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International Regulatory Update 4 – 8 August 2025

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:53:20 GMT

Clifford Chance's International Regulatory Update is a weekly digest of significant regulatory developments affecting banking and investment banking business, drawing on our daily content from our Alerter: Finance Industry service.

International Regulatory Update 28 July – 1 August 2025

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:54:39 GMT

反垄断全球进展

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:30:34 GMT

季度更新
2025年4月1日—2025年6月30日

MAMAA反垄断热点追踪 — 本季度，Meta因其个人数据处理模式首次收到欧盟《数字市场法案》项下罚单；Apple因其应用商店的禁止转介模式首次收到欧盟《数字市场法案》项下罚单；在法国，Apple因其用户收集政策被处以反垄断罚款；德国竞争执法机构初步认定Amazon对电商平台内商家的最高售价限制违法；美国司法部针对Google与Character.AI的合作协议展开调查；巴西竞争执法机构重启对Google新闻搜索模式的反垄断调查；日本竞争执法机构针对Google的Android手机的应用预装政策发出禁止令；墨西哥终止了对Google数字广告业务模式的反垄断调查；在印度，印度上诉法庭维持了印度竞争执法机构针对Google Play Store计费系统的处罚决定，但削减了罚款金额，而Google与印度竞争执法机构就Android电视操作系统案也达成了和解。

本季度其他平台领域反垄断动态 — 本季度其他平台领域的重要反垄断动态包括欧委会对Delivery Hero和Glovo实施具有里程碑意义的劳动力市场卡特尔处罚，希腊竞争执法机构对一家在线旅游代理和酒店平台展开滥用市场支配地位的调查，日本竞争执法机构就《移动软件竞争法》征求公众意见并发布关于生成式人工智能的中期报告，韩国竞争执法机构就领先的在线服务提供商的数据处理启动市场调查，澳大利亚竞争执法机构发布数字平台服务最终报告。

其他领域的反垄断及外商投资进展 — 本季度值得中国及跨国企业关注的其他反垄断立法和外商投资政策进展涉及法欧盟、英国、智利、南非、沙特、菲律宾、澳大利亚、新西兰等司法辖区的并购审查和外商投资国家安全审查制度等多方面的重要动态。在反垄断和外商投资审查执法层面，英国、意大利、土耳其、美国、加拿大、日本、韩国、马来西亚、澳大利亚等司法辖区均在本季度有重要的进展。

Ukraine: The Latest Global Sanctions and Export Controls

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:41:00 GMT

The following briefing provides an overview of the sanctions and export controls imposed by the US, UK, EU, Poland, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Ukraine; as well as measures adopted in response by Russia, as at 4pm GMT, 1 August , 2025.

These sanctions are complex, multilateral and continue to change incrementally in real time in response to the situation on the ground in Ukraine. Our team of sanctions experts is monitoring the situation closely and we will endeavour to keep our briefings up to date.

International Regulatory Update 21 – 25 July 2025

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:14:29 GMT

International Regulatory Update 14 – 18 July 2025

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:34:49 GMT

Energy Transition Perspectives - Equity Investments

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:38:00 GMT

Equity investment structures are evolving to adapt to market dynamics, political and regulatory uncertainty and investor preferences. Against a shifting global landscape, it is more important than ever for investors and developers to ensure that their investment strategies enable them to protect downside risk and maximise value.

In this extract from a recent global webinar held in April 2025, we look at how equity investment structures are evolving across different markets and jurisdictions.

International Regulatory Update 7 – 11 July 2025

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:30:23 GMT

Energy Transition Perspectives – SAF and Green Fuels

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:23:00 GMT

With many countries around the world introducing new requirements to encourage the use of e-fuels and biofuels, demand is growing.

In this extract from a recent webinar, we consider how the market is developing in different regions and discuss the issues that developers and investors need to consider when structuring alternative fuel projects.

Cutting Red Tape to Rebuild European Defence: Will the EU Defence Readiness Omnibus Deliver its Goals?

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:37:00 GMT

The EU's plan to "Re-Arm" and build a European defence, technological and industrial base (EDTIB) fit to counter modern threats is gaining momentum.

On 17 June 2025, the European Commission published the Defence Readiness Omnibus ("the Omnibus"). This package of legislative proposals and policy guidance is designed to cut regulatory red tape for the defence sector and facilitate the investment by EU Member States of up to €800 billion in defence. The need for regulatory simplification was first identified in the White Paper for European Defence-Readiness 2030 ("Readiness 2030 White Paper)", which set out a roadmap of necessary steps Member States should take to achieve "defence readiness" by 2030.

This briefing examines key elements of the Omnibus, considers how significant the proposed changes are to existing policies/legislation and how likely they are to achieve their goals. Significantly, the unveiling of the Omnibus comes at a time of heightened geopolitical turbulence and the new commitment by NATO States to increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2030.

International Regulatory Update 30 June – 4 July 2025

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:23:45 GMT

Ukraine: The Latest Global Sanctions and Export Controls

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:41:00 GMT

The following briefing provides an overview of the sanctions and export controls imposed by the US, UK, EU, Poland, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Ukraine; as well as measures adopted in response by Russia, as at 1:30pm GMT, July 3, 2025.

International Regulatory Update 23 – 27 June 2025

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:26:04 GMT

International Regulatory Update 16 – 20 June 2025

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:58:55 GMT

International Regulatory Update 9 – 13 June 2025

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:06:24 GMT

International Regulatory Update 2 – 6 June 2025

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:59:32 GMT

International Regulatory Update 26 – 30 May 2025

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:11:59 GMT

International Regulatory Update 19 – 23 May 2025

Wed, 28 May 2025 08:52:56 GMT

AI in healthcare and life sciences – The legal landscape in 2025

Fri, 23 May 2025 15:58:00 GMT

From personalised medicine, improvements in medical robotics, new methods of drug discovery and design to medical research, AI is enabling advancements and efficiencies across healthcare and life sciences. Navigating relevant, evolving legal frameworks is essential. What will new AI legislation and other digital regulation mean for AI-enabled healthcare, research, devices, applications and systems? What can organisations do to protect their intellectual property and manage IP, data and cyber risks?

In this briefing, we discuss key legal considerations for organisations leveraging AI in healthcare and life sciences and for investors in the sector.

Ukraine: The Latest Global Sanctions and Export Controls

Thu, 22 May 2025 09:41:00 GMT

The following briefing provides an overview of the sanctions and export controls imposed by the US, UK, EU, Poland, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Ukraine; as well as measures adopted in response by Russia, as at 5:30pm GMT, May 22, 2025.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel: UK SAF Mandate and Revenue Certainty Mechanism

Wed, 21 May 2025 09:59:00 GMT

The UK's new SAF Mandate came into effect on 1 January 2025, following an extensive consultation process and much anticipation. The SAF Mandate is expected to unlock investment in the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply chain, including production projects, by legally mandating gradually increasing levels of demand from jet fuel suppliers across the UK's aviation industry.

The Government also recently confirmed details of the proposed SAF Revenue Certainty Mechanism (RCM) for producers in the UK. Framework legislation was proposed to Parliament on 14 May 2025 and is expected to become law by the end of 2026. The RCM is expected to be the final key policy tool designed to kickstart the SAF industry in the UK.

In this briefing, we look at the SAF Mandate and RCM and consider their impact.

Focus on hydrogen: Mauritania as a clean hydrogen hub - a regulatory overview

Tue, 20 May 2025 12:56:00 GMT

Mauritania aims to become a pioneer in renewable "Power-to-X" projects, particularly in clean hydrogen. It has vast renewable energy potential and, as a major iron ore exporter, is seeking to transform its economy with the production of low-carbon molecules and the development of green steel manufacturing. In parallel, the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim natural gas field is expected to play a crucial role in the country's access to energy and its economic growth, alongside the promising BirAllah block.

In this briefing, we look at the new Green Hydrogen Code and key issues for investors and developers of clean hydrogen projects in Mauritania.

International Regulatory Update 12 – 16 May 2025

Tue, 20 May 2025 06:50:27 GMT

International Regulatory Update 5 – 9 May 2025

Tue, 13 May 2025 08:59:33 GMT

International Regulatory Update 28 April – 2 May 2025

Tue, 06 May 2025 09:34:58 GMT

Trump's first 100 days: implications for tech

Fri, 02 May 2025 13:26:00 GMT

The second Trump administration has so far taken the United States – and the world – on a whirlwind journey. The volume and breadth of activity – including far-reaching tariff and trade measures, hundreds of Executive Orders and vast agency reorganizations and layoffs – are unprecedented.

This briefing provides an overview of key tech-related developments during Trump's first 100 days and offers certain global perspectives and insights.

Ukraine: The Latest Global Sanctions and Export Controls

Thu, 01 May 2025 09:41:00 GMT

The following briefing provides an overview of the sanctions and export controls imposed by the US, UK, EU, Poland, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Ukraine; as well as measures adopted in response by Russia, as at 3:30pm GMT, May 1, 2025.

International Regulatory Update 22 – 25 April 2025

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:44:36 GMT

International Regulatory Update 14 – 18 April 2025

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:26:25 GMT

Energy Transition: Meeting the demands of EV globalisation – What role can geothermal lithium from brine extraction play?

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:27:00 GMT

The challenges of securing lithium, extracting it and converting it to battery grade products for the EV battery industry remain at the forefront of the auto industry's concerns as EV globalisation continues.

Lithium from geothermal brine extraction projects are a small but important part of the battery metals value chain and in this briefing we look to outline a few important considerations for financiers, investors and developers looking at these projects.

International Regulatory Update 7 – 11 April 2025

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:50:04 GMT

Jurisdictional Asymmetry Approved

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:27:00 GMT

The initial flurry after the CJEU's Lastre judgment on asymmetric jurisdiction clauses may have abated somewhat, but uncertainties remain.

How should you navigate through?

Our briefing takes a practical slant. As well as commenting on the case, it analyses seven scenarios, with different types of jurisdiction clauses, and highlights implications arising from the CJEU ruling, the EU Brussels Regulation, and Hague 2005 and 2019 Conventions.

US tariffs: responses across the G20 so far

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 13:41:00 GMT

On 2 April 2025, President Trump announced a sweeping tariff regime, imposing a 10% global tariff which came into effect on 5 April 2025, and higher “reciprocal tariffs” on specific countries, aimed at rebalancing trade deficits between those countries and the US. These “reciprocal tariffs” were set to come into effect on 9 April 2025.

On 9 April 2025, President Trump announced a 90-day suspension on reciprocal tariffs, during which period the 10% tariff would continue to apply. However, he maintained and subsequently increased the reciprocal tariffs on China.

This briefing provides a high-level overview of the response by the G20 countries to these tariffs as at 13 April 2025.

International Regulatory Update 31 March – 4 April 2025

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:24:57 GMT

International Regulatory Update 24 – 28 March 2025

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:39:00 GMT

International Regulatory Update 17 – 21 March 2025

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:53:19 GMT

International Regulatory Update 10 – 14 March 2025

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:58:43 GMT

International Regulatory Update 3 – 7 March 2025

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:49:42 GMT

International Regulatory Update 24 – 28 February 2025

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:20:17 GMT

Focus on hydrogen: State of the market 2025

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:30:00 GMT

Much has been said about clean hydrogen and its derivatives over the past 12 months. Often it concerns whether excessive hype of the recent past has been replaced with a new reality. Market conditions are dynamic, and structuring sustainable deals remains a complex exercise. But, amongst the ups, the downs and the volatility, we have seen real progress. In this note, we consider the market trends that will impact pathfinder projects seeking commercial operations before 2030.

The activity of recent years has resulted in price and market discovery data. It has provided know-how on what can, and what probably won't, work over the short to medium term. Most notably, with the recent change of administration in the US, we see the impact of policy on the market. As developers and investors look ahead to the end of the decade and plan their investments accordingly, this early experience is invaluable.

For those first mover projects pursuing commercial operations before 2030, we would expect to see further ups and downs. Clean hydrogen deals and associated market conditions differ greatly between geographies, the types of end user(s) involved and the extent of the value chain between the production "well" and delivery "gate".

Clean hydrogen's contribution to the energy transition is becoming clearer, and 2025 could be a hugely important year: we hope to see incremental growth for deal activity and an increasing number of positive final investment decisions.

Ukraine: The Latest Global Sanctions and Export Controls

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:41:00 GMT

The following briefing provides an overview of the sanctions and export controls imposed by the US, UK, EU, Poland, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Ukraine; as well as measures adopted in response by Russia, as at 6:30pm GMT, 27 February 2025.

International Regulatory Update 17 – 21 February 2025

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:51:00 GMT

International Regulatory Update 10 – 14 February 2025

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:50:55 GMT

The FSRA publishes guidance on ESG funds and model portfolios

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:11:21 GMT

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority ("FSRA") has issued guidance on 14 November 2024 concerning funds domiciled in or marketed into or from the ADGM which claim ESG characteristics (the "ESG Guidance"). The ESG Guidance aims to clarify FSRA expectations for the management and marketing of such vehicles, mitigate the risk of greenwashing, and encourage transparent disclosure of ESG-related information in line with global best practices.

In this briefing, we cover the main points from the ESG Guidance with respect to the FSRA's expectations of funds holding themselves out as having ESG characteristics and the implications for fund managers.

Significant changes in UAE competition law: Publication of long-awaited thresholds for Merger control filings

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:25:00 GMT

UAE Cabinet Resolution No. (3) of 2025 clarifies the current thresholds for the purposes of merger control filings including for the first time, a turnover based test coming into force on 31 March 2025.

International Regulatory Update 3 – 7 February 2025

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:23:00 GMT

Managing your bond liabilities under US securities law: a guide for non-US issuers

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:13:00 GMT

Approximately $55.3 trillion of fixed income securities are outstanding in the United States, including debt securities offered by non-US sovereign, investment grade and sub-investment grade corporate issuers pursuant to Rule 144A or another exemption from registration under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act).

These issuers are expected to continue tapping the debt markets in the United States for funding. While it is relatively straightforward simply to repay debt with new money, issuers often want to explore options that may achieve the goals of extending their maturity profile and/or reducing costs or interest expense in a more creative way in so-called "liability management" transactions, including, among others:

tender offers: a "public" offer made by an issuer to repurchase all or a portion of its outstanding bonds from investors for cash; and
exchange offers: an offer made by an issuer to repurchase its outstanding bonds in exchange for new bonds with different terms.

If US investors are approached in connection with these transactions, the US securities laws come into play. This article provides a brief overview of these US securities laws and explores how transaction structures have evolved over time in response to these laws.

Ukraine: The Latest Global Sanctions and Export Controls

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:41:00 GMT

The following briefing provides an overview of the sanctions and export controls imposed by the US, UK, EU, Poland, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Ukraine; as well as measures adopted in response by Russia, as at 2:30am GMT, February 06, 2025.

International Regulatory Update 27 – 31 January 2025

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:50:33 GMT

International Regulatory Update 20 – 24 January 2025

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:42:16 GMT

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International Regulatory Update 4 – 8 August 2025

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反垄断全球进展

季度更新 2025年4月1日—2025年6月30日

Ukraine: The Latest Global Sanctions and Export Controls

The following briefing provides an overview of the sanctions and export controls imposed by the US, UK, EU, Poland, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Ukraine; as well as measures adopted in response by Russia, as at 4pm GMT, 1 August , 2025.

International Regulatory Update 21 – 25 July 2025

International Regulatory Update 14 – 18 July 2025

Energy Transition Perspectives - Equity Investments

International Regulatory Update 7 – 11 July 2025

Energy Transition Perspectives – SAF and Green Fuels

With many countries around the world introducing new requirements to encourage the use of e-fuels and biofuels, demand is growing.

Cutting Red Tape to Rebuild European Defence: Will the EU Defence Readiness Omnibus Deliver its Goals?

International Regulatory Update 30 June – 4 July 2025

Ukraine: The Latest Global Sanctions and Export Controls

The following briefing provides an overview of the sanctions and export controls imposed by the US, UK, EU, Poland, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Ukraine; as well as measures adopted in response by Russia, as at 1:30pm GMT, July 3, 2025.

International Regulatory Update 23 – 27 June 2025

International Regulatory Update 16 – 20 June 2025

International Regulatory Update 9 – 13 June 2025

International Regulatory Update 2 – 6 June 2025

International Regulatory Update 26 – 30 May 2025

International Regulatory Update 19 – 23 May 2025

AI in healthcare and life sciences – The legal landscape in 2025

Ukraine: The Latest Global Sanctions and Export Controls

The following briefing provides an overview of the sanctions and export controls imposed by the US, UK, EU, Poland, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Ukraine; as well as measures adopted in response by Russia, as at 5:30pm GMT, May 22, 2025.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel: UK SAF Mandate and Revenue Certainty Mechanism

Focus on hydrogen: Mauritania as a clean hydrogen hub - a regulatory overview

International Regulatory Update 12 – 16 May 2025

International Regulatory Update 5 – 9 May 2025

International Regulatory Update 28 April – 2 May 2025

Trump's first 100 days: implications for tech

The second Trump administration has so far taken the United States – and the world – on a whirlwind journey. The volume and breadth of activity – including far-reaching tariff and trade measures, hundreds of Executive Orders and vast agency reorganizations and layoffs – are unprecedented.

Ukraine: The Latest Global Sanctions and Export Controls

The following briefing provides an overview of the sanctions and export controls imposed by the US, UK, EU, Poland, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Ukraine; as well as measures adopted in response by Russia, as at 3:30pm GMT, May 1, 2025.

International Regulatory Update 22 – 25 April 2025

International Regulatory Update 14 – 18 April 2025

Energy Transition: Meeting the demands of EV globalisation – What role can geothermal lithium from brine extraction play?

The challenges of securing lithium, extracting it and converting it to battery grade products for the EV battery industry remain at the forefront of the auto industry's concerns as EV globalisation continues.

International Regulatory Update 7 – 11 April 2025

Jurisdictional Asymmetry Approved

US tariffs: responses across the G20 so far

International Regulatory Update 31 March – 4 April 2025

International Regulatory Update 24 – 28 March 2025

International Regulatory Update 17 – 21 March 2025

International Regulatory Update 10 – 14 March 2025

International Regulatory Update 3 – 7 March 2025

International Regulatory Update 24 – 28 February 2025

Focus on hydrogen: State of the market 2025

Ukraine: The Latest Global Sanctions and Export Controls

The following briefing provides an overview of the sanctions and export controls imposed by the US, UK, EU, Poland, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Ukraine; as well as measures adopted in response by Russia, as at 6:30pm GMT, 27 February 2025.

International Regulatory Update 17 – 21 February 2025

International Regulatory Update 10 – 14 February 2025

The FSRA publishes guidance on ESG funds and model portfolios

Significant changes in UAE competition law: Publication of long-awaited thresholds for Merger control filings

International Regulatory Update 3 – 7 February 2025

Managing your bond liabilities under US securities law: a guide for non-US issuers

Ukraine: The Latest Global Sanctions and Export Controls

International Regulatory Update 27 – 31 January 2025

International Regulatory Update 20 – 24 January 2025

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2025年4月1日—2025年6月30日