The whitepaper analyzes the Football Governance Bill, introducing a groundbreaking independent regulator to ensure football's sustainability, protect heritage, and promote equitable financial distribution across leagues.

The Electronic Trade Documents Act, effective September 21, 2023, modernizes UK trade by digitizing documents, enhancing efficiency and cost savings. This sets a global precedent for broader digital adoption.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Labour Budget maintained a pledge to avoid raising taxes on employees but increased employer NICs and reduced the threshold for NICs contributions. This change could indirectly affect employees through restrained salary increases and hiring slowdowns.

The UK is reviving the Arbitration Bill, aiming to modernize the 1996 Arbitration Act. Key reforms include summary disposal powers, enhanced duty of disclosure, expanded arbitrator immunity, clarification of governing law, and support for emergency arbitrators. These changes are expected to solidify London's status as a global arbitration hub.

Not long before the death of the late, great, John Motson, and on the heels of the Premier League charging Manchester City for allegedly breaking financial rules more than 100 times...

These changes are the result of a "comprehensive review of the OADT, and consultation with clubs and a range of stakeholders".

The following scenario should sound familiar. You are an Independent Financial Adviser ("IFA") and have taken on clients referred by outside sources.

In November 2023, the EFL sought to compel Leicester City to submit a business plan due to concerns of breaching financial thresholds. However, the CRPR ruled this premature, affirming that such a requirement only applies after 31 March 2024 under current EFL Regulations. The EFL acknowledges its regulations' shortcomings and may seek alignment with Premier League standards. While Leicester City is not required to submit a plan yet, it faces significant financial scrutiny, reflecting broader i

On 6 April 2014, the common law right for a landlord to seize a tenant’s goods and to sell them in order to recover outstanding rent arrears...

The Labour government's Renters' Rights Bill, highlighted in the King's Speech, proposes ending Section 21 'no fault evictions', enhancing tenant rights, and introducing reforms for possession grounds. It includes protections against unfair rent increases, rules for pet ownership, a Decent Homes Standard, and measures against discrimination in renting. Additionally, a new digital database, ombudsman service, and stronger council enforcement powers are planned. The exact impact on landlords and t

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (‘DMCC Act') was passed on 24th May 2024 and is to come into effect in Autumn 2024.

The FCA has introduced major changes to the UK Listing Rules, including a new single category for commercial company equity listings, an International Secondary Listing category for non-UK companies, allowances for dual-class shares, and a more disclosure-based approach. These reforms aim to simplify the listing process and attract more companies to the UK market.

The Labour Party's manifesto outlines significant employment law changes if elected, including making unfair dismissal claims a "day one" right, banning exploitative zero-hours contracts, mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting, and implementing a "right to switch off" policy.

Hashmi v Lorimer-Wing [2022] EWHC 191 (Ch) established a controversial principle in the realm of company law – the model Articles for private companies limited by shares (the "Model Articles".

The Statutory Instrument 2024 No. 301, effective from 27 March 2024, reinstates previous thresholds for High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and Self-Certified Sophisticated Investors (SCSIs) while retaining updated investor statement formats from earlier 2023 changes. HNWI income and asset thresholds return to £100,000 and £250,000 respectively, and SCSI criteria, including investment experience, are restored. This aims to address concerns from sectors impacted by recent regulatory changes, ensur

The updated draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF24), released on July 30, 2024, proposes significant changes focused on housing supply, Green Belt use, and economic growth, with an 8-week consultation period ending September 24, 2024.

The Takeover Panel is narrowing the scope of the companies to which the Takeover Code applies. The amendments to the Takeover Code will take effect on 3 February 2025.

As of 31 July 2024, FCA-regulated firms must submit their first annual board report and apply Consumer Duty rules to closed products. Key requirements include ensuring fair value, updating customer data, addressing vulnerabilities, and demonstrating compliance with Consumer Duty obligations.

Hundreds of Amazon sellers in the UK are preparing legal action, claiming the e-commerce giant unlawfully froze tens of millions in sales proceeds. Sellers report severe financial strain, with some facing bankruptcy, and seek compensation through the lawsuit.

The UK FCA is targeting unregulated 'finfluencers' promoting financial products on social media without authorization. These influencers may face criminal charges for advising or promoting investments, especially targeting vulnerable young audiences, including cryptocurrency promotions.