10/27/2025
Norton Rose Fulbright reappointed to easyJet’s legal panel
This appointment is a testament to the strength and breadth of our transport practice
Government Regulation
10/27/2025
DIFC Court rules defence costs recoverable from reinsurers in the Middle East
ABNIC notified AWRIS of the claim promptly and sought to recover its costs of the litigation (in the DIFC and Sharjah Courts) from AWRIS as its reinsurer.
10/24/2025
Withers achieves UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification for gender equality in Italy
The certification process involved a comprehensive review of internal procedures, data analysis, and the deployment of targeted initiatives aimed at fostering equity and inclusion across all levels of the organization.
10/24/2025
Hogan Lovells appointed to UK Government Trade Negotiations Panel
Securing this appointment enables Hogan Lovells to deepen its engagement with central government departments, provide specialist trade law support, and contribute to the UK’s evolving trade and investment framework at a pivotal time.
10/24/2025
Regulatory outlook for collective actions in 2026 and beyond
The body of case law related to the opt-out collective proceedings regime for competition law claims in the UK is growing steadily.
10/23/2025
Legal reform in Jersey: tackling gazumping and gazundering in property transactions
In Jersey, all transfers of property (other than share transfer property) must be completed by passing a contract before the Royal Court.
10/23/2025
Estate Planning in the Cayman Islands
Trusts created pursuant to Part VIII of the Trusts Act (STAR Trusts) which enable the creation of trusts for the furtherance of purposes
10/23/2025
‘Simplification’ drives EU policy agenda for 2026
New regulation is expected in relation to online consumer protection too.
10/23/2025
Consultation on draft WA security of payment reform for government projects opens
The construction trust scheme will operate in the same way as the current project bank account system
10/23/2025
UK seeks growth via AI ‘lab’ and regulatory bonfire
Examples of action promised include a streamlining of corporate reporting requirements, measures to support commercial drone operations by 2027
10/23/2025
FCA announces UK fund tokenisation proposals
The regulator is accepting feedback until 21 November on its proposals in the other chapters in the consultation paper.
10/23/2025
Withers to commence proceedings against Switzerland on behalf of AT1 bondholders; funding discussions with Omni Bridgeway in advanced stages
The firm continues to receive approaches from investors across Asia.
10/22/2025
Irish High Court delivers landmark ruling on copyright infringement and illegal streaming devices
The Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 (the Act) is central to Ireland’s approach to protecting broadcasting rights and content distribution.
10/22/2025
Asset-Level Eligibility Series: Confidentiality Restrictions
Confidentiality provisions may also prohibit disclosure of confidential information
10/22/2025
Killing trusts softly: Can Australia abate Trump duties with Aussie super funds?
In contrast to smaller funds and larger public offer funds, SMSFs are not regulated by APRA or ASIC because the members of SMSFs are also statutorily required to be trustees of the funds.
10/22/2025
Listing High Yield Bonds on The International Stock Exchange
Under the MAR regulations all of the information previously only provided to investors and analysts, are required to be publicly disclosed and therefore fully available to competitors.
10/22/2025
Potential changes to UK late payment legislation: key points for in-house lawyers
The current government has been vocal in its commitment to tackling late payments, which it estimates costs the UK economy almost £11 billion annually
10/21/2025
Taking security over limited partnership interests in a Cayman exempted limited partnership
In practice, the security will typically be created under the terms of a security document
10/21/2025
Reassurance in reform: existing pathways to Caymanian status remain secure
Policy-wise, the proposed amendments balance system calibration with legal certainty by aligning processes, enhancing integrity, and clarifying timelines for new entrants.
10/20/2025
DIFC opens door to greater employment court access
The new rules also introduce a shift in cost recovery.