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Workforce Solutions

How tech advances and new legislation are shaping UK staffing and recruitment valuations and deals

A nexus of tech, legal and tax factors will influence dealmaking for workforce solutions companies into 2027 and beyond
Incentives, remuneration and benefits

UK Employee Incentives Update: September 2025

In this edition we look at the increasing popularity of employee ownership trusts, the latest on the new PISCES platform
Incentives, remuneration and benefits

PISCES | Updated HMRC guidance and draft legislation

Companies exploring PISCES that have granted EMI and CSOP options may wish to review their option documentation
Retail and Consumer

Dutch consumer protection authority publishes guidelines on price indications and comparisons

ACM guidelines provide actionable steps for businesses and indicate regulator's interest in pricing strategies
Corporate

Supreme Court refines approach to prohibition of financial assistance in Spanish capital companies

A recent decision evolves the case-by-case approach to financial assistance away from the notion of automatic nullity
Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2025

UK Parliament report recommends new legislation to combat forced labour in supply chains
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2025

Government releases updated policy on engineered greenhouse gas removals model | Government consultation of reforming the Environmental Permitting of industrial
Regulatory Outlook

Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2025

Fintech: FCA Handbook Notice 132 | FCA insights from 2024 cyber co-ordination group | FCA policy changes on safeguarding payments
Regulatory Outlook

Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2025

Food Standards Agency consult on first CBD food product proposals | UK-EU SPS agreement timetable | New baby food guidelines