Business Law and Corporate Law

Companies operating employee share plans and management incentive arrangements must prepare and submit annual returns to HMRC by 6 July 2026, with penalties starting at £100 for late filing.

In this Winter Update we reflect on key events affecting Incentives and Remuneration and look at what 2026 has in store.

Our Senior Consultant Spencer Summerfield has been the Contributing Editor of the Chambers and Partners 2025 Global Practice Guide on Shareholders' Rights & Shareholder Activism.

Domestic franchising, (i.e. national franchising within the UK) contributes £19.1 billion to the economy annually. There are now a record 1,009 franchise systems operating across the country, up 8% since 2018...

The NBA and FIBA have announced a joint European basketball league launching in October 2027, with 12 franchises across major European cities and franchise fees ranging from $500M to $1B.

In hospitality, investors are buying brand and reputation, not just bricks and mortar. Intangible assets are the deal drivers in this industry. Branded hotels, for example, achieve a higher transaction price...

In addition to reversing the expanded right to work checking obligation for sponsors, changes to the sponsor guidance emphasise that sponsors must be substantively trading or operating in the UK ...

The Home Office has issued statutory guidance on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as 'Martyn's Law,' which requires those responsible for premises and events to consider and prepare for terrorist attack risks.

The Charity Commission has revised its social media guidance to address new obligations under the Online Safety Act 2023. Charities operating online forums or messaging services where users can post content...

BCL's latest sanctions round-up provides a comprehensive overview of recent UK and international developments in sanctions law, enforcement actions, and compliance requirements. This fortnightly summary examines new designations, licensing updates, and emerging trends that businesses and legal professionals need to monitor.

The first half of 2026 has witnessed accelerating workplace privacy developments across multiple jurisdictions, from employee monitoring regulations and AI governance frameworks to biometric data enforcement and cybersecurity measures. This comprehensive update examines how data protection authorities worldwide are addressing emerging challenges in employee data rights, tracking technologies, and the implementation of new legislative frameworks including the EU AI Act and Chile's data protection regime.

The Financial Conduct Authority has imposed a significant penalty on Carlos Ricardo Fuenmayor for failing to meet disclosure obligations.