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Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2025

Government commits to crackdown on economic crime | European Commission updates list of high-risk countries under MLD4
Dispute resolution

UK Civil Justice Council publishes its final report on litigation funding

Recommends 'light touch' regulation and the reversal of the PACCAR ruling through legislation
Life Sciences and Healthcare

NHS 10 Year Health Plan set to hold out big opportunities for UK private sector suppliers

'Fixing the NHS' will involve easing pressure on hospitals, rapid digitalisation and investment in preventative care
Real estate

FTT calls again for proportionate and reasonable cost claims in the negotiation of UK Code agreements

Tribunal decision is another clear victory for operators in their battle with site providers over unconstructive costs
Real estate

English High Court scrutinises landlord's insurance commissions in blockbuster Trocadero case

Landlord's commission practices may end up on the cutting room floor in significant case involving insurance premiums
Regulatory and compliance

Sentencing Council confirms amendments to guidelines in England and Wales for very large organisations

The amendments will change the way a judge considers very large organisations during sentencing
Commercial

Contract formation in the digital age: English High Court finds binding agreement formed via WhatsApp messages

The case is a cautionary tale about the use of informal communication channels when negotiating agreements
Real estate

UK Supreme Court rules against landowners seeking to restrict campers' rights on Dartmoor

Ruling held that 'open-air recreation' included camping in areas not designated as campsites
Dispute resolution

Navigating collective actions in England and Wales: how settlements can favour defendants

Various settlement structures are available to defendants in collective actions and there may be advantages to them in entering into
Dispute resolution

India’s FTA strategy: rethinking dispute resolution beyond investor-state dispute settlement

India’s current approach to negotiating trade and investment deals seeks to balance foreign investors’ rights with the state’s sovereign right
Defence, Security and Aerospace

Strategic Defence Review offers hope of shake up for UK procurement to deliver ambitious security goals

The review identifies sobering threats but lays down real scope for contractors and improving UK defence procurement
Dispute resolution

What can be learnt about the future of English collective action settlements from Walter Merricks v Mastercard?

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has set out its approach to calculating a litigation funder's return and provided useful guidance on