In December 2024, the Competition Act (Canada) (the "Act") was amended to limit the use and scope of certain anti-competitive clauses (also called "property controls") that are commonly found in commercial leases: (1) exclusivity clauses, and (2) restrictive covenants. In June 2025, the Competition Bureau of Canada (the "Bureau") released new guidance on how the amendments to the Act will be interpreted by the Bureau. This article summarizes the Bureau's guidance and provides practical tips for commercial [...]

In Tuvin Constructions LLP v. MahaRERA (Writ Petition No. 1673 of 2025), the Bombay High Court ruled that a newly appointed developer can be registered as the promoter of a redevelopment project without obtaining consent from the allottees of the erstwhile developer. The Court reaffirmed that no contractual relationship exists between allottees of a previous developer and a successor developer, and any conditions to the contrary conflict with the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 [...]

Sustainability and ESG criteria have been driving the agenda of many industries throughout the last few years. The current political environment and a corresponding shift in the agenda of many governments emphasize the need for more resilience and, in consequence, prioritize investments in the defense and security sector. Not least, the German government has launched massive investment programs, enabling unprecedented investments in both critical infrastructure and the German armed forces. Companies that supply, or [...]