CMA Limits the Amount of Discount Available for Leniency Applications in Resale Price Maintenance Cases
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the principal UK competition regulator, recently announced a significant change of policy in the way it will deal with leniency applications in relation to resale price maintenance cases (RPM). It is to limit the amount of discount available to leniency applicants in these type of cases. The CMA believes that the deterrent effect of […]
Read MoreYet Another Review of UK Competition Policy!
You have to wonder what the UK Government intends to do with competition policy reform as it announces yet another review of competition policy. The Government already has a number of initiatives under foot. We have had the recommendations from the Furman Review. The Digital Markets Taskforce which is looking at how best to regulate digital markets is due to […]
Read MoreEU Commission Guidance Encourages Greater Use of Direct Awards and Faster Procurement Processes in Light of Covid-19
Recently the EU Commission issued practical guidance in relation to how public bodies can use the provisions of the EU public procurement rules to source goods, services and works rapidly in response to the emergency caused by the Coronavirus outbreak. The guidance emphasises that “the EU public procurement legislation already provides public buyers in the EU with the ability to […]
Read MoreHow Best to Regulate Digital Platforms & E-Commerce?
Introduction The accepted view that existing competition law can deal with complicated issues that the digital age has thrown at competition regulators is gradually giving way to a realisation that a combination of ex ante regulation, new legislation and competition law enforcement are likely to be most effective in regulating the digital economy. The next year or so is likely […]
Read MoreRosenblatt Limited (‘’RBL’’) Appoints Two New Partners
Rosenblatt Limited (“RBL”), one of the UK’s leading law firms, is pleased to announce that it has appointed two new partners as part of the continued expansion of the business. Robert Bell and Jeremy Landau join RBL as Corporate Partners. Robert Bell is a Competition & Regulatory Partner in the Corporate Department with over 30 years’ experience advising clients on […]
Read MoreEnglish High Court ruling asserts jurisdiction over Lebanese banks amid withdrawal restrictions
Lebanese national and UK resident Bilal Khalifeh sets precedent for clients across Europe to bring action against Lebanese banks for their failure to return savings. According to Joseph McCormick, Partner at Rosenblatt, this is a significant ruling that shows that Lebanese banks can be held to account before the English courts. This has widespread implications, not just for deposit holders […]
Read MoreLawyer in the news: Christopher Allen, Senior Associate at Rosenblatt
The firm acted for TV presenter Simon Cowell in buying out Sony Music Entertainment’s 75% stake in Syco Holdings Ltd, bringing to an end a longstanding joint venture. Syco Holdings, which will be renamed Syco Entertainment, owns TV formats Got Talent and The X Factor, which were created by Cowell. Read the full article below: https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/lawyer-in-the-news/lawyer-in-the-news-christopher-allen-rosenblatt/5105507.article
Read MoreFraudulent Trading | Axiom Fund | Rosenblatt’s Financial Crime Team
On 21st August 2020 the Serious Fraud Office announced three men had been charged with fraud related offences following an investigation into the collapse of the Axiom Legal Financing Fund which has been on-going since 2014. Serious Fraud Office Investigation | Rosenblatt’s Financial Crime Team Axiom Legal Financing Fund was a Cayman Islands fund that had been intended to pay […]
Read MoreCorruption | GPT Special Project Management Ltd | Rosenblatt’s Financial Crime Team
On 30th July 2020 the Serious Fraud Office brought charges against GPT Special Project Management Ltd and three individuals in connection with its investigation into allegations concerning the conduct of GPT’s business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Investigation | Rosenblatt’s Financial Crime Team GPT Special Project Management Ltd (“GPT”) is a UK subsidiary of Europe’s largest aerospace multinational, […]
Read MorePlanning consent alone will not secure modification of restrictive covenant (Briant v Baldacchino)
Briant v Baldacchino – modification of restrictive covenants, planning consent and development Caroline DeLaney, our Head of Real Estate Disputes, looks at a recent decision of the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) refusing to order the modification of a restrictive covenant that prevented the redevelopment of residential land even though planning consent had been granted. The Tribunal has the power under […]
Read More