Clifford Chance
Corporate purpose, culture and values are being scrutinised like never before. We unpack what ESG and responsible business means in the current business climate and examine the risks and opportunities that boards must focus on to thrive.
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New Consumer Protection Laws in the UK
New UK legislation raises the stakes for corporates as regards consumer protection law. It replaces the previously weak enforcement system with a robust consumer protection regime involving substantial fines. This tougher regime makes it essential for businesses selling to UK consumers to ensure compliance.
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2024 AGM Season: What are the latest trends?
This article reviews the 2024 AGM season to identify the latest trends and explore the wider context. We also consider what this might mean for next year’s AGM season.
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Group Litigation - A Major and Growing Risk for Corporates
Corporates need to take notice of the increasing numbers of group claims being litigated in the English courts. Group litigation is now an inherent risk of doing business in the UK.
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Climate Transition Planning
Businesses are under pressure to make public commitments to reach net-zero. However, many of the commitments announced to date have been set aspirationally, without clear and detailed plans as to how to achieve them. We explore the UK's new TPT Disclosure Framework and give guidance for listed companies on reporting against it.
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Shareholder activism in the UK
Shareholder activism is an increasingly significant risk for UK PLCs. Effective preparation and engagement allows companies to react to any activist attack effectively and reduces the risk of any long-term negative impact.
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