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This week, the London Stock Exchange released its 2025 dividend procedure timetable, outlining key dates and requirements for companies. Additionally, draft legislation has been introduced to clarify that digital assets, such as tokens and coins, are recognized as property under English law, solidifying their legal status in corporate transactions.

The London Stock Exchange (the LSE) has published a "Discussion Paper: Shaping the Future of AIM". In its first paper on this subject since July 2017...

Money laundering is a persistent and highly damaging threat to the UK economy and broader society. It is estimated by the UK Government to cost the UK economy more than £100bn each year...

An appeal from the High Court’s decision was heard by the Court of Appeal in October 2011.

Earlier this month, in Green v CT Group Holdings Ltd [2023] EWHC 3168 (Comm), the High Court held that Norwich Pharmacal Relief will only be granted where it is satisfied that, in addition to the widely recognised conditions, the application is made for a "proper purpose".

Earlier this month, in Green v CT Group Holdings Ltd [2023] EWHC 3168 (Comm), the High Court held that Norwich Pharmacal Relief will only be granted where it is satisfied that...

As the end of the 2024/25 tax year is approaching, we have included a table with UK employment tax deadlines as well as a summary of the key compliance and reporting considerations for employers and individuals.

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has partially approved collective proceedings against Apple and Amazon, certifying claims related to on-platform pricing while rejecting off-platform allegations.

On 5 September 2025 the European Commission made headlines around the world by announcing the imposition of a €2.95bn fine against Google for abusing its dominance in the advertising technology (AdTech) sector.

In a case that spawned multiple arguments and a 737-paragraph judgment, the High Court has interpreted several clauses in a share sale and purchase agreement (SPA).

The Financial Conduct Authority has proposed significant reforms to the Consumer Duty framework, aiming to narrow its scope and reduce compliance burdens for wholesale firms. Will these changes provide the clarity and proportionality that financial services firms have been seeking since the Duty's implementation?

The Court of Appeal has ruled that redress payments made by regulated firms under the FCA's complaints-handling regime cannot be used to seek contribution from other parties responsible for the same underlying mis-selling. This decision, arising from a dispute over historic PPI mis-selling between AXA and Santander, clarifies the limits of recovery under the Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978 and has significant implications for firms bearing regulatory responsibility for redress schemes.

Two recent First-tier Tribunal cases examine the inheritance tax normal expenditure out of income exemption, clarifying when political donations qualify for relief. The judgments establish that establishing a settled pattern of giving requires more than common purpose—it demands regularity, predictability, and documented commitment to future expenditure.

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

The Government has announced that it is withdrawing draft legislation that would have introduced additional reporting requirements for so-called "750:750" entities.

Rukhadze and others v Recovery Partners GP Ltd and another [2025] UKSC 10 was an appeal inviting the UK Supreme Court to change the legal test for an account of profits from a fiduciary.