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Our previous article on the CMA's role in driving economic growth – published just a few short months ago in early December – concluded that a dramatic shift in competition policy seemed unlikely, despite the pro-growth zeitgeist.

The European Union and United Kingdom have introduced new Technology Transfer Block Exemption regulations, marking the first major update since 2014 and the UK's first post-Brexit IP-related block exemption. These regulations provide crucial safe harbours for technology licensing arrangements, determining when such agreements are compatible with competition law. While both regimes remain closely aligned, key differences emerge in their treatment of database rights, market share thresholds, and licensing neg

The FCA's guidance in Primary Market Bulletin 52 emphasizes strict adherence to UK MAR rules, particularly regarding timely disclosure of inside information, CEO movements, and shareholder communications, to prevent market abuse and enhance issuer compliance practices.

The Financial Conduct Authority is consulting on significant changes to its rules governing analyst research during UK equity IPOs, potentially allowing connected research to be published much earlier in the process. Meanwhile, the Court of Appeal has clarified important principles around expert determinations, ruling that an expert's interpretation of an ambiguous mathematical formula was binding despite alternative readings being possible.

Regulations have been made to extend the identity verification (IDV) regime to further types of legal entity, namely limited liability partnerships (LLPs), overseas companies and unregistered companies.

The Financial Conduct Authority has published findings from its review of over 150 firms' sanctions systems and controls, revealing persistent weaknesses in due diligence, alert management, and trade sanctions compliance. While systems have strengthened since 2023, the average time to report breaches remains over 100 days, and firms continue to struggle with detecting sanctions evasion, particularly in payments, retail banking, and wholesale financial markets sectors.

Share The High Court has found two former directors of the BHS group of companies liable for wrongful trading and misfeasance under the Insolvency Act 1986 (the Act). Relief against the directors has been ordered...

In a set of recent decisions, the English court has considered the extent to which it can grant anti-suit injunctions (ASIs) in support of arbitral proceedings seated in other jurisdictions.

In Hamon v University College London, the High Court denied a Group Litigation Order (GLO), opting for traditional case management due to technological advancements. This raises questions about GLOs' future relevance in managing multi-party litigation.

In a judgment that will have far-reaching consequences, the Court of Appeal has upheld the English High Court's decision to strike out the representative proceedings brought by Wirral Council.

The UK Supreme Court clarifies limited appeals of arbitration awards under section 69, emphasizing mitigation principles in damages law. Practical advice includes early legal consultation and diligent mitigation strategies.

High street rental auctions, established under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023, empower local authorities to compel landlords to lease long-vacant properties. Regulations pending post-election will finalize auction procedures. Landlords must comply to avoid fines and unintentional extended leases.

The Bill is wide-ranging in its scope, and includes provisions relating to matters such as town and country planning, the Community Infrastructure...

This bulletin follows the release of the November Agent Update (Issue 125). This month the content most relevant to employment taxes and reward activities includes...

Cross-border succession seems to generate more than its fair share of questions, practical as much as academic and theoretical, and therefore more than its fair share of learned...

The seller of shares in a company breached non-compete covenants when he made loans and gave assistance to friends who were running rival businesses.

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