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15 July 2020
Future Cities Series: Real Estate in a post-Covid world
There is no doubt that Covid-19 will have a significant and long lasting effect on the real estate sector. The sector will not return to the way it was and we will see the impact of the pandemic permeate all parts of the industry for years to come. It is important for real estate players to pre-...
01 July 2020
Pressure Points: Corporate real estate: a post-Covid-19 perspective (UK)
Revival signs in real estate M&A The Covid-19 pandemic caused a noticeable slowdown in real estate M&A activity. Despite this, there are early signs in the market of a bounce back. Opportunistic/strategic deals are still completing and many investors have capital reserves ready to be...
18 March 2020
COVID-19 People: Short guide for employers (Australia)
The COVID-19 virus is new, rapidly evolving and having a major impact on workplaces. The virus is giving rise to multitude of employment and safety-related questions in a context which has not previously been contemplated, on topics ranging from an employer’s payment obligations and dealing with...
11 December 2019
Real Estate. Reconsidered
The real estate sector has been at the centre of many of the most significant changes that are impacting the modern world. A decade ago the financial crisis shook our markets. However, the subsequent drive for diversification has led to an unprecedented period of cross-border investment and...
26 September 2018
Private equity real estate: the new trend for real estate investment in France
The French Private Equity and Real Estate ("PERE") market is becoming increasingly more sophisticated. For years the PERE market centred on the US and the UK, while in France, indirect investment was seen as a mainly opportunistic strategy restricted to non-French investors. Now US investment funds...
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24 September 2020
Webinar: Sustainability in Arbitration – Reducing the environmental impact of our disputes
Herbert Smith Freehills and the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations are delighted to invite you to attend our webinar on Sustainability in Arbitration. Environmental sustainability is not a new subject, but is one that is increasingly at the forefront of government and corporate strategy and...
22 September 2020
Lexology Getting the Deal Through – Rail Transport 2021 European Union
Our legal specialists in transport comprising Tom Marshall, John Williams, Patrick Mitchell, Oliver Grabowski, Tim Briggs and Max Kaufman, have contributed to the European Union chapter of Lexology's latest country by country guide on Rail Transport 2021.
22 September 2020
HYDROGEN IN GERMANY
The energy transition is considered a catalyst for the supply of clean, secure and affordable energy in Germany. In the fight against climate change, hydrogen made with renewable electricity (green hydrogen) is increasingly regarded as the solution for the decarbonisation of industry sectors with...
22 September 2020
Navigating the low price oil environment
Oil prices have recently reached historic lows. Oil companies are faced with a number of potential legal issues as low oil prices impact their trading and operational agreements. In this podcast series we consider some of the key issues triggered by the current low oil price environment, looking in...
18 September 2020
Exploring Opportunities: Digitise to survive and thrive – Six steps to a successful digital transformation (Global)
The need to digitise has never been so relevant and important for business. Global trade has been disrupted and reshaped – the ability to ensure critical operations can continue and to rapidly adjust to a very dynamic situation has become a determiner of business survival. Only those businesses...
18 September 2020
The Future of Consumer Series
The consumer sector is at an exciting time with the opportunities from innovation and technology, and also under constant pressure to keep pace with regulatory intervention and change; disruptive technologies; and business model adaptations. In this series of insights, we tackle a range of issues...
17 September 2020
Brexit countdown: Big changes are coming on 1 January 2021 whatever happens as negotiation tensions rise
As businesses and governments around the world continue to grapple with the implications of COVID-19, Brexit is fast approaching. This time for real. Last year, as businesses awaited a potential Brexit without a deal, the difference was stark. ‘Deal’ meant entering a status quo transition period in...
16 September 2020
Webinar: Employment & IR Briefing Series 2020 - What's next? (Australia)
In this webinar briefing, our Employment, IR and Safety team discuss the most recent employment and IR issues and developments for HR practitioners and general counsel. Featuring partners drawn from each of our Australian offices, the panel canvassed the lessons and insights they have been sharing...
16 September 2020
Judgment in UK test case on insurance cover for Covid losses
The decision in the UK test case on business interruption insurance coverage related to Covid-19 was handed down last night (Australian time) and represents a potentially significant win for policyholders. The UK Financial Conduct Authority, which brought the case on behalf of policyholders, was...
16 September 2020
Governance: Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020: Impact on Airline Insolvency (UK)
In July 2019, we published a briefing on the recommendations proposed by the Airline Insolvency Review’s final report, 1 which was commissioned by the UK Government to assess the existing protections available to passengers in the event of a future airline insolvency and make recommendations to...
