Connections

3/13/2026 6:04:57 PM

The CMA’s response to heating oil costs

By Jamie Cooke Ian Giles Caroline Thomas +1 more...

The government has taken an increasingly tough tone on rising fuel prices following the surge in global oil costs linked to conflict in...

3/16/2026 5:27:31 PM

High Court provides clarity on the standard of review applicable to energy price control appeals

By Susanna Rogers Nuala Canavan Anne Meadows +1 more...

R (WWU) v CMA decision On 22 January 2026, the Administrative Court issued a significant judgment in terms of economic regulation,...

3/16/2026 4:59:50 PM

Heating oil: Government signals a regulatory turning point

By Jamie Cooke Susanna Rogers Mark Mills

Last week we commented on the CMA’s response to heating oil costs, and today the UK government has announced its intention, alongside...

3/11/2026 10:50:29 AM

The EU’s new quartet: Managing deals under IAA, FDI, FSR and merger control rules

By Alexandra Rogers Sabine Holinde

On 4 March 2026, the European Commission (EC) published its proposal for an Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), a cornerstone of the EU’s...

3/9/2026 8:52:15 PM

European Accessibility Act: Not a "nice-to-have" anymore

By Laura Helloco Geoffroy Coulouvrat Nadège Martin

An English version of this article can be found below. Le 28 juin 2025, la directive européenne (UE) 2019/882 sur l'accessibilité (« EAA...

3/5/2026 10:29:40 AM

Philippines: Green Energy Auction Programme (GEAP) Round 5 – Offshore wind update

By Ben Carrozzi Nick Merritt

The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) has launched GEAP Round 5 (GEA‑5), the country’s first auction round dedicated exclusively to...

3/2/2026 5:25:37 PM

Cybersécurité et données personnelles : la CNIL durcit le ton

By Nadège Martin Laura Helloco Geoffroy Coulouvrat

Le 9 février dernier, la CNIL a publié le bilan 2025 de son action répressive. Au-delà des 487 millions d'euros d'amendes cumulées –...

3/2/2026 1:11:19 PM

All aboard! HSR moving ahead in Australia

By Nick Merritt Andrew Buisson Ren Niemann +1 more...

Set out below is a summary of the extensive business case recently published by the Australian government. 1. Project overview and...

2/25/2026 5:49:56 PM

Remediation contribution orders: Upper Tribunal rules on joint and several liability, and meaning of “building safety risk”

By Amy Allen

In Edgewater (Stevenage) Limited & Ors v Grey GR Limited Partnership [2026] UKUT 18 (LC), the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) (UT)...

2/24/2026 3:48:33 PM

The FCA’s approach to crypto and the Consumer Duty: Good or bad news?

By Jonathan Herbst

There is arguably a tension at the heart of the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) attitude to crypto, particularly in the retail...

2/19/2026 4:39:28 PM

Notice in a nutshell: FCA fines oil rig consultant for insider dealing

By Katie Stephen

Last month, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a Final Notice to Russel Gerrity, imposing on Mr Gerrity a financial penalty...

2/19/2026 10:00:05 AM

Poland. Less friction. More clarity. Investor essentials

By Krzysztof Jasinski

Why should you read this briefing? Entering or expanding in Poland is easier when a few core corporate law mechanics are understood from...

2/17/2026 9:38:30 AM

Judicial review trends: The rising tide?

By Susanna Rogers Anne Meadows Mark Mills +1 more...

There is a widely-held perception that judicial review cases have risen significantly in the last decade, leading to political concern...