Legal updates | Simmons & Simmons

The FCA Test Case / key outcomes and unanswered questions 09.02.2022 10:24 ↓

We look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in claims for Business Interruption insurance on a scale not previously seen. We discuss the key outcomes from the FCA Test Case, as well as some of the questions which were not answered by the FCA Test Case.

What happens legally to your cryptoassets when another person holds them? - 31 Jan, 2022 31.01.2022 6:41 ↓

We look at a recent case concerning the transfer of crypto for ‘baking’ and whether cryptoassets can be held on trust.

Bringing crypto within the UK financial promotions regime - 21 Jan, 2022 21.01.2022 12:06 ↓

We look at the upcoming reform to UK law so as to make cryptoassets subject to the financial promotions regime and consider what this means for crypto firms.   

Crypto marketing and the Advertising Standards Authority - 17 Jan, 2022 17.01.2022 12:44 ↓

We look at the role of the ASA in relation to crypto marketing and discuss how crypto firms can respond to ASA complaints.  

Environmental PI risk for builders and designers 12.01.2022 8:12 ↓

We look at some potential liability risks as construction professionals navigate a changing climate amid increasing public and regulatory pressure.

The Clean Energy Podcast - Episode 16 - Uruguay 10.12.2021 12:28 ↓

In this episode of the podcast, Simmons & Simmons partner Andrew Petry talks to Federico Piano from Guyer & Regules on the clean energy market in Uruguay.