Europe: Government, Public Sector

俄罗斯出台了一系列鼓励外国投资的法律和政策，健全了引进外资的服务体系...

In a landmark decision published on 1 April 2026, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court confirmed that PostFinance (“PF”) must keep providing basic CHF payment services to a Russian national residing in Switzerland who is subject to US and UK economic sanctions, but not to Swiss sanctions.

Anna-Catharina von Girsewald and Dr. Carsten Bormann examine the profound changes in the EU's regulatory environment and their impact on foreign direct investment and M&A activities. The article explores how increasing geopolitical tensions and a shift toward a more continental European approach are reshaping the investment landscape, while European economies simultaneously face pressure to accelerate growth in key sectors like defense, technology, and infrastructure.

The UK's ambitions for sustainable energy are driving transformative changes across sectors, with the construction industry increasingly recognised as a pivotal player in shaping a greener...

In cross-border structuring involving Cyprus entities, nominee director arrangements and powers of attorney (PoA) are widely used. However, the distinction between the two is often misunderstood, leading to governance gaps, regulatory exposure, and potential non-compliance.

On April 17, 2026, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) issued implementing guidance and Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) updates that reflect the requirements of the March 26, 2026...

Within this scope, Ankara 10th, 13th and 25th Administrative Courts will hear cases and matters arising from acts and actions in the nature of board decisions of the Turkish Competition Authority, the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye and the Public Oversight, Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority, as well as certain cases and matters arising from specific acts and actions of the Public Procurement Board.

Bu kapsamda, Rekabet Kurumu, Sermaye Piyasası Kurulu ve Kamu Gözetimi, Muhasebe ve Denetim Standartları Kurumu'nun kurul kararı niteliğindeki işlem ve eylemlerinden doğan dava ve işler ile Kamu İhale Kurulunun belirli iş ve işlemlerinden doğan dava ve işlere, bu alanlarda uzmanlaşmış mahkeme olarak Ankara 10, 13 ve 25. İdare Mahkemeleri bakacaktır.

İşçinin anayasal ve vazgeçilmez bir hakkı olan yıllık ücretli izin hakkı ile hafta tatili, ulusal bayram, genel tatil ve hastalık izni gibi diğer hakların kesişmesi...

In a landmark decision published on 1 April 2026, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court confirmed that PostFinance (“PF”) must keep providing basic CHF payment services to a Russian national residing in Switzerland who is subject to US and UK economic sanctions, but not to Swiss sanctions.

Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) were introduced pursuant to the Criminal Finances Act 2017 in the UK to strengthen UK proceeds of crime regimes.

BCL Solicitors' sanctions and export controls team provides comprehensive updates on UK and international sanctions developments, enforcement trends, and compliance guidance.