Editor's Picks: The multimillion-pound footballer and the penalty clause - can penalties be enforceable?

Legal Week Law | Editor's Picks The multimillion-pound footballer and the penalty clause - can penalties be enforceable? Latham & Watkins - Europe White Paper The High Court's recent decision in a dispute over the multimillion-pound transfer of an Argentinian footballer suggests that some arbitral awards based on penalty clauses may be enforceable, notwithstanding the rule against penalties. This briefing looks at the ramifications of this ruling. Download White Paper Legal Week Law Editor's Picks Resources A guide to the global M&A landscape in 2016 ALM Global White Paper Global announced deal values reached $1.7trn (£1.2trn) in the first half of 2015, making it the strongest half-year for M&A since the first six months of 2007. This global M&A guide provides expert analysis on the key trends, with insight from law firms covering over 20 countries around the world. The EU-US Privacy Shield - a new safe harbor? Shoosmiths European Union White Paper The EU and the US have agreed on a new arrangement to replace the Safe Harbor data sharing framework, known as the 'EU-US Privacy Shield'. Is this really the solution which EU and US businesses have been waiting for? This Shoosmiths briefing looks at the issues. The European Commission's anti-tax-avoidance package: practical takeaways DLA Piper European Union White Paper The European Commission has released its highly anticipated anti-tax-avoidance package, which contains proposed rules and recommendations to avoid aggressive tax planning within the EU. This DLA Piper briefing looks at the three key documents in the package and sets out practical takeaways. Global trends in merger control enforcement Allen & Overy Global White Paper Antitrust intervention had a clear and tangible impact on M&A deals in 2015, and this is expected to continue. This Allen & Overy report looks at 2015 data on merger control activity across 16 jurisdictions, focusing on the US, EU and China, pulling out key trends as well as practical differences. Insurance timeline 2016-18: dates for your diary Bond Dickinson UK White Paper This insurance timeline from Bond Dickinson sets out the key developments and legislation to look out for across the insurance sector over the next two years, as well as a list of the most important Supreme Court cases, Court of Appeal cases and other cases of interest. Renewable energy in Africa: costs, risks and prospects for investment Linklaters South Africa White Paper This Linklaters report presents analysis that shows that economic development in Africa and the deployment of renewable energy technology are becoming increasingly synergistic, driven by the falling costs of renewable energy. 3D printing: the key legal issues to consider Nabarro UK White Paper The possibilities presented by 3D printing have been hyped by manufacturers, engineers, designers, the press and the public alike since the early 2010s. This Nabarro article looks at some of the applications of 3D printing, their successes and shortfalls, and the associated legal considerations. 'Wrong way round confusion' - court rules Glee TV show infringes UK club chain's trade mark Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co UK White Paper In a closely watched case, the Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of Comic Enterprises, the owners of The Glee Club comedy and music chain, confirming that their trade mark was infringed by 20th Century Fox's hit TV show Glee. How far can you act in your own self-interest? The role of good faith in commercial contracts Herbert Smith Freehills UK White Paper This Herbert Smith Freehills guide considers the circumstances in which parties may owe one another duties of good faith, what those duties may involve, and some practical steps that can be taken to minimise the risks. More from Legal Week Law FREE Membership to Legal Week Law As a member of Legal Week Law you will receive free access to our library of legal briefings from worlds leading law firms. Briefings are easy to find and constantly being updated. You can also discover what briefings your peers in other companies are looking at. Create your FREE Account Search Legal Week Law Commercial Law Banking and Finance Company Secretariat Corporate Employment Energy Environment Financial Services Regulation Intellectual Property Real Estate Litigation and Dispute Resolution Taxation More from Legal Week Law