Events & Publications
- Dec 29, 2020
- Publications
On Christmas Eve, the European Commission and the UK government reached agreement on the terms of a EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, averting the economically and legally disruptive impact of a “no deal Brexit.” The Agreement…
Brian Bolin, Victoria Forrester, Jarrett Hoffman, Danielle Penhall, Cullen Sinclair, John Weber and Adam Wollstein have been elected to the partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2021.
Litigation partner Christopher Boehning will speak at the German Bar Association’s “Law – Made in Germany Symposium: With Regard to Collective Redress.”
- Aug 17, 2020
- Publications
In July, the European Commission adopted a series of legislative reform proposals (the “Recovery Package”) aimed at facilitating post-COVID-19 economic recovery.
- Mar 19, 2020
- Publications
The State Department has issued a Level 4 (Do Not Travel) advisory for all travel outside the United States. It advises U.S. citizens not to travel abroad and U.S. citizens abroad who reside in the United States to return home if…
- Mar 03, 2020
- Publications
The coming months are likely to bring many assertions of force majeure—contract provisions that excuse a party’s nonperformance when “acts of God” or other extraordinary events prevent a party from fulfilling its contractual…
- Feb 03, 2020
- Publications
On January 30, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) published proposed amendments to modernize, simplify and enhance certain financial disclosure requirements set forth in Regulation S-K.
- Jan 23, 2020
- Publications
Yesterday, the Withdrawal Agreement Bill, which is necessary to implement the Withdrawal Agreement, was approved by Parliament and is expected to receive royal assent by the end of the week.
- Jan 14, 2020
- Publications
Three and a half years after the June 2016 referendum, the UK in all likelihood will leave the EU. While the departure date technically is January 31, 2020, in fact little will change on January 31 as the departure date will be…
- Sep 20, 2019
- Publications
On July 21, Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the “Prospectus Regulation”) came fully into force, repealing and replacing Directive 2003/71/EC, as amended (the “Prospectus Directive”).
Andrew Finch has returned to the firm as Co-Chair of the Antitrust Practice Group.
- Aug 16, 2019
- Publications
Britain has a new Prime Minister and a new cabinet. In spite of the change in the leadership of the Conservative Party, the dominant question remains: what of Brexit?
- Jul 01, 2019
- Publications
In May, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published “Policy Statement: PS 19/13, Proposals to promote shareholder engagement: Feedback to CP19/7 and final rules” discussing the implementation of the new related party transaction …
- Jun 25, 2019
- Publications
As an aid to those trying to keep track of the moving pieces in Britain and across the Channel as the Brexit saga continues, we summarize in this update of our Brexit Lexicon the key concepts, key players and, most importantly, key…
- Jun 17, 2019
- Publications
On July 1, 2018, the revised Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) rules on the availability of information in the UK IPO process became effective. The rules were introduced with a goal of improving the quality and timeliness of…
Corporate partner Alvaro Membrillera co-presented a seminar on the legal aspects of private equity at London Business School with Susanna Berger, general counsel for Europe at KKR.
In this video, London-based corporate partners Mark Bergman and David Lakhdhir discuss Britain’s upcoming deadlines and the MEP elections, political complications and potential next steps, against the backdrop of continued…
- May 30, 2019
- Publications
As an aid to those trying to keep track of the moving pieces in Britain and across the Channel as the Brexit saga continues, we summarize in this update of our Brexit Lexicon the key concepts, key players and, most importantly, key…
London-based securities partner Mark Bergman will speak on a panel at the Practising Law Institute’s 18th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation in Europe.
- Mar 08, 2019
- Publications
As an aid to those trying to keep track of the moving pieces in Britain and across the Channel as the Brexit deadline of March 29, 2019 approaches, we set out in this update of our Brexit Lexicon the key concepts, key players and,…
- Feb 11, 2019
- Publications
The European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) has issued updates to its guidance on prospectuses in the form of new questions and answers (“Q&As”) relating to the Prospectus Directive (available here) and Transparency…
- Feb 04, 2019
- Publications
As an aid to those trying to keep track of the moving pieces in Britain and across the Channel as the Brexit deadline of March 29, 2019 approaches, we set out in this Brexit Lexicon the key concepts and players, which we continue to…
- Jan 08, 2019
- Publications
In mid-December 2018, speakers and panelists representing regulatory and standard-setting bodies as well as auditors, registrants, securities counsel and other industry experts gathered in Washington D.C. for the 2018 AICPA Conference …
- Dec 11, 2018
- Publications
Since the June 2016 Brexit referendum, we have chronicled in a series of alerts the tremendous level of uncertainty and the potentially far reaching effects of the different Brexit scenarios.
After months of negotiations, the British Parliament was scheduled to vote on Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit Withdrawal Agreement on Tuesday, December 11.
Paul, Weiss is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been elected to the partnership, effective January 1, 2019: Justin Anderson, Robert Britton, David Carmona, Harris Fischman, Christopher D. Frey, Matthew B.…
- Nov 26, 2018
- Publications
As an aid to those trying to keep track of the moving pieces, we set out below the key concepts and players in a slightly different format. This update reflects events up through November 25th, the date on which the draft Withdrawal…
- Nov 26, 2018
- Publications
Following months of negotiations, on November 25th, the negotiating teams for the UK Government, led by Prime Minister Theresa May, and the European Union, led by its chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, reached agreement on a…
- Oct 15, 2018
- Publications
The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (“AFME”) and the European Association of Independent Research Providers (“Euro IRP”) recently published industry-wide guidance (the “Guidance”) in respect of the rules adopted by the UK…
Corporate partners Mark Bergman, Ariel Deckelbaum, Marco Masotti, Alvaro Membrillera and Tarun Stewart will participate in the International Bar Association’s annual conference.
In this video, London-based corporate partners Mark Bergman and David Lakhdhir discuss key issues, including the possible scenarios for the UK leaving the EU and the implications of the splits within Prime Minister May's cabinet, the…
- Aug 29, 2018
- Publications
With exactly seven months remaining until the United Kingdom is scheduled to withdraw from the European Union, its negotiations with the EU on the terms of its withdrawal and its future relationship are, in the words of Prime Minister …
- Aug 30, 2018
- Publications
As the Brexit negotiations between the UK and the EU27 (not to mention the internecine battles among factions in the Conservative Party, the cabinet and Parliament) continue, keeping track of the players and their positions, and where …
- Jul 02, 2018
- Publications
The second anniversary of the Brexit referendum is upon us, an entirely inconclusive meeting between Prime Minister Theresa May and her fellow members of the European Council has just ended, and the proverbial clock continues to count …
- Jun 29, 2018
- Publications
As an outgrowth of the Section 301 investigation that was conducted by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative concerning China’s laws, policies, practices and actions related to technology transfer, intellectual property and…
- Jun 19, 2018
- Publications
On June 11, 2018, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) published a special edition of its Primary Market Bulletin containing a consultation (the “Consultation”) on an update to its existing guidance on periodic financial…
- Dec 12, 2017
- Publications
The publication on Friday morning (December 8) of the Joint Report from the Negotiators of the European Union and the United Kingdom Government on Progress during Phase 1 of Negotiations Under Article 50 TEU on the United Kingdom’s…
- Dec 21, 2017
- Publications
Recent headlines trumpeted a breakthrough on the Brexit discussions between the UK and the EU27 and, while it is correct that an important milestone has been achieved, many observers see the next phase as the hard part because…
- Jan 23, 2018
- Publications
Headlines in mid-December trumpeted a breakthrough on the Brexit discussions between the UK and the EU27.
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Paul, Weiss announced that five new partners have been elected to the partnership, effective January 1, 2018: Yahonnes Cleary, Brian S. Grieve, Kyle J. Kimpler, Lindsay B. Parks and Ramy J. Wahbeh.
- Nov 13, 2017
- Publications
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) recently published a policy statement (the “Policy Statement”) that addresses the availability of information as part of the initial public offering (“IPO”) process in the United Kingdom.
- Nov 08, 2017
- Publications
On October 26, 2017, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) published a policy statement (the “Policy Statement”) that introduces a number of changes to the UK Listing Rules (“LRs”) and related guidance.
- Nov 01, 2017
- Publications
On January 3, 2018, the European Union’s revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (“MiFID II Directive”) and the new Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (“MiFIR,” and together with the MiFID II Directive, “MiFID II”) …
- Oct 05, 2017
- Publications
London-based partner Mark Bergman and associate Sofia Martos published an article in the October 5 edition of Bloomberg BNA Securities Law Daily.
- Sep 27, 2017
- Publications
The European Commission recently issued a proposed regulation establishing a framework for screening foreign investments into the European Union. The regulation, if adopted, would authorize EU member states, as well as the Commission…
London-based securities partner Mark Bergman will participate in an hour-long briefing by the Practising Law Institute, “Accessing the U.S. Capital Markets From Europe Without SEC Registration: Understanding the Interplay Between…
- Aug 18, 2017
- Publications
Since Prime Minister Theresa May lost her majority in the U.K. Parliament on June 8, there has been much speculation as to whether the British government would continue down the road of a “hard” Brexit or would move to a softer…
London partner Alvaro Membrillera held a seminar on the legal aspects of private equity for more than 60 MBA students. The event took place at the London Business School on June 3.
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Alvaro Gomez de Membrillera Galiana has joined the firm as a partner in its Mergers & Acquisitions Group, resident in the London office.
As the UK and the EU prepare for upcoming negotiations over a withdrawal agreement and the terms of access by the UK to EU markets for goods and services, it is clear that the parties are extremely far apart, which could have…
- May 10, 2017
- Publications
For many businesses, knowing the contours of the eventual Brexit deal is critical to evaluating what contingency plans may be required and, if required, by what point in time. In this memorandum, we examine the British and EU…
- Apr 04, 2017
- Publications
Nine months after the British voted to withdraw from the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May has provided formal notification of the country’s intention to begin the mandated two-year period of negotiation to effect that…
- Mar 14, 2017
- Publications
In line with its objective of ensuring the UK capital markets function well and remain effective, last year the UK Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) committed, as part of its 2016/17 Business Plan, to conduct a review of the…
- Nov 03, 2016
- Publications
The U.K. High Court today held that the U.K. Secretary of State
does not have the power to give notice pursuant to Article 50 of
the Treaty on the European Union for the nation to withdraw from
the European Union. According …
- Jul 15, 2016
- Publications
Corporate partner Scott Barshay was quoted in
a Financial Times article, titled "UK M&A
Opportunities Open up After Brexit," which discusses whether
falling share prices and the devaluation of sterling is lifting…
- Jul 12, 2016
- Publications
London-based corporate partners Mark Bergman and David Lakhdhir
co-authored a client memorandum, titled "Brexit: Disclosure
Implications for SEC Reporting Companies," that was featured in the
July issues of Insights: The…
- Jul 12, 2016
- Publications
In the short period since the June 23 UK referendum on whether
to remain in, or leave, the European Union, the United Kingdom has
faced a remarkable range of political, monetary, economic and
even constitutional…
- Jul 06, 2016
- Publications
On June 23, 2016 voters in the United Kingdom were asked in a referendum whether the UK should remain a member of the European Union or leave the EU. By a vote of 51.9% to 48.1%, the voters opted to leave.
- Jun 06, 2016
- Publications
From July 3, 2016, a new market abuse regime, comprising the EU Market Abuse Regulation (596/2014/EU) ("MAR"), will apply to issuers with securities listed in the European Union.
- Oct 13, 2015
- Publications
On October 6, 2015, the U.S. House of Representatives passed
H.R. 1839, the Reforming Access for Investments in Startup
Enterprises Act of 2015, or RAISE Act.
- Nov 12, 2013
- Publications
Securities partner Mark Bergman and London-based
associates Patricia Vaz de Almeida and Nitin
Konchady co-authored the article, "The U.S. SEC's Elimination
of the Prohibition Against General…
London-based Capital Markets partner Mark
Bergman spoke on recent developments in South Africa at the
International Finance Law Review's Africa Forum.
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