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Dispute resolution

Suspicious activity reports: UK Financial Intelligence Unit issues new guidance

New codes have been published to help enforcement agencies combat money laundering and terrorist financing

Business crime

Corporate criminal liability: the Law Commission considers how to apportion fault

The Law Commission has set out options for reforms, after considering the challenges faced by the criminal justice system in

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

Sanctions update: strict liability test comes into force with revised guidance from OFSI

UK regulator OFSI sets out its approach to new rules imposing a strict liability test for breaching the sanctions regime
Data-driven business models

How to respond to a ransomware attack – an illustrative example

Cyber attacks have become a fact of life. They are a persistent and real risk for any business, with the
Dispute resolution

Broadening range of sectors are facing increasing climate change litigation worldwide

It is not just 'carbon majors' that are being sued for climate change-related damage around the world: directors of companies

Dispute resolution

Spanish Supreme Court ratifies the unenforceability of shareholder agreements against a company

The ruling deals with one of the most controversial areas of corporate law as it once more confirms the doctrine
Energy and Energy Transition

What does the Energy Profits Levy mean for the UK energy sector?

How will the tax will be levied and what will be the likely impact on electricity generators, including renewable generators?
Sanctions, ownership and related issues

FCA encourages reporting on financial sanctions

FCA seeks further reporting about suspected sanctions evasion or weak sanction controls
Real estate

Valuation in business tenancy renewals: don’t assume a rent-free period

The decision in HPUT vs Boots UK Limited provides landlords and valuers with a reference point

Retail and Consumer

European Commission focuses on fashion industry with antitrust raids

Stronger antitrust scrutiny is expected as the new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and guidelines are adopted

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Medical device, clinical trial and safety rules reforms could boost UK life sciences

As the economy falters and NHS waiting lists grow, 2021 legislation offers wide powers to reform product rules and spur
ESG, sustainability and responsible business

Corporate sustainability due diligence: what will this mean in practice for business?

The European Commission's proposals signal a changing approach, with businesses being expected to actively look for and address the social