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The Qualified Subordination Declaration – Opportunities And Risks
Shareholder loans serve as vital financing tools for German Mittelstand companies, but they can trigger insolvency obligations when financial difficulties arise. A qualified subordination (qualifizierter Rangrücktritt) offers a solution by converting these loans into liable capital, yet the Federal Court of Justice has established strict substantive requirements that must be met to achieve the desired legal and tax effects.
Germany Insolvency
MB
Mayer Brown
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Revision Of Malta’s FDI Rules: Key Takeaways
Malta's Parliament is considering significant amendments to its foreign direct investment screening framework through Bill No 172. The proposed changes aim to clarify notification requirements, define portfolio investment exclusions, and restructure the institutional framework governing the National Foreign Direct Investment Screening Office, bringing Malta's regime into closer alignment with EU regulations.
Malta Government
GA
Ganado Advocates
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EU’s 20th Russia Sanctions Package: Key Changes And Compliance Implications
The EU Council has adopted its 20th package of restrictive measures against Russia, expanding existing restrictions across energy, finance, trade, and media sectors. This comprehensive update introduces the first use of the EU's anti-circumvention mechanism against a third country and strengthens legal protections for EU operators, requiring companies with exposure to Russia, Belarus, or related supply chains to carefully review the new provisions.
European Union International
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Trade Secret Protection In Cyprus: Framework, Remedies, And Best Practices
In today’s knowledge-based economy, confidential business information represents one of the most valuable assets of any enterprise. Recognizing the importance of protecting such information, the Cypriot legislator enacted the Protection of Undisclosed Know-How and Business Information (Trade Secrets) from Unlawful Acquisition, Use and Disclosure Law of 2020 (Law 164(I)/2020), which transposed Directive (EU) 2016/943 into domestic law (the “Law”).
Cyprus IP
EE
Economou & Co LLC
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Defense Investment Under EU Sustainable Finance Framework: No Structural Barriers
The European Commission has clarified that the EU sustainable finance framework does not impose structural barriers to defense industry investment. This guidance addresses concerns raised in the Wennink report about financing obstacles for European defense companies, confirming that responsible defense investments can contribute to EU resilience and security while remaining compatible with ESG requirements.
Netherlands Government
AO
A&O Shearman
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