Ruth Elizabeth Malone

Nov 12, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Sam Eastwood |Alistair Graham |Ruth Elizabeth Malone

INTRODUCTIONOn 26 October 2023, the UK Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the "Act") received royal assent and became law. The Act introduces a new strict liability corporate criminal offence of failure to prevent fraud which, it has just been announced, will come into effect on 1 September 2025.

Sep 6, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Sarah Garvey |Airlie Goodman |Ruth Elizabeth Malone

Emerging markets offer a wealth of opportunity across a wide range of sectors. Yet there can be a catch, even for sophisticated parties, especially financial institutions: a greater number of risk indicators, or 'red flags', that could require investigation when negotiating a potential transaction.

Sep 6, 2024 | mondaq.com | Sarah Garvey |Ruth Elizabeth Malone |Chris Roberts

Emerging markets offer a wealth of opportunity across a wide range of sectors. Yet there can be a catch, even for sophisticated parties, especially financial institutions: a greater number of risk indicators, or 'red flags', that could require investigation when negotiating a potential transaction.

Jul 9, 2024 | mondaq.com | Sarah Garvey |Robyn Llewellyn |Ruth Elizabeth Malone |Joe Allen

The delivery of an effective notice under an English law 1992 or 2002 ISDA Master Agreement is a necessary precursor for the operation of certain key provisions in those contracts, including the designation of an Early Termination Date under Section 6(a) of each Agreement following the occurrence of an Event of Default. Unfortunately, things can and do go wrong with the delivery of such notices by market participants, as evidenced by the caselaw dealing with disputes on notices.

Jul 8, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Sarah Garvey |Robyn Llewellyn |Ruth Elizabeth Malone

[co-author: Joe Allen]AT A GLANCEThe delivery of an effective notice under an English law 1992 or 2002 ISDA Master Agreement is a necessary precursor for the operation of certain key provisions in those contracts, including the designation of an Early Termination Date under Section 6(a) of each Agreement following the occurrence of an Event of Default.