The substantive provisions of the Arbitration Act 2025 (the 2025 Act) took effect on 1 August 2025, pursuant to the Arbitration Act 2025 (Commencement) Regulations 2025. Marking an anticipated update to the UK’s arbitration framework, the reforms the 2025 Act introduces apply to all arbitration and arbitration-related court proceedings commenced on or after 1 August 2025.
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In a significant move, the UK Government has announced its intention to end the use of NDAs in cases of harassment and discrimination. This follows growing concern about the misuse of NDAs, highlighted by Zelda Perkins’ testimony on her experience with restrictive agreements after the #MeToo movement brought such issues to light.
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It is not enough that we do our best; sometimes we must do what is required. This famous line attributed to Britain’s defining war time
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On 3 April, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 received Royal Assent. The Act, also known as “Martyn’s Law” in tribute to Martyn Hett, one of the 22 people killed in the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, is intended to improve protective security and organisational preparedness for terrorist attacks at public venues across the UK.
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The UK is transforming its grid connection system to address a backlog of over 739 GW of projects, aiming to streamline access and reduce delays.
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The FCA has initiated significant engagement with the private funds sector, akin to its 2013 AIFMD implementation efforts. In 2025, it plans to streamline UK regulatory requirements for fund managers and review conflict of interest management, focusing on governance and investor protections.
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On 14 March 2025, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) issued a “Disclosure” against UK-registered and regulated charities for breaching Regulation 36 (6) of the Counter Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations) by failing to respond to OFSI’s requests for information (RFI).
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The UK Arbitration Act 2025 seeks to modernise arbitration law through a series of targeted reforms to the Arbitration Act 1996.
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Enforcing foreign judgments in England and Wales is not always straightforward, especially for those countries where there is no reciprocal enforcement regime. However, the recent
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The European Union has introduced significant new regulations, including the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the EU AI Act.
The GT London team is
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