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8/7/2026 1:27:36 PM

LSE implements significant AIM Rule reforms with immediate effect: Key takeaways for AIM companies and Nomads

By Fiona Millington Richard Sheen Clementine Hogarth +2 more...

On 5 August 2026, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) confirmed wide-ranging changes to the AIM Rules with immediate effect (see AIM Notices...

7/16/2026 2:56:09 PM

DEMAT: UK implementation plan for withdrawal of paper share certificates

By Chris Pearson Fiona Millington Deborah Wilcher

On 14 July 2026, the Dematerialisation Market Action Taskforce (DEMAT) published its implementation plan for the withdrawal of paper...

4/24/2026 11:15:38 AM

Foreign Investment Control in France: A strategic turning point in 2026?

By Karine Montagut Marie-Adélaïde de Fleurieu

France has established a rigorous framework for the control of foreign investments (IEF) in the strategic sectors of its economy. Set out...

2/19/2026 10:00:05 AM

Poland. Less friction. More clarity. Investor essentials

By Krzysztof Jasiński

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

11/5/2025 8:44:04 AM

Tech M&A outlook part 3: Investment & regulatory trends in China

By Sean Murphy Johnny Liu Shibin Zhao

Following our European and US tech sector M&A updates, outlook and overview of key regulatory trends, we turn our attention to China, and...

10/21/2025 8:04:05 AM

70 trillion reasons to look at infra in Asia

By Nick Merritt

McKinsey & Co. recently published a report, ‘The infrastructure moment’, that highlights the coalescence of infrastructure assets across...

10/8/2025 11:18:18 AM

Tech M&A outlook part 2: Investment & regulatory trends in the US

By Sean Murphy Kevin Friedmann Neely B. Agin

Following our European tech sector M&A update, outlook and overview of key regulatory trends, in the next video we discuss the United...

10/1/2025 9:39:50 AM

Tech M&A outlook part 1: Investment & regulatory trends in Europe

By Sean Murphy Caroline Thomas Nils Rahlf

There were high hopes heading into 2025 that we would see a rebound in M&A around the world, however geopolitical and macroeconomic...

9/11/2025 11:25:28 AM

Register of Overseas entities: Companies House publishes guidance on access to trust applications

By Amy Allen Jo Chattle

September 2025 update On 29 August, Companies House published further guidance on how to submit a request to Companies House to obtain...

8/1/2025 10:34:35 AM

Notice in a nutshell: Bank of England fine highlights importance of risk management and good governance

By Katie Stephen

On 9 July 2025, the Bank of England (BoE) published a Final Notice in respect of Vocalink Limited (the firm), imposing a fine of £11.9...

7/24/2025 2:02:44 PM

Notice in a nutshell: Bank's former directors fined for role in Listing Rules breaches

By Katie Stephen Chris Pearson

On 16 June 2025, the Upper Tribunal released its decision in respect of referrals by the former CEO of Metro Bank, Craig Donaldson, and...

7/22/2025 3:33:52 PM

Notice in a nutshell: Bank fined for financial crime failings

By Katie Stephen Joe Smallshaw Rebecca Dulieu +1 more...

On 7 July 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a Final Notice in respect of Monzo Bank Limited (the firm), imposing a...