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Fashion brands fined over EU antitrust breaches

The investigations began on 18 April 2023 with Commission inspectors making unannounced visits to the companies’ bases across the EU.

EU CBAM: most businesses will be out of scope

Coupled with this, the regulation strengthens protection against circumvention of EU CBAM through the splitting of imports into amounts which are under the de minimis level.

Renters’ Rights Act passed into UK law

Natalie Harris of Pinsent Masons, an expert in property law, said the Renters’ Rights Act provides for the biggest shake-up of short-term residential lettings in England in a generation.

New consultations launched as Employment Rights Bill moves on

By 2027 the proposed changes could all come into effect, creating significant implications for workplaces across the country, according to an expert.

Advising Architect Bermuda Ltd. on the launch of AX, Bermuda’s first regulated traditional perpetual futures exchange

Natalie commented: 'We are delighted to have assisted Architect and to officially welcome this first-in-class regulated global exchange to Bermuda's thriving digital asset sector.'

Key updates to Bermuda’s Work Permit Policy 2025

For corporate businesses, a work permit holder can only work for multiple employers if the worker is providing the same job functions for affiliated companies.

Updates on Hong Kong’s Uncertificated Securities Market Regime from an offshore perspective

Such amendments are required as long as doing so does not violate or create conflict with any laws in the jurisdiction

FCA on delayed disclosures of inside information and investing in cryptoassets

The FCA has reviewed the overall volume of such notifications and the average delay periods.

Guernsey business fined £100k over major data breach - Key lessons for organisations

This enforcement action serves as a reminder that maintaining the security of personal data is a continuous process.

UAE ushers in new era of financial regulation with Central Bank Law overhaul

The enactment of the New CBUAE Law marks a transformative moment for the UAE's financial sector

Norton Rose Fulbright reappointed to easyJet’s legal panel

This appointment is a testament to the strength and breadth of our transport practice

DIFC Court rules defence costs recoverable from reinsurers in the Middle East

ABNIC notified AWRIS of the claim promptly and sought to recover its costs of the litigation (in the DIFC and Sharjah Courts) from AWRIS as its reinsurer.

Withers achieves UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification for gender equality in Italy

The certification process involved a comprehensive review of internal procedures, data analysis, and the deployment of targeted initiatives aimed at fostering equity and inclusion across all levels of the organization.

Hogan Lovells appointed to UK Government Trade Negotiations Panel

Securing this appointment enables Hogan Lovells to deepen its engagement with central government departments, provide specialist trade law support, and contribute to the UK’s evolving trade and investment framework at a pivotal time.

Regulatory outlook for collective actions in 2026 and beyond

The body of case law related to the opt-out collective proceedings regime for competition law claims in the UK is growing steadily.

Legal reform in Jersey: tackling gazumping and gazundering in property transactions

In Jersey, all transfers of property (other than share transfer property) must be completed by passing a contract before the Royal Court.

Estate Planning in the Cayman Islands

Trusts created pursuant to Part VIII of the Trusts Act (STAR Trusts) which enable the creation of trusts for the furtherance of purposes

‘Simplification’ drives EU policy agenda for 2026

New regulation is expected in relation to online consumer protection too.

Consultation on draft WA security of payment reform for government projects opens

The construction trust scheme will operate in the same way as the current project bank account system

UK seeks growth via AI ‘lab’ and regulatory bonfire

Examples of action promised include a streamlining of corporate reporting requirements, measures to support commercial drone operations by 2027

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