Europe: International Law

Three Nasdaq-listed U.S. companies have successfully restructured using England's Restructuring Plan under Part 26A, achieving Chapter 15 recognition in U.S. courts. This development positions the English RP as a viable alternative to Chapter 11 bankruptcy for certain American companies seeking operational turnarounds and balance sheet restructurings.

A Belgian Constitutional Court has referred critical questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding the validity of the Undertaxed Profits Rule (UTPR) under the EU Pillar Two Directive.

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is reviewing up to 4,500 breast cancer cases following revelations that hundreds of patients suffered harm, including delayed diagnoses and unnecessary surgeries. With concerns reportedly raised since 2015, legal experts argue the scale of failings warrants an independent public inquiry to ensure accountability and prevent similar healthcare failures.

Swiss parent companies with Russian subsidiaries face mounting risks as Russia increasingly places foreign-owned entities under temporary administration, following recent actions against Nestlé, Danone, Carlsberg...

MI5 has issued an urgent alert identifying over 100 UK academics who unknowingly contributed to Chinese state security research through the China General Technology Research Institute. Universities now face potential criminal liability under the National Security Act 2023 and export control regulations if they fail to conduct proper due diligence on research collaborations. In-house legal teams must immediately review existing partnerships and implement robust screening systems to identify high-risk foreign

The Iran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 introduce sweeping new financial, trade and transport restrictions affecting businesses across multiple sectors including financial services, commodities, shipping and software. These expanded controls require companies to reassess their products, services, counterparties and supply chains to identify both direct and indirect Iran-related exposure and ensure compliance with strengthened enforcement provisions.

Ocean freight costs on the world's two largest trade lanes are moving in opposite directions for the first time in over two years, with Transpacific rates climbing above $10,000 per container while Asia-Europe rates decline. This unusual divergence signals that separate market forces are now driving each route, creating both challenges and opportunities for supply chain decision-makers navigating compressed holiday windows, geopolitical shifts, and changing capacity dynamics.

Türkiye'nin 2000-2014 dönemine ait sekiz model ikili yatırım anlaşması metni incelenerek yatırımcı koruması, tahkime erişim koşulları ve maddi standartlardaki değişimler ortaya konmaktadır. Klasik koruma yapısının sürdürülmesiyle birlikte kapsam, standartlar ve uyuşmazlık çözümü hükümlerinin zaman içinde nasıl ayrıntılandırıld

Swiss parent companies with Russian subsidiaries face mounting risks as Russia increasingly places foreign-owned entities under temporary administration, following recent actions against Nestlé, Danone, Carlsberg...