Simmons & Simmons

2025 will be the year when…  ...greenhushing goes viral. 🌍 We tasked 500 in-house legal professionals around the world to gaze into the future and evaluate the likelihood of various utopian and dystopian scenarios inspired by Hollywood films. 📽️   What’s on the horizon for sustainability? Discover the outlook in our Year Ahead 2025 production and hear exclusive insights from our cast members: Alvaro Barro, Elliot Beard, Lijun Chui 崔丽君, Joanne Elson, Raghav Ghai and Sonali Siriwardena. Read more via the link in the comments. 👇 #sustainability #ESG #environment

“It had a pretty fundamental impact on the outcome of the case.” Alexander Brown, partner, head of TMT and Chair of the firm’s AI Steering Group, recently sat down with Microsoft to discuss how AI tools have been transforming both our business and legal work, as part of their “Copilot Success Stories” webinar. Watch the full webinar below - link in comments. #Microsoft #SuccessStories #AI #Copilot

You're invited to join our webinar on Monday, 17 February, on the implementation of DORA across EU member states and recent guidance from the European Commission.   As an EU regulation, DORA doesn't require transposition into national law but it mandates EU member states to outline authority powers and sanctions, amongst others, by national laws. EU member states are taking different approaches to implementation, particularly regarding deadlines, competent authorities, and incident reporting procedures.   In this session, partner Sophie Sheldon will moderate a discussion with our European team on the implementation status and approach of five key jurisdictions: - Germany with Christopher Götz, LL.M. (New York) - Luxembourg with Camille Saettel - Ireland with Derek Lawlor - Spain with Gema Fernández - The Netherlands with Jaap Tempelman   Register here: https://lnkd.in/eWEFaJ6c

The first three weeks of President Trump's second term have brought significant announcements on tariffs, creating ripples across the globe. 🌍   Join us for our second webinar on the impact of the new US administration on global business, where our expert speakers are joined by lawyers from Holland & Knight and Essex Court Chambers to discuss President Trump’s new tariffs and their implications. Discover what companies can do in response to these changes.   🗓️ Date: 25 February 🕒 Time: 3-3.45pm (GMT) / 10-10.45am (EST)   Key topics include:   - Implications for the global business environment: economic and geopolitical - Overview of the new tariffs - Tax considerations, including transfer pricing - Dispute resolution responses, including WTO and investor-State Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies. Register now and stay ahead of the curve: https://lnkd.in/dzGReJBJ

🚀 The EU Listing Act - a boost to the Market Abuse Regulation? 🚀   Our latest article explores the major changes introduced by the EU Listing Act to the Market Abuse Regulation. Key highlights include: - Simplified Reporting: Streamlined procedures for buy-back programmes. - Inside Information Disclosure: clarifications of the disclosure regime. - PDMR Transactions: Revised thresholds and expanded authorised transactions, offering more flexibility during closed periods. - Sanctions Regime: Introduction of potentially heavier sanctions to deter breaches. Dive into our article to understand how these updates could impact your operations and compliance strategies.  Read here: https://lnkd.in/gW-2W4F9   #EUListingAct #MarketAbuseRegulation #SimplifiedReporting

🔔 We have successfully advised Paperchase Accountancy on securing a minority growth investment from BGF.   This investment will enable Paperchase to expand globally and invest in technology and data insights. With over 30 years of experience, Paperchase is a leader in financial management for the hospitality sector, supporting over 3,000 locations worldwide. Congratulations to our private equity team, led by Tim Hewens, for facilitating this significant investment! 🌍💼 Read now: https://lnkd.in/eBWSefgC   #Investment #Paperchase #BGF

🌟 AI deal news! 🌟   We’re pleased to have advised the majority shareholders of Napier AI on their majority growth investment from Marlin Equity Partners. The investment signifies a crucial growth stage for Napier AI, following rising demand for their AI solutions in anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing.   Our dedicated team was led by corporate partner Sean Geraghty, with invaluable support from Kim Farrar, Ella Wardena, and a cross-practice, multi-disciplinary team. We look forward to seeing Napier AI's continued success and innovation. https://lnkd.in/eTUEUDaH #NapierAI #MarlinEquityPartners #FinancialCrimeCompliance #Innovation #AI

🎆 Retromark: the conference is back! 🎆 Join us for an afternoon of trade mark law and practice hosted by Darren Meale in association with the IPKat. This year, the keynote speech will be delivered by Professor Johanna Gibson, Herchel Smith Professor of Intellectual Property Law, Queen Mary University of London. This conference will take place at our London office from 2pm on Thursday 3 April and drinks and canapés will be served in the evening.   Register now: https://lnkd.in/eGNS-iNz