In this update, we look at proposed changes to energy performance certificates (EPCs) in social housing in England and Wales.

Despite politics, ESG remains a strategic imperative for businesses with long-term ambitions. The risk of stranded assets is just one issue that underscores...

From the many polls taken before the referendum, it was clear that those actively involved in the real estate market were in favour of remaining in the EU.

In TSI Instruments Ltd v HMRC [2025] UKFTT 1278 (TC), the First-tier Tax Tribunal held that a deduction for import VAT as input tax was not available where a company...

Regulation of cryptossets in the UK is picking up speed and providing the long-awaited clarity for the regulation of this sector. This commenced with the HM Treasury (HMT) publishing a near-final draft...

On 13 December 2024, the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) published a consultation paper (CP24/14) on remedies connected to its market review into cross-border interchange fees.

The Home Office has announced increases to the maximum fees that can be charged for various listed immigration and nationality services from 9 April 2025...

The recent case of HMRC v Gunnarson highlighted the risks of relying on artificial intelligence (AI) for legal advice...

In a recent judgment, the High Court restated a long-standing principle that barristers may not accept instructions directly from clients in litigation related matters. With certain exceptions, barristers in litigation...

From 1 January 2025, the new Polish Classification of Business Activities (PKD 2025) replaces the previous PKD 2007, introducing updated and expanded business activity...

In autumn 2025, labour law reforms sparked intense public debate, especially a proposal to expand the powers of the State Labour Inspection (PIP). The plan would allow district inspectors to issue administrative decisions...

The new White Land Tax Law raises the yearly taxes on white lands within urban boundaries up to 10% of the land's value and introduces a tax on vacant real estate within urban boundaries up to 5% of its value.

Secondary transactions in the alternative investment fund sector have matured significantly in recent years...

Cyberattacks are an increasing threat to UK businesses, with serious implications for borrowers with debt facilities.

The Pension Schemes Bill currently making its way through Parliament provides the legal framework for a new system under which small dormant pension pots...

"Yes, we can!" A bold narrative, doubling down on international issuers and a deep dive on liquidity… listen into the latest Mergerspresso soundbite for AG's three-point manifesto for reinvigorating the UK's capital markets.

In recent months, the consumer finance sector has experienced a wave of significant legislative and regulatory developments.

The Islamic finance industry is experiencing significant growth, with an increasing number of entrants, including new Islamic financial institutions and "Islamic windows" within conventional banks.

On 10 April 2025, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published its Business Plan for 2025/26. The PRA seeks to be an inclusive, efficient, and responsive regulator...

On 22 May 2025, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published consultation paper CP12/25, launching the first phase of its review of the Pillar 2A framework to address the impacts...