United Kingdom: Corporate/Commercial Law

The UK's Investment Security Unit has issued its first outright prohibition under the National Security and Investment Act 2021, signaling a more interventionist approach to foreign investment screening. With call-in activity extending beyond mandatory notification cases and substantive conditions being attached to clearances, the enforcement landscape is evolving rapidly. In-house teams managing cross-border M&A transactions need to understand how these developments affect deal timelines, compliance obliga

Lewis Silkin's In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break Episode 26 explores the critical issue of legal privilege in corporate communications, examining the landmark Aabar v Glencore case and its implications for in-house counsel. This episode delves into when and how privilege protections apply to internal legal advice, offering practical guidance for employment lawyers navigating the complex boundaries between legal and business communications. Understanding privilege is essential for protecting sensitive

The European Commission has adopted revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards that significantly streamline corporate sustainability reporting requirements under the CSRD. These changes introduce a sharper approach to materiality assessment, reduce mandatory data points by over 60%, and clarify key reporting obligations around human rights incidents, climate transition plans, and anticipated financial effects. Companies subject to the CSRD must now prepare for implementation of these revised stand