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Tax

First business charged under UK corporate criminal offences for failure to prevent tax evasion

In light of a landmark development relating to the Criminal Finances Act 2017, what steps should businesses take now?
Tech, Media and Comms

International video game law: how quality assurance and localisation services can address emerging legal issues

Quality assurance and localisation vendors are facing challenges from both the customer and the service side
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | UK advances with development of carbon capture, usage and storage

Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero
Digital Regulation

Digital Fairness Act Unpacked: Specific Features in Digital Products – particularly those common in Video Games

On 17 July 2025, the European Commission launched the public consultation on the Digital Fairness Act (DFA), allowing companies, associations
Dispute resolution

The Privy Council follows English High Court in conclusively disposing of the 'Shareholder Rule' in legal privilege

The ruling means that shareholders no longer have an automatic right to disclosure of a company's privileged documents
Financial Services

New FCA payments safeguarding rules to protect UK consumers due in May 2026

The final rules are not major reforms but firms must implement them correctly to avoid risk of future regime changes
Financial Services

FCA listens to payment industry as it sets out its path on 'safeguarding' in the UK

A significant 'win' for firms is the deferral of the end-state proposals until at least towards the end of 2027
Asset tracing and enforcement

Fraud, Asset Tracing and Enforcement Update | August 2025

Developments in cross-border disputes law and practice in England and Wales
Tech, Media and Comms

New obligations for MSPs and VLOPs heralded in by European Media Freedom Act

VLOPs must have ensured compliance by 8 August and make any changes to meet guidelines expected potentially from autumn
Intellectual property

English Court of Appeal upholds validity of patent and SPC covering Astellas' blockbuster treatment for prostate cancer

Patents Court's decision affirmed to dismiss generic manufacturers' claims to revoke patent and SPC covering Xtandi®
Mobility

M&A on the move: what consolidation in international e-mobility means for strategic buyers and investors

'Thoughtful' M&A strategy will be a direction of travel for many in the US on the road to global e-mobility