The Department of Energy and Climate Change has announced the Government's draft Energy Bill 2012 with the aim of establishing a legislative framework to support the delivery of secure, affordable and low-carbon energy. Nabarro look in detail at the Bill's objectives.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 24 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme is well underway, with the first allowances going on sale next month. This briefing provides answers to key questions about the Government's proposals for the scheme, the related guidance from the Environment Agency and the recent budget announcement.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 17 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Bulgaria's Renewable Energy Law 2011 underwent its first serious revision when its first amendment came into effect on 10 April 2012. This briefing from Schoenherr summarises the main amendments of the Renewable Energy Law, which concern renewable energy plants for the generation of electricity.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 13 April 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Since the overthrow of Gaddafi last spring, Libya has been in a transition period. The legacy of 42 years of Gaddafi rule will not be resolved overnight, but the enormous potential is still there. Hogan Lovells describe the political and economic factors that go into rebuilding a legal framework.
Law Firm: Hogan Lovells | Published: 05 March 2012 | Practice Area: Central Government
In recent years, China has slowly revised its investment policies, laws, and regulations with the aim of achieving environmentally-friendly economic development. This update describes and analyses recent Chinese legislative developments designed to encourage the commercial development of shale gas.
Law Firm: Vinson & Elkins | Published: 20 February 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Under the Mutual Funds (Amendment) Law, 2011 which came into force in December, certain master funds in the Cayman Islands will be subject to new regulations. This briefing explains who will be affected and what will be the impact of the regulation.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 09 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Among a number of topics, this round up of financial services news discusses the Government's response to the Independent Commission on Banking's final report and recommendations to improve stability and competition in the UK banking industry.
Law Firm: Norton Rose | Published: 05 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
A new regime now in force aims to exclude the financial costs relating to the acquisition of equity shares from the tax-deductible charges on the results of a holding company. This briefing gives an overview of the new rules and a summary of the main provisions around Europe.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 04 January 2012 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
The UAE has committed to constructing its very first nuclear power plant. This briefing covers the main framework developed to support the new nuclear industry in the UAE, including the creation of a regulatory body, collaboration with international entities and newly-introduced nuclear laws.
Law Firm: Habib Al Mulla & Company | Published: 03 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Australia's ruling Labor party has voted to end the country's ban on selling uranium to India, meaning Australia will be well-placed to feed India's increasing appetite for uranium. Norton Rose outlines how the agreement will lead to better relations and greater trade between the two countries.
Law Firm: Norton Rose | Published: 12 December 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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