Despite the absence of the previously promised Employment Bill, new Bills that will, if passed, make changes to employment laws, have been coming thick and fast over the last few months. Many of these smaller bills have been put forward as Private Members Bills and contain proposals that were originally set to be included in the much-anticipated Employment Bill, which has been dropped. Given the flurry of activity and scattered approach, we pull together in one place the key proposals...

Loyens & Loeff is very proud to announce that Christine Hohl has been appointed as local partner effective 1 May. Christine advises clients in financing transactions including acquisition financings, asset financings, real estate financings, debt issuances and securitisations. Her clients include banks, financial institutions, large corporates, and sponsors. “Christine strongly complements our existing practice and she will add significant industry knowledge and expertise to our Banking & Finance capabilities in Switzerland.” said Judith Raijmakers, Head of the Swiss Banking & Finance...

In this week’s Roar: mixed signs in Europe, fuel at a low point, taking initiative on climate disclosure rules, continued trade tension between the U.S. and China, and air cargo embracing digitization. Economic improvement does not show up as a straight line on a chart, and usually includes a meandering path. Take the situation in Europe. Their service sector is booming — seeing their biggest rebound since 2009. Unfortunately, it’s being overshadowed by a manufacturing sector that continues to decline....

The European Commission and the European Investment Bank have announced €18 billion of financing under Global Gateway, Europe’s investment strategy for partner countries. This will boost investment in Global Gateway’s priority areas – climate action, clean energy and connectivity – in Europe’s partner countries around the world. In particular, these projects will aim to help bridge the global climate finance gap and support prevention, adaptation and mitigation. Speaking from the Global Citizen NOW Summit in New York, President von der Leyen...

Spring has sprung! We hope this seasonal newsletter will provide you with some useful information. Thank you for giving us the privilege of servicing your insurance needs. Why you might need a safe and alarm system in your home Helping keep your valuables secure It's easier than ever for thieves to break and enter into your home, putting your valuable articles and collections at risk. Our partners at Chubb recommed the following: High security fireproof safe, professionally bolted or over 750 lbs and TRTL/TL-30 rated...

On 26 April, the proposal for the pharma package review was issued by the Commission. The revision is the first major review of the pharmaceutical legislation since 2004 and aims to adapt the European pharmaceutical legislation to the needs of the 21st century. The reform aims to ensure more timely and equal access, lower burdens on companies, and lower healthcare costs. The review encompasses two legislative proposals, a Directive, and a Regulation, which will serve as the EU regulatory framework...

Welcome to “For What It’s Earth,” a bi-weekly review of the key Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) developments from across the globe. With an increasing scrutiny of ESG factors by governmental authorities, investors, customers and stakeholders, in our newsletter we distill ESG-related policy, legal, and market developments into a streamlined note, reporting on the issues most relevant for business and industry. Recent developments to note: LitigationJewelry brand David Yurman and direct to consumer brand Mejuri Inc. settled a lawsuit brought by Yurman...

The Minister of Labour has stated that it is necessary to “focus on attracting people to Portugal”, reiterating that the country has positioned itself as being able to have “the capacity to attract digital nomads”. Currently, there are 650,000 immigrants working in Portugal, six times more than in 2015, points out Ana Mendes Godinho. The minister defends the “contribution of foreign workers to Portuguese development”, stressing that in Social Security contributions, foreigners already represent 10% of workers who actively participate in...