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Court gives guidance on EU Digital Markets Act ‘gatekeeper’ designations

The judgments also sit within a broader period of intense DMA activity.

Global forces reshaping modern succession and wealth transfer

This in turn is greatly increasing the demands on advisors and wealth owners to plan effectively for the transfer of assets across generations in this changing environment.

Cayman Islands Exempted Companies

Before proceeding with the incorporation of a company in Cayman, persons are advised to consult their tax, legal and other professional advisers in their respective jurisdictions.

Financial crime and operational resilience in ADGM regulator’s sights

Chowdhry and White said firms operating in the ADGM should expect increasingly sophisticated supervisory engagement

How Jersey’s new administration regime will affect cross-border restructuring

Up until these changes, where rescue like outcomes were required, practitioners sometimes had to rely on indirect routes

Financial crime the focus of FCA enforcement

One of the tools the FCA can use to understand whether firms are meeting their compliance obligations is to trigger a ‘skilled person review’

HM Treasury Proposes Major Overhaul of UK Payments Regulation

The PSRs and EMRs currently contain extensive and detailed requirements covering authorisation, conduct, prudential resources, safeguarding, liability and consumer protection.

CRD VI in Ireland: new third-country branch requirements explained

Under the Irish Transposing Regulations, an entity established outside the EU (including the US, the UK and other non-EEA countries) may now be required to establish a branch in Ireland

DFSA proposes sweeping overhaul of DIFC funds regime

The proposals are relevant to fund managers, asset managers, fund administrators, custodians, investors and professional advisers operating in or considering establishing investment fund structures in the DIFC.

Revised ERA 2025 confirms that 'fire and rehire' restrictions are likely to take effect on 1 January 2027

These new measures represent a very significant and intentional intervention in employers' ability to run their businesses.

The UK Government responds to consultation on trade union access rights

Between 8 April and 20 May 2026, the Government consulted on a new draft statutory code of practice

Cayman Islands new AML Rule and new Sanctions Rule

Walkers can assist with compliance, including delivering training programmes and documenting training plans and records in accordance with the AML Rule.

FCA signals tougher approach to enforcement and intervention

Jonathan Cavill of Pinsent Masons was commenting as the regulator published the second edition of its ‘Enforcement Watch’.

EU AI Act: businesses urged to prepare for AI-output and deepfake labelling duties

EU lawmakers recently finalised amendments to the AI Act that will have the effect of delaying the deadline for complying with the transparency obligations for some businesses.

Modernising Jersey's succession and probate regime: Key changes under the 2026 amendment law

The most significant amendment to Jersey's succession regime is the modernisation of the Succession Law

Appointing Your US Partnership Representative

The Maples Group in Delaware provides a highly responsive and dependable partnership representative solution

Walkers Professional Services celebrates 10 years of growth in Ireland

Today, WPS is recognised as one of Ireland's leading providers of corporate and fiduciary services to the aviation, funds and structured finance markets.

Insolvency rule review focuses on efficiency and technological advancement

The consultation also considers digital assets and cryptocurrencies.

Employment Rights Act: implementation for UK employers in 2026 and beyond

The legislation was one of the central pillars of the Labour government’s 2024 election manifesto

Hong Kong as the APAC IP holding hub of choice – Part 1

CEPA and Hong Kong's innovation incentives form only part of the broader proposition

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