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Real estate

Government proposes the abolition of upwards only rent reviews in new commercial leases in England and Wales

The measure buried in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is raising investor and landlord concerns

15/07/2025

Read time 4m

Mergers and acquisitions

Fraud unveiled: Dutch court nullifies €62.9m Rodeo software deal

Case highlights the critical importance of due diligence and legal alertness for investors as SPA is annulled due to fraudulent...

15/07/2025

Read time 3m

Dispute resolution

Court of Appeal rules that UK directors must act honestly towards the company's board and members

Objectively dishonest conduct may breach director's duty to promote the success of the company in 'good faith'

10/07/2025

Read time 4m

Corporate

Moving on up: the why, the why not to and how of London AIM to Main Market transfers

What are the reasons for interest and the process involved and why might staying be a correct decision for some...

10/07/2025

Read time 7m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Engineering biology among 'frontier industries' named in UK industrial strategy

The technology is one of six identified in the digital and technologies sector plan to spearhead UK economic growth

26/06/2025

Read time 4m

Retail and Consumer

From novel to norm: UK businesses are navigating a maze of regulation around alternative proteins

Companies and manufacturers are seeking out technical advice for food law and novel products in multiple markets

24/06/2025

Read time 7m

Corporate

Corporate fOCus

Welcome to our round-up of corporate law and regulation insights for large listed and unlisted corporate groups in the UK...

23/06/2025

Read time 3m

Corporate

Spain's Supreme Court rules on directors' breach of duty of loyalty in related-company transactions

The milestone judgment underscores the need for transparency and active monitoring of potential conflicts of interest

20/06/2025

Read time 2m

Financial Services

New streamlined UK Stewardship Code reduces reporting burden for signatories

The changes aim to enhance the quality and relevance of reporting for asset owners, asset managers and service providers

19/06/2025

Read time 2m

Regulatory and compliance

European Commission publishes new single market strategy to further develop the European market

Proposal to ease burdens on smaller businesses and lift barriers to trade and investment likely to have positive impact on...

29/05/2025

Read time 9m

Corporate

Reinstatement of the accounting moratorium

Approval of the extended moratorium on business dissolutions affected by COVID-19

29/05/2025

Read time 2m

Corporate

What are the criteria for proportionality in determining directors' remuneration in Spain?

How to determine whether the management body's remuneration, approved by the General Meeting, is proportional in light of the Supreme...

28/05/2025

Read time 4m

Dispute resolution

UK government announces launch date, revised guidance and new secondary legislation for the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

FIRS will come into force on 1 July 2025 and businesses should identify any arrangements that might require registration

28/05/2025

Read time 12m

Competition, antitrust and trade

What's in the UK and India's historic trade deal?

After years of on-off negotiation, the deal should unlock significant opportunities for businesses in both countries

21/05/2025

Read time 6m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Will the UK government implement recommendations for the engineering biology sector?

Government responds to recommendations from Lords committee and Regulatory Horizons Council

20/05/2025

Read time 7m

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Real estate

Government proposes the abolition of upwards only rent reviews in new commercial leases in England and Wales

The measure buried in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is raising investor and landlord concerns

15/07/2025

Read time 4m

Mergers and acquisitions

Fraud unveiled: Dutch court nullifies €62.9m Rodeo software deal

Case highlights the critical importance of due diligence and legal alertness for investors as SPA is annulled due to fraudulent...

15/07/2025

Read time 3m

Dispute resolution

Court of Appeal rules that UK directors must act honestly towards the company's board and members

Objectively dishonest conduct may breach director's duty to promote the success of the company in 'good faith'

10/07/2025

Read time 4m

Corporate

Moving on up: the why, the why not to and how of London AIM to Main Market transfers

What are the reasons for interest and the process involved and why might staying be a correct decision for some...

10/07/2025

Read time 7m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Engineering biology among 'frontier industries' named in UK industrial strategy

The technology is one of six identified in the digital and technologies sector plan to spearhead UK economic growth

26/06/2025

Read time 4m

Retail and Consumer

From novel to norm: UK businesses are navigating a maze of regulation around alternative proteins

Companies and manufacturers are seeking out technical advice for food law and novel products in multiple markets

24/06/2025

Read time 7m

Corporate

Corporate fOCus

Welcome to our round-up of corporate law and regulation insights for large listed and unlisted corporate groups in the UK...

23/06/2025

Read time 3m

Corporate

Spain's Supreme Court rules on directors' breach of duty of loyalty in related-company transactions

The milestone judgment underscores the need for transparency and active monitoring of potential conflicts of interest

20/06/2025

Read time 2m

Financial Services

New streamlined UK Stewardship Code reduces reporting burden for signatories

The changes aim to enhance the quality and relevance of reporting for asset owners, asset managers and service providers

19/06/2025

Read time 2m

Regulatory and compliance

European Commission publishes new single market strategy to further develop the European market

Proposal to ease burdens on smaller businesses and lift barriers to trade and investment likely to have positive impact on...

29/05/2025

Read time 9m

Corporate

Reinstatement of the accounting moratorium

Approval of the extended moratorium on business dissolutions affected by COVID-19

29/05/2025

Read time 2m

Corporate

What are the criteria for proportionality in determining directors' remuneration in Spain?

How to determine whether the management body's remuneration, approved by the General Meeting, is proportional in light of the Supreme...

28/05/2025

Read time 4m

Dispute resolution

UK government announces launch date, revised guidance and new secondary legislation for the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

FIRS will come into force on 1 July 2025 and businesses should identify any arrangements that might require registration

28/05/2025

Read time 12m

Competition, antitrust and trade

What's in the UK and India's historic trade deal?

After years of on-off negotiation, the deal should unlock significant opportunities for businesses in both countries

21/05/2025

Read time 6m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Will the UK government implement recommendations for the engineering biology sector?

Government responds to recommendations from Lords committee and Regulatory Horizons Council

20/05/2025

Read time 7m

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