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New rights for employees
A number of new employment laws came into force in April 2024 to provide greater flexibility for employees, including enhanced flexible working rights and new leave entitlements.
Private equity sponsors have enjoyed a strong deal environment during a period of sustained economic growth. But PE firms are now facing significant challenges. Sponsors remain under tremendous pressure to deploy capital against continuing high multiples and resulting high enterprise values. Amidst a continuing proliferation of investment dollars competing for fewer good deals, the PE industry and its portfolio companies must deal with rising inflation within a generally uncertain economy, increasing geopolitical tensions, renewed regulatory gauntlets, and swelling social impact pressures. Successful transactions will require that PE sponsors become nimble, move quickly, and readjust strategies.
Read the full Bloomberg Law article, "Private equity challenges necessitate reevaluating strategies."
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A number of new employment laws came into force in April 2024 to provide greater flexibility for employees, including enhanced flexible working rights and new leave entitlements.
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On 24 April 2024, the European Parliament voted to adopt the long-awaited EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD or the Directive).
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We are delighted to announce that Al Hounsell, Director of Strategic Innovation & Legal Design based in our Toronto office, has been named 'Innovative Leader of the Year' at the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Awards.
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