Risk, Regulation and Governance - useful guides and insights

Landmark Conflict Minerals Regulation mandates importer due diligence

The European Parliament and Council have agreed the framework for a new regulation regarding the import into the EU of tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold which will see 95% of those imports covered by due diligence provisions as of 1 January 2021, although the wording is still be finally agreed before the regulation is passed. Linklaters has distilled this for our clients to help them be aware of, identify and manage the new obligations to be imposed upon them under the regulation.

Modern Slavery Update

The UK’s Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner has released his first annual report setting out his progress and future priorities in combatting modern slavery and human trafficking. Linklaters has distilled this for our clients to identify areas of increased regulatory and public sector scrutiny in relation to the private sector.

Risk management and governance – Operational Intelligence Group

In a world of aggressive change, the issues are dynamic, stakeholders are sophisticated and challenges exist across borders. Linklaters can help you succeed by identifying, managing and mitigating exposure and risk wherever your operations and stakeholders are.

The regulatory landscape is shifting

Earlier this year Linklaters conducted interviews with a cross section of clients and regulators around the world, to understand the key regulatory challenges facing multinationals, how these are expected to evolve in the future, and how this is changing behaviour. We focused on three key areas – data privacy, anti bribery and corruption, and antitrust.

Guide for General Counsel on Corporate Sustainability

Our view is clear. General Counsel are more well placed, better equipped and increasingly able to drive change and deliver value to their companies through an increased focus on “corporate sustainability”.

EU: The General Data Protection Regulation: a survival guide

The General Data Protection Regulation promises the biggest shake up to European privacy laws for 20 years. We have prepared a guide to the Regulation containing answers to frequently asked questions, checklists and everything else you need to get to grips with this new law.

Human rights risks and impacts: How to build an effective compliance and risk management system

The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights state that businesses should respect human rights and set clear practical expectations, providing a framework within which companies can build structured processes to identify and manage their impacts.

Managing supply chain risks: human rights considerations

As supply chains become increasingly globalised and complex, they are attracting greater scrutiny from consumers, businesses and regulators alike.

Equator Principles III: setting the standard in environmental and social lender due diligence

The third version of the Equator principles was released in June 2013. Two years on, we revisit the key changes brought about by them and how they are being applied in practice.

The year in review – Developments in sustainability law and policy

Key legal developments that took place in the UK and EU in 2014 relating to sustainability.

Renewables in Africa

As renewable energy is increasing in cost competitiveness, we present research and insights a the increasing presence of renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa, with analysis from the overseas Development Institute.

Taking Stock. A review of anti-bribery and corruption law and enforcement across the Americas. Africa, Asia-Pacific and Europe

Bribery and corruption represent a serious risk to all organisations with international activities. The risk goes not only to financial loss but also for commercial relationships, reputational liability and criminal exposure

Iran: Open for business further to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

As the global market digests the framework detailed in this historic accord, we reflect upon the extent to which the existing labyrinth of sanctions will be alleviated and the immediate and longer term impact as regards engagement in business activities in, or connected to, Iran.

Whistleblowing guide

This guide sets out the key protections provided to whistleblowers under the law, together with some practical tips for managing whistleblowing at work, including where Employment Tribunal litigation ensues. It takes account of the new changes to the law on whistleblowing which came into effect on 25 June 2013 under the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (‘ERRA’).

Consultation on Gender Pay Gap Transparency

The government has begun consulting on measures to introduce compulsory gender pay gap reporting by private and voluntary sector employers.