Publication
ESG and Internal Investigations: New Compliance Challenges
“ESG” refers to a set of criteria used to measure a company’s non-financial ethical and sustainability practices.
Insurance and developments in the Lloyd’s market
In-house Legal Forum
United Kingdom | Publication | April 2024
This webinar will consider developments in the Lloyd’s market. Following the introduction of syndicates-in-a-box in 2020, Lloyd’s has seen a number of smaller, entrepreneurial businesses enter the market. The webinar will consider the key issues associated with syndicates-in-a-box and also look at other avenues to establish underwriting platforms at Lloyd’s (including special purpose arrangements and captive syndicates).
Recent publications
Publication
SFO sets out its new Business Plan: four key takeaways
The SFO’s Business Plan for 2025-2026 signals its intention to take centre stage in global financial crime enforcement, setting out its vision to be a “proactive, authoritative player in the global and domestic justice system”.
Publication
Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) proposes to impose port fee increases on Chinese vessels and vessel operators (consultation closing on 24 March 2025)
On 16 January 2025, the USTR published a notice of determination that China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors for dominance is actionable under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974. Section 301 grants the USTR the authority to investigate and remediate, including through the imposition of tariffs or other import restrictions, foreign trade practices that it determines (1) are unreasonable or discriminatory, and (2) burdens or restricts US commerce.
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