Service of court documents under the Companies Act 2006
Service of court documents is a fundamental pillar of England and Wales legal procedure. It is the formal act which puts parties on notice of any claims, orders or other […]
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Luxembourg to reform carried interest tax
Luxembourg is set to overhaul its carried interest tax regime to better attract active fund management and other front-office talent, with a revised bill expected to be adopted on 22 […]
Continue Reading →UK offshore companies warned over isolation failings as HSE identifies serious shortcomings
Energy companies will need to make sure isolation procedures are robust, up to date and fully implemented ahead of an expected ramp-up of enforcement by the UK’s health and safety […]
Continue Reading →The ‘spider effect’ of sanctions presents a business risk in 2026
Escalating geopolitical tensions increase global trade complexities and need to be factored into business’ strategic decision-making in 2026, particularly through the lens of sanctions. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →The big data protection question that could get answered in 2026
Businesses could find it easier to argue that information they handle is not subject to EU data protection law under legislative proposals that could be endorsed during 2026. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Pension buy-outs: aligning member benefits with insurer terms
As a pension scheme goes through the process of buying-in and then buying-out with an insurer, or where it transfers into a superfund, the reference point for determining members’ benefits […]
Continue Reading →UK PM to ‘look closely’ at franchise reforms amid concerns
Comments by UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer have provided a significant indication that the UK’s franchising industry could face statutory reform, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →New NHS dental payment scheme could reshape provider models
A major overhaul of the payment systems of England’s dental service under the National Health Service could cause extra challenges for those with existing obligations, an expert has warned. Read […]
Continue Reading →Qatar Financial Centre-seated arbitration open to global businesses
A new ruling brings clarity for international businesses hoping to resolve their disputes by arbitration seated in the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), according to an expert. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →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 […]
Continue Reading →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 […]
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