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Technology, media & telecoms - a look back to 2011 and forward to 2012
2011 saw a wide range of significant and interesting developments in the UK technology, media and telecoms sectors. This briefing from Herbert Smith outlines the key stories from each of these sectors and offers a preview of 2012 with a summary of expected developments.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 12 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Regulation of Cayman Islands master funds: a new regime
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
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New Year financial services update
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
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Tax deductions in leveraged buy-outs: a storm is brewing
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
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Developing safe and peaceful nuclear energy in the UAE: a model for GCC countries
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
Tech bytes: technology and communications update - December 2011
This newsletter from Field Fisher Waterhouse offers a round-up of all the latest legal and commercial issues affecting the technology and communications sector. This edition looks at exit management; "one-tap" sim services; contract interpretation; livestreaming; net neutrality; igaming and more.
Law Firm: Field Fisher Waterhouse | Published: 16 December 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Clash of the telecom titans – EU competition watchdog investigates Samsung and Apple
The EC has asked two leading global software companies for information about their patent licensing agreements in order to establish if there has been any anti-competitive behaviour, relating to agreed technical specifications to ensure that a single technology is used across an industry.
Law Firm: Pinsent Masons | Published: 16 November 2011 | Practice Area: Patents
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What 'unlimited' broadband really means
Following an 8-month public consultation, the Committee of Advertising Practice has issued new guidance on the use in advertising of "unlimited" usage and "up to" claims for broadband speeds. This briefing outlines the new internet speed definitions that advertisers must now abide by.
Law Firm: Field Fisher Waterhouse | Published: 07 November 2011 | Practice Area: Systems
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Foreign investment in Chinese telecoms – a reality at last?
On 16 June 2011, it was widely reported that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology was in the process of drafting a proposal which would allow the private sector to invest in certain basic telecom businesses. This briefing looks at the potential implications for foreign investors.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 26 October 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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An arrangement for any occasion – the growing use of the BVI as a restructuring venue
Due to global challenges faced by multinationals, corporate restructuring, involving mergers consolidations, de-mergers and acquisitions, are being scrutinised and increasingly used. The BVI Business Companies Act 2004 provides a number of options in this context, including a plan of arrangement.
Law Firm: Harneys | Published: 14 October 2011 | Practice Area: Corporate
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