Overview

English law is likely to see a number of significant changes and developments in 2012. In this briefing, Linklaters highlights the major developments expected over the coming year, with links to further reading, where available. Under discussion are such areas as:

• Eurozone;


• data protection reform;


• reform of the UK competition regime;


• executive remuneration;


• annual reporting;


• sweeping US disclosure and withholding obligations;


• EU Third Energy Package;


• electricity market reform;


• Independent Banking Commission;


• employment law reforms; and


• EU Credit Rating Agency Regulation.

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