Doing Business in the UK Guide

Doing Business in the UK Guide

London is still considered the world’s pre-eminent financial centre, and is one of the most attractive international cities for foreign investment. One of the reasons for this is the high regard that the international business community has for the principles of the English legal system and the fairness of the English Courts.

The Rise of Shareholder Activism in the UK

The Rise of Shareholder Activism in the UK

Shareholder activism has become an increasingly important touchpoint in the UK’s corporate landscape and globally. As institutional investors, hedge funds and retail investors seek to exert increasing influence over public and private companies, activism has evolved into a mainstream corporate governance tool.

Russian Sanctions: A review of recent cases before the English High Court

Russian Sanctions: A review of recent cases before the English High Court

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the UK government imposed broader and stricter financial and trade sanctions against Russian nationals and businesses “for the purposes of encouraging Russia to cease actions which destabilise Ukraine, or undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine”.

English Court sanctions Scheme of Arrangement involving overseas company, conflict of laws and Russian sanctions

English Court sanctions Scheme of Arrangement involving overseas company, conflict of laws and Russian sanctions

The English court has recently sanctioned a scheme of arrangement in respect of a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands. The court had to consider whether the company concerned had a sufficient connection with this jurisdiction to enable the court to sanction the scheme and consider the impact of the Russian sanctions on certain classes of creditors.

A No-Deal Brexit: Implications on Commercial Contracts

A No-Deal Brexit: Implications on Commercial Contracts

Brexit has not gone away and it is not at all certain that a deal will be done before the end of the transition period on 31 December. We explain the implications of a no-deal Brexit on commercial contracts and provide practical steps that a business should take to protect from the risks.