Knowledge and newshttps://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/rss-feeds/knowledge-and-newsFeed for NRF knowledge and newsen-LA{E95D4672-C134-4F59-BF09-2B04C361EAB7}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/news/e2499ab7/norton-rose-fulbright-energy-infrastructure-and-resources-practice-recognized-at-ijglobal-awardsPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright’s energy, infrastructure and resources practice recognized at IJGlobal Awards 2023Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has been named on numerous winning deals at the IJGlobal Awards 2023.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:28:06 Z{4F5BB8D9-7976-413A-9CA1-3D9BEBE579FC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/webinars-and-events/496a19fc/financial-services-regulation-esg-series-part-2-esg-financial-services-trends-in-the-usWebinar and EventsESG financial services trends in the USIn this three-part webinar series, our team of experienced NRF lawyers and consultants, along with industry experts and regulators, will explore the latest developments and trends within ESG regulation. This series will take a cross jurisdictional perspective, covering ESG regulation and trends from across the globe.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:20:38 Z{3677ACEE-E3F7-40FA-A1FE-0BE92734BBDE}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/3e7aebde/the-new-clause-library-which-will-bring-standardisation-to-sustainability-linked-derivativesPublicationThe new clause library which will bring standardisation to sustainability-linked derivativesIn April 2022, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) conducted a survey of market participants on the current forms and use of sustainability-linked derivatives (SLDs) by them (the ISDA SLD Survey). Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:10:00 Z{36457578-8E43-4DEB-A8B5-0284B0F62890}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/383b5890/the-workplace-of-the-futurePublicationThe workplace of the futureRemote working has become the new normal for many firms around the world. Productivity, work/life balance and revenue growth are all under debate when it comes to remote working models.Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:09:00 Z{F7D5F440-EC62-4A24-B9A4-80B5469E551D}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/f024451d/autumn-statement-2023PublicationAutumn Statement 2023: back to work with 110 measuresThe Chancellor used the Autumn Statement 2023 to set out 110 measures with the stated aim of boosting the economy. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:49:00 Z{4D149BB1-C8CC-4B33-900F-DA039203B678}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/41c3f678/tax-claims-in-ma-transactionsPublicationTax claims in M&A transactions: practical issues and potential pitfallsTax warranties and indemnities in M&A transactions are intended to allocate the risk of unforeseen pre-completion tax liabilities between the buyer and seller.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:50:00 Z{F83AFBB8-F5BC-4ADC-9F25-50B7E5E00F7A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/f8cc5f7a/top-tips-for-managing-a-global-product-safety-incident-and-recall-processPublicationTop tips for managing a global product safety incident and recall processManaging and executing an effective global product recall can be a complex exercise from a logistical, reputational, and financial point of view. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z{8374332F-9979-4EB1-B510-6CB1C8B6ADE6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/8f910de6/pillar-2-understanding-the-substancebased-carveout-in-global-taxationPublicationPillar 2: Understanding the Substance-Based Carve-Out in Global TaxationThe Base Erosion Profit Shifting (BEPS) Pillar Two is the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) reform of the international tax systemWed, 08 Nov 2023 12:17:47 Z{D62B4640-6657-48BF-B49C-0E5710C8D852}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/d07fc852/the-eus-proposal-for-extended-producer-responsibility-for-textilesPublicationThe EU’s proposal for extended producer responsibility for textilesOn 5 July 2023, the European Commission (EC) published a proposal for a new directive which creates mandatory and harmonised recycling obligations for producers of textiles in the EU (the EPR Textile Proposal). Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:02:58 Z{DAB3ADCB-993C-4DCD-8288-FA6466677B12}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/dbcd8b12/hydrogenPublicationHydrogenHydrogen is one of the most talked about technologies as a potential driver to decarbonize the energy system.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:21:00 Z{F5E9A78C-ED84-4137-A436-EF1BB4CFDB31}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/fc476b31/energy-transitionPublicationEnergy transitionWhile global demand for energy continues to rise, increasing pressure to support the decarbonisation of the industry has spearheaded radical change.Tue, 03 Jan 2023 11:10:00 Z{5926FC8C-184D-4454-B3C7-EAA4C5B661A1}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/5cd471a1/the-metaverse-the-evolution-of-a-universal-digital-platformPublicationThe Metaverse: The evolution of a universal digital platformHere we look at what the Metaverse is, what its potential is for disruptive change, and some of the key legal and regulatory issues future stakeholders may need to consider.Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:10:00 Z{4E9D2FCF-BB53-4910-A25D-E9BAF93077EB}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/webinars-and-events/4f30d7eb/digital-catalyst-episode-2Webinar and EventsCatalyst - Episode 2: Excessive PricingAspen came into spotlight when it acquired oncology drugs after their patents expired in 2009. Following the Italian Competition Authority's decision to fine Aspen, the European Commission stepped in to consider its conduct elsewhere in Europe, reaching a settlement intended to provide guidance concerning the application of excessive pricing in the pharmaceutical sector.Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:34:00 Z{ED1CEA8A-5445-47DF-B4D8-FD3642041DBF}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/ea5f8dbf/revisiting-the-role-of-portfolio-effects-in-merger-reviewPublicationRe-visiting the role of portfolio effects in merger reviewIt is not uncommon for two businesses with complementary product offerings to seek to merge in order to realise synergies that could streamline and enhance commercial capabilities, often to the benefit of downstream consumers.Tue, 02 Aug 2022 03:42:53 Z{15C515C0-4082-410A-B704-EEDC65B0226E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/102a426e/the-commercialisation-of-outer-spacePublicationThe commercialisation of outer spaceIn this next article in the space-themed series, the economic and legal analysis of outer space activities is continued – this time focusing on how private entities are now driving the commercialisation of outer space, and how this can serve as a pillar of future economic growth on a global scale.Mon, 06 Jun 2022 03:48:00 Z{887913EA-6F91-4346-9180-FC4C15A5C5D8}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/news/8a1605d8/norton-rose-fulbright-trademark-practice-recognized-in-wtr-1000-2022Press ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright trademark practice recognized in WTR 1000 2022Norton Rose Fulbright has been recognized in the 2022 edition of “WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals” – a unique guide that identifies the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:00:18 Z{14CD1D01-EB36-4EB4-BA9C-F884F3C2D60D}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/1164c60d/leadership-reimaginedPublicationLeadership ReimaginedIn our previous article, we considered the challenges to your organisational culture that will result from changed employee expectations and from modernising your Employee Value Proposition (EVP).Wed, 19 Jan 2022 01:30:00 Z{0F0E4E8C-B344-4722-99B1-F40EFCB36EDA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/0c421eda/organisational-culture-reimaginedPublicationOrganizational Culture ReimaginedIn this series of articles, we have explored some significant changes to the external and internal environments in which your organisation operates.Fri, 14 Jan 2022 04:03:00 Z{4E13421A-C0E8-4137-A187-F8FA71F1D45A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/4a87745a/solarPublicationSolarOur global solar experience is unparalleled; we have worked for lenders and sponsors on a number of solar projects worldwide and are therefore familiar with the respective needs when considering the development and financing of a solar project. <br/>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:20:00 Z{B5A45571-3596-44BF-A1E5-FB3117D5105E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/b16f505e/construction-law-insightsPublicationConstruction Law InsightsBusinesses operating in the construction sector need access to the latest changes and developments from a legal team who has worked on some of the largest and most innovative projects in almost every country in the world. Tue, 11 Jan 2022 10:18:00 Z{B47167B7-BDB4-4419-908A-F158B460C977}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/webinars-and-events/b749a977/foul-play-corruption-risks-in-the-sports-industryWebinar and EventsFoul play: Corruption risks in the sports industryJoin a live panel presenting a global perspective on how bribery and corruption risks manifest in the sports industry and insights into minimizing these risks.Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:39:47 Z{80F7C6EF-2048-431E-926F-F36FCBBEAC8F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/8f8efc8f/reporting-and-governancePublicationGovernance, risk management and reportingBusinesses face an ever-increasing plethora of climate-change and sustainability global rules, expectations and initiatives.Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:21:00 Z{94D8F43A-0F8A-4CE1-BC61-EB81AAB23D7B}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/9aa11d7b/on-the-horizon-fidics-new-green-bookPublicationOn the horizon: FIDIC’s new Green BookLast year, we commented on the new agreements that FIDIC published at the end of 2019.Wed, 26 May 2021 14:54:34 Z{E0DF39B7-EE54-4715-B80F-EE1990E06368}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/e745f368/global-investigations-insightsPublicationGlobal investigations insightsBusinesses today are facing increased scrutiny from a wider range of regulators than ever before, particular in the aftermath of the global pandemic, which is likely to lead to the ramping up of regulatory investigations and enforcement action.Tue, 25 May 2021 13:02:00 Z{19144320-9B89-42BF-B7C8-F46C1AB21364}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/webinars-and-events/109f8364/the-evolving-regulatory-landscapeWebinar and EventsThe evolving regulatory landscapeWhile the market prices of digital assets such as Bitcoin are drawing a lot of attention lately, there is a much bigger and frankly more exciting story to be told.Tue, 18 May 2021 16:00:00 Z{6F124956-93D5-4550-87D3-F5D124322BDA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/66503bda/canada-cross-border-guide-to-parent-company-liability-for-foreign-subsidiariesPublicationCanada – Cross-border guide to parent company liability for foreign subsidiariesInsight into how issues of parent company liability for conduct of foreign subsidiaries have been addressed by courts in key jurisdictions.Tue, 11 May 2021 13:00:00 Z{FBEE257C-EE69-44EA-A7CE-F325A5BAD749}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/fc9ae749/digital-infrastructure-insightsPublicationDigital infrastructure insightsInvesting in a connected future.Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:32:00 Z{7D316A7E-A235-4F2A-A051-F2A05D6051AC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/news/7e5a11ac/norton-rose-fulbright-appoints-richard-krumholz-as-global-head-of-litigation-and-disputesPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright appoints Richard Krumholz as Global Head of Litigation and DisputesNorton Rose Fulbright’s Global Chief Executive Gerry Pecht today appointed Richard Krumholz as the law firm’s new Global Head of Litigation and Disputes. Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:29:00 Z{627F2C36-5460-44A5-9B74-FE45B2F37590}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/66054590/asia-projects-insightsPublicationAsia Projects and Project FinanceMarket updates from our project finance lawyers in Asia<br/>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:27:00 Z{4184A751-1C52-4238-843B-F867E285ECF6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/webinars-and-events/4128bcf6/competitive-edge-quick-take-us-election-impacts-on-antitrustWebinar and EventsCompetitive edge quick take: US election impacts on antitrustIn this quick take, our Antitrust lawyers will discuss enforcement and policy changes in Antitrust law in the aftermath of the 2020 US Presidential election.Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:53:00 Z{D88D150B-1D84-4662-BE93-FB6246F413D4}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/news/db4233d4/norton-rose-fulbright-represents-lenders-on-miga-guaranteed-us600-million-loan-facilityPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright represents lenders on MIGA-guaranteed US$600 million loan facilityThe team advised a consortium of lenders on a US$600 million credit facility extended to Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior (Bancomext) in Mexico.Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:48:00 Z{8216673A-1901-4B00-B4F4-F61A920FEDA8}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/8a104da8/sustainability-linked-bondsPublicationSustainability-linked bondsIn September 2019, ENEL launched the world’s first sustainability-linked bond (“SLB”) (see ENEL Case study below). Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:09:56 Z{ADA4DADD-3AE5-4D6F-A663-F4C54FE1804C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/ad5f304c/schrems-ii-landmark-ruling-a-detailed-analysisPublicationSchrems II landmark ruling: A detailed analysisOn July 16, 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) published its decision in the landmark case Data Protection Commissioner v Facebook Ireland Ltd, Maximilian Schrems and intervening parties, Case C-311/18 (known as the Schrems II case).Fri, 24 Jul 2020 20:02:54 Z{31230ED6-DE65-4B0F-971E-FACA22274175}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/365fe175/what-are-the-insurance-risksPublicationWhat are the insurance risks?Many organisations are facing significant losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. They will need to carefully consider their insurance policies to determine which of them may respond and help to recover losses sustained. Tue, 24 Mar 2020 17:20:00 Z{CAAA84F2-BDE3-41FD-B818-FDB9366C67B1}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/c23d87b1/preparing-for-a-recall-of-edible-cannabis-products-food-safety-issues-increase-the-risk-of-recallsPublicationPreparing for a recall of edible cannabis products: Food safety issues increase the risk of recallsEdibles, extracts, and topicals are now part of Canada’s legal cannabis offerings.Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:19:00 Z{AA7A9AF4-01BD-4A3C-BD4F-F6940229E6B6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/news/a4dcf6b6/norton-rose-fulbright-named-among-winners-for-latinfinances-structured-financing-deal-of-yearPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright named among winners for LatinFinance’s Structured Financing Deal of YearA Rule 144A/Reg S bond offering for the concessionaire of Line 2 of the Lima, Peru, subway system on which Norton Rose Fulbright served as counsel to Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan recently won LatinFinance’s Structured Financing Deal of the Year.Tue, 11 Feb 2020 14:59:00 Z{7487A16D-E905-45E8-B72A-F24A222F6E66}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/7d58ae66/climate-change-litigation-updatePublicationClimate change litigation updateGlobally, 2019 saw a strong rise in climate related litigation. As at January 2020, the total number of climate change cases filed to date has reached approximately 1,444 , up from 1,302 since our update in March last year. Cases have now been filed in at least 33 countries, in addition to cases brought in regional or international courts or commissions. The vast majority of these cases continue to be commenced in the United States (US), followed by Australia, United Kingdom, European Union, New Zealand, Canada and Spain. Wed, 05 Feb 2020 23:55:00 Z{12511F04-E408-40CF-87FB-F001E1D93079}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/148fb079/pension-funds-and-asset-managers-call-for-radical-change-at-cop25PublicationPension funds and asset managers call for radical change at COP25Some of the world’s largest pension funds and asset managers are drawing up plans for mandatory corporate reporting of climate issues and carbon pricing, among other actions, as outlined on day 8 of COP25 in Madrid.Tue, 10 Dec 2019 15:15:19 Z{4F3334DD-3B42-498F-ABB1-E96859439DCC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/4d2f1dcc/tax-controversy-survey-procedures-and-issues-for-selected-countriesPublicationTax controversy survey: Procedures and issues for selected countriesTax controversy lawyers with Norton Rose Fulbright around the globe have prepared a sixth annual survey of certain tax controversy procedures and issues.Wed, 20 Nov 2019 19:57:00 Z{1CE14C4E-45B3-4F26-867B-F84041EC4E32}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/1e36be32/china-foreign-investment-expert-q-and-a-series-asset-management-sectorPublicationChina Foreign Investment: Expert Q&A series – Asset management sectorCSRC also formally announced its plan on October 11, 2019 to fully remove the foreign ownership restrictions in Chinese futures companies, fund management companies and securities companies respectively by January 1, 2020, April 1, 2020, and December 1, 2020. Tue, 22 Oct 2019 10:00:00 Z{7E961465-5119-4237-8142-FBD4688948FF}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/759728ff/a-comparative-look-at-good-faith-and-changed-circumstances-hardship-and-morePublicationA comparative look at good faith and changed circumstances, hardship and moreThis article focuses on the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Limited v Hydro-Québec 2018 SCC 461. Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:03:59 Z{8F821F51-23DE-4F77-B6BA-F1EFFF01E0AF}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/81e7a0af/china-foreign-investment-expert-qanda-series-oil-and-gasPublicationChina Foreign Investment: Expert Q&A Series – Oil & Gas2019 marks more than four decades of China’s reform and in recent years China has really accelerated its opening up to foreign investment.Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:39:00 Z{CA3E4B8F-1A74-4469-853B-FD9ED079CFE6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/cf49bfe6/brexit-pathfinderplusPublicationBrexit PathfinderPLUSPathfinderPLUS helps identify which statutory instruments are affecting financial services legislation and provides access to consolidated versions of the onshore UK legislation. Fri, 19 Jul 2019 14:36:00 Z{C6399CAA-23B0-4200-8765-F056AF471E1C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/webinars-and-events/ca005e1c/top-tech-trends-from-atx-spring-festivalWebinar and EventsTop Tech Trends from ATX Spring FestivalA mix of entrepreneurs, creatives, technologists, futurists and leading business executives will gather this March in Austin, Texas as part of the annual ATX Spring Festival - which showcases the best of tech, film and interactive media and is one of the most important technology conferences globally.Wed, 13 Mar 2019 08:15:00 Z{E74BE2C0-A636-490F-806B-EF637E6B994E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/webinars-and-events/e06fb94e/brands-briefing-webinarWebinar and EventsBrands briefing webinarTue, 22 Jan 2019 18:29:59 Z{42518DFD-0081-4291-849C-FFC6AF0DE525}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/4d11c525/employment-and-labor-hubPublicationEmployment and labor hubWith more than 300 lawyers worldwide, our global employment and labor team has wide-ranging experience in all areas of contentious and non-contentious employment and labor law including employee benefits, large global share plans and tax-efficient strategies and pensions.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Z{A600E41A-D6CA-4ADB-B739-EBCC36D34610}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/video/aaab9610/future-ready-sustainable-citiesVideoFuture Ready: Sustainable CitiesRapid urbanisation and population growth are putting huge demands on urban infrastructure and resource needs.Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:00:00 Z{9150689E-054A-4B52-8B57-F9E816A0F53C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/9ea2753c/whats-on-the-horizon-for-the-insurance-industry-in-2017PublicationWhat’s on the horizon for the insurance industry in 2017?In this article we have asked some of our partners across the firm for their views on the big issues that will affect the insurance industry in their region over the next few months.Wed, 26 Jul 2017 01:00:00 Z{81334870-2ED8-4F4F-B957-F3D6D235B51E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/808f751e/energy-storage-updater-february-2017PublicationEnergy storage updater - February 20172016 was the year when energy storage came of age globally. Cost reductions, particularly in lithium-ion batteries, together with an emerging ambition by governments and regulators to design flexible, resilient future electricity systems, drove storage towards the mainstream. Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:00:00 Z{132FE684-C789-4DE5-8FB5-FE9D9BA3B823}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-la/knowledge/publications/14955823/norton-rose-fulbright-launches-microcertificate-in-disruptive-technologiesPublication$name