Connections

1/6/2026 2:41:44 PM

Proposed EU-UK Electricity Agreement – what should we look out for?

By Susanna Rogers Mark Mills James Dempsey

On 22 December 2025, a policy paper on the UK-EU Summit - Common Understanding was published alongside a specific policy paper on the...

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...

2/16/2026 6:22:39 PM

Data centres now Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects

By Kirsty Harrower Jennifer Glasgow

On 8 January 2026 Parliament made the Infrastructure Planning (Business or Commercial Projects) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (the...

2/13/2026 1:01:49 PM

EU Parliament advocates for tax reform for financial sector

By Bart Le Blanc

The European financial sector currently faces a heavy and fragmented tax burden. In order to address concerns, on 4 February 2025 the...

2/12/2026 2:25:51 PM

Late-2025 Dutch fund guidance and the Brazilian FIP: What has changed, and what to do next in 2026?

By Daan Goedemoed Bart Le Blanc

When the Netherlands introduced its new entity classification rules as of 1 January 2025, the practical discussion for many fund...

2/10/2026 1:22:02 PM

Global convergence on the use of interim measures in competition law? The curious case of GenAI chatbots on WhatsApp

By Alexandra Rogers David Fila

In recent years, interim measures (IMs) in competition law – whether in digital markets or more traditional sectors – have not been used...

2/9/2026 5:52:20 PM

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Tenancy information requirements for tenants in 2026

By Ghazaleh Habibifar

From 1 May 2026, landlords in the private rented sector will be required to provide tenants with prescribed information relating to the...

1/29/2026 12:32:32 PM

Notice in a nutshell: FCA fines two former finance directors in connection with misleading announcements

By Katie Stephen Chris Pearson Mark Craggs

On 7 January 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Final Notices fining two former Finance Directors for their part in...

1/27/2026 4:37:04 PM

Rising awards: Increasing damages in UAE medical negligence cases

By Shabnam Karim Ivana Cicic

Recent court rulings across the UAE show a noticeable rise in compensation awarded to victims of medical negligence – reflecting both...

1/26/2026 11:52:32 AM

Notice in a nutshell: International professional body supervisor censured for failings in anti-money laundering supervision

By Katie Stephen Catherine Pluck Zara Khan

On 28 November 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a Final Notice in respect of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers...

1/23/2026 1:56:49 PM

Notice in a nutshell: Building society fined £44 million for failings in financial crime controls

By Katie Stephen Catherine Pluck Joe Smallshaw

On 12 December 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a Final Notice imposing a fine of £44,078,500 on Nationwide Building...