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Contractual Waiver Of Modification Rights In Share Transactions And Directors’ Liability
A Dutch court has ruled that parties who contractually waive their right to annul a share purchase agreement also forfeit the ability to seek judicial price adjustment under Article 6:230(2) of the Dutch Civil Code. This decision clarifies the scope of waiver clauses in M&A transactions and highlights critical drafting considerations for acquisition agreements, set-off rights across different dispute forums, and the high threshold for piercing the corporate veil in shareholder disputes.
Netherlands Commercial
GGI Global Alliance
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Updates To The Companies Act (Register Of Beneficial Owners) Regulations
Malta has introduced significant amendments to its beneficial ownership regime through the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, establishing a three-tier access system and new reporting requirements. Companies must now assess whether they fall within the scope of the updated regime and comply with the new Form BO4 filing obligations by January 2027, or face substantial penalties.
Malta Commercial
CP
Camilleri Preziosi Advocates
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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German Startup Breaks Down Cultural Barriers, One Post At A Time
Two young women launched an Instagram account to foster inclusion and understanding of marginalized groups in German society, quickly attracting corporate attention for diversity workshops. As their platform grew to over 75,000 followers, they sought to transform their social media presence into an official nonprofit organization. McDermott's legal team provided pro bono counsel to guide them through the complex startup formation process in Germany.
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Nuovo Organismo Per La Parita’: Un Passo Avanti Contro Le Discriminazioni
Il Consiglio dei Ministri ha approvato un decreto legislativo che istituisce l'Organismo per la Parità, un'autorità indipendente destinata a rivoluzionare il sistema di contrasto alle discriminazioni in Italia. A partire dal 1° gennaio 2027, questo nuovo organismo avrà funzioni ampie e trasversali, dalla prevenzione all'assistenza alle vittime, con particolare attenzione al contesto lavorativo e agli standard europei.
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Corporate and Company Law

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Contractual Waiver Of Modification Rights In Share Transactions And Directors’ Liability
A Dutch court has ruled that parties who contractually waive their right to annul a share purchase agreement also forfeit the ability to seek judicial price adjustment under Article 6:230(2) of the Dutch Civil Code. This decision clarifies the scope of waiver clauses in M&A transactions and highlights critical drafting considerations for acquisition agreements, set-off rights across different dispute forums, and the high threshold for piercing the corporate veil in shareholder disputes.
Netherlands Commercial
GGI Global Alliance
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Corporate Governance

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Fund Management Company Delegation: Action Required
The Central Bank of Ireland has completed its comprehensive review of delegation practices across the Irish funds sector, examining how fund management companies oversee delegated activities while maintaining regulatory compliance. Through detailed surveys and onsite inspections, the regulator assessed governance frameworks, risk management controls, and data capabilities, identifying both strengths and areas requiring immediate improvement by year-end 2026.
Ireland Finance
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William Fry
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ESMA’s Supervisory Expectations For Investment Firms And Credit Institutions In The Context Of Triangular Passporting
The European Securities and Markets Authority has issued new supervisory guidance on triangular passporting under MiFID II, addressing how authorized entities can use branches or tied agents in one host Member State to provide investment services in another. This briefing establishes principles to prevent regulatory arbitrage while clarifying supervisory responsibilities among national competent authorities across multiple jurisdictions.
Luxembourg Finance
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CMS Luxembourg
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