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Tue, 20 May 2025 06:58:31 Z

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Roquette, a manufacturer of plant-based ingredients and pharmaceutical excipients for the health and nutrition sectors, on its acquisition of the Pharma Solutions business of International Flavors and Fragrances Inc (IFF).

Best Lawyers recognizes 271 US Norton Rose Fulbright lawyers, honoring 16 as “Lawyer of the Year”

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:15:00 Z

Best Lawyers recognized 271 US Norton Rose Fulbright lawyers in its 2025 edition, with 202 individuals named to The Best Lawyers in America and 69 in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

Legal 500 US 2023 guide touts 34 of firm's practices and 23 lawyers nationally

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 19:21:01 Z

The Legal 500 United States 2023 guide has ranked Norton Rose Fulbright as a leading law firm in 34 national practice areas and recognized 23 of the firm’s US lawyers as national leaders.

2023 Chambers USA guide recognizes 40 practice areas and 97 lawyers

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:05:50 Z

Norton Rose Fulbright earned leading law firm distinction in 40 practice areas in the 2023 rankings by Chambers USA. The respected legal guide also recognized 97 of its US lawyers in a host of practice areas.

Restructuring your business: The Asian perspective

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:04:00 Z

In the current economic climate, and particularly in the context of the implications of COVID-19 (coronavirus), many businesses are considering restructuring and/or rescheduling indebtedness.

Are you critical? Amendments to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act (2018) dramatically expand its scope and impact across Australian industry.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:34:40 Z

Significant changes to the law with respect to security of critical infrastructure in Australia, including enhanced cybersecurity incident reporting requirements and the inclusion of further asset classes have been passed.

SEC and CFTC considerations regarding carbon credits and ESG disclosures

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:56:04 Z

Many companies whose business strategies require offsets of carbon emissions, as well as internal carbon footprint reductions, are now reallocating funds and developing infrastructure to support trading carbon credit contracts in order to achieve on-paper net-zero emissions.

Norton Rose Fulbright's Inclusion virtual conference 2021

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 19:50:39 Z

Moving towards everyday inclusion. The practice of everyday inclusion can nurture workplace belonging and engagement, and help organizations accelerate their journey towards an inclusive culture.

International Restructuring Newswire

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:49:00 Z

Discussing restructuring topics in Canada, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and the US.

Cross-border insolvency in Hong Kong: Common law limitations and how the Model Law could drive foreign investment and economic growth

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:44:18 Z

For countries that have adopted, and implemented in local legislation, the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency, there is a streamlined process which enables a liquidator, or other insolvency administrator, of a company in a foreign jurisdiction to apply to the court in the Model Law jurisdiction.

Sustainability-linked bonds

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:09:56 Z

In September 2019, ENEL launched the world’s first sustainability-linked bond (“SLB”) (see ENEL Case study below).

Directors’ duties: A refresher on liability and personal asset risk

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 01:30:00 Z

Directors’ personal liability in Australia is stricter than just about anywhere else in the world.

US foreign policy and the political impact on supply chain disruption

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 20:53:00 Z

Join a panel discussion focusing on US-China relations in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis.

Restructuring and insolvency in the UAE

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:00:00 Z

Please join us for a webinar focused on financial restructuring and insolvency matters in the United Arab Emirates.

The ‘false comfort’ of extended temporary insolvency law measures and the need for deeper structural reform

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 05:05:00 Z

Many businesses and industry groups are currently advocating for the Treasurer to extend the temporary six month exemption from insolvent trading liability for directors – due to expire on 25 September 2020 – and to also adopt other interim relief measures such as a prohibition on liquidators recovering unfair preference payments to creditors.

US private M&A drafting considerations in light of COVID-19

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:34:00 Z

Parties to M&A agreements are grappling with increased risk and uncertainty in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

From shortage to stockpile: How supply chains need to adapt in a redesigned world

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 03:30:00 Z

The development of tailored operational strategies and risk management frameworks that position entities to maintain business continuity in the event of future supply shocks is a critical task that boards must now tackle head-on.

Returning to work in a pandemic: COVID-19 considerations for New York employers

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 16:19:47 Z

New York, like much of the rest of the world, continues to social distance to minimize the spread of COVID-19.

The spread of force majeure in the COVID-19 crisis

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:37:00 Z

New research conducted by Norton Rose Fulbright shows that force majeure clauses are already being invoked in certain industries and regions but that this is not yet leading to a domino effect to drag in other industries and regions.

NOL carrybacks and tax refunds: Congress delivers manna from heaven; will the IRS take it away?

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 13:08:00 Z

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Liquidity programs for Canadian businesses – Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility

Fri, 22 May 2020 23:04:57 Z

In addition to the Business Credit Availability Program, which provides financing support for small- and medium-sized Canadian businesses, the government of Canada has opened the application portal to the Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility.

Proposed COVID-19 legislation would pause merger activity

Wed, 06 May 2020 22:51:59 Z

Representatives wrote to US House leadership requesting that the next stimulus bill include a moratorium on transactions that do not involve firms that are truly failing.

UAE Employment Decisions: Precautionary measures to limit the spread of COVID-19

Mon, 04 May 2020 12:19:50 Z

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (the “Ministry”) has recently issued the following three Ministerial Decisions.

COVID-19: Force majeure, material adverse change clauses and related common law contract defenses under New York law

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 19:12:00 Z

This update explores clause parameters under New York law, the common law doctrines of impossibility and frustration, as well as impracticability under the Uniform Commercial Code.

Los Angeles emergency public order imposes new COVID-19-related paid sick leave obligations on larger employers

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:36:05 Z

Employers with either 500 or more employees within the City of Los Angeles, or who employ at least one employee in Los Angeles and have 2,000 or more employees within the US, must now provide supplemental paid sick leave for reasons related to the coronavirus pandemic for those employees performing work in the city.

Around the world in 60 minutes:
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antitrust and competition law

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:00:00 Z

Join our global antitrust team for a pre-recorded discussion with a live Q&A immediately following the recording.

COVID-19 and the global approach to further court proceedings, hearings

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 12:11:00 Z

Inevitably and like every sphere of normal life, existing dispute resolution proceedings, whether in national courts or arbitration, are already experiencing the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. Where possible, hearings have been delayed or relocated. However, as the lockdowns extend for the foreseeable future, hearings will still need to be held. Many national courts and arbitral institutions are now alive to these issues and are looking at solutions, in particular technological ones.

COVID-19 now within the UAE communicable diseases laws: Do you know your obligations?

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 11:39:53 Z

The UAE Federal Law No. 14 of 2014 on communicable diseases (the 2014 Law), as amended and expanded by Cabinet Resolution 33 of 2016 (the 2016 Resolution) (collectively the Laws) now applies to COVID-19.

US tax relief measures of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 01:25:36 Z

The CARES Act contains a number of tax provisions intended to provide relief for individuals, families, and businesses facing the COVID-19 pandemic.

(UPDATE) US: Small business loan options under the CARES Act

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:09:00 Z

To manage the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the US government has enacted new legislation to provide emergency funding for businesses.

COVID-19: Emerging strong on the other side of the pandemic

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 20:40:14 Z

We highlight some of the issues businesses will confront in the interim and when life returns to normal.

Conducting investigations remotely: Five key points to navigate the new normal

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:12:51 Z

Many investigations across the globe are currently being conducted remotely, with in-house investigators/lawyers, external counsel and other providers, and even government prosecutors, working from their homes.

Emerging disputes amid COVID-19: 8 tips for managing the earliest stages

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:47:21 Z

As businesses navigate the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus), it is likely that disputes will arise between counterparties regarding their respective rights and obligations and who bears which risks and losses.

COVID-19: Italy sets up a wage compensation fund to help employers overcome the crisis

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 12:28:00 Z

The Italian Government has adopted a number of measures aimed at protecting the health and welfare of the people and ensuring the survival of businesses in Italy.

US State of the Union: COVID-19 now

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:10:00 Z

Our team will discuss latest COVID-19 news and best practices.

Force majeure/hardship clauses and frustration in English law contracts amid COVID-19

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 09:56:48 Z

Many commercial contracts in a broad range of sectors and industries are chosen by the parties to be governed by English law. In the current COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, there has been much discussion of parties being released from performance as a result of “force majeure.”

COVID-19: What Australian boards and senior management should consider

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 04:36:32 Z

Good organisational responses to this crisis should also lead to improvements in your overall risk management and controls framework and greater resilience, versatility and mobility within your business and workforce. Tapping the learnings from your response to COVID-19 will be crucial for your future fitness-for-operation.

Personal data protection amid coronavirus: Key takeaways for businesses operating in China

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:09:58 Z

An overview of CAC-issued guidelines on protecting personal data collected and used for the prevention and control of epidemic disease, including COVID-19.

Norton Rose Fulbright announces 53 lawyer promotions globally

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 14:46:00 Z

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced the promotion of 53 lawyers worldwide to partner and director (in South Africa), effective January 1, 2020.

M&A outlook: Private M&A in the US, UK and Canada

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:34:56 Z

Our cross-border team will compare the law and practice of the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada in respect of private mergers and acquisitions.

Blockchain technology: Application in life sciences and healthcare sectors

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 11:46:00 Z

This note discusses some of Blockchain technology’s potential applications within the life sciences and healthcare sectors, including medical records management, protection of intellectual property, collection of clinical data and supply chain integrity.

Innovation in sustainable agricultural practices

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 09:09:10 Z

Climate change is a critical and emotionally-charged issue.

Spring update: Insights and trends in Australian competition law

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 02:00:00 Z

Amongst high profile criminal cartel prosecutions and active participation in the reform agenda, the ACCC has also been focussing on businesses in concentrated and critical sectors.

Climate change and the food and agribusiness sectors: adaptation, mitigation and innovation

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 05:12:00 Z

The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report on the Impacts of Global Warming warned that the world is already seeing the consequences of global warming of 1°C, with more frequent and extreme weather, rising sea levels, diminishing Arctic sea ice, ocean acidification, land degradation and desertification, among other changes.

Agricultural infrastructure for resilience against climate change

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 05:03:00 Z

Climate change is a significant challenge for agriculture.

Norton Rose Fulbright recognized in 2019 Legal 500 US guide

Fri, 31 May 2019 19:18:00 Z

Legal 500 named Norton Rose Fulbright as a leading law firm in 32 national practice areas, including four top-tier firm rankings in the US, and named nine US lawyers as leading national lawyers, eight as “next generation lawyers” or “rising stars” and recommended another 105 lawyers.

2018 Annual Litigation Trends Survey

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Z

Fourteenth edition highlights challenges of cybersecurity, balancing data protection and discovery obligations.

Blockchain technology: application in life sciences and healthcare sectors

Fri, 19 May 2017 01:00:00 Z

Given the complexity of modern healthcare systems, it is perhaps no surprise that the potential applications of blockchain technology which, to date, have been best publicised in the financial services sector, are only now becoming apparent in the life sciences and healthcare sectors.