In this paper, the FMLC has considered issues of legal uncertainties which may arise in consequence of Brexit in relation to cross-border insolvency proceedings. Despite HM Government’s plans to transpose E.U. […]
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Report: Brexit Analysis on Third Country Regimes in E.U. Legislation: 13 July 2017
On 29 March 2017, HM Government officially served notice to the European Commission of the U.K.’s intention to withdraw from the E.U. under Article 50 of the Treaty on European […]
Report: Use of Q&A documents by ESA: 12 May 2017
On 21 March 2017, the European Commission launched a public consultation seeking views on the operation of the European Supervisory Authorities (“ESAs“). Following stakeholder recommendation, the FMLC takes this opportunity […]
Report: Market Abuse Regulation: 5 May 2017
On 3 July 2016, the majority of the provisions the Market Abuse Regulation (“MAR”) came into effect, replacing the 2003 Market Abuse Directive. By introducing the new regulation, the legislative […]
Report: U.K. Brexit Analysis – English Law, the Jurisdiction of English Courts and the Enforcement of English Judgments.: 2 December 2016
Following the U.K.’s decision to leave the E.U., the FMLC established a High Level Advisory Group to give direction to the Committee’s future work programme and to convene a standing […]
Report: Obligations of Central Counterparties and their Clearing Members under Part VII of the Companies Act 1989: 10 October 2016
This FMLC report—entitled The Obligations of Central Counterparties and their Clearing Members under Part VII Companies Act 1989: Issues of legal uncertainty which may arise in the context of proprietary […]
Report: Asymmetric Jurisdiction Clauses: 29 July 2016
Courts in some E.U. jurisdictions have held asymmetric jurisdiction clauses, used worldwide in financing agreements and in debt and equity market transaction agreements, to be invalid as a matter of […]
Report: Virtual Currencies: 18 July 2016
Following the increasing popularity of digital currencies such as Bitcoin, the FMLC was asked by stakeholders to explore legal uncertainties arising from their proliferation. In response, the FMLC established a […]
Report: Benchmarks Reform: 31 March 2016
FMLC report entitled Issues of legal uncertainty arising from a Discussion Paper on Benchmarks Regulation by the European Securities and Markets Authority, published 31 March 2016. Available as: PDF
Report: EU Regulatory Framework for Financial Services: 22 January 2016
FMLC report entitled Response to European Commission’s Call For Evidence on E.U. Regulatory Framework for Financial Services, published 22 January 2016. Available as: PDF