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Business crime

UK Serious Fraud Office publishes guidance on how it will evaluate corporate compliance programmes

SFO sets expectations on compliance, cooperation and failure to prevent fraud
Commercial

Court of Appeal considers whether repudiatory breach capable of remedy under English law contract

Common law rules on repudiatory breach found not relevant to consideration of breach remedy provisions in contract
Real estate

Why pre-action protocol extensions in England must expressly deal with service deadlines

Claim time-barred after failure to apply to court for limitation deadline extension
Regulatory Outlook

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

Government issues consultation on proposed reforms to AML/CTF supervision regime | FCA multi-firm review of risk assessment processes and controls
Intellectual property

English Court of Appeal limits use of interim FRAND licence declarations in SEP disputes

The court distinguished previous case law and provided guidance on what amounts to acting in bad faith in FRAND proceedings
Real estate

English County Court grants landlord redevelopment break in nightclub lease renewal

Landlord demonstrated a real possibility of redeveloping the premises within the new lease term
Regulatory and compliance

International regulatory headwinds: how general counsel can navigate uncertainty in Europe

Legal leaders seek resilience and growth amid regulatory complexity and shifting geopolitics and economic conditions
Real estate

Renters’ Rights Act becomes law: significant change for private rental sector in England

Major overhaul brings enhanced tenant protections and regulatory changes for landlords
Real estate

English Chancery Division rules pre‑execution relief 'in time' and abusive claim struck out

Mortgagees can apply before possession is executed, but coordinated tactics will be shut down
Regulatory Outlook

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

Government issues consultation response to reform of AML/CTF supervision regime | Guidance published on information sharing measures under ECCTA 2023
Regulatory and compliance

New potential areas of litigation in France could follow directive on collective actions

The new law looks to enhance consumer protection and access to justice but generates challenges for businesses in Europe
Financial Services

FCA launches motor finance consumer redress scheme consultation in UK

Regulator expects to publish its policy statement and final rules by early 2026