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Asset tracing and enforcement

Fraud, Asset Tracing and Enforcement Update | August 2025

Developments in cross-border disputes law and practice in England and Wales
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
Life Sciences and Healthcare

European Commission sets out new EU life sciences strategy

The Commission aims to position the EU as the world's most attractive place for the life sciences by 2030
Competition, antitrust and trade

UK government proposes changes to scope of National Security and Investment Act

Simplification of investment security rules proposed, with consultation on updating sectors within scope of the legislation
Corporate

New considerations on the authorisation of Spanish transactions involving material assets

The Provincial Court of Madrid has reiterated its position that the infringement of article 160(f) of the Spanish Companies Act
Real estate

Government proposes the abolition of upwards only rent reviews in new commercial leases in England and Wales

The measure buried in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is raising investor and landlord concerns
Mergers and acquisitions

Fraud unveiled: Dutch court nullifies €62.9m Rodeo software deal

Case highlights the critical importance of due diligence and legal alertness for investors as SPA is annulled due to fraudulent
Dispute resolution

Court of Appeal rules that UK directors must act honestly towards the company's board and members

Objectively dishonest conduct may breach director's duty to promote the success of the company in 'good faith'
Corporate

Moving on up: the why, the why not to and how of London AIM to Main Market transfers

What are the reasons for interest and the process involved and why might staying be a correct decision for some
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Engineering biology among 'frontier industries' named in UK industrial strategy

The technology is one of six identified in the digital and technologies sector plan to spearhead UK economic growth
Retail and Consumer

From novel to norm: UK businesses are navigating a maze of regulation around alternative proteins

Companies and manufacturers are seeking out technical advice for food law and novel products in multiple markets
Corporate

Corporate fOCus

Welcome to our round-up of corporate law and regulation insights for large listed and unlisted corporate groups in the UK