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ArticleAnnex 1 Firms Under The Regulatory SpotlightFirms conducting certain activities which do not require full authorisation by the Financial Conduct (FCA) may still need to be registered with the FCA for the purposes of anti-money laundering (AML) supervisioUnited KingdomGovernment, Public SectorKingsley Napley LLP
ArticleSanctions Regimes: What Organisations Need To KnowThe UK sanctions framework is undergoing significant changes that will impact how organisations maintain compliance. With OFSI introducing revised penalty structures, new discount mechanisms, and tighter settlement timelines, understanding these developments is critical for businesses operating under financial sanctions regimes. United KingdomInternational LawKingsley Napley LLP
ArticleFAQs: I’m An Architect – Can I Apply For A Global Talent Visa?With the minimum salary threshold increases for Skilled Workers, many architects are exploring the option of applying for a Global Talent...United KingdomImmigrationKingsley Napley LLP
ArticleCivil Fraud Case Update: Q2 2026The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal in Logix Aero Ireland Ltd v Siam Aero Repair Co Ltd. The issue related to whether the intervention of a fraudster broke the chain of causation in a breach of contract claim.United KingdomLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKingsley Napley LLP
ArticleCorporate Manslaughter: Enforcement Trends And Penalties, Risk Factors And What Organisations Should DoThe Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (“CMCHA 2007”) will, next year, be approaching its 20th anniversary. The Act, and in particular the threat of committing the offence of corporate manslaughter...United KingdomEmployment and HRKingsley Napley LLP
ArticlePrenuptial Agreements – Placebo Or Panacea?There appears to be a degree of general confusion as to the significance of prenuptial agreements when the court is asked to determine financial arrangements upon divorce.United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialKingsley Napley LLP
ArticlePress Round Up: Regulatory And Professional Discipline August 2026The GMC’s CEO Charlie Massey gave a speech on 2 July 2026 at Pulse Live, Cardiff in which he addressed “some of the myths and realities” of the GMC’s fitness to practise processes...United KingdomFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesKingsley Napley LLP
ArticleThe EU AI Act’s Transparency Rules Are Now Live: What Organisations Need To DoAs of 2 August 2026, the EU AI Act’s transparency obligations under Article 50 are now in effect, with one limited exception for providers of AI systems generating synthetic audio, image, video or text content that...United KingdomTechnologyKingsley Napley LLP
ArticleProfessional Behaviour And The Junior Accountant: Social Media, Private Life And The Limits Of Professional ScrutinyThe first blog in this series explored the revised professional behaviour framework introduced by the ICAEW and ICAS Codes of Ethics and considered the distinction between professional and personal life.United KingdomAccounting and AuditKingsley Napley LLP
ArticleThe Next Phase Of ESG Reporting? Reforming Modern Slavery Transparency ObligationsThe UK Government has proposed significant reforms to the corporate reporting obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (“MSA”). Introduced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood as part of the Immigration and Asylum Bill on 30 June 2026...United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawKingsley Napley LLP
ArticleBurnham’s Britain: Where Might The Public Law Challenges Come From?As Britain navigates a new political landscape under Burnham's leadership, questions arise about potential legal challenges to government decisions and policies. This analysis explores the likely sources and grounds for public law challenges that may emerge during this administration, examining the constitutional and administrative law frameworks that could come into play. United KingdomGovernment, Public SectorKingsley Napley LLP