Business concentrations: a dangerous reform
The growth and dynamization of the economy needs predictability. And that ceases to exist. The planning of transactions not subject to EC scrutiny, when it involves certain assets, is now able to be Russian roulette.
Coronavirus Portugal: simplified support for micro-enterprises
The simplified support is created for micro-enterprises, in a business crisis situation and which have benefited from the simplified Lay-off or from the gradual recovery support, in the amount of EUR 1,330 per employee covered by those measures, paid in a phased manner over 6 months.
Coronavirus Portugal: Impact on leases and the exploitation of real estate in shopping centres
Are there any temporary measures applicable to lease agreements or the exploitation of real estate in shopping centres? Until 31 December 2020, it is suspended: The effects of termination of residential and non-residential lease agreements made by the landlord; The lapsing due to the course of time of residential and non-residential lease agreements, unless the tenant […]
Coronavirus Portugal: Extraordinary support to the reduction of economic activity
What is the Extraordinary Support to the Reduction of Economic Activity?
Shipping: Settlement of goods and services supplied to owners or operators of foreign-flagged vessels
By means of Order No2/21, of 24 March 221, the National Bank of Angola approved new terms and conditions for the settlement of goods and services supplied by local shipping agents and port services providers, to owners or operators of foreign flagged vessels calling Angola.
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US firms are investing big in trainees – except for Simpson Thacher
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McDermott bulks up in white-collar with Paul Hastings hire
McDermott Will & Emery has snagged a disputes partner from Paul Hastings, in its latest London hire this year. Simon Airey joins McDermott’s dispute resolution practice after just over three years at Paul Hastings. He joined the US firm in 2017 from DLA Piper. Airey is a corporate crime and investigations partner, who was brought […]
Stephenson Harwood makes up City quartet
A total of eight lawyers have been promoted to partner at Stephenson Harwood this year. This includes a quartet in the City, with corporate claiming half of the London promotions. Carolyn Hall, a funds specialist, is understood to have trained at the firm, while Hewson advises on a range of outsourcing and data matters. She […]
Starling Bank faces discrimination claim from former employee
A former employee of Starling Bank has brought claims of whistleblowing and discrimination against the group, with its general counsel also named as a respondent in the case. Gulnaz Raja, who was deputy secretary to Starling’s board from 2019 to 2020, is taking on the business in the Employment Tribunal a year after leaving. Court […]
Charles Russell Speechlys devises pilot ahead of office reopenings
Charles Russell Speechlys has finalised an approach to the reopening of its UK offices, as it eyes a wider repopulation in September. The UK firm will gradually reopen the premises during the summer as part of the first phase of the plan. In September, the firm will kick off a six-month pilot to try out […]
CMS lawyer joins Hive Energy as GC
Hive Energy has appointed a CMS lawyer as its inaugural general counsel. Alex Lane joins the solar energy business after four years as an associate at CMS. As a property lawyer in the firm, he advised companies in the energy sector in relation to their acquisition of land rights for solar farms, wind farms and […]
White & Case nabs Shearman duo
White & Case has hired two partners from Shearman & Sterling, as it rebuilds its London ranks following a recent steady flow of defections. The US firm has taken on partners Tim Sheddick and Katie Hicks, who have spent little more than two years at Shearman. Sheddick is a partner in the project development and […]
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