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The EU has adopted a Regulation establishing a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to deal with the long-standing problem of ‘carbon leakage’ that impedes the EU’s decarbonisation plans. It is part of the Commission’s ‘Fit for 55’ initiative published in July 2021 that will help towards achieving the EU’s target for a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 (against 1990 levels). Here we answer 10 key questions about the new Regulation.

The provision of custody services for cryptoassets has recently been under heightened scrutiny following high-profile insolvencies of certain crypto service providers. These insolvency proceedings have demonstrated that determining what type of claim clients of custodian wallet providers have in respect of their cryptoassets is crucial.

Clifford Chance experts share their views on key trends for global disputes and international arbitration in 2023 and beyond

The latest global trends, risks and developments in regulatory, investigations and financial crime