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The UK Government has responded to a House of Lords Select Committee report which proposes significant changes to the UK Modern Slavery Act in relation to scope, implementation and enforcement. Read our new blog to see whether change is on the horizon: https://bit.ly/3ZPvbls   #modernslavery #UNGP #businessandhumanrights #supplychainduediligence

From the team at Clifford Chance, we wish you peace and hope for 2025 ✨

🎥We were delighted to host an exclusive pre-release screening of Gladiator II for our clients at the Covent Garden Hotel in London in November. This special event offered our Private Capital clients a unique opportunity to enjoy Ridley Scott's latest cinematic masterpiece featuring a stellar cast including Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielson, and Derek Jacobi ahead of its Royal Premiere and release to the general public. It was a wonderful (and secret!) night that allowed us to thank our Private Capital clients from across the globe for continuing to place their trust in Clifford Chance. We look forward to hosting more memorable experiences in the future.✨

📉 With inflationary pressures on the rise, we can expect an uptick in companies experiencing financial distress.   Shaun Langhorne, our #Restructuring and #Insolvency Partner notes that: 1️⃣ For foreign investors in South and Southeast Asia, understanding the complexities of restructuring and insolvency regimes across these diverse jurisdictions is essential when considering their exit strategy.   2️⃣ Identifying red flags early and recognising the importance of both the governing law of contracts and their interaction with local laws are crucial steps in effectively navigating these challenges.   📘Don't miss out—download our 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 for essential insights into the laws and regulations affecting Restructuring & Insolvency activities: https://lnkd.in/gYvb5bzp

🔒Introducing our Cybersecurity Handbook! The global trend towards increased cybersecurity and resilience regulation is tightening existing cyber requirements and affecting a broader range of businesses than ever before. Our Cybersecurity Handbook is designed to help organisations navigate the complex regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions. We provide an overview of key legislation, regulatory bodies, and enforcement regimes in nearly 20 jurisdictions. 📥 Download the handbook today and ensure your organisation is prepared to meet these challenges: https://lnkd.in/dFRjkAHq #Cybersecurity #Regulation #Compliance #CyberRisk #CliffordChance #DigitalSecurity

We are thrilled to announce that Clifford Chance, in partnership with Microland Limited, has been awarded the prestigious World Class 5-Star Rating by the Service Desk Institute (SDI).   Kieran Charnock, Director of Service Management, commented: “This 5-star rating is a proud moment for Clifford Chance and Microland. It reflects years of hard work, and leveraging the strength of our knowhow & partnership to deliver outstanding service.”   Achieving this recognition is testament to our commitment to excellence and makes us the first law firm to achieve this award. Our unique partnership with Microland was highlighted as a standout factor, showcasing exceptional alignment and collaboration over a 14-year journey. It underlines the ongoing commitment to ensuring we continue to support our clients in achieving their goals whilst enhancing our peoples' experience through simplification and AI integration.   Congratulations to Kieran Charnock, Jon Menhinick, Savita Robert and the whole team! 

✨ We are excited to announce that applications are now open for our Paralegal Apprenticeship Programme 2025 in Newcastle. This is an exceptional opportunity for aspiring legal professionals to join Clifford Chance, where you will have the opportunity to work with paralegals, supervisory paralegals, managing paralegals, and senior stakeholders from across the business. Visit this link to learn more about the programme: https://lnkd.in/egxTbB7Y #Apprenticeship #Newcastle #CliffordChanceCareers #WhereBrightMindsMeet

🚨 This year, the FTC challenged oil and gas mergers, despite recognising the fragmented nature of the global crude oil market. Although the mergers proceeded with minimal conditions, the companies involved now face class actions with claimants alleging collusion to restrict U.S. production and raise prices, despite record-high production levels.   Read Joseph Ostoyich and Kaia Pankey’s analysis in the Group Litigation/Class actions blog, on the hurdles now faced by companies due to the diverse nature of downstream markets and the need for common proof of antitrust injury. As these issues unfold, the companies bear the "class action tax" of defending these claims.   https://lnkd.in/erHc-zvy #ClassActions #Antitrust #FTCLitigation

📢 We have advised Leonardo on the new equal joint venture for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), which involves a strategic collaboration between BAE Systems (United Kingdom), Leonardo (Italy) and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co Ltd (Japan).   The joint venture, which is subject to obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals, represents a key step in the development of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), aimed at designing, developing and delivering a next-generation combat aircraft, and maintaining its role as a design authority throughout the aircraft's lifecycle.   The Clifford Chance cross-border and multidisciplinary team provided legal assistance in all phases of negotiation and definition of the agreements. In Italy, the team comprised partner Paolo Sersale, counsel Francesca Casini and associate Francesco Romagnoli who assisted Leonardo on all contractual and corporate governance aspects of the joint venture. They were joined by partner Alex Cook and partner Michael Pearson who provided support for the aspects of English law and regulations for the defence sector. Antitrust aspects were handled by partner Luciano Di Via, senior associate Antonio Mirabile and associate Maria Bazzini, while specialist advice on intellectual property aspects was provided by counsel Andrea Tuninetti Ferrari and, from the United Kingdom, by partner Don McCombie as well as senior associate Sean Wood. For Japan, support was provided by partner Natsuko Sugihara, partner Masafumi Shikakura and counsel Shunsuke Nagae.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/ea8XUtTh

🌍 We advised Bank of America on a debt for nature swap for Ecuador, focused on terrestrial conservation in the Amazon basin.   The transaction is one of the largest sovereign debt conversion transactions of its kind executed to-date, unlocking an expected US$400 million in new cash funding plus an estimated US$60 million in endowment returns to facilitate the Republic of Ecuador’s Amazon Biocorridor Program. It also involved The Nature Conservancy, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and Inter-American Development Bank. Deborah Zandstra led the transaction and was assisted by a core team of Jonathan Zonis, Azam Taiyeb, Lucia Ferrer, Alexandra Machado, Jorge Vazquez, Susan Nelson and Katie Davies, among others. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eMdmxqGX #SustainableFinance #DebtForNature #ESG #Conservation #sovereigndebt #TNC #DFC #IDB