By Paul Davies The launch of the Ecodesign Working Plan 2016-2019, covering the eco-design and energy labelling framework last month is another key milestone in the Commission’s plan to transition the EU to a more circular economy. Key points to note from the Working Plan include: The current state of play is that the Commission … Continue Reading
By Paul Davies and Michael Green A new pensions directive was passed by the European Parliament on 24 November securing 512 votes (only 77 votes against and 40 abstentions), requiring EU workplace pension funds to consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. This is considered a ‘landmark’ moment for responsible investment. The new pensions directive … Continue Reading
By Amy Beckingham In recent years, Chinese companies have become increasingly bold in the search for new deals, looking beyond the country’s borders for transformational takeovers. This year already, we have seen the largest ever outbound deal attempted by a Chinese company, with ChemChina’s $43billon bid for Swiss agribusiness Syngenta. As China becomes more relaxed … Continue Reading
By Paul Davies and Alice Gunn Unwrapping the New Circular Economy Package The European Commission is driving the transition to a stronger and more circular economy by ensuring resources are used in a more sustainable way. On 2 December 2015, the Commission adopted a new Circular Economy Package which, according to the Commission, will help European … Continue Reading
By Elisabetta Righini Investment in the infrastructure that keeps Europe running smoothly continues to be a big theme in European private equity. In every sector, from energy to sport, from transport to broadband, governments are increasingly calling in the private sector to build and operate infrastructure assets. Indeed, spending on infrastructure received a boost in … Continue Reading
By Alexandra Luchian In 2010, the European Commission found that 11 airlines were culpable of price fixing[1]. The alleged cartel was said to have operated between 1999 and 2007. The Commission decision gave rise to a number of cartel damages actions, including proceedings in the English courts; the English proceedings are some of the largest … Continue Reading
