Kathryn C. Gamble

3 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Kathryn C. Gamble |Craig Kelly |Justin Lau

[co-author: James Michelson]Below is our quarterly briefing covering the most important developments for UK PLCs, UK equity capital markets and UK public M&A. In this issue, we review: Primary Market Bulletin 54 — Strategic leaks and unlawful disclosure in M&A transactions. FTSE Russell — Changes to FTSE UK Index Series methodology. Update to the Takeover Code Jurisdiction. PISCES — HMRC consultation on stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax exemptions.

Oct 22, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Jonathan Benson |Kathryn C. Gamble |Justin Lau

[co-author: Mary Bonsu]On 29 June 2023, the EU’s new Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 restricting sale in the EU of products that may cause deforestation or the degradation of forests (EUDR) entered into force. The EUDR is expected to have global implications, so it is important for companies to start collecting the required information and data as soon as possible to ensure the review of all relevant supply chains.

Jan 8, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Kathryn C. Gamble |Adam Howard |Justin Lau

As part of the wider review of the UK’s capital markets regulatory landscape, in May 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Consultation Paper CP23/10, which set out proposed reforms for companies with listed shares on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (May Consultation Paper).

Oct 9, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Kathryn C. Gamble |Adam Howard |Greg Norman

As part of its commitment to strengthen sustainability disclosure in its 2018 Sustainable Finance Action Plan, the European Commission (EC), together with the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG), has conducted a number of reviews and consultations over the last few years in an aim to improve existing European legislation in this area, including the so-called Non-Financial Reporting Directive (2014/95/EU) (NFRD).

Sep 8, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Brian V. Breheny |Raquel Fox |Kathryn C. Gamble

Key Points The EU’s comprehensive new ESG disclosure requirements will force many multinationals with operations in Europe to decide how much information to disclose where, and to take measures to ensure their disclosures are consistent. The granular information required by the EU could feed litigation in the U.S. if the disclosures appear false or misleading, or are inconsistent with disclosures in other jurisdictions.