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Whistleblowers will be able to draw attention to violations of laws and regulations in companies and public authorities more easily and without fear of reprisals. This is the aim of a draft law by the federal government (20/3442), which the German Parliament passed on 16 December 2022 in a version...

It's now over a year since the Environment Act 2021 received Royal Assent. What progress has been made, and what should we be on the watch for in 2023? Our Real Estate Development Yule Blog takes a look at three areas of interest: mandatory biodiversity net gain ; environmental deadlines ; and the...

After a frantic year for digital assets, we explore the major themes and look ahead to a kinetic 2023

Companies required to meet a range of obligations as enhanced non-financial reporting standard goes live in January

Herbert Smith Freehills have a longstanding partnership with the National Portrait Gallery, having been a sponsor of the Gallery since 2004. In 2023, we become the Gallery’s Reopening Partner following the Inspiring People redevelopment project. See what's coming up at the NPG

Global enterprises, corporations and businesses functioning or actively trading in Australia along with its taxpayers, have to comply within a dynamic tax landscape. It is distinctly multifaceted and complex.

This short note flags some potential implications for energy and infra operators and investors and then links to a longer note for those who wish to find out more. Both include examples of some of the unexpected impacts – in terms of the entities, individuals and activities that are caught in its...