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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.

Dentons in Hong Kong enters exclusive association with Beijing Dacheng Law Offices LLP

This strategic arrangement strengthens both firms' capabilities in serving clients across Greater China and global markets.

Securing first court approval for distribution to unsecured creditors

We acted for the Joint Administrators in this matter.

Stopping the brain drain: how the UK government should rethink its strategy on global talent

Complexity kills competitiveness and simplicity is key to making a new system attractive.

Reforms to Australia’s environmental regulatory landscape pass parliament

The original draft of the EPBC Act introduced three approval tests for new projects.

FCA censure of bookkeepers body sends AML procedures warning to industry

“Firms which do not do this can expect more than just a public censure.”

Termination rights lead cloud contract concerns in financial services

The data regarding subcontracting concerns reflects a maturing market that is being forced by the regulators to look more so in the direction of the risks of supply chain opacity.

How the law is changing on ‘fire and rehire’

‘Restricted variations’ to contractual provisions include employers making reductions or removal of pay or pension benefits.

The future of upwards only rent review and their impact on commercial property lending

Investor sentiment may also shift with institutional and overseas investors being hesitant if income predictability weakens.

Revised Charity Governance Code

Published on 3 November, the revisions to the Code are significant and introduce eight core principles for Charities and their boards to consider when governing.

Dentons HPRP Delivers Session on Corporate Actions and Business Judgment Rules Strengthening SOE Governance

Since 2012, we have been privileged to grow together and to add value to PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero) and a number of its subsidiaries.

Judicial challenges to Guernsey Financial Services Commission enforcement

Enforcement decisions appealed to the Court span the full spectrum of the GFSC's statutory powers.

Option agreements and RZLT: top priorities for landowners and developers in Ireland

In most option agreements, the purchase price for land is fixed from the date of execution

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