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Luxembourg draft bill removes obligation to open a bank account before SARL incorporation

The draft bill was introduced to amend the Luxembourg law of 10 August 1915 on commercial companies.

Employment Rights Act completes protracted journey after Royal Assent

The act introduces a major raft of reforms around employment contracts, benefits and trade union access after forming a key part of the government’s election manifesto.

FCA to expand insurance sector review amid Which? super-complaint pushback

It will also consider ways of better capturing claims outcomes data as part of the review, which will come in the second half of 2026.

HKIAC makes competitive updates to fees and expedited procedures

HKIAC said that the changes would help “enhance transparency” and enable “more users to apply for streamlined proceedings”.

Liability, mitigation and communication: the big lessons for UK construction from 2025’s court rulings

The warning is this: think very carefully before committing anything to writing, in any format and on any platform.

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

Sustainability, safety and strategic reform among UK construction trends in 2025

Sustainability continued to be a defining theme in the market in 2025, moving beyond compliance to reshape contract drafting, risk management and project delivery.

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.

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