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Freezing orders in England and Wales

An application for a freezing order is most often made prior to court proceedings being issued.

HMRC changes VAT grouping policy to crack down on tax avoidance in UK care industry

Welfare services have historically been exempt from VAT.

Maples Group’s Third SFDR Impact Analysis Estimates 24% Growth in the Number of Sustainability Focused Funds

New analysis by the Maples Group reveals how the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (“SFDR”) continues to transform the European asset management landscape.

Economic Substance Declaration Filings – May 2025

Where an entity made a provisional tax residency claim in its Declaration Form filed in 2024, we recommend the entity provides the Registrar with the final evidence once it is available

Singapore Apex Court recognises BVI as the COMI of a BVI registered company – an examination of article 16(3) of the Model Law

The striking feature of this case was the sheer paucity of evidence on Fullerton’s commercial activities.

Drafting commercial contracts: The basics and the principles

Commercial contracts can be built up in a logical order.

UK government paves way for new cryptoassets regulatory regime

The government said in a policy paper that it will also publish separate statutory provisions for the market abuse and admissions and disclosures regimes in due course.

Saudi Central Bank introduces new principles for internal auditing and compliance

The principles promote a systematic and disciplined approach to internal auditing, which will help companies identify and mitigate risks more effectively.

General Atlantic Collaborates With UBS on Private Credit Opportunities

The collaboration combines UBS’ advisory and investment banking origination capabilities with General Atlantic’s extensive global network

Walkers' Ireland lawyers author Chambers 2025 Global Practice Guide on Fintech

Regulatory partners Niall Esler and Shane Martin, of counsel James Doherty and associate Laura Whitson all contributed.

Channel Islands Regulatory update: April 2025

This document notes that "authorities are already reflecting on the recommendations in the report and identifying any measures that need to be taken to address them.

Decisions, decisions and how to get a good night’s sleep. SFO publishes new guidance for corporates

If the consequences of reporting are uncertain and prosecution still a potential outcome, weighing up whether or not to disclose suspected criminality remains a tough decision.

Collas Crill raises £2k for Guernsey Mind

Staff in Guernsey enjoyed a range of fun activities while also raising funds for Guernsey Mind.

VAT on independent schools: judicial review hearing concluded

Only children with a local authority education and healthcare plan that specifies a particular private school will be exempt from the policy.

Updated Saudi Arabia Investment Law marks pivotal moment for country’s business climate

The new regulations, which came into effect on 25 April, comprise 37 articles and establish guidelines aimed at providing clarity and boosting transparency while maintaining necessary economic and national security safeguards.

What is ‘Gender’ Under the Equality Act? Landmark Ruling – but Controversy Continues.

The case did not relate specifically to employment.

UK deposit return scheme may pose financial and regional challenges for businesses

The DRS regulations were enacted earlier this year and are set to come into force in October 2027.

Campaign to streamline regulatory ecosystem launched in Saudia Arabia Special Economic Zones

For our clients, this translates to reduced operational costs, minimized investment risks

The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023: What Does it Mean?

Higher education providers will need to take (reasonably practicable) steps to ensure lawful freedom of speech.

EU standard-essential patent reforms could be resurrected

EU law makers in the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers were unable to reach consensus on the proposed regulation.

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