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Directors' Remuneration – Has The Picture Changed?

The Investment Association (IA) published the long-awaited update to its Principles of Remuneration (Principles) in October 2024.

United Kingdom Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Pushing For Change: How To Respond To Activist Shareholders

With campaigns by active shareholders frequently making headlines, companies should have a plan in terms of how to respond in the event that an active shareholder comes knocking.

United Kingdom Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

EFRAG Sheds Light On ESRS Revision With Publication Of Progress Report

In March 2025, as part of the Omnibus Package, the European Commission formally requested the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) to provide its technical advice on revising the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) by 31 October 2025.

Worldwide Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

"Come To The Table With More Listening" – An Interview With ICGN Chief Jen Sisson (Podcast)

The CEO of the ICGN discusses representing the interests of institutional investors in the governance landscape and how stakeholders can work together to deliver better outcomes

United Kingdom Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

What Happens When Diversity Approaches Become Diverse? Managing Divergent Approaches To DEI

Worldwide Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

From Identity Checks To Audit Reform – Key Governance Developments To Track In 2025 And Beyond

United Kingdom Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Section 172 "Good Faith" Duty: Court Of Appeal Clarifies Honesty Requirement, Which Must Be Assessed Objectively

United Kingdom Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

UK Sustainability Reporting Standards – Government Launches Consultation

United Kingdom Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

How Better Data Management Drove A $50m Working Capital Opportunity

United Kingdom Commercial

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AlixPartners

Risky Business: Can A Director Of A UK Subsidiary Be Based Outside Of The UK?

United Kingdom Commercial

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Herrington Carmichael

Sanctions Versus Contractual Liability In Jersey Law

Jersey Commercial

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Collas Crill

ESG Regulation: Has The "Washington Effect" Trumped The "Brussels Effect"?

United Kingdom Commercial

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Travers Smith LLP

Building Organizational Confidence With Strategic Portfolio Management

United Kingdom Commercial

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AlixPartners

Failure To Prevent Fraud: What Businesses Need To Know (23 June 2025)

United Kingdom Commercial

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Insuring Clarity On Comparative Advertising

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

The Long-awaited Draft Framework For The UK Regulatory Regime For Cryptoassets Has Arrived

United Kingdom Finance

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

UK Government Announces Proposals For Reforming Immigration System

United Kingdom Immigration

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Digging Deep To Avoid Scratching The Surface: The Quest For Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring Solutions Continues

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

GLP-1: Implications For Retail (Video)

United Kingdom Consumer

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AlixPartners

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Section 172 "Good Faith" Duty: Court Of Appeal Clarifies Honesty Requirement, Which Must Be Assessed Objectively

In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal has considered section 172 of the Companies Act 2006, which requires a director to act in the way they consider, "in good faith...

United Kingdom Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

U.K. Turnaround And Restructuring Update: June 2025

The events in the months following our last update have served as a stark reminder that persistent business uncertainty continues to be one of the most pressing issues for leaders to navigate.

United Kingdom Insolvency

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AlixPartners

UK's Controversial Foreign Influence Registration Scheme Looms – Banks And Other Businesses Prepare

The new regime aimed at protecting UK politics from foreign influence is set to go live 1 July, but its onerous requirements could make for unintended consequences

United Kingdom Anti-trust

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

URS v BDW – Limitation, Pirelli, And The Reach Of Section 135 BSA 2022

United Kingdom Litigation

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Gatehouse Chambers

The Pension Schemes Bill 2024-25: What This Means For Your Pension Scheme

United Kingdom Employment

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Gowling WLG

The Expanding Reach Of Environmental Criminal Law

United Kingdom Environment

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Devonshires

Sanctions Versus Contractual Liability In Jersey Law

Jersey Commercial

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Collas Crill

Revisiting The DPA 1972: Insights From URS v BDW [2025] UKSC 21

United Kingdom Litigation

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Gatehouse Chambers

When Directors Get Burned: Liability For Corporate Misconduct Before And After Office

United Kingdom Commercial

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Devonshires

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Charities & Non-Profits

Data (Use And Access) Act 2025: An Update To Data Protection Law - What Charities Need To Know

In this article we assess the data protection changes contained within the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and what these means for charities.

United Kingdom Commercial

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Wrigleys Solicitors

Is Your Charity Protected Against Fraud? New Legislation In 2025

Fraud is a growing concern for the charity sector. New legislation coming into force in 2025 will place greater responsibility on larger organisations to put preventative measures in place or risk criminal liability.

United Kingdom Commercial

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Higgs LLP

Fundraising Regulator Publishes New Guidance On Child Sponsorship

New guidance has been published on child sponsorship. The concept of helping a particular child (eg paying for food, water, education and healthcare)...

United Kingdom Commercial

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Withers LLP

Charity Commission Publishes Research Into Trusteeship

United Kingdom Commercial

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Withers LLP

'Single-Minded Loyalty': Rukhadze And The Duties Of Fiduciaries To Abide By The Profit Rule

United Kingdom Commercial

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Withers LLP

Updated Charity Commission Guidance On The Payment Of Trustees

United Kingdom Commercial

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Withers LLP

Fundraising Regulator Publishes A New Code Of Fundraising Practice

United Kingdom Commercial

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Withers LLP

Charity Commission Has Published Its Report On Registration And Casework Figures For October To December 2024

United Kingdom Commercial

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Withers LLP

Interim Chair And Two New Board Members Appointed To The Charity Commission For England And Wales

United Kingdom Commercial

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Withers LLP

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Executive Remuneration

Directors' Remuneration – Has The Picture Changed?

The Investment Association (IA) published the long-awaited update to its Principles of Remuneration (Principles) in October 2024.

United Kingdom Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Reflections On The 2025 AGM And Reporting Season

As the 2025 AGM and reporting season passes its peak, we reflect on what we've seen in the market so far this year and share some thoughts on developments we might expect in the rest of 2025 and beyond.

United Kingdom Commercial

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A&O Shearman

PISCES: Unlocking Liquidity For Private Company Employee Share Schemes

The UK government's launch of the PISCES trading platform signals a potential turning point for private companies...

United Kingdom Commercial

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Lewis Silkin

What Are Investors Thinking About Ahead Of The 2025 AGM Season?

United Kingdom Commercial

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WTW

European IPO Executive Compensation Trends

European Union Commercial

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WTW

ISS Announces Updates To Its Voting Policy Guidelines For 2025

United Kingdom Commercial

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WTW

Director Remuneration In FTSE 250 Companies – 2024 Report

United Kingdom Commercial

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WTW

The Investment Association's 2025 Principles Of Remuneration

Worldwide Commercial

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WTW

Guidelines Not Rules - The Investment Association Publishes Its Revised Principles Of Remuneration

United Kingdom Commercial

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Travers Smith LLP

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Corporate and Company Law

Directors' Remuneration – Has The Picture Changed?

The Investment Association (IA) published the long-awaited update to its Principles of Remuneration (Principles) in October 2024.

United Kingdom Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Pushing For Change: How To Respond To Activist Shareholders

With campaigns by active shareholders frequently making headlines, companies should have a plan in terms of how to respond in the event that an active shareholder comes knocking.

United Kingdom Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

EFRAG Sheds Light On ESRS Revision With Publication Of Progress Report

In March 2025, as part of the Omnibus Package, the European Commission formally requested the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) to provide its technical advice on revising the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) by 31 October 2025.

Worldwide Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

"Come To The Table With More Listening" – An Interview With ICGN Chief Jen Sisson (Podcast)

United Kingdom Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Embracing Artificial Intelligence – Incorporating AI In The Boardroom And Beyond?

United Kingdom Technology

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

What Happens When Diversity Approaches Become Diverse? Managing Divergent Approaches To DEI

Worldwide Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

From Identity Checks To Audit Reform – Key Governance Developments To Track In 2025 And Beyond

United Kingdom Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Beware The Risks Associated With The Investigram Trading Platform - Legal Considerations For Investors

United Kingdom Finance

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Giambrone & Partners

Section 172 "Good Faith" Duty: Court Of Appeal Clarifies Honesty Requirement, Which Must Be Assessed Objectively

United Kingdom Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Payment Issues In Commercial Contracts From A Customer Perspective: A Short Primer (Video)

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Travers Smith LLP

Corporate Finance Soundbite: Mergerspresso (Podcast)

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Addleshaw Goddard

EFRAG Video Demonstration Of CSRD Report Tagging (Video)

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Jones Day

Company Directors Often Unaware Of Personal Risks When A Business Collapses (3 March 2025) (Video)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Higgs LLP In Conversation With Vicky Gaunt, Head Of Legal Services, Marston's PLC (Video)

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Higgs LLP

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