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European Legal update: 16.09. – 31.10.2025
Legal assistants Natālija Ķīse and Nikola Cīparsone compiled the material. Cybersecurity Council authorises the signing of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime Published: 13 October 2025 The Council of the EU has approved the signing of the UN Convention against Cybercrime, a new global treaty aimed at setting common standards to fight cybercrime and improve […]
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Amendments to the Estonian close-out netting and financial collateral legislation
On 13 October 2025, the Estonian Parliament adopted the amendments to the Securities Market Act and other related acts, which introduce the uniform application of close-out netting regulation into Estonian laws and adjust the scope of the financial collateral regime.[1] The amendments will enter into force on the 10th day after publication in Riigi Teataja[2], […]
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EU Pay Transparency Directive Implementation Tracker: progress across Member States
With the June 7, 2026, deadline approaching, EU Member States are at different stages of implementing the Pay Transparency Directive, which aims to strengthen pay openness and gender equality across Europe. Addleshaw Goddard has launched an Implementation Tracker, compiled in collaboration with partner law firms including Sorainen, offering a country-by-country overview of legislative progress. Our […]
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Succession life hacks
Preparing to pass on what you have built and accumulated during your lifetime to the next generation – with as few tax and legal obstacles as possible – is one of the most important decisions in life. The topic has long attracted the attention of popular culture – from the HBO series Succession to Bugs […]
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What are the benefits of establishing a foundation?
When we talk about charitable foundations, we usually think first of the benefits they bring to society – supporting schools, culture, helping vulnerable groups or tackling climate issues. What is often forgotten is that a foundation is not just a “charity box”. It is a structure that can strengthen a family, improve a business’ reputation, […]