Government Regulation and Public Sector Law

In recent years, the issue of compensation for victims of Nazi-fascist crimes has gained increasing importance within the Italian and European legal landscape.

In the recent cases of Dana Astra IOOO v Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs [2026] EWCA Civ 160 and R (On the Application Of BYL & Anor) v Chancellor of the Exchequer [2026] EWCA Civ 170 the Court of Appeal has further considered protection of property rights under Article 1 Protocol 1 (A1P1)...

With less than two years until the EU's Forced Labour Regulation takes effect, businesses face sweeping prohibitions on products made with forced labour.

The European Parliament, UK Government, and French Senate have each recently issued distinct policy responses to the challenge of copyright protection in the age of generative AI.

In recent years, the issue of compensation for victims of Nazi-fascist crimes has gained increasing importance within the Italian and European legal landscape.

The Isle of Man Aircraft Registry is introducing new legislation effective October 2026 that will modernise how lenders register legal claims against aircraft. The Civil Aviation (Mortgaging of Aircraft) Order 2026 brings tighter timelines, enhanced privacy protections, and greater administrative flexibility while preserving core lender protections. These changes will impact all aircraft finance and leasing transactions through the Isle of Man registry.

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2024, commonly known as Martyn's Law, introduces new security requirements for qualifying premises and events across the UK.

Catherine Howard reviews eight planning reform ideas from her Project Nutcracker series now adopted by Government, comments on other proposals which have unsurprisingly had less mileage, and considers what comes next...

The post-War geopolitical order no longer appears orderly or certain. The underpinnings of US hegemony and the stability provided by multilateral institutions such as the UN and NATO all seem less solid.

The SFO has today announced its 13th deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) with Ultra Electronics Holdings Ltd (formerly Plc) (Ultra) in relation to a failure to prevent bribery.

The two cases of Thomas Barnes & Sons Plc (“TBS”) v Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (“the Council”) concern the construction of the Blackburn bus station, a project marked by delays, cost overruns...

Upwards Only Rent Reviews: What the ban means for commercial property owners and occupiers