Knowledge and newshttps://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/rss-feeds/knowledge-and-newsFeed for NRF knowledge and newsen-AF{C4581FB8-D0AF-442E-9390-BE28C5441599}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/c8fe0599/belgium-the-brand-new-eu-leader-in-the-fight-against-ecocidesPublicationBelgium, the brand-new EU leader in the fight against ecocidesOn 22 February 2024, Belgium became the EU frontrunner in the fight against ecocides by being the first EU member state to criminalise ecocide, in the new Belgian Criminal Code. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:20:03 Z{42DC7EB8-7DD1-4BBD-BF87-184E305DD26A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/481d726a/uk-pensions-briefing-the-general-code-and-scheme-governance-the-big-picturePublicationUK Pensions Briefing | The General Code and scheme governance – the big pictureThe Pensions Regulator’s General Code has arrived and will apply from March 27, 2024. In this briefing, we take a step back from the detail. We set out why the General Code really matters and how pension scheme trustees can best make it work for them.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:10:46 Z{12EB2C0B-F549-41DE-91DF-6FFE7D6DC1A6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/webinars-and-events/1b9ef1a6/investigations-in-emea---horizon-scanningWebinar and EventsInvestigations in EMEA: Horizon scanning2024 promises to bring important changes to anti-money laundering regulation and wider financial crime legislation in the EU, UK and EMEA, along with an increasingly empowered and pro-active enforcement approach from regulators across the globe.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:45:22 Z{546FDED9-F291-4EE1-9094-500BD5EB655D}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/news/5911455d/norton-rose-fulbright-advises-standard-bank-and-nedbank-on-a-us-150m-loan-facilityPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright advises Standard Bank and Nedbank on a US$150M loan facilityGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, has advised The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (acting through its Isle of Man Branch) and Nedbank Limited (acting through its Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking division) in relation to a US$150M loan facility to the ETC Holdings group to support its recommended cash takeover offer for Shanta Gold Limited.Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:31:22 Z{E95D4672-C134-4F59-BF09-2B04C361EAB7}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/news/e2499ab7/norton-rose-fulbright-energy-infrastructure-and-resources-practice-recognized-at-ijglobal-awardsPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright’s energy, infrastructure and resources practice recognized at IJGlobal Awards 2023Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has been named on numerous winning deals at the IJGlobal Awards 2023.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:28:06 Z{4F5BB8D9-7976-413A-9CA1-3D9BEBE579FC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/webinars-and-events/496a19fc/financial-services-regulation-esg-series-part-2-esg-financial-services-trends-in-the-usWebinar and EventsESG financial services trends in the USIn this three-part webinar series, our team of experienced NRF lawyers and consultants, along with industry leaders and regulators, will explore the latest developments and trends within ESG regulation. This series will take a cross-jurisdictional perspective, covering ESG regulation and trends from across the globe.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:20:38 Z{F6E5C1ED-93CF-494D-8898-E47B3A823045}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/video/fdfd8045/the-impact-of-the-ira-on-the-us-battery-sectorVideoThe impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on the US battery sectorThe world needs electric vehicles and the batteries that fuel them, and it needs them fast. This will mean unprecedented demand for battery metals.Thu, 08 Feb 2024 06:10:00 Z{36457578-8E43-4DEB-A8B5-0284B0F62890}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/383b5890/the-workplace-of-the-futurePublicationThe workplace of the futureRemote working has become the new normal for many firms around the world. Productivity, work/life balance and revenue growth are all under debate when it comes to remote working models.Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:09:00 Z{532A5AB2-99DB-4295-AC27-F6A11E0C00F0}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/52b570f0/power-of-ai-2023PublicationThe power of AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the financial services industry, with more and more firms leveraging the technology and machine learning (ML) to drive internal efficiencies and optimise service delivery for customers.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:54:13 Z{CAA2E293-8E22-4BEF-8C15-F0A9DFCF5F7D}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/c32f5f7d/south-africa-faces-hard-negotiations-at-cop28PublicationSouth Africa faces hard negotiations at COP28COP28 is convening at a time of increased geopolitical tension, trade disputes and division amongst parties on issues such as cross border taxes between developed and developing countries.Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:12:51 Z{15B266F7-5208-4323-8253-F8DA9B47F0A4}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/178330a4/uk-energy-act-2023-offshore-oil-and-gas-regimePublicationUK Energy Act 2023: Offshore oil and gas regimeFollowing on from the first in our series of briefings on the passing of the Energy Act 2023 (the Act) which focused on the impact of the Act on the offshore wind sector (see Environmental commitments for offshore wind ), this latest update considers the impact of the Act on the offshore oil and gas sector.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:09:19 Z{F83AFBB8-F5BC-4ADC-9F25-50B7E5E00F7A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/f8cc5f7a/top-tips-for-managing-a-global-product-safety-incident-and-recall-processPublicationTop tips for managing a global product safety incident and recall processManaging and executing an effective global product recall can be a complex exercise from a logistical, reputational, and financial point of view. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z{9A4833AD-2BF9-4384-880A-FC828650F462}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/news/9d94a462/south-african-banking-and-finance-practice-closes-futuregrowth-transactionPress ReleaseSouth African banking and finance practice closes Futuregrowth transactionA team of lawyers from our South African practice recently closed a large transaction for Futuregrowth Asset Management Proprietary Limited (Futuregrowth).Wed, 02 Aug 2023 21:11:48 Z{DAB3ADCB-993C-4DCD-8288-FA6466677B12}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/dbcd8b12/hydrogenPublicationHydrogenHydrogen is one of the most talked about technologies as a potential driver to decarbonize the energy system.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:21:00 Z{72505431-6742-4BA0-8386-F966E9A26715}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/webinars-and-events/71206715/mining-indaba-2023Webinar and EventsMining Indaba 2023Our global mining team will be attending the Mining Indaba 2023 and look forward to discussing recent activity and emerging trends as well as exploring the opportunities and challenges facing the South African and African mining sector as a whole.Fri, 27 Jan 2023 08:25:19 Z{F5E9A78C-ED84-4137-A436-EF1BB4CFDB31}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/fc476b31/energy-transitionPublicationEnergy transitionWhile global demand for energy continues to rise, increasing pressure to support the decarbonisation of the industry has spearheaded radical change.Tue, 03 Jan 2023 11:10:00 Z{ED1CEA8A-5445-47DF-B4D8-FD3642041DBF}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/ea5f8dbf/revisiting-the-role-of-portfolio-effects-in-merger-reviewPublicationRe-visiting the role of portfolio effects in merger reviewIt is not uncommon for two businesses with complementary product offerings to seek to merge in order to realise synergies that could streamline and enhance commercial capabilities, often to the benefit of downstream consumers.Tue, 02 Aug 2022 03:42:53 Z{15C515C0-4082-410A-B704-EEDC65B0226E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/102a426e/the-commercialisation-of-outer-spacePublicationThe commercialisation of outer spaceIn this next article in the space-themed series, the economic and legal analysis of outer space activities is continued – this time focusing on how private entities are now driving the commercialisation of outer space, and how this can serve as a pillar of future economic growth on a global scale.Mon, 06 Jun 2022 03:48:00 Z{4A563C37-C76C-4F7A-B30E-F84BD091200E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/video/47cae00e/ev-does-itVideoEV does it? CMA’s electric vehicles market study and chargepoints investigationThu, 28 Apr 2022 15:38:11 Z{DAF8CEF7-3660-4C7D-9336-919E4CC742AD}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/webinars-and-events/d70d62ad/global-investigations-masterclass-webinar-seriesWebinar and EventsGlobal investigations masterclass webinar series: Key triggers of an investigationWhat are the elements of an investigation and what do you need to know? In the first session of our new webinar series, members of our global investigations team explore the genesis of investigations.Thu, 07 Apr 2022 02:47:00 Z{887913EA-6F91-4346-9180-FC4C15A5C5D8}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/news/8a1605d8/norton-rose-fulbright-trademark-practice-recognized-in-wtr-1000-2022Press ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright trademark practice recognized in WTR 1000 2022Norton Rose Fulbright has been recognized in the 2022 edition of “WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals” – a unique guide that identifies the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:00:18 Z{14CD1D01-EB36-4EB4-BA9C-F884F3C2D60D}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/1164c60d/leadership-reimaginedPublicationLeadership ReimaginedIn our previous article, we considered the challenges to your organisational culture that will result from changed employee expectations and from modernising your Employee Value Proposition (EVP).Wed, 19 Jan 2022 01:30:00 Z{0F0E4E8C-B344-4722-99B1-F40EFCB36EDA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/0c421eda/organisational-culture-reimaginedPublicationOrganizational Culture ReimaginedIn this series of articles, we have explored some significant changes to the external and internal environments in which your organisation operates.Fri, 14 Jan 2022 04:03:00 Z{4E13421A-C0E8-4137-A187-F8FA71F1D45A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/4a87745a/solarPublicationSolarOur global solar experience is unparalleled; we have worked for lenders and sponsors on a number of solar projects worldwide and are therefore familiar with the respective needs when considering the development and financing of a solar project. <br/>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:20:00 Z{B47167B7-BDB4-4419-908A-F158B460C977}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/webinars-and-events/b749a977/foul-play-corruption-risks-in-the-sports-industryWebinar and EventsFoul play: Corruption risks in the sports industryJoin a live panel presenting a global perspective on how bribery and corruption risks manifest in the sports industry and insights into minimizing these risks.Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:39:47 Z{80F7C6EF-2048-431E-926F-F36FCBBEAC8F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/8f8efc8f/reporting-and-governancePublicationGovernance, risk management and reportingBusinesses face an ever-increasing plethora of climate-change and sustainability global rules, expectations and initiatives.Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:21:00 Z{E0DF39B7-EE54-4715-B80F-EE1990E06368}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/e745f368/global-investigations-insightsPublicationGlobal investigations insightsBusinesses today are facing increased scrutiny from a wider range of regulators than ever before, particular in the aftermath of the global pandemic, which is likely to lead to the ramping up of regulatory investigations and enforcement action.Tue, 25 May 2021 13:02:00 Z{6F124956-93D5-4550-87D3-F5D124322BDA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/66503bda/canada-cross-border-guide-to-parent-company-liability-for-foreign-subsidiariesPublicationCanada – Cross-border guide to parent company liability for foreign subsidiariesInsight into how issues of parent company liability for conduct of foreign subsidiaries have been addressed by courts in key jurisdictions.Tue, 11 May 2021 13:00:00 Z{5FEF8DDF-3CF5-4B0C-A35E-FCE35370064A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/news/5f5ce64a/norton-rose-fulbright-advises-banque-centrale-populaire-on-financing-of-container-terminal-3Press ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright advises Banque Centrale Populaire on financing of Container Terminal 3 project for Tanger AllianceGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Banque Central Populaire (BCP) group on the €133 million financing of part of the construction costs of Container Terminal 3 (TC3) at the Tanger Med 2 port in Morocco, operated by Tanger Alliance.Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:01:00 Z{FBEE257C-EE69-44EA-A7CE-F325A5BAD749}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/fc9ae749/digital-infrastructure-insightsPublicationDigital infrastructure insightsInvesting in a connected future.Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:32:00 Z{126DF027-449D-4F49-A85D-EFF0255CA712}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/17d9d712/conflicting-views-mortgagees-v-charterersPublicationConflicting views: Mortgagees v charterersFor the past 10 months, COVID-19 has exacerbated conditions for owners in worsening market conditions and heightened the risk of confrontation between their mortgagees and charterers, two groups who rarely meet unless trouble is brewing. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 09:51:38 Z{7D316A7E-A235-4F2A-A051-F2A05D6051AC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/news/7e5a11ac/norton-rose-fulbright-appoints-richard-krumholz-as-global-head-of-litigation-and-disputesPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright appoints Richard Krumholz as Global Head of Litigation and DisputesNorton Rose Fulbright’s Global Chief Executive Gerry Pecht today appointed Richard Krumholz as the law firm’s new Global Head of Litigation and Disputes. Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:29:00 Z{627F2C36-5460-44A5-9B74-FE45B2F37590}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/66054590/asia-projects-insightsPublicationAsia Projects and Project FinanceMarket updates from our project finance lawyers in Asia<br/>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:27:00 Z{4184A751-1C52-4238-843B-F867E285ECF6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/webinars-and-events/4128bcf6/competitive-edge-quick-take-us-election-impacts-on-antitrustWebinar and EventsCompetitive edge quick take: US election impacts on antitrustIn this quick take, our Antitrust lawyers will discuss enforcement and policy changes in Antitrust law in the aftermath of the 2020 US Presidential election.Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:53:00 Z{8216673A-1901-4B00-B4F4-F61A920FEDA8}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/8a104da8/sustainability-linked-bondsPublicationSustainability-linked bondsIn September 2019, ENEL launched the world’s first sustainability-linked bond (“SLB”) (see ENEL Case study below). Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:09:56 Z{ADA4DADD-3AE5-4D6F-A663-F4C54FE1804C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/ad5f304c/schrems-ii-landmark-ruling-a-detailed-analysisPublicationSchrems II landmark ruling: A detailed analysisOn July 16, 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) published its decision in the landmark case Data Protection Commissioner v Facebook Ireland Ltd, Maximilian Schrems and intervening parties, Case C-311/18 (known as the Schrems II case).Fri, 24 Jul 2020 20:02:54 Z{31230ED6-DE65-4B0F-971E-FACA22274175}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/365fe175/what-are-the-insurance-risksPublicationWhat are the insurance risks?Many organisations are facing significant losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. They will need to carefully consider their insurance policies to determine which of them may respond and help to recover losses sustained. Tue, 24 Mar 2020 17:20:00 Z{CAAA84F2-BDE3-41FD-B818-FDB9366C67B1}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/c23d87b1/preparing-for-a-recall-of-edible-cannabis-products-food-safety-issues-increase-the-risk-of-recallsPublicationPreparing for a recall of edible cannabis products: Food safety issues increase the risk of recallsEdibles, extracts, and topicals are now part of Canada’s legal cannabis offerings.Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:19:00 Z{7E961465-5119-4237-8142-FBD4688948FF}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/759728ff/a-comparative-look-at-good-faith-and-changed-circumstances-hardship-and-morePublicationA comparative look at good faith and changed circumstances, hardship and moreThis article focuses on the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Limited v Hydro-Québec 2018 SCC 461. Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:03:59 Z{8F821F51-23DE-4F77-B6BA-F1EFFF01E0AF}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/81e7a0af/china-foreign-investment-expert-qanda-series-oil-and-gasPublicationChina Foreign Investment: Expert Q&A Series – Oil & Gas2019 marks more than four decades of China’s reform and in recent years China has really accelerated its opening up to foreign investment.Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:39:00 Z{CA3E4B8F-1A74-4469-853B-FD9ED079CFE6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/cf49bfe6/brexit-pathfinderplusPublicationBrexit PathfinderPLUSPathfinderPLUS helps identify which statutory instruments are affecting financial services legislation and provides access to consolidated versions of the onshore UK legislation. Fri, 19 Jul 2019 14:36:00 Z{820F2EB4-CBAA-4C5F-88AC-EF999F69B9FF}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/84afc9ff/the-public-competition-enforcement-reviewPublicationThe public competition enforcement review - South AfricaIn the reports from around the world collected in this volume, we continue to see a good deal of international overlap among the issues and industries attracting government enforcement attention. Tue, 11 Jun 2019 11:34:33 Z{C6399CAA-23B0-4200-8765-F056AF471E1C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/webinars-and-events/ca005e1c/top-tech-trends-from-atx-spring-festivalWebinar and EventsTop Tech Trends from ATX Spring FestivalA mix of entrepreneurs, creatives, technologists, futurists and leading business executives will gather this March in Austin, Texas as part of the annual ATX Spring Festival - which showcases the best of tech, film and interactive media and is one of the most important technology conferences globally.Wed, 13 Mar 2019 08:15:00 Z{E74BE2C0-A636-490F-806B-EF637E6B994E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/webinars-and-events/e06fb94e/brands-briefing-webinarWebinar and EventsBrands briefing webinarTue, 22 Jan 2019 18:29:59 Z{42518DFD-0081-4291-849C-FFC6AF0DE525}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/4d11c525/employment-and-labor-hubPublicationEmployment and labor hubWith more than 300 lawyers worldwide, our global employment and labor team has wide-ranging experience in all areas of contentious and non-contentious employment and labor law including employee benefits, large global share plans and tax-efficient strategies and pensions.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Z{A600E41A-D6CA-4ADB-B739-EBCC36D34610}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/video/aaab9610/future-ready-sustainable-citiesVideoFuture Ready: Sustainable CitiesRapid urbanisation and population growth are putting huge demands on urban infrastructure and resource needs.Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:00:00 Z{9150689E-054A-4B52-8B57-F9E816A0F53C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/9ea2753c/whats-on-the-horizon-for-the-insurance-industry-in-2017PublicationWhat’s on the horizon for the insurance industry in 2017?In this article we have asked some of our partners across the firm for their views on the big issues that will affect the insurance industry in their region over the next few months.Wed, 26 Jul 2017 01:00:00 Z{81334870-2ED8-4F4F-B957-F3D6D235B51E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/808f751e/energy-storage-updater-february-2017PublicationEnergy storage updater - February 20172016 was the year when energy storage came of age globally. Cost reductions, particularly in lithium-ion batteries, together with an emerging ambition by governments and regulators to design flexible, resilient future electricity systems, drove storage towards the mainstream. Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:00:00 Z{132FE684-C789-4DE5-8FB5-FE9D9BA3B823}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/14955823/norton-rose-fulbright-launches-microcertificate-in-disruptive-technologiesPublication$name{3695B5E8-703F-4AA8-A9D4-ED80FD72A2AF}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-af/knowledge/publications/38f842af/bribery-and-money-laundering-considerations-for-joint-venturesPublicationBribery and money laundering considerations for joint venturesWhatever the legal form of a joint venture, the collaboration and joint participation in the JV’s business objectives can present an enhanced corruption risk.