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Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2025

Failure to prevent fraud | FCA publication transparency consultation | Serious Fraud Office funding increased
Telecoms

UK Upper Tribunal provides renewal guidance for licence agreements

Where a licence agreement is assigned, the new operator can initiate a renewal
Regulatory and compliance

Dutch businesses need to comply with the new European Product Safety Regulation

What does the new regulation mean for companies and how will it be enforced in the Netherlands?
Energy and Energy Transition

What are the advantages of using international arbitration to resolve energy project disputes?

Arbitration offers an effective resolution mechanism for disputes that are often complex, sensitive and cross-border
Financial Services

Court of Appeal spotlights principal's liability for appointed representatives in the UK

Split decision confirms statutory liability even when a principal does not have regulatory authorisation for an activity
Dispute resolution

'Right of defence' organic law enters into force in Spain

The regulation encompasses lawyers' professional secrecy and authorisation of bar associations to draw up fee guidelines
Energy and Energy Transition

Netherlands' Shell judgment does not spell end of reduction obligations for undertakings

The ruling is open to appeal and may prove pyrrhic for those internationally that fear judge-imposed reduction targets
Business crime

Failure to prevent fraud: steps to take before September 2025

What does new guidance say about the failure to prevent fraud offence entering into force in nine months?
Dispute resolution

Spain's Supreme Court rules on third-party notice in construction disputes

A ruling has again dealt with the scope of notices that are of vital practical importance for construction litigation
Corporate

UK directors' duties: IOD issues guidance on the importance of sustainable business practice

New voluntary code of conduct provides helpful steer to directors – especially with regard to 'responsible business'
Financial Services

Court of Appeal ruling raises questions for UK credit brokers on disinterested duty and informed consent

How will the UK financial regulator respond and what wider impact could the decision have on credit brokers and lenders?