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Regulatory and compliance
New NPPS sets out 'value for money' message for UK public procurement
Government wants public bodies to use procurement to drive growth, social and economic value, and commercial capability
Retail and Consumer
Cloudy day for Aldi as Thatchers secures win in English Court of Appeal 'lookalike' case
Ruling finds supermarket took unfair advantage of reputation of drink makers' trade mark in selling lookalike cider
Financial Services
FCA highlights anti-money laundering compliance gaps in UK capital markets
Firms urged in a recent report on money laundering in markets to enhance controls and collaborate on financial crime
Tech, Media and Comms
English Court of Appeal allows Amazon to amend its pleadings to claim interim licence from Nokia
High Court's decision overturned and proposed claim for an interim RAND licence has reasonable prospects of success
Financial Services
Crypto exchanges face increased risk in UK for failing to prevent tax evasion by investors
Firms need to prepare for a wider compliance culture imposed by the government's impending tax and fraud legislation
Dispute resolution
Spain's ambitious judicial office reforms to introduce ADR as a procedural requirement
The new law also replaces single-member courts with Courts of Instance and approves measures to streamline procedures
Dispute resolution
High Court decision in Aabar v Glencore redefines legal privilege in English law
The ruling rejects a long-standing principle often applied for strategic pressure in shareholder and company proceedings
Regulatory Outlook
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