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Tax
UK draft legislation sets out new powers to tackle promoters of tax avoidance
Concerns raised in the initial consultation have led to a scale back of original proposals but practical issues remain
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?
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
Asset tracing and enforcement
Fraud, Asset Tracing and Enforcement Update | August 2025
Developments in cross-border disputes law and practice in England and Wales
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®
Financial Services
Supreme Court hands down much-anticipated judgment in UK motor finance commission case
What impact will the judgment and the FCA's subsequent announcement have on the lending market?
Regulatory and compliance
UK Parliament report recommends new legislation to combat forced labour in supply chains
The Joint Committee on Human Rights has outlined its recommendations to government which now has two months to respond
Real estate
Navigating the right to adjudicate in UK construction disputes
Court rules on adjudicator's authority over settlement agreements arising from construction disputes
Dispute resolution
New Arbitration Act aims to keep UK at the forefront of international dispute resolution
Act aims to modernise the 1996 regime, enhance efficiency and attract global businesses to resolve disputes in the UK
Life Sciences and Healthcare
Court of Appeal upholds English High Court decision on invalidity of dapagliflozin patent and SPCs
The High Court was right to find AstraZeneca's patent and associated SPCs invalid for lack of plausibility
Real estate
English Court of Appeal upholds retrospective effect of Building Safety Act in further warning for landlords and developers
The far-reaching decisions could be appealed while the 'just and equitable' test is ripe for consideration and dispute
Regulatory Outlook
Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2025
FCA finalised guidance on the treatment of PEPs for anti-money laundering purposes | Government response to consultation on Money Laundering
