach of that duty•damage (which is caused by the breach)•foreseeability of

Negligence—when is the duty of care breached?

Negligence—when is the duty of care breached?

Negligence—when is the duty of care breached?Having established that a duty of care exists (see Practice Note: Negligence—when does a duty of care arise?), it is then necessary to consider whether or not there has been a breach of that duty. This will depend on a number of factors outlined below and