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Financial Services

How to navigate the UK regulatory landscape in financial services M&A

Regulation can shape deal appetite and valuations and the overall M&A journey, as can rules around regulatory capital
Dispute resolution

What is the role of group actions in English securities litigation?

Group actions are a necessary vehicle for securities claims – though they pose a complex set of challenges
The Built Environment

UK's approach to heat networks set for change under new regulatory regime

Operators, managers and suppliers will be checking contractual arrangements as rules and fines with 'teeth' take effect
Corporate

AIMing high: Europe's leading growth market responds to market challenges

A discussion paper on the future of London's junior exchange poses 39 questions for the market to respond to by
Tax

Tax Liability Insurance opportunities: A Comprehensive Guide for businesses

Tax Liability insurance (TLI) is an increasingly popular tool for businesses seeking to mitigate uncertainties and potential liabilities associated with
Intellectual property

Paris Local Division confirms Unified Patent Court as venue for cross-border litigation in Europe and beyond

UPC applies and extends a landmark CJEU ruling, holding it has jurisdiction over an infringement claim relating to non-UPC patents
Dispute resolution

Securities litigation in the UK: where are we now?

Shareholder claims under sections 90 and 90A of FSMA relating to misleading statements on the market are on the rise
Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU proposes tailored approach to streamline biosimilar development

New EMA reflection paper signals a step change in biosimilar approval, reducing requirements while maintaining standards
Real estate tax

CJEU rules that the sale of land can lead to 'VAT entrepreneurship' even if development outsourced

The decision has tax implications for individuals, developers and investors and underlines the need for clear agreements
Infrastructure

Will the Planning and Infrastructure Bill deliver a faster and more certain consenting process for nationally significant infrastructure projects?

Fine tuning the consenting regime and a focus on infra could help deliver 1.5 million houses and 150 NSIPs by
Life Sciences and Healthcare

New regulations signal next step for precision bred plants in England

Government sets out new simplified authorisation process for precision bred organisms