The UK’s Provision of Information Regulations 2026 introduce mandatory disclosure requirements for contractual controls over registered land in England and Wales, with the regime coming into force on 6 April 2027.
UK Cryptoasset Regulatory Landscape: Key Takeaways for Overseas Firms
With the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2026 set to take effect in October 2027, overseas firms serving UK consumers may need FCA authorisation, even without a physical UK presence.
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ICC’s 2026 Arbitration Rules Take Effect: Key Changes to Consider
The International Chamber of Commerce’s updated Arbitration Rules came into force on 1 June 2026, bringing targeted reforms across the arbitral process with an emphasis on efficiency, transparency, and adaptation to new technologies.
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Recent Court Decisions in England and Wales Emphasise Importance of Clear Dispute Resolution Clauses
Two recent decisions from the courts of England and Wales illustrate the importance of understanding how a dispute resolution clause may operate when entering into a contractual arrangement.
UK REITs and Private Equity Real Estate Funds: Structuring Considerations
Since 2022 legislative reforms opened private UK REITs to qualifying widely held funds, private equity real estate managers have increasingly turned to UK REITs as a tax-efficient holding structure for UK real estate investments. This advisory examines the key features of the UK REIT regime, investor return implications, and structural considerations for private equity real estate managers evaluating this vehicle.
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Schrödinger’s CATS: The Indeterminate Extent of Deemed Trade Fictions
A UK Upper Tribunal decision examined how deemed trade fictions apply to capital allowances and transfer of trade rules, with potential implications for UK tax interpretation.
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UK Businesses, Take Note: The UK Consumer Law Regulator Exercises New Consumer Enforcement Powers for the First Time
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has marked a significant shift in consumer enforcement by exercising its new fining powers under the DMCC Act for the first time, imposing a £4.2 million penalty on The AA for drip pricing. Businesses targeting UK consumers should take note of this escalating enforcement landscape.
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The Proposed Ban on Upwards-Only Rent Reviews in UK Commercial Leases: Retrospective Effect on Renewal Options
A UK Bill banning upwards-only rent reviews has advanced, with Lords’ amendments extending the ban to certain lease renewals agreed on or after 17 March 2026.
Non‑Financial Misconduct Under the UK FCA’s New Regime
The UK Financial Conduct Authority’s new rules and guidance on non-financial misconduct will take effect on 1 September 2026. This is an important development for firms subject to these new provisions, namely firms subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime. This GT London blog post outlines three strategies firms may wish to consider ahead of September.
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AI in the Courtroom: Key Takeaways From Recent Decisions in the Courts of England and Wales
Courts in England and Wales are confronting the risks of AI-assisted document preparation, with recent decisions highlighting the potential risk of fabricated case citations in common law jurisdictions where precedent is paramount.