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The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: a guide for private landlords in England

Other features of the Act, such as its relevancy to the social rented sector and rental markets in Wales, are not in scope of this guide.

Crime and Policing Act 2026: a significant expansion of corporate criminal liability

This approach has long been criticized as ineffective in the context of large and decentralized organizations, where decision-making is often delegated across multiple layers of management.

Qatar announces targeted business support measures

Dubai’s government has also launched its own stimulus package to support business continuity and ease short-time cost pressures facing its tourism and hospitality sectors.

Register of overseas entities – important changes in access to private trust information

Most non-UK entities which own UK real estate must register on the ROE and in doing so disclose their registrable beneficial owners.

Procurement reform raises questions for South Africa’s infrastructure sector

The Act consolidates and replaces multiple pieces of fragmented legislation to establish a coherent legislative framework for an efficient procurement system across South Africa’s multiple spheres of government.

MLR 2017 amendments: key threshold changes and tighter CDD/EDD

The overall direction of travel is towards greater precision, placing compliance effort where it adds the most value.

Papers, Please: Order 24, Rule 7A Brings Pre-Action and Non-Party Discovery to the Cayman Islands

This new rule addresses two notable gaps in the Grand Court’s procedural framework by introducing a codified mechanism for both pre-action discovery and interlocutory non-party discovery.

Accessible premises and disability discrimination in the Channel Islands

An access audit could be a helpful first step to improving accessibility which can provide the basis for planning your access improvements.

The Ban on Upwards Only Rent Reviews

Where are we now and what will happen next?

EB-5 Investors Face a Critical Grandfathering Deadline on September 30, 2026

This distinction is critical.

Ireland introduces central beneficial ownership register for some investment funds

The regulations for funds follow the introduction of a Central Register of Beneficial Ownership (CRBO) for companies last year, with this register overseen by the Companies Registration Office.

CBUAE strengthens AML expectations for financial firms

These updates follow the CBUAE’s recent launch of a nationwide unified electronic Know Your Customer (e‑KYC) platform

DLA Piper partners approve closer global alignment to strengthen competitive position

The move will sharpen the firm's competitive position and increase its capacity to pursue complex work and top-tier talent across its practices and markets around the world.

Maples Group Named on Hong Kong’s Inaugural “Go Global” Legal Services Panel

The initiative forms part of the Hong Kong Professional Services GoGlobal Platform

Jersey COBO reform: first phase of simplification now in force

This is the first stage in a wider programme of reform.

The UK Government calls for evidence on TUPE

The call for evidence forms part of the Government's 'Make Work Pay' proposals

Regulation, Regulation, Regulation

Sanctions add another layer of complexity, affecting trustees even when their own jurisdiction is not directly targeted.

Amendments to the Nominee Regime of Bahamian Companies

The Amending Acts came into force on 19 January 2026

UAE Central Bank pursues single rulebook for financial services

During the briefing, attended by Pinsent Masons, the CBUAE confirmed that it intends to consolidate nine existing activity-based regulations into one rulebook.

Consultation on limiting the use of non-disclosure agreements in the UK

The Government is also asking for views on whether it would be helpful for worker protection for NDAs to be time limited.

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