Clifford Chance

This publication takes a look at increasing regulation, what it means for M&A and some of the challenges that lie ahead.

The 2022 AGM season has seen a significant return to physical in-person AGMs, lower attendance figures, a rise in shareholder activism and innovative tactics used by protestors to seek to disrupt meetings. In this AGM review we explore the latest trends and set out some initial thoughts on what companies should be considering for next year.

The briefing provides a high-level overview of notable provisions relating to the introduction of new renewable energy, hydrogen, and "zero emissions" tax credits, and the extension and modification of certain existing renewable energy, CCUS, and other tax credits to support and facilitate the energy transition in the United States. 

Companies across a wide range of sectors are exploring the commercial potential of the metaverse but will need to navigate a complex patchwork of existing and emerging laws if they are to successfully operate in these virtual worlds. We examine some of the opportunities and the legal risks that may lie ahead.

The transition from fossil fuels to clean energy to address the climate crisis was never going to be easy and involves expensive trade-offs between economics and climate. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has made that transition much harder as energy security becomes a major problem for many countries. This publication explores the legal and practical challenges that need to be considered.

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) ushers in a new era for the digital sector in the EU, as compliance will require some of the most influential digital companies to make unprecedented, far-reaching changes to the way they operate and interact with their customers, even going as far as to rethink aspects of their business models.