United Kingdom: AI is transforming the workplace but brings with it complex legal and regulatory challenges for employers. Following our recent webinar, we explore key employment law issues and practical strategies for responsible AI adoption in the workplace.

On June 23, 2022, the German parliament, Bundestag, passed a draft law that implements the EU Directive on transparent and predictable working conditions. This amends, among other things, the German Verification Act. The law has far-reaching consequences for employers. Employment contracts will have to be adapted and the work of HR departments will become more extensive.

Ukraine: In a significant move towards economic recovery and strategic growth, Ukraine and its international partners have launched several finance initiatives aimed at mobilizing capital and transforming critical sectors.

France: Did You Know? An employer who chooses to furnish the rest area with mere stools is making an avoidable mistake. Article R. 4228-25 of the French Labor Code clearly states that “seats made available to workers in a rest area must be equipped with backrests”. During a labor inspection or in the event of a workplace incident, this seemingly minor oversight could be deemed a regulatory breach. Even rest has legal requirements!

United Kingdom: As the Government introduces legislation to regulate Buy Now Pay Later agreements, we look at the regulatory changes and what they mean for lenders, merchants and consumers.

England and UAE: Ship financings are inherently international, typically involving multiple jurisdictions. This complexity arises because: (i) vessels often operate worldwide and may be registered under a flag different from the owner's country of incorporation; (ii) key parties such as financiers, shipowners and charterers are frequently based in different countries; and (iii) security interests, as well as enforcement rights, must be effective and recognised across various legal systems. These factors combine to make cross-border ship financing uniquely challenging.