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Telecoms Code valuation change and dispute forum transfer go live April 2026

The changes are expected to speed up the delivery of new digital infrastructure in the UK

Fitness & Probity: Feedback Statement to CP160 and updated F&P Guidance

The F&P Guidance consolidates all F&P-related materials

Germany: Act to enable commercial CCS and CCU now in force

In this context, support schemes are likely to be of particular interest to many emitters

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer appointed to three further lots on Crown Commercial Service's Legal Panel for Government

HSF Kramer has worked closely with Government legal advisers on major and innovative projects and complex advice over many years.

Ireland to introduce private wires legislation

Licences to use a private wire would come from either the regulator or, for EV charging, local authorities.

New UK cryptoasset rules mark ‘watershed moment’

The FCA is seeking feedback on all three consultations by12 February 2026

IRS Issues New Regulations Impacting Foreign Government Investments in the United States

Under a general rule proposed by the new regulations, all acquisitions of debt would be treated as a commercial activity

Trusts Jersey Law: Once, twice…eighth time amended

This amendment is prospective in its effect only, meaning that while it will apply to any trust created before or after the amendment, the effect on the order of priorities will only impact prospectively.

Amendments to the Cayman Islands Common Reporting Standard Regulations

These amendments have been introduced to align the Cayman Islands CRS regime with amendments to the CRS adopted by the OECD in August 2022 (CRS 2.0).

UK to reverse ‘PACCAR’ ruling on litigation funding

Sarah Sackman KC, minister for courts and legal services, added that the Supreme Court ruling had left those pursuing claims “in unacceptable limbo, denying them of a clear route to justice”.

Guide to Workplace Investigations in Guernsey (International Employment Lawyer)

Investigation findings can be shared with relevant internal stakeholders albeit on a strictly need-to-know basis.

New Irish data centres must generate power back into national grid, rules regulator

Energy generated from the data centre sites would be fed back into Ireland’s electricity supply via the wholesale market

Non-Financial Misconduct Under the Spotlight: FCA Issues Guidance

Following the rule change, the FCA consulted on whether additional guidance was needed.

Employment Rights Bill stalls over unfair dismissal cap issue

The Employment Rights Bill will now return to the House of Commons on Monday for consideration of the Lords message.

Drafting service level agreements in commercial contracts

Flexibility should also be built into an SLA, particularly in the delivery of long-term services.

FCA publishes near-final rules on targeted support

Sarah Pritchard, deputy chief executive of the FCA, said the new service would be game changing for millions of UK residents.

Guernsey regulator launches Digital Asset Consultation Paper

The Consultation also explores how businesses can use technology to enhance financial crime compliance.

Streamlined planning decisions in England envisaged under finalised law

The bill provides for changes to the proposed new regime in the Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 for the temporary possession of land.

Guernsey Private Investment Funds: 2025 updates

The new Private Investment Funds Rules, 2025 (New PIF Rules) consolidate two of the previous routes to PIF registration

UK Immigration Update: Major Changes to UK Right to Work Compliance – Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025

The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on 2 December 2025, introduces the most significant overhaul of UK illegal working compliance in over a decade.

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