Navigating privacy applications before the DIFC and ADGM Courts
The principles of open justice and business sensitivity and confidentiality present a recurring challenge in commercial litigation. Read Complete Article
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Court ruling clarifies safety inspection access for landlords, but ‘caution still needed’
A recent county court ruling provides much clearer guidance for landlords in England over the correct process to be followed to gain entry into a tenant’s home to carry out […]
Continue Reading →Financial crime the focus of FCA enforcement
Data published by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) shows an increase in the regulator’s enforcement work but also reveals other ways it is intervening to get financial services firms […]
Continue Reading →More businesses set for tax relief as government unveils latest rates cuts
The UK government has announced a 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues as part of broader cost of living measures aimed at supporting retail and hospitality […]
Continue Reading →Facilities face race to prepare for UK single sex space rules
Organisations in the UK have less than a month to prepare for the impact of new rules governing the use of single sex facilities after the proposals cleared parliament, an […]
Continue Reading →South Africa’s renewable energy market evolution poses opportunities and risks
The evolution of South Africa’s renewable energy market is creating opportunity for developers, contractors and investors, but also increases the risk of claims and disputes. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK alternative investment fund reform aims to cement UK global position
Proposed reforms to the UK alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) regime will help maintain the UK’s position as the second largest alternative assets market globally, an expert has said. Read […]
Continue Reading →How Ireland’s CRD VI implementation will impact lenders and customers
Financial institutions operating in Ireland will now need to carefully assess their procedures after the country confirmed its full implementation of the EU’s latest capital requirements directive. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →CMA to examine early years education and childcare services
A new market study into early years education and childcare services by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) may have significant policy dimensions and be relevant to a range […]
Continue Reading →DFSA proposes sweeping overhaul of DIFC funds regime
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has unveiled plans for a significant overhaul of the Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) collective investment funds framework in a move designed to modernise […]
Continue Reading →Tech sovereignty: MPs urge UK government to act
The UK government should be clearer about its ambitions for “technology sovereignty”, to support domestic investment in technologies such as AI and quantum computing and ensure access in the UK […]
Continue Reading →High Court highlights power of contemporaneous evidence in pensions rectification
A recent decision by the High Court of England and Wales highlights the inherent risks involved in adapting scheme precedent documentation and that compelling evidence remains the foundation of successful […]
Continue Reading →Irish High Court abolishes shareholder rule on legal advice privilege
A recent judgment by the Irish High Court will provide vital clarity on legal advice privilege against a company’s own shareholders, according to experts. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK Supreme Court directors ruling shows need for ‘good faith’ behaviour
A ruling by the UK Supreme Court on directors’ duties and conduct demonstrates that a duty can be breached without displaying actively dishonest behaviour, according to experts. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →EU AI Act: businesses urged to prepare for AI-output and deepfake labelling duties
AI developers and deployers should prepare now to comply with new EU rules requiring them to make disclosures relating to generative-AI output and ‘deep fakes’, experts have said. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Insolvency rule review focuses on efficiency and technological advancement
A review into UK insolvency rules reflects the need to ensure that the rules remain fit for purpose, improve efficiency, and adapt to changing economic and technological conditions, in particular […]
Continue Reading →UK employers left wondering after tipping code of practice withdrawn
The UK government has withdrawn its draft statutory code of practice on tipping, which was due to come into force later this year, without comment. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →ICC emphasises early determination in updated arbitration rules
Article 30 of the 2026 International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Arbitration Rules introduces a notable procedural innovation, formally codifying the power of arbitral tribunals to determine claims and defences at […]
Continue Reading →Scale of UK real estate emissions reduction challenge highlighted in CCC report
Buildings will play an increasingly significant role in helping the UK meet its binding emissions reductions targets, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK social media restrictions for under-18s confirmed
Social media companies will be required to apply default settings for teenagers aged 16 or 17 in the UK that place “overnight curfews” on use of their apps and prevent […]
Continue Reading →Qatar expands foreign real estate ownership
New rules expanding property ownership in Qatar are a clear sign of the country’s continued commitment to creating an attractive destination for foreign investment and long-term residency, according to an […]
Continue Reading →Automotive businesses get connected vehicles location data guidance
New guidance issued by France’s data protection authority offers strong legal and technical support to automotive businesses concerning the processing of location data, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →CAT can decide copyright issues in competition claims, court confirms
A recent ruling by the Court of Appeal clarifies that the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) can make decisions on copyright and jurisdiction issues in competition claims in certain instances. Read […]
Continue Reading →New energy report highlights solar power generation surge
Recent global energy analysis highlights the surge in solar power generation, which is in turn helping renewables become the largest source of total energy supply growth for the first time […]
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