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Poland: key changes in the advertising of medical devices and medicinal products
*Polish version below Regulatory changes On 26 May 2021, the provisions of the Regulation on medical devices (“Regulation 2017/745“) came into force In 2022, also on 26 May, the provisions of the second Regulation, also directly applicable, on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (“Regulation 2017/746“) enter into force At the same time, the new Medical […]...
The outlook on sustainable bonds issuance in the context of the Green Deal
1. What are Sustainable Bonds, Green Bonds & Social Bonds? 2. Outlook on Sustainable Bond Issuance 3. The European Green Deal 4. The Impact of the new Taxonomy Regulation on Green Bonds 5. European Green Bond Standard 6. Transition Financing What are Sustainable Bonds, Green Bonds & Social Bonds? “Sustainable bond” is the generic term […]...
Krieg in Zeiten von ESG, Private Enforcement und Strategic Litigation
Was gilt es im Rahmen der ordnungsgemäßen Geschäftsführung zu beachten? Artikel auf englisch Link – Die Presse ESG (Environmental, Social und Governance) beschreibt die Grundprinzipien nachhaltigen Wirtschaftens. Stakeholder haben immer höhere Erwartungen an die ESG-Leistung eines Unternehmens. Während zuletzt aufgrund der Klimakrise das ökologische, nachhaltige Wirtschaften prominentestes der drei ESG-Kriterien war, stellt der Krieg Russlands […]...
ESG, private enforcement and strategic litigation in times of war
What to consider in the context of proper business management? (article also available in German) ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) describes the fundamental principles of sustainable business. Stakeholders have increasingly high expectations of a company’s ESG performance. While recently, due to the climate crisis, ecological sustainable management was the most prominent of the three ESG […]...
How private individuals track Russian assets
If private creditors access oligarchs’ assets to prevent illegal outflows, this could hit debtors even harder than if the authorities take action. But the search is at their own expense. The enforcement of EU sanctions falls within the responsibility of national authorities in each EU member state. But what can be done if public authorities […]...
Secured Finance Transactions: Taking Security, Deal Structures and Emerging Markets
Written for legal practitioners, business professionals and bankers Secured finance transactions are implemented the world over between companies, banks, funds and individuals. They form, and have formed for centuries, an integral part of the world of corporate finance. Yet there are many complexities that need to be considered and understood, including the intricate juxtaposition of laws, […]...
The Product Regulation and Liability Review: Austria
High level overview, key legislation, litigation procedures and more The Product Regulation and Liability Review provides a high-level overview of the product liability frameworks in Austria. It also examines the most consequential recent changes and developments, and looks forward to expected future trends. Topics covered include key legislation; regulatory oversight; causes of action; litigation procedures; […]...
ESG as business critical
Keeping up with investor expectations (and new regulations) Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria are no longer just a trend – their importance and impact on companies is growing exponentially on a global level. Reinforced by regulatory trends both in Austria and the EU as a whole, key investors have started to fully embrace ESG […]...
Employment of Ukrainian Citizens
This guide serves as an overview of EU and local legislation in nine EU member states as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia regarding the employment of Ukrainian nationals and other individuals enjoying protection....
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SPACs as an alternative to IPOs
Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have become one of the most discussed topics in the equity market in recent years. These “blank cheque” companies are essentially a shell company formed by investors to raise money through an initial public offering (IPO) without having yet identified a specific acquisition target. In this article, you will learn: […]...
NPLs in the CEE/SEE region – investment prospects to watch
A look back at the last NPLs sales cycle In the previous cycle of non-performing loans (NPLs) sales after the global financial crisis of 2008, the region of CEE/SEE attracted substantial investor interest and maintained it for several years. Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe gradually gained experience in this regard, ranging from large portfolio tenders […]...
STS Regulation
SECURITISATION ON THE RISE AGAIN Since securitisation products played a significant role in the US subprime mortgage crisis, European securitisation markets have remained restrained. In order to foster the capital markets and securitisation itself, a regulation for simple, transparent and standardised securitisation (STS-Regulation (EU) 2017/2042) has been adopted. The EU framework aims to serve as […]...