Publicationhttps://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/rss-feeds/publicationPublication RSS feeden-ZA{C4581FB8-D0AF-442E-9390-BE28C5441599}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/c8fe0599/belgium-the-brand-new-eu-leader-in-the-fight-against-ecocidesPublicationBelgium, the brand-new EU leader in the fight against ecocidesOn 22 February 2024, Belgium became the EU frontrunner in the fight against ecocides by being the first EU member state to criminalise ecocide, in the new Belgian Criminal Code. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:20:03 Z{42DC7EB8-7DD1-4BBD-BF87-184E305DD26A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/481d726a/uk-pensions-briefing-the-general-code-and-scheme-governance-the-big-picturePublicationUK Pensions Briefing | The General Code and scheme governance – the big pictureThe Pensions Regulator’s General Code has arrived and will apply from March 27, 2024. In this briefing, we take a step back from the detail. We set out why the General Code really matters and how pension scheme trustees can best make it work for them.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:10:46 Z{A744BEE7-248C-40E0-B812-66D870FD95C9}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/a7c025c9/norton-rose-fulbright-south-africa-successfully-represents-lloyds-in-r93-million-claimPublicationNorton Rose Fulbright South Africa successfully represents Lloyd’s in R93 million claimOn March 04, 2024 the Pretoria High Court gave judgment in favour of The Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London against the Minister of Safety and Security (the Minister) for R93 919 298.47 based on its finding that the conduct of police employees who participate in a major robbery and cover-up was sufficiently closely connected to their employment to make the Minister vicariously liable.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:29:40 Z{BE956932-5EB5-4EB6-AC58-6083074F2C43}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/b2568c43/the-big-read-book-seriesPublication“Big Read Book series”Welcome to Volume 15 of Norton Rose Fulbright’s Big Read Book series, Review of South African insurance judgments in 2023Wed, 06 Mar 2024 09:05:00 Z{67B5F754-C8A7-45F2-BA92-F3D2329B9E2B}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/64722e2b/employment-law-earnings-threshold-increase-from-1-april-2024PublicationEmployment Law Earnings Threshold Increase </br>From April 1, 2024On 5 March 2024 the Minister of Employment and Labour announced an increase in the annual earnings threshold from R241 110,59 to R254 371,67. 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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{532A5AB2-99DB-4295-AC27-F6A11E0C00F0}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/52b570f0/power-of-ai-2023PublicationThe power of AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the financial services industry, with more and more firms leveraging the technology and machine learning (ML) to drive internal efficiencies and optimise service delivery for customers.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:54:13 Z{CAA2E293-8E22-4BEF-8C15-F0A9DFCF5F7D}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/c32f5f7d/south-africa-faces-hard-negotiations-at-cop28PublicationSouth Africa faces hard negotiations at COP28COP28 is convening at a time of increased geopolitical tension, trade disputes and division amongst parties on issues such as cross border taxes between developed and developing countries.Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:12:51 Z{B0E8E10D-5B8E-41E0-A160-ACC4A6603DAC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/bde00dac/general-average-court-holds-that-more-progressive-rules-applyPublicationTransport, Trade and Logistics UpdateGeneral Average, simply put, is the contribution by the parties to a maritime adventure to extraordinary costs incurred by a carrier to get the cargo to its intended port of discharge. 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Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:45:16 Z{5A1DE82E-82A3-4C2D-914E-BD8C4D163B61}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/5e3deb61/blood-antiquities-financial-crime-risks-arising-from-the-art-and-antiquity-industryPublicationBlood Antiquities: Financial crime risks arising from the art and antiquity industryThe illicit trade of art and artefacts dates back centuries and has occurred across the world.Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:52:00 Z{DAB3ADCB-993C-4DCD-8288-FA6466677B12}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/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-za/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{ED1CEA8A-5445-47DF-B4D8-FD3642041DBF}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/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-za/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{14CD1D01-EB36-4EB4-BA9C-F884F3C2D60D}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/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-za/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-za/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-za/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{80F7C6EF-2048-431E-926F-F36FCBBEAC8F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/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{E0DF39B7-EE54-4715-B80F-EE1990E06368}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/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{6F124956-93D5-4550-87D3-F5D124322BDA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/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-za/knowledge/publications/fc9ae749/digital-infrastructure-insightsPublicationDigital infrastructure insightsInvesting in a connected future.Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:32:00 Z{126DF027-449D-4F49-A85D-EFF0255CA712}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/17d9d712/conflicting-views-mortgagees-v-charterersPublicationConflicting views: Mortgagees v charterersFor the past 10 months, COVID-19 has exacerbated conditions for owners in worsening market conditions and heightened the risk of confrontation between their mortgagees and charterers, two groups who rarely meet unless trouble is brewing. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 09:51:38 Z{627F2C36-5460-44A5-9B74-FE45B2F37590}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/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{CC762407-68B0-46F5-A4BA-FDD92975BC80}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/c705ac80/emobilityPublicationeMobilityWe are committed to helping our clients evolve and thrive as the world changes.Mon, 21 Sep 2020 07:04:46 Z{8216673A-1901-4B00-B4F4-F61A920FEDA8}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/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-za/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{4D9BE8A4-4A5E-45B5-B701-F02DBBD5FE98}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/44e51e98/hydrogen-paves-the-way-to-decarbonisationPublicationHydrogen paves the way to decarbonisationScaling-up the hydrogen economy using ‘cleaner’ hydrogen is a key pathway to achieving global decarbonisation targets.Fri, 10 Jul 2020 11:52:12 Z{DE12C190-821C-4DDE-B05C-F993738E06D2}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/d0cec6d2/carbon-offsets-regain-supportPublicationCarbon offsets regain supportThe trading of carbon credits will take an increasing role in hydrocarbon supply chains over the next decade.Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:42:14 Z{31230ED6-DE65-4B0F-971E-FACA22274175}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/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-za/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{675F3022-6BC0-4001-B7EE-FDE125E341C1}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/6201e1c1/challenges-and-opportunities-the-outlook-for-us-private-equity-in-2020PublicationChallenges and opportunities: The outlook for US private equity in 2020Private equity continued to be a popular and active asset class in the United States during 2019. Mon, 20 Jan 2020 11:57:00 Z{DF00EBC3-81FD-4CFC-9213-EC5901330F2D}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/d3dc3f2d/new-version-of-equator-principles-launchedPublicationNew version of Equator Principles launchedRecognizing the objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Change Agreement, the Equator Principles Association (EPA) released an updated fourth version of the Equator Principles (EP4) on November 18, 2019. Tue, 10 Dec 2019 20:47:00 Z{12511F04-E408-40CF-87FB-F001E1D93079}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/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{187B75DB-5C4F-4DEF-9471-FB8585260AA4}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/1bff1aa4/a-luta-continuaPublicationA luta continuaOn a clear and sunny Friday afternoon in July 2009, Ms Mokgadi Caster Semenya ascended to athletics greatness. Tue, 05 Nov 2019 12:27:00 Z{1CE14C4E-45B3-4F26-867B-F84041EC4E32}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/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-za/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-za/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-za/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{820F2EB4-CBAA-4C5F-88AC-EF999F69B9FF}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/84afc9ff/the-public-competition-enforcement-reviewPublicationThe public competition enforcement review - South AfricaIn the reports from around the world collected in this volume, we continue to see a good deal of international overlap among the issues and industries attracting government enforcement attention. Tue, 11 Jun 2019 11:34:33 Z{4FC993C1-A563-43FE-A007-FB29228E86C2}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/413e76c2/the-private-competition-enforcement-reviewPublicationThe private competition enforcement reviewCandice Upfold from our Competition practice has contributed to the South Africa chapter of The Private Competition Enforcement Review.Wed, 24 Apr 2019 12:42:09 Z{42518DFD-0081-4291-849C-FFC6AF0DE525}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/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{26AE817D-D6AF-4D70-9A2A-F72EB232FB1D}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/2df0ab1d/green-bondsPublicationGreen bonds<i>This article was originally published on LexisPSL Banking & Finance in June 2018.</i>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 01:00:00 Z{9150689E-054A-4B52-8B57-F9E816A0F53C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/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{083D1AF2-A64B-4034-ADA5-EE8AEB6968E6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/02b458e6/wanted-compliant-and-effective-global-mobility-programPublicationWanted: Compliant and effective global mobility programExecutives, consultants and observers agree – the talent market is undergoing a profound transformation, and expectations are shifting on both sides of the employment equation.Fri, 07 Jul 2017 01:00:00 Z{81334870-2ED8-4F4F-B957-F3D6D235B51E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/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-za/knowledge/publications/14955823/norton-rose-fulbright-launches-microcertificate-in-disruptive-technologiesPublication$name{3695B5E8-703F-4AA8-A9D4-ED80FD72A2AF}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-za/knowledge/publications/38f842af/bribery-and-money-laundering-considerations-for-joint-venturesPublicationBribery and money laundering considerations for joint venturesWhatever the legal form of a joint venture, the collaboration and joint participation in the JV’s business objectives can present an enhanced corruption risk.