United Kingdom: Corporate/Commercial Law

In addition to reversing the expanded right to work checking obligation for sponsors, changes to the sponsor guidance emphasise that sponsors must be substantively trading or operating in the UK ...

The Home Office has issued statutory guidance on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as 'Martyn's Law,' which requires those responsible for premises and events to consider and prepare for terrorist attack risks.

The Charity Commission has revised its social media guidance to address new obligations under the Online Safety Act 2023. Charities operating online forums or messaging services where users can post content...

In the King’s Speech, which set out the government’s legislative agenda for the upcoming parliamentary session, the government announced legislation to tackle late payments and reform the competition regime, among other proposals. The Background Briefing Notes contain more detail on the proposals.

The FCA has published a consultation paper (CP26/14) on removing and simplifying certain rules governing the timing and sharing of investment research during UK equity IPOs.

The UK government has launched a £500m sovereign AI fund led by Balderton's James Wise, aiming to help British AI startups start, scale, and compete globally. With ticket sizes between £1m-£10m, the fund offers not just capital but fast-tracked visas, supercomputer access, and government procurement opportunities—but can this strategy overcome the UK's historical challenge of retaining founders at the growth stage?

The Football Governance Act 2025 (FGA) came into force in July 2025, ushering in a new regulatory framework for the top five tiers of English men's professional football.

The SFO has agreed its first DPA in five years in relation to a failure by Ultra Electronics to prevent bribery in Oman and Algeria. The case provides a reminder of the importance of tailoring anti-bribery and corruption policies and procedures to the specific risks a company faces.

UK businesses using international talent should be aware that an ETA or immigration permission may be refused or could be cancelled after grant. This article considers some of the main issues that can cause...

The UK government has launched a £500m sovereign AI fund led by Balderton's James Wise, aiming to help British AI startups start, scale, and compete globally. With ticket sizes between £1m-£10m, the fund offers not just capital but fast-tracked visas, supercomputer access, and government procurement opportunities—but can this strategy overcome the UK's historical challenge of retaining founders at the growth stage?

The UK’s Innovator Founder visa route remains one of the most attractive immigration pathways for entrepreneurs seeking to establish innovative businesses in the UK

This horizon scan highlights the principal legal and regulatory developments (excluding tax) that European managers should monitor over the coming months.