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At the ending of the Brexit "transition period" on 31 December 2020, the UK became a "third country" under EU law.

On 22 June 2020, the UK Government introduced new measures allowing it to intervene in merger transactions "to maintain in the United Kingdom the capability to combat, and to mitigate the effects ...

On 21 April 2016, the Government released its new Action Plan for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist finance (CTF).

In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. If you have any questions in respect of any of the developments set out below...

The second phase of sanctions will be implemented in November 2018, three months after the first phase, if Russia does not satisfy certain conditions.

On 11 November 2020, the UK Government published its long-awaited National Security and Investment Bill (NSI Bill). The NSI Bill introduces for the first time a new standalone regime for the screening

UK merger reviews are in a state of flux with enhanced scrutiny now very likely for transactions that might affect national security. The UK government first brought in powers to review certain cases ...

On 21 July 2021 the UK Government announced that the mandatory notification regime of the UK National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSI Act) will come into force on 4 January 2022.

Disrupting the flow of dirty money to criminal elements is key to reducing the global threat posed by three despicable practices: modern slavery, terror financing and illegal wildlife trade.

The Strait of Hormuz has become a critical flashpoint for global maritime trade following the outbreak of hostilities involving Iran in 2026. With approximately one-fifth of global oil trade passing through this vital waterway, commercial shipping now operates under unprecedented security threats including missile attacks, drone strikes, and mine risks. Marine insurance premiums have skyrocketed from 0.125% to as high as 10% of vessel values, fundamentally altering the economics of Gulf trade and forcing th

On 3 April, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 received Royal Assent. The Act, also known as "Martyn's Law" in tribute to Martyn Hett, one of the 22 people killed in the 2017 Manchester Arena attack...

The UK’s extradition legislation was completely overhauled by the implementation of the Extradition Act 2003 (‘the 2003 Act’).

On 5 July 2016, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a directive that, when passed, will begin to narrow the regulatory gap between the U.S. and the EU for virtual currency exchange platforms and custodian wallet providers.

Following months of uncertainty, on Christmas Eve a Brexit agreement was finally reached between the United Kingdom ("UK") and the European Union ("EU").

Following months of uncertainty, on Christmas Eve a Brexit agreement was finally reached between the United Kingdom ("UK") and the European Union ("EU").

Introduced to Parliament on 11 November 2020, the NSIB will, if passed, radically change the UK's approach to reviewing foreign investments.

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024 mandates UK venues to enhance security measures against terrorism, establishing compliance requirements and penalties for non-adherence, aiming to improve public safety.

On 26 May, the Secretary of State also "called in" the acquisition of an 18% stake in BT by French telecommunications company, Altice.