The Takeover Panel has announced amendments to Practice Statement 31, which provides guidance on formal sale processes, private sale processes, strategic reviews and public searches for potential offerors.

2024 brings potential political change in many jurisdictions, with the populations of more than 40 countries (estimated to number almost half of the world's adult population) heading to the polls.

The Labour government is expected to implement its "New Deal for Working People," which includes predictable hours, stricter IR35 enforcement, and stronger worker protections. The King's Speech also unveiled plans for an Employment Rights Bill and a draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill.

During lockdown, the English courts adapted well to fully remote hearings. However, we may be starting to see a return to in-person hearings as the default position...

As the implementation of the UK online safety regime continues, our Regulatory Outlook takes a look at Ofcom's third call for evidence to inform its codes of practice and guidance...

HMRC announced in the February 2024 issue of the Employer Bulletin that it is aligning its approach to providing advance assurance on certain termination payment enquiries.

The wind energy sector in Galicia has been in the news in recent weeks due to new measures adopted by the High Court of Justice of that Autonomous Community in relation...

The new UK government will likely introduce significant changes in employment rules, while the judiciary gains powers to deviate from EU case law; FCA targets "finfluencers" for financial promotions compliance.

Apple lost a legal challenge in the Netherlands after a ruling that the company abused its dominant market position by imposing unfair terms on dating app developers.

Belgian legislators in the three Regions (Flanders, Brussels and Wallonia) are increasingly using real estate transactions to pursue their environmental and climate policies.

The Dutch Supreme Court has ruled that works councils have an advisory right with respect to any proposed decision to hire temporary workers on a group basis, irrespective...

Employers should consider a range of measures to help reduce the risk of non-compliance Every six months, the Pensions Regulator publishes a compliance and enforcement bulletin that details its activities...

With many UK PPP/PFI contracts nearing expiry, parties should start preparations seven years prior. Key considerations include service continuity, potential re-procurement, and compliance with government guidelines to ensure smooth handovers and avoid disputes.

In the Court of Appeal case of Halsey v Milton Keynes (2004), Lord Justice Dyson said that "to oblige truly unwilling parties to refer their disputes to mediation would be to impose...

The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary has published guidance for judges on the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The guidance sets out the key risks and issues associated with using...

The two parties vying to form the next government after the UK general election on 4 July 2024, the Labour and Conservative parties, have set out commitments they will seek to impose in regards to food.

MITECO submits the aid programme for the creation of large renewable hydrogen valleys or clusters for public disclosure.

The rules for incorporating terms and conditions into a contract pre-date the digital area. Broadly, Ts and Cs do not have to be read by the other side: they just need to be aware...

Although there is nothing in the rules to make this clear, Mr Justice Foxton in Gordiy v Dorofejeva & Anor criticised a claim worth "between £650,000 and £900,000" being brought in the Commercial Court.

Although claimants get slightly longer to serve claim forms on defendants who are outside the jurisdiction (and have not nominated English solicitors to accept service...