Saudi Arabia tightens beneficial ownership rules
Saudi Arabia has given the go-ahead to stricter rules on company ownership regulation in a bid to increase transparency over who is in charge of firms in the Kingdom. Read […]
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Gaming sector brought into UAE’s rigorous new AML laws
Commercial games and gaming operators will now be required to align with stringent new anti-money laundering laws being brought into effect in the United Arab Emirates. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →BHP-GIP power deal sparks WA’s energy transition
On 9 December, BHP announced its entry into a binding agreement with BlackRock-owned, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), in relation to BHP’s share of Western Australia Iron Ore’s (WAIO) inland power […]
Continue Reading →Why 2026 may bring better days for the UK construction industry
There are indications that the UK construction sector could grow in 2026, notwithstanding the challenges that the industry faces, in what the industry will hope signals better days ahead. Read […]
Continue Reading →HKIAC makes competitive updates to fees and expedited procedures
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has significantly expanded the scope of its expedited procedures schedule to meet client demands for greater control and efficiency, as well as slightly […]
Continue Reading →Liability, mitigation and communication: the big lessons for UK construction from 2025’s court rulings
2025 was a particularly notable one in terms of impactful court judgments, which will have a significant effect on the construction sector into next year and beyond. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Employment Rights Act completes protracted journey after Royal Assent
The UK government has confirmed that it intends to stick with a two-year timetable to implement the terms of the Employment Rights Act (ERA) into law. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →FCA to expand insurance sector review amid Which? super-complaint pushback
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has rejected calls from a consumer rights watchdog for a review of legal protection frameworks around insurance companies and how they operate. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Telecoms Code valuation change and dispute forum transfer go live April 2026
The UK government has published secondary legislation that will signal a “significant shift” in the telecoms infrastructure market and the respective rights of telecom operators and landowners when it comes […]
Continue Reading →Sustainability, safety and strategic reform among UK construction trends in 2025
The UK construction sector in 2025 is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Tax-advantaged Company Share Option Plans (CSOP)
A Company Share Option Plan (CSOP) is a tax-advantaged share plan that enables a company to grant market value share options to selected executive directors and employees. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK to reverse ‘PACCAR’ ruling on litigation funding
The UK government has confirmed it will legislate to reverse a Supreme Court ruling concerned with third-party litigation funding in a move that is expected to increase the risk of […]
Continue Reading →JBCC: delegating authority and the role of employer’s agents
The JBCC Principal Building Agreement (PBA) offers a pragmatic structure for construction projects in South Africa, after being developed in collaboration with industry stakeholders – and as such, it helps […]
Continue Reading →University sector expects more mergers in current financial climate
University staff believe that more mergers between UK universities may be necessary to protect the sector, according to a recent survey by Pinsent Masons. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →New UK cryptoasset rules mark ‘watershed moment’
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed new rules for cryptoasset activities to propel the UK as a leader in “innovation friendly crypto regulation”, an expert has said. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →UK AI copyright report reveals little progress
There are no new indications as to what steps the UK government will take to update copyright law to account for the AI age, experts in intellectual property law have […]
Continue Reading →What a decade of tech tells us about future regulation
Lessons from the past 10 years shows that businesses can expect new regulation to emerge in response to the next generation of technologies and innovation sure to follow between now […]
Continue Reading →‘Baseline’ protection to be maintained in EU pharma law revamp
Pharmaceutical companies will be able to plan their research and development programmes with greater certainty after EU law makers agreed a deal on legislative reforms, an expert has said. Read […]
Continue Reading →FCA revamps UK insurance market rules with more reform to come
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a new set of rules aimed at simplifying regulations and reducing costs for firms operating across the UK insurance and funeral plan sectors, […]
Continue Reading →Australia revises renewable energy forecasts for wind and transmissions
Australia will need to rely more heavily on large solar farms, batteries and households to meet its 82% renewable energy goal by 2030. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Judicial review
Judicial review is a form of legal challenge that essentially means a court will audit the legality of decision-making by a public body in the UK. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →FCA publishes near-final rules on targeted support
A new service to be launched by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) aims to bridge the ‘advice gap’ for consumers of investments and pensions Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Implementing the Employment Rights Bill: the timeline for 2026 and beyond
The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) will introduce the biggest changes to employment law in England, Scotland and Wales in a generation. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Football club owners subject to new regulatory regime
A major shift in who determines whether an owner of a football club is “fit for purpose” takes effect in England tomorrow. Read Complete Article
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