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This is the first time the UK Government used its retrospective powers to order a divestment of a completed corporate acquisition under the NSIA.

BCL partners Michael Drury and John Binns‘ Joint article titled ‘What is the future for the UK's Unexplained Wealth Orders?' has been published by FinCrime Report.

HM Treasury has published the draft Payment Services (Amendment) Regulations 2024. These aim to tackle push payment fraud by enabling banks and payment service providers...

Over recent years, the art market has drawn increasing interest from organised crime and terrorist groups seeking to identify ways to launder the proceeds of crime and fund their illicit activities.

The UK government recently published its second edition of Market Guidance Notes on the National Security and Investment (NSI) regime, which includes new additions and amendments...

New regulations establish how to determine principal use of premises under Martyn's Law, directly affecting property owners, operators and investors by identifying who bears responsibility for terrorism protection requirements. The rules introduce a two-stage assessment process considering physical characteristics, operational patterns and supporting evidence, with significant implications for hotels, student accommodation and mixed-use developments.

The UK government opened a consultation on 22 July regarding potential amendments to the National Security and Investment Act 2021 ("NSIA") and the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (Notifiable Acquisition) (Specification of Qualifying Entities) Regulations 2021 ("NARs").

Since entering into force just over two years ago, the UK National Security and Investment (NSI) regime has resulted in a marked step-change in screening of transactions on national security grounds in the UK...

The UK Government has issued new guidance placing national security at the centre of public procurement decisions in four critical sectors: shipbuilding, steel, artificial intelligence and energy infrastructure. Procurement Policy Note 025 introduces a more interventionist approach, requiring contracting authorities to assess supply chain resilience and consider the national security exemption under the Procurement Act 2023 on a case-by-case basis. In-scope organisations must now engage early with designate

Earlier in the year we reported that the government had issued new Regulations creating exemptions for offences under the Terrorism Act 2006. Notably these exemptions cover the dissemination of terrorist information, where Internet Service Providers (ISPs) act as mere conduits, caches or hosts of information.

Clearly, the core of the Agreement is designed to facilitate efficient and effective access to data.

In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world.

The UK issued new sanctions updates, including OFSI licensing changes for Russia, Counter-Terrorism sanctions guidance, and revised export licences for Joint Strike Fighter and defence contracts.

As the world contends with the cost of living crisis it is likely people may look to cheaper alternatives, including counterfeit goods. Besides potential injury to consumers or economic loss to brand owners...

Guernsey has performed very well with its MONEYVAL report and has some of the highest findings and ratings in the world, securing its position as one of the most secure...

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn's Law, will impose new security obligations on UK venues and events with capacity over 200 people. What specific duties will premises owners, occupiers...

The past couple of months have seen the Russian operations of two well-known global businesses seized by the Russian government, even though both companies...