The UK’s new “Failure to Prevent Fraud” offence has significant implications beyond its borders, including for German companies with UK operations or business connections. Maria Cronin is speaking on a webinar on 25 June 2026 which will explore how the offence works in practice, when liability can extend to a German parent company, and […]
Introduction At the end of March, the FCA consultation CP25/34 closed. The consultation concerned the regulation of ESG ratings, following the Government’s decision in October 2025 to legislate to bring this activity within the regulatory perimeter. This legislation is expected to form part of the Financial Services and Markets (Sustainable Finance) Bill currently progressing […]
Background to the Guidance On 15 April 2026, the Home Office published Statutory Guidance (the Guidance) to support the understanding and implementation of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (the Act). The Act, which is commonly referred to as “Martyn’s Law” in recognition of Martyn Hett, one of the victims of the Manchester […]
In an article for LexisNexis‘s New Law Journal, James Tyler discusses the FCA’s evolving enforcement strategy, and whether its shift to “fewer, faster” investigations is delivering. With a more confident regulator pursuing better-resourced cases and acting more decisively, enforcement appears to be becoming both sharper and more effective. But as the FCA expands its […]
Vlad Meerovich and Alice McDonald have written an article published in Financier Worldwide exploring how energy security, climate policy and national security are increasingly colliding, with investor-state arbitration emerging as a new battleground for governments in the global north. The article examines recent claims against the UK under bilateral investment treaties — including disputes […]
Peters & Peters is pleased to confirm that, pursuant to the Order of Lord Justice Phillips dated 6 May 2026, the appeal of the Privinvest group in the ‘Tuna Bonds’ litigation has been struck out. The Privinvest group has failed to meet the security terms which were imposed by the Court of Appeal at the […]
Rachel Cook is hosting a webinar titled, ‘Whistleblowing & Tax Investigations – Managing Risk in the New HMRC Landscape’ which will be available from Tuesday 16th June 2026. This webinar will provide a practical overview of HMRC’s whistleblower regime and its implications for businesses, advisers and organisations managing tax risk. Rachel Cook will […]
Nick Vamos has been featured in The Independent providing expert commentary on the extradition challenges arising in the Brexit landscape. The article explores the legal complexities surrounding potential extradition proceedings involving Christian Brueckner in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Nick highlights how post-Brexit arrangements under the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement have […]
Neil Swift and Rachel Cook have published an insightful article for Accountancy Age, diving into the significant reform of the umbrella company market set to take effect from April 2026. This development goes well beyond a simple technical adjustment to PAYE administration. Under new measures introduced by HMRC, responsibility for PAYE compliance may shift up the labour supply […]
Rachel Cook has written an article for Business & Accountancy Daily explaining how HMRC’s new whistleblower reward scheme, which came into force this month, could change how tax risks come to light. With insiders now incentivised to report concerns, issues may surface earlier and from within organisations, rather than through routine enquiries arising from tax returns or […]
