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New Law Society guidance highlights climate duties for in-house counsel

The guidance comes at a time when climate-related legal risks are becoming increasingly prominent for organisations.

FCA puts spotlight on governance at fast-growing UK firms

Amongst its findings on financial resilience, it indicated that firms should have effective planning in place to mitigate the risk of consumer harm in the event of the firm’s failure.

Womble Bond Dickinson appointed to Government Commercial Agency's public sector legal panel

The appointment reflects WBD’s longstanding experience advising public sector organisations on complex legal, regulatory and commercial matters, and strengthens its position as a trusted adviser across the sector.

Burges Salmon secures appointment across GCA public sector legal panel

GCA is the UK’s central commercial and procurement organisation, connecting public and private sectors to achieve the best outcomes for the UK and its citizens.

Dechert Secures Key Dismissal in Delaware Court of Chancery

Public benefit corporations are a relatively recent creation of Delaware law, with the Delaware General Assembly adopting their authorizing statute in 2013.

New AML and sanctions rules issued in the Cayman Islands

This Update introduces those Rules and new obligations which Cayman financial services providers must adhere to.

Jersey assisted dying legislation: recent developments and future implications

This legislation places Jersey at the forefront of assisted dying reform within the British Isles and may influence legislative debates in other jurisdictions, including England and Wales, Scotland, France, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.

FCA pension transfer case offers AR oversight lessons for firms

The outcome also serves as a reminder that FCA penalty calculations are not beyond challenge.

Pinsent Masons appointed to Government’s legal panel for public sector

GCA is the UK’s central commercial and procurement organisation, connecting public and private sectors to achieve the best outcomes for the UK and its citizens.

Eversheds Sutherland reappointed to Government Commercial Agency legal services framework

The panel will provide public sector buyers with the ability to source comprehensive legal support across a comprehensive range of commonly in demand legal services

Mayer Brown Announces Strategic Arrangement to Streamline Structured Products Documentation

The arrangement brings together complementary capabilities.

UK Pensions: What’s new this week? August 10, 2026

HMRC is now consulting on draft regulations for that transitional regime.

ADGM consults on new business transfer regime

The FSRA's proposals demonstrate the ADGM's willingness to refine its regulatory framework to better reflect the risks associated with different types of business transfers

New registration rules for JPUTs holding UK real estate

Designed to strengthen the UK's anti-money laundering framework and reinforce confidence in the UK as a global investment destination, it requires trustees of relevant trusts to submit details to HMRC.

Plans to bolster cyber resilience in Britain’s energy sector to be taken forward

A cohort of DGE operators are subject to UK cyber regulation under the Network and Information Security (NIS) Regulations 2018.

BVI AFR: key considerations for Business Companies and Limited Partnerships

BVI entities - both Business Companies and Limited Partnerships - are required to file an annual return

Employers face superannuation bill around portable long service leave

The impact of the decision is likely to be significant for employers in the construction, security, community services and contract cleaning industries

Amendments to Companies (Jersey) Law 1991

This ensures the law remains robust, competitive and fit for purpose.

The Rights of Sanctioned Litigants to access to the Court: Court of Appeal issues Key Decision in the BVI

The Bank’s claim relies on (among other laws) Articles 1064 and 1080 of the Russian Civil Code, alleging that Kipford is a joint tortfeasor in respect of the fraud on the Bank.

AFM update on compliance and internal audit functions at fund managers

As follows from a survey among Fund Managers, the AFM finds that, while many Fund Managers have their compliance and audit functions well organised, there is room for improvement.

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