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With escalating power demands from AI, data centres and high demand technologies, along with challenges surrounding electrification of energy networks, grid resilience and the emerging prevalence of renewable (but intermittent) supplies, ...

In the first article of this two part series on private debt hurdle rates, we looked at how the recent rise in interest rates has led some private debt investors to view hurdles as 'too achievable' and the arguments that can be made both for and against increasing hurdles.

This is the second article in our two-part series examining the evolving relationship between private capital and professional services firms.

On 1 July, the Court of Appeal overturned the High Court's decision1 to sanction the restructuring plans proposed by two Petrofac group companies as they did not consider that...

On 19 August 2025, Mr Justice Hildyard gave judgment declining to sanction the restructuring plan proposed by Waldorf Production UK plc. He held the plan company had failed...

For financial institutions hoping PPI mis-selling claims were behind them, the Supreme Court's ruling in Canada Square Operations Ltd v Potter may come as an unwelcome re-opening of old wounds.

The Court of Appeal in Outotec v MW High Tech Projects clarified that a breach of Aldi guidelines alone doesn't warrant strike-out for abuse of process; vexation, oppression, or harassment must be shown, with adherence to procedural rules being crucial...

On 2 February 2026, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published an updated edition of the Manual on Effective Mutual Agreement Procedures (MEMAP).

This month, we look at two taxpayer victories in CGT cases: concerning principal private residence relief (in Lee) and CGT on the disposal of a property between separating spouses...

Transfer pricing litigation in the UK has historically been rare, but recent procedural cases reveal HMRC's increasingly aggressive approach to enquiries. With average enquiry durations now exceeding 40 months and transfer pricing yield surging to £3.4bn, understanding the legal boundaries of information requests and closure notice applications has become critical for multinational groups facing contentious disputes.

The UK financial services sector must prepare for increased AI oversight, aligning with principles like safety and transparency. Firms should develop AI strategies, ensure compliance with regulations, and consider cross-border rules as AI use expands...

Macfarlanes offers a distinctive approach to serving private capital managers by integrating top-tier legal expertise with complementary non-legal services. This combination creates a comprehensive solution designed specifically for the unique needs of private capital firms.

On 4 March 2024, Apple was fined €1.84bn by the European Commission for abusing its dominant position in respect of the distribution of music streaming...

After a long wait, the Government's second Economic Crime Bill has received Royal Assent to become the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.

Macfarlanes offers a distinctive approach to serving private capital managers by integrating top-tier legal expertise with complementary non-legal services. This combination creates a comprehensive solution designed specifically for the unique needs of private capital firms.

The Court of Appeal examines whether shareholders suffered unfair prejudice when a director pursued property investment opportunities for his own benefit rather than offering them to the joint venture company.

Significant changes to the UK's listing regime took effect on July 29, 2024, merging "premium" and "standard" segments into a single "equity shares (commercial companies)" category. Key updates include removing requirements for shareholder approval of significant transactions and related party transactions.