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Draft legislation has been published which, if it becomes law, would expand the statutory regime under which a body corporate or partnership becomes automatically criminally liable for criminal acts of its senior managers.

On 31 March 2026, the CMA announced the launch of a Strategic Market Status (SMS) investigation into Microsoft's business software ecosystem, but in a surprise move, opted not to pursue similar investigations...

The CMA has made it its mission to speed up the Phase 1 and Phase 2 merger investigation process in the UK. Through the lens of Vandemoortele/Délifrance, Associated British Foods (ABF)/Hovis...

The Government is seeking views on the UK's national security investment (NSI) screening regime, including how it can be made more business-friendly...

Four years on from the entry into force of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA), the UK Government is set to implement its first update to the mandatory notification categories, increasing the number of “sensitive sectors” under the regime.

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (the Act) received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 and will materially reshape the private rented sector.

In Haworth v HMRC [2025] EWCA Civ 822, the Court of Appeal (the Court) has delivered its decision in a tax dispute that began over two decades ago, involving a widely marketed tax scheme at the time...

The UK Government has published draft legislation for a new Securities Transfer Tax (STT) regime, set to replace stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax in 2027. This comprehensive reform aims to modernise and simplify the taxation framework for share transfers through a single, self-assessed digital tax system while retaining key reliefs and exemptions relied upon in practice.

The US Treasury repo market faces a fundamental transformation as SEC rules mandate central clearing for most Treasury repurchase transactions by June 2027. This regulatory shift is accelerating buy-side adoption of "sponsored repo" arrangements, requiring firms to navigate new operational frameworks, documentation requirements, and clearing relationships. Understanding the mechanics of sponsored membership and preparing for compliance will be critical for buy-side participants seeking to maintain efficient

After a lengthy review process HMRC has decided to reverse the changes made to its guidance on Condition C of the limited liability partnership (LLP) salaried member rules in February 2024.

The Government has announced a package of proposed measures to update the UK's national security and investment (NSI) regime.

Basel 3.1 introduces stricter methods for calculating risk-weighted assets, requiring banks to increase capital or offload loans. This shift presents opportunities for non-bank lenders in private credit markets.

The casual dining and hospitality sector is navigating a period of profound upheaval, driven by macroeconomic pressures, regulatory uncertainty, and shifting consumer preferences.

Institutional and private capital are turning to single-family housing as a scalable route into UK residential investment. This note examines the drivers behind the sector's growing momentum and the considerations for investors entering the market.

The CJEU ruled against the European Commission's attempt to review Illumina's acquisition of Grail, questioning its authority under Article 22 of the EU Merger Regulation and impacting the regulation of "killer acquisitions."

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