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UK Criminal Attribution Is Live: What Private Credit Firms Must Do
The Crime and Policing Act 2026 introduces a universal senior manager attribution test that holds organizations criminally liable for offenses committed by their senior managers. This regime, already in effect since June 2026, poses significant risks for private credit managers whose senior personnel are directly involved in deal approval, portfolio monitoring, and workout activities across UK-connected transactions.
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Dechert
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What Happens After A Dangerous Driving Charge?
Facing a dangerous driving charge can result in severe penalties including mandatory driving bans, substantial fines, and even imprisonment. Understanding the legal framework, the distinction between dangerous and careless driving, and how the court process unfolds is crucial for anyone accused under the Road Traffic Act 1988. Expert legal representation from the initial police interview through to court proceedings can significantly influence the outcome of your case.
United Kingdom Criminal
JS
JMW Solicitors LLP
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Premier League Account Freezing Order Extended: Lessons On Suspicion, DAMLS And The Limits Of The S.308 POCA Defence
The Westminster Magistrates' Court has extended an account freezing order over £10 million received by the Premier League from NFT fantasy football operator Sorare, following criminal charges against Sorare for allegedly operating unlicensed gambling facilities. This case highlights critical issues around counterparty due diligence and the risks businesses face under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, particularly when commercial partners become subject to regulatory enforcement action. The court's decisi
United Kingdom Criminal
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Burges Salmon
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UK Criminal Attribution Is Live: What Private Credit Firms Must Do
The Crime and Policing Act 2026 introduces a universal senior manager attribution test that holds organizations criminally liable for offenses committed by their senior managers. This regime, already in effect since June 2026, poses significant risks for private credit managers whose senior personnel are directly involved in deal approval, portfolio monitoring, and workout activities across UK-connected transactions.
United Kingdom Criminal
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Dechert
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Case Update: Veranova Bidco LP V Johnson Matthey Plc [2026] EWHC 1021 (Comm) – Establishing Fraud Is Not A Team Sport
The Commercial Court has ruled that fraud cannot be established by combining knowledge from multiple employees in a breach of warranty case. In Veranova Bidco LP v Johnson Matthey Plc, the court held that proving fraud requires demonstrating that a single executive possessed complete knowledge of the false warranty, understood its relevance, and acted with dishonest intent or reckless indifference to its truth.
United Kingdom Commercial
Velitor Law
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Arms Dealers Each Sentenced To 16 Years Jail
Two UK arms dealers, David Greenhalgh and Christos Farmakis, received 16-year prison sentences for illegally supplying prohibited military equipment to sanctioned destinations including Libya, Sudan, and South Sudan. The UK judiciary published detailed sentencing remarks outlining the court's reasoning, aggravating factors, and the unprecedented nature of these export control violations spanning seven years.
United Kingdom International
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Duane Morris LLP
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What Happens After A Dangerous Driving Charge?
Facing a dangerous driving charge can result in severe penalties including mandatory driving bans, substantial fines, and even imprisonment. Understanding the legal framework, the distinction between dangerous and careless driving, and how the court process unfolds is crucial for anyone accused under the Road Traffic Act 1988. Expert legal representation from the initial police interview through to court proceedings can significantly influence the outcome of your case.
United Kingdom Criminal
JS
JMW Solicitors LLP
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