A recent ruling of the English High Court found that a genuine attempt to restructure a company did not amount to an ‘informal winding-up’ in contradiction of insolvency laws on the distribution of assets to creditors.
New study highlights growing risk of climate litigation to corporations
New research on climate change litigation highlights the financial risks of such litigation for companies, particularly those in high-emitting industries.
Egypt plans boost to green hydrogen industry after COP27
The Egyptian government has set its sights on green hydrogen production after finding success with wind and solar power projects, according to one legal expert.
HMRC plans new single tax on securities
The UK government’s plan to replace the separate taxes of stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax (SDRT) with a single tax on securities has been welcomed by one legal expert.
Understand Gen Z talent to attract and retain them, report shows
Trish Embley tells HRNews about attracting and retaining Generation Z talent
Anticipated bonus rate change triggers SAYE plans review
Lynette Jacobs tells HRNews about anticipated changes to bonus rates affecting SAYE contracts
Timing issue with long awaited IR35 set-off mechanism
Penny Simmons tells HRNews about reforms to the IR35 off-payroll working rules affecting PAYE liability in cases on non-compliance
Singapore workplace Covid-19 vaccination guidance updated
Employees in certain business sectors in Singapore will be required to be vaccinated against Covid-19 or undergo regular testing from 1 October.
Pensions risk transfer: PPF+ deals
So-called ‘Pension Protection Fund+’ (PPF+) deals are unusual but can produce good outcomes for pension scheme members whose benefits might otherwise have been limited to PPF compensation.
Hardeep Singh Nijjar, advocate for separate Sikh state who was wanted by India, shot dead in Canada
Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, was wanted by Indian authorities for alleged terrorism offences and conspiracy to commit murder.