Business Law and Corporate Law

The UK Government's comprehensive analysis of 106,973 charity annual returns reveals a sector that achieved £100 billion in expenditure during 2024, marking a 5% increase that outpaced inflation.

The Fundraising Regulator has released findings from its investigation into Sportivater, a company organizing school sporting fundraising events, revealing six breaches of the Code of Practice. The investigation uncovered issues with transparency in how donations were distributed, misleading statements to potential donors, and inadequate disclosure that the company could retain 100% of funds if events failed to meet fundraising thresholds.

The Fundraising Regulator has launched a consultation proposing new registration thresholds for free draw operators, requiring them to contribute 20% of ticket sales to charity—matching society lottery standards. These proposed changes follow the Government's publication of a Voluntary Code of Good Practice for Prize Draw Operators and could significantly impact how charitable free draws operate in the UK.

The Hidden Traits of Successful Business Developers was delivered across two sessions to accommodate members in different regions, bringing together a wide range of perspectives from across the IR Global network.

The Commercial Court has ruled that legal advice privilege extends beyond communications between clients and lawyers to include internal client communications and documents created for the purpose of seeking legal advice.

UK listed companies face significant changes to share issuance procedures, sustainability reporting requirements, and regulatory enforcement standards. How will the FCA's recent amendments to listing rules...

Macfarlanes offers a distinctive approach to serving private capital managers by integrating top-tier legal expertise with complementary non-legal services. This combination creates a comprehensive solution designed specifically for the unique needs of private capital firms.

This is a brief guide to the services provided by Dixcart Management (IOM) Ltd regarding the formation and administration of Trusts.

It is February 2026 and two people are sitting at the departure gate at Heathrow waiting for their (inevitably) delayed flight to the Bahamas. They start a conversation about why they are heading to this Caribbean island.

In Jersey, the process by which a company changes its nationality or place of incorporation is called a continuance. It is also commonly referred to as a migration or redomiciliation.

This is a brief guide to the services provided by Dixcart Management (IOM) Ltd regarding the formation and administration of Trusts.

Succession is often spoken of as a single moment – the passing of the baton from one generation to the next.