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Are minimum resale prices allowed? A fresh look at vertical price restraints in Hong Kong Many suppliers and distributors in Hong Kong often see some form of control over resale prices in their distribution contracts. In Hong Kong, the legality of vertical price restraints remains untested, and official guidance on resale price maintenance (RP... Takeovers Executive issues new Practice Note 24 The Takeovers Executive recently issued a new Practice Note 24, which sets out guidance on how the Executive will treat the appointment of an independent receiver or liquidator over a controlling interest in a Hong Kong public company, and when an offer p... ESG developments in 2025 Sustainability practitioners will be well aware that ESG is a fast-moving, and ever changing area, making keeping on top of developments a significant challenge. We have sought to set out key ESG developments expected in 2025, covering the UK and, at a hi... BLOG: EU Agrees Sustainability Omnibus ‘Stop-the-Clock’ Directive and Consultation Launched on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards Today, the European Council formally adopted the “stop-the-clock” Directive. This follows on from the European Parliament voting overwhelmingly to approve the proposal on 3 April 2025, with 531 votes for, 69 against and 17 abstentions. The Directive can n... Competition and Regulatory Newsletter: European Commission and CMA issue fines in end-of-life vehicles recycling cartel settlements On 1 April 2025, the European Commission announced that it had fined multiple car manufacturers and a trade association around €458 million for participating in a 15-year long cartel concerning end-of-life vehicle recycling. On the same day, the UK Compet... The Lens Newsletter - April 2025 A selection of our latest blogs on all things digital from our experts and thought leaders here at Saughter and May. Government publishes the 2025 Cyber Security Breaches Survey On 10 April 2025, the Government published its latest Cyber Security Breach... Digital Transformation: The impact of Operational Resilience on Digital Service Providers Podcast: Pensions Essentials highlights in March 2025 Join Dan Schaffer, Catrin Young and Karen Mumgaard in monthly episodes where they delve into the world of pensions law, exploring the main developments to be aware of and what it means for you as clients. In our newly launched Pensions on Air podcast show... Financial Regulation Weekly Bulletin - 17 April 2025