Libralex Global Conference

Libralex Global Conference

The Libralex Global Conference took place week in Central London where Managing Partner and arbitrator, John Abbott and Partner, Paddy Kelly gave talks at the working session on Ukraine.

Libralex Art Law Conference: Blockchain & the art market: Hype or revolution?

Libralex Art Law Conference: Blockchain & the art market: Hype or revolution?

On Friday 6 May London’s Christie’s hosted the second Libralex Art Law Conference in collaboration with The International Art Market Studies Association (TIAMSA) and Christie’s Education: “Blockchain and the Art Market: Hype or Revolution?” with a Keynote Speech from, Christie’s Deputy Chairman of 20th & 21st Century Art EMEA, Dirk Boll.

Laytons ETL advises European renewable energy specialist on AQSE IPO

Laytons ETL advises European renewable energy specialist on AQSE IPO

We have advised Hydrogen Utopia International PLC (HUI) on its admission to the AQSE Growth Market. HUI plans to develop facilities around continental Europe which will turn non-recyclable waste plastic into carbon-free fuels, including hydrogen.

Retail’s Challenge to go Greener

Retail’s Challenge to go Greener

In the run up to COP26 in Glasgow, the UN labelled 2021 as the make it or break it year for climate action. COP26 was the largest COP to date with 120 world leaders and more than 38,000 participants attending representing 194 countries. Its aim was to keep alive the hope of limiting the rise in the global temperature to 1.5c.

FCA reforms to improve the effectiveness of UK primary markets

FCA reforms to improve the effectiveness of UK primary markets

On 2 December 2021, the FCA published Policy Statement PS21/22 which sets out a series of changes to the Listing Rules to remove barriers to listing in London. The changes seek to reduce barriers to companies listing in the UK and encourage private companies to consider listing at an earlier stage, while still retaining high standards for investors.

One Month On: Challenges facing UK small businesses exporting to the EU

One Month On: Challenges facing UK small businesses exporting to the EU

It has been three weeks since the end of the Brexit Transition Period and many businesses, in particular small retailers exporting to the EU, are finding themselves facing a barrage of new rules and regulations which, together with the announcement on January 4th of another National Lockdown across England, has made for a grim New Year.