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How retailers can find a path to success that not only addresses the needs of their customers today, but is also flexible enough to continually evolve with rapidly evolving customer interest and expectations?

DMH Stallard has advised Espial Group Inc. in relation to its acquisition of AIM-listed ANT plc, which was made through a takeover offer effected by way of a scheme of arrangement under the Companies Act 2006.

Franchising continues to be the preferred model by which international businesses can quickly expand into the rapidly developing economies in the Middle East, without the risk and significant capital investment traditionally associated with directly establishing company-owned stores.

AlixPartners' H1 2026 Global Consumer & Retail deal trends report examines a shifting M&A landscape where dealmakers prioritize strategic value over transaction volume. The analysis reveals how large-cap transactions and corporate carve-outs are reshaping the sector, with particular focus on Food & Beverage leadership and renewed lender confidence in consumer businesses as a hedge against tech volatility.

How can lived experience and business leadership come together to tackle homelessness?

Global Industrials deal value surged 71% quarter-on-quarter to reach £150 billion in Q2 2026, driven by a strategic shift toward fewer but significantly larger transactions. KONE's £25.9 billion acquisition of TK Elevator headlined the quarter, while mega-deal momentum continues with 11 additional major transactions announced in July alone.

In the first episode, we cover W talks: tech. Our Global Head of Withers tech, James Shaw sits down with key figures in the venture capital community

Lucy Lewis sits down with Professor Binna Kandola, co-founder and senior partner at Pearn Kandola, to explore critical workplace dynamics and organizational psychology.

In addition to this month's news, please do look at publications to which we have contributed:

Government yesterday published their response to last summer’s ‘technical consultation’ on increasing screening thresholds for environmental impact assessment.

The Bank of England Quarterly Credit conditions survey was released earlier today.

Financial Services analysis: Our panel of experts examines the impact on 2014's cases on financial services lawyers and their clients.

This policy discussion paper examines how legal and regulatory reforms could strengthen the UK's position as a global hub for corporate treasury centres. Drawing on technical analysis across financing, capital markets, tax, pensions and regulatory domains, it identifies targeted measures to attract the high-value activities, skilled jobs and investment associated with international treasury operations.

Transport M&A activity contracted sharply in Q2 2026, with deal volume falling over 35 percent as capital concentrated in fewer, larger transactions. Buyers shifted decisively toward regulated infrastructure assets...

Jacqui Hatfield and Melanie Shone have recently published an article in Finance Monthly, examining the performance of the FCA's Project Innovate.

The Cambridge life sciences cluster demonstrates remarkable resilience with a significant surge in equity fundraising during the first half of 2026. Investment activity has increased not only in total capital raised but also in the number of companies successfully securing funding, reflecting deep confidence in the region's innovation ecosystem. Infrastructure developments including expanded research hubs and improved transport connectivity signal a flourishing sector poised for continued growth.