Charity Update 5 October 2016

The Charity Commission policy team has recently published a blog discussing the pros and cons of charities engaging with cryptoassets, such as cryptocurrencies.

An independent Premier League Commission has found Manchester City in breach of financial rules spanning nine seasons, with findings that the club artificially inflated revenues and reduced costs by over £900 million. The decision marks what the Premier League describes as the most significant case in its history, though Manchester City strongly disputes the findings and intends to appeal, setting the stage for further proceedings that could reshape English football's regulatory landscape.

The UK public M&A market in 2026 has already surpassed 2025's total value in just eight months, driven by large-cap deals and a quest for transformational scale. Hostile tactics have become increasingly prominent as bidders appeal directly to shareholders amid persistent valuation gaps, while target boards leverage pre-offer processes to maximize value. This analysis examines the key trends, strategic themes, and tactical developments shaping this remarkable year for UK takeovers.

The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA) came into force on 4 January 2022, creating a standalone regime giving the UK Government broad powers to scrutinise – and potentially intervene in – acquisitions and investments on the grounds of protecting national security. Nearly five years on, the NSIA regime is well established. It replaced the national security aspects of the UK Government’s intervention powers under the Enterprise Act 2002 and operates alongside the UK merger control regime.

The European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs has adopted its position on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation reform, establishing key divergences with the European Commission and Council on professional investor exemptions and fossil fuel investment criteria. With trilogue negotiations set to begin in October 2026, private markets managers face critical decisions about how to position their funds under the new three-category framework expected to take effect in early 2029.

Oxfam and Carillion show the need for more rigour and vigour around donations and contracts

Fieldfisher's international legal experts share cutting-edge insights across multiple practice areas, from regulatory developments and franchise law to intellectual property, construction disputes, and corporate crisis management. This curated collection showcases thought leadership on emerging legal trends, regulatory changes, and strategic considerations affecting businesses globally in 2026 and beyond.

Sexual misconduct allegations make the case that burying problems only makes them worse in the long run.

In September 2026, there were six Rule 2.7 announcements made across the UK public M&A market and eight further possible offers announced.

This Corporate Update bulletin examines the most significant UK legal developments of 2026, from capital markets reform and employment rights legislation to corporate criminal liability expansion and competition regime changes. The analysis covers ten major areas of corporate law evolution, alongside recent FCA guidance on regulatory announcements and a High Court decision on shareholder-director settlements.

Western countries are increasingly focussed on the effective implementation of their sanctions regimes.

In the UK the Serious Fraud Office ("SFO") obtained its first conviction against a corporation for bribing foreign officials.

Fieldfisher's international legal experts share cutting-edge insights across multiple practice areas, from regulatory developments and franchise law to intellectual property, construction disputes, and corporate crisis management. This curated collection showcases thought leadership on emerging legal trends, regulatory changes, and strategic considerations affecting businesses globally in 2026 and beyond.

Dans une économie de plus en plus globale, les Etats sont évidemment en concurrence pour attirer les investissements étrangers.

The criminal trial of three executives accused of fixing prices for water storage tanks has been taking place this week in London.

Hotel management agreements can materially affect a hotel’s operation, profitability and value. We examine ten key areas hotel owners should consider before signing an HMA...

Following an internal review, ARM identified three related party transactions involving its subsidiary, PT Berau Coal Energy TbK.

In 2021, the French drug agency determined that the stocks of hundreds of specific pharmaceutical products must be maintained by pharmaceutical companies at a level equivalent to 4 months of coverage...

Belgium has introduced public Country-by-Country Reporting ("public CbCR") through the law of 8 January 2024 amending the Belgian Code of Companies and Associations...

Issuing e-money and performing a payment service in the UK are both regulated activities which can only be undertaken by firms which are appropriately authorised, registered (as a small provider) or are exempt.