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As we step into 2025, the real estate finance landscape is marked by a mixture of optimism and caution. Whilst there is now growing sentiment that the market may have turned...

It is almost impossible to scroll through a news feed, or for those of us that still enjoy paper copies, pick up a newspaper without seeing a mention of Artificial Intelligence.

The UK's much-discussed new failure to prevent fraud offence is likely to come into force (after government guidance is issued) by the end of 2024 or early 2025.

On November 28, 2023, the European Commission (EC) adopted its first list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs), i.e., projects within the EU territory, and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs)...

In response to member feedback, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) launched the ISDA 2023 ISDA Equity Swap – 2021 Definitions Protocol

The FCA has published new UK listing rules, effective 29 July 2024, marking a major reform aimed at modernizing UK equity capital markets. The changes should enhance international competitiveness, but broader factors like valuation dynamics and investor depth remain crucial for increasing UK IPOs. Key updates include the removal of shareholder vote requirements for significant transactions and adjustments for companies with controlling shareholders. The rules also introduce flexibility in dual-c

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) recently ruled that Virgin Atlantic's claim of using "100% sustainable aviation fuel" in a radio advert was misleading. This highlights growing scrutiny over greenwashing in airline marketing, urging transparency and qualified environmental claims to avoid regulatory issues.

In URE Energy Limited v Notting Hill Genesis [2024] EWHC 2537 (Comm), the Court held that the Claimant, an energy company, had not waived its right to terminate an electricity supply contract...

The UK High Court ruled that contracts referencing LIBOR should use a reasonable alternative rate, endorsing SOFR plus a spread, ensuring continuity post-LIBOR cessation and reducing potential contract disruptions for financial institutions.

In April 2022, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) conducted a survey of market participants on the current forms and use of sustainability-linked derivatives...

The article outlines key money laundering risks in the UK gambling sector, emphasizing the need for tailored systems and controls. It highlights specific risks like organized crime infiltration, problem gambling, and cryptoassets. The article also provides practical guidance and emphasizes compliance with UK regulations and enforcement lessons.

Witness evidence is pivotal in the outcome of most disputes. Working collaboratively with witnesses is always the best way to secure testimony, not only because it saves time and costs, but, more importantly...

With a record number of enforcement cases resolved in recent years, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is continuing to show its determination to hold firms...

A new "failure to prevent fraud" offence has been introduced as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (the Act).

On 7 December 2023, the Financial Reporting Council's Lab (FRC Lab) published a report on structured digital reporting, setting out some areas of focus for companies and suggestions to optimise...

Many companies are currently considering what steps they need to take in relation to the new UK failure to prevent fraud offence (which is expected to come into force later this year or in early 2025).

In a potentially important decision, the Court of Appeal in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416 explained that courts do have the power lawfully...

The role of AI in litigation is receiving increasing focus. In this briefing, we take a quick look at some ways in which AI is already used in the conduct of litigation and how it will be used in the future.