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On 25 September 2023, Pitchbook published their Global Private Debt Report (Report) on H1 2023 activity in the private capital markets.

The Supreme Court has clarified the boundaries of directors' fiduciary duties, ruling that a director breached his obligations by deliberately concealing information from fellow board members during a company sale process. This landmark decision examines whether genuine belief in acting for the company's benefit can justify unilateral action and information withholding, establishing important precedents for corporate governance and the duty of good faith.

The "final text" of the amending directive (AIFMD II) on the amendment of Directive 2011/61/EU on alternative investment fund managers (AIFMD) has now been published...

From 2 August 2026, the EU AI Act introduces mandatory transparency obligations requiring anyone using AI professionally in the EU market to disclose AI-generated or manipulated audio, video, images, and certain text content. These obligations apply to both AI providers and deployers, with non-compliance potentially resulting in fines of up to €15 million or 3% of global turnover.

One silver lining of lower transaction volumes and a slower capital raising environment is the opportunity to pause for thought and consider how the shifting tectonic plates...

ILPA's latest guidance on NAV financing in private equity emphasizes the need for LPAC consent, transparency, and clear LPA provisions regarding NAV financing. It advocates for proactive LP engagement and standardized disclosures to address potential conflicts and ensure clarity in fund agreements

Welcome to this month's briefing for HR teams and in-house employment counsel – bringing you employment law highlights in an easy-to-read package with our monthly podcast.

Financial services industry body, UK Finance, has published sector-specific guidance to assist financial services firms in preparing for the new failure to prevent fraud offence.

Sports Direct's bid for an interim injunction against Newcastle United, demanding replica kit supply, was denied by both the Tribunal and the Court of Appeal, which favored a speedy trial instead.

The Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill is making its way through Parliament, with MPs currently picking apart the details in the committee stage.

This publication has been tailored to highlight topical news, cases and changes in the law impacting the investment management sector.

Advocate General Mengozzi has recently delivered his opinion in the case of European Commission v Portuguese Republic ECJ Case C-38/10.

The Home Office announced at the end of last week that, from 31 January 2024, eligibility for the Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa, known colloquially...

Given the flurry of recent legislative activity by the UK Government (see our separate note: Legislation Day – points to note for private clients), private client practitioners may be...

The approach of European Competition Authorities (both at EU and National level) to sustainability agreements has been keenly debated in recent years...

The European Commission fined International Flavors & Fragrances €15.9 million for obstructing an antitrust investigation by deleting business-related WhatsApp messages during a dawn raid. This marks the first penalty for such data deletion.