BlueCrest – all about salaried members – our briefing is here. In the recent case of HMRC v BlueCrest Capital Management (UK) LLP [2023] UKUT 00232...

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published the provisional decision in its cloud services market investigation.

Nearly a third of all fit notes are for mental health issues, according to a recent NHS report. Deloitte also estimates that poor mental health costs employers between £33 and £42 billion a year...

The Energy Act 2023 (the "Energy Act") received royal assent on 26 October 2023. It represents one of the most significant changes to the UK's energy legal landscape in recent years...

HMRC have published a Revenue & Customs brief outlining a change in the VAT treatment of voluntary carbon credits.

The CBAM is, effectively, an import tax on carbon intensive products, such as cement, steel, iron, aluminium and electricity. During the current transitional phase, businesses subject to CBAM must report on a quarterly...

The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission concluded negotiations late on 8 December on the Sustainability Omnibus, the highly politicised proposal to amend the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

Paddy Power's consumer terms and conditions failed to protect it against having to pay out over £1 million after an online game mistakenly indicated that a player had won a "Monster Jackpot".

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) mandates identity verification at Companies House from Spring 2025, but guidance on fraud-prevention is pending. Additionally, updates are underway for corporate governance, including refreshed Wates Principles for large private companies, revised Walker Guidelines for private equity transparency, and a new audit reform bill introducing the Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority (ARGA) to replace the Financial Reporting Council.

The FCA's Primary Market Bulletin 52 offers key guidance for listed companies on MAR compliance, covering takeover disclosure timing, financial information obligations, CEO appointment reporting, investor communications, and backup PIP arrangements to mitigate information release risks

Private equity (PE) sponsors continue driving UK public takeovers, leveraging P2P deals, particularly in tech, finance, logistics, and real estate, drawn by low valuations and streamlined processes.

Last week, the UK Competition & Markets Authority published new draft merger control guidance for consultation, updated to reflect how the CMA's new powers under the UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act 2024.

Ahead of the 4 July 2024 general election, the main UK political parties have released their manifestos, highlighting pledges on employment law and business immigration.

The UK Government has unveiled a £298bn Defence Investment Plan alongside a £50bn Defence Export Fund, signaling a strategic shift toward mainstream defence investment opportunities. From space infrastructure and munitions manufacturing to AI innovation and real estate development, these initiatives are creating diverse entry points for private capital across the defence sector.

Travers Smith launches Frontline, a new series examining critical issues in the defence sector. The inaugural episode features Competition Partner Ingrid Hodgskiss discussing the UK's National Security & Investment Act and its implications for defence deal-making amid evolving geopolitical tensions.

For several decades, policy-makers have differentiated between a population's lifespan (or life expectancy) and its healthspan (meaning the number of years of healthy, active, disease-free life).

On 27 January 2026, the Government published draft legislation to revolutionise the way in which flats are owned and managed in England and Wales.

The standout item is the recent introduction of the Reserved Investor Fund, a new type of investment fund expected to be of particular interest to commercial real estate strategies.

On 7 February 2025, the Government published an open consultation entitled "Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes: 2025 update" (the "Third Consultation").

National Insurance rates dropped for employees and the self-employed, CGT exemptions halved, and SAYE bonuses adjusted, while Labour reviews tax-advantaged share plans and hybrid incentive structures.