https://www.pinsentmasons.com/shared-content/rss-feed/outlawLatest news, insight and analysis from Pinsent Masonsen-GBPinsent Masons60{FB9538CE-DA40-4769-B564-B1578084367F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UAE-introduces-comprehensive-Islamic-finance-framework-as-regulatory-reforms-continue?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UAE has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework governing Islamic financial institutions and takaful providers, in a move expected to bring greater certainty to the structuring and operation of sharia-compliant financial products.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:37:17 Z{5382BF3B-E75E-49A7-A928-209A27627D45}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Overseas-defence-suppliers-face-new-UK-offset-requirementS?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOverseas defence suppliers could face a new requirement to generate economic and industrial value in the UK when competing for certain defence and security contracts under a new ‘offsets’ policy published by the government.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:29:07 Z{783491D3-4176-49FF-86CE-D41CF358F284}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Scrutiny-of-consumer-duty-compliance-tipped-to-grow-for-UK-insurers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawMore focus is likely to fall on whether UK insurers are ensuring consumers are purchasing home and travel insurance products that have “value” for them and not just that they are benefiting from cheaper prices, an expert has said.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:19:57 Z{3A0F2335-1C73-46CC-B27D-69B8E6F86BCE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Hong-Kong-SAR-criminalise-bid-rigging-building-maintenance-projects?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawProposed reforms in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) that would make bid-rigging in building maintenance projects a criminal offence signal a significant increase in enforcement risk for procurement and tendering processes in construction businesses, according to experts. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:55:35 Z{C43094E2-9326-475E-92BF-51305D84FB62}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/fca-conflicts-frameworks-private-markets?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent multi-firm review by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) highlights the importance of adequate conflicts of interest arrangements and fair investor treatment in private markets, experts have said.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:47:56 Z{3F9C0B2D-8914-48E5-84BF-297C05897ABC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/NSW-WHS-charges-amended?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Industrial Court of New South Wales (NSW) has rejected an attempt by SafeWork NSW to make significant changes to its workplace safety case against Chess Engineering shortly before the trial, finding that the proposed changes added new allegations after the limitation period had passed.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:22:56 Z{64B45A0C-EA59-4D86-BE23-701AD9C53E70}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Singapore-retirement-age-increase?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Singapore government has confirmed that increases to the retirement age to 65 and the re-employment age to 70 will take effect a year earlier than previously planned, with the changes now due to be introduced from the start of 2029.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:46:06 Z{416125B4-BFA3-4812-858D-97AA99F2A988}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Legal-tech-adoption-driven-by-confidence-and-opportunity-rather-than-age-study-finds?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDisposition, confidence and opportunity are much more important than age when it comes to how someone uses legal technology, according to a recent study.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:59:42 Z{5D5B99B9-DFE4-442B-9615-4005BEC1CC14}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Northern-Powerhouse-Rail-could-reshape-regeneration-across-north-of-England?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe government’s commitment in the Budget 2026 to continue progressing Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), including plans for a new station in Bradford and more than £300 million of investment in Leeds Station, provides fresh momentum for one of the UK’s most significant proposed infrastructure projectsTue, 03 Nov 2026 14:40:26 Z{9DD506D9-4DD1-4A35-9254-BB9341CCDA82}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Ireland-capitalise-growth-tokenised-funds?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIreland has an opportunity to translate its established leadership in money market funds and fund servicing into a leading position in the emerging market for tokenised funds.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:46:35 Z{D73D8209-975C-4D66-A66A-C943B1E93D8B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/family-businesses-Poland-succession-planning?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEffective succession planning will be critical for family businesses that were founded after Poland’s economic transformation. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:32:38 Z{CDEDDEE1-F91C-41C5-B453-8139992BC1D6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Government-plans-restrict-cosmetic-procedures-England?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government has progressed plans to tighten regulation of the cosmetic procedures sector in England, proposing new restrictions on who can carry out a range of high-risk treatments and introducing criminal penalties for providers that fail to comply. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:55:00 Z{2935F1EC-6495-443B-BFE9-2DD7DDC1338F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Businesses-should-review-trade-marks-before-new-Chinese-regime-comes-into-effect?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSignificant changes to China's trade mark regime will strengthen the tools available to brand owners against bad-faith filings, but will also create greater scrutiny of businesses' filing strategies. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:26:16 Z{A99C28FC-345E-4BD2-BF51-19DE11DB3F7B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/EU-Inc-offer-start-ups-alternative-France-corporate-framework?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses looking to establish operations in the EU could find that the proposed new ‘EU Inc.’ corporate structure offers a meaningful alternative to existing company forms in France.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:09:25 Z{9B995216-A754-4887-AF47-98AB5A8C19BC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/New-government-funding-momentum-Ireland-biomethane?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new biomethane capital grant scheme will offer significant opportunities for biomethane developers in Ireland, experts have said.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:23:01 Z{664B7D48-E856-45E5-ACD5-C7FEF6541A7A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-issues-draft-consumer-subscription-rules-amidst-active-CMA-enforcement?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDraft new regulations and guidance clarifying what businesses must do when selling, renewing and ending UK consumer subscriptions from next year have been published, against a backdrop of active enforcement by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:47:52 Z{CFC71B57-9A7A-4242-922E-6797AB095B63}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Amended-national-ports-policy-statement-England?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government’s long-awaited revision of its national policy statement (NPS) for new ports in England provides updated policy support for port expansion and its associated economic growth, experts have said. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:31:12 Z{A67F2094-002C-4C33-A8AD-2E6F0A01FAB6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Binance-hack-crypto-investors-recover-assets?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawInvestors who store and trade cryptoassets on the Binance platform should take their own action, urgently, to recover assets that have been stolen, an expert in forensic accounting has said.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:47:11 Z{3918459B-7CAB-4C5E-8645-6D24E9C9889B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Dutch-patent-injunction-extends-across-eight-European-countries?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA global pharmaceutical company has been temporarily banned from manufacturing, distributing or selling a new form of a recognised cancer treatment in eight European countries after a Dutch court ruled that it had infringed patent rights belonging to a rival manufacturer.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:21:29 Z{E0F11E1F-9880-45A3-83C9-4DAC55436C2D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Validity-second-medical-use-patent-upheld-UPC-ruling?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent ruling by the Unified Patent Court (UPC) offers guidance to pharmaceutical companies seeking to obtain patent protection for products for which a second medical use involving patient sub-groups has been found, and for rival businesses that may wish to challenge the validity of such patents, as well as providing general guidance on UPC proceedings for businesses in all sectors, an expert has said.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:03:12 Z{298C2C91-2F98-4552-9449-560D3639086C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-Budget-2026-wholesale-CfDs-clean-power?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawMore details of the UK government’s plans to change the way renewable energy generators are paid for the electricity they produce in Britain have been set out.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:48:24 Z{66496D79-3451-4257-AF59-A61F5959FD46}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-Budget-2026-measures-outlined-to-support-housebuilding?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw Developers in the residential sector in England can benefit from UK government plans to give local leaders more control over how tax revenues raised in their area are spent, an expert in residential development has said.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:20:28 Z{D48A86AE-F11B-4186-BCC3-6A527CB43E28}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-stronger-dismissal-protection-pregnant-employees?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEmployers will face a significantly higher bar when seeking to dismiss pregnant employees and those taking or returning from certain types of family leave under plans unveiled by the UK government, with a new proportionality test set to reshape how dismissal decisions are assessed. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:48:23 Z{AE121386-FC6D-4ACB-884C-14E79CFBCB52}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-urged-to-strengthen-harassment-training?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawKieron O’Reilly tells HRNews how active bystander training can help employees recognise and challenge inappropriate behaviour, strengthening workplace harassment preventionThu, 29 Oct 2026 15:42:47 Z{F736516E-81D6-4333-ABC3-B666B59B5DAD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-review-safeguards-following-Home-Office-guidance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawShara Pledger tells HRNews how employers can strengthen contractual protections and put in place effective identity verification arrangements to manage extended Right to Work liabilityThu, 29 Oct 2026 15:34:03 Z{5D253BA6-958E-441F-9B48-318D1708FE19}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-gov-reviews-harassment-risks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawKieron O’Reilly tells HRNews how employers can identify third party harassment risks and take targeted preventative measures ahead of new laws taking effect on 30 OctoberThu, 29 Oct 2026 15:05:43 Z{0AE848F6-8852-492C-A79B-E269274EF751}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-Budget-26-businesses-heightened-tax-controversy-risks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses could face greater scrutiny, earlier intervention by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and an evolving approach to tax disputes under a package of compliance and enforcement measures announced alongside the UK Budget, experts have said. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:32:30 Z{BEAD362E-9414-4CF6-89BD-DE90C77FF05D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-financial-services-regulators-shake-up-senior-employee-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawProposed UK financial services regulator reforms to streamline and improve the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR) could mean a significant reduction in the scope of, and processes surrounding, regulated employees for financial services employers, an expert has said.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:17:18 Z{40AFF751-E1E1-43A0-9985-C234BBFA60A8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Government-confirms-scope-of-new-fire-and-rehire-restrictions?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government has confirmed which changes to expenses, benefits and shift patterns will attract enhanced protection under the Employment Rights Act 2025’s new restrictions on ‘fire and rehire’.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:48:36 Z{C3BDFC10-F4A0-4257-9E2C-6607CCC9516D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-Budget-2026-smaller-businesses-benefit-rates-reforms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK government plans to expand business rates relief for smaller businesses will be welcomed by many high-street operators, but questions remain over the growing disparity in the rates burden faced by larger retailers, an expert has said.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:58:15 Z{24A0C0D5-5F42-4818-BFD7-FA446CBE14EB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-Budget-2026-defence-at-heart-of-growth-and-security-agenda?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDefence businesses will welcome the commitment given by UK chancellor John Healey to continue increasing investment in the UK’s defence industrial base over the next decade, even though some of the detail of how much money will be spent and in which areas will follow later, an expert has said.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:54:18 Z{3F0C44A2-AB6F-4F65-9F9C-1F83E5FB647C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-Budget-2026-care-needed-on-Buy-British-plans-says-expert?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government’s plans to adapt public procurement rules, to encourage more public contracts to be awarded to businesses that invest in UK jobs and communities, need to be carefully thought through to ensure they accord with the country’s international commitments, an expert in public procurement law has said.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:37:22 Z{4F58A51F-CA9D-4F38-9645-EB03230BBECF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-Budget26-VAT-reforms-increase-buren-online-marketplaces?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOnline marketplaces and businesses selling through them must prepare for significant changes to VAT collection rules announced in the UK government’s Budget 2026, in a move designed to tackle VAT evasion and level the playing field between online and high-street retailers, an expert has said. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:22:51 Z{D0A6DFA8-3219-4A88-8DB8-E36B344871E8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-Budget-2026-immigration-measures?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA series of immigration measures announced by the UK government in its Budget 2026 could provide greater flexibility for employers recruiting overseas talent, despite maintaining the broader objective of reducing net migration, an expert has said. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:10:07 Z{0CB3771F-0A9A-4939-AFEB-D31D0BC92690}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-Budget-2026-corporate-tax-announcements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawMeasures proposed in a new consultation on UK corporate tax “simplification” for business investment could lead to greater complexity, a tax expert has warned.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:59:42 Z{03E2CE93-14E8-48F1-BDD0-4D4E66332215}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-Budget-2026-property-tax-changes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAn immediate change to UK stamp duty land tax (SDLT) group relief rules could create additional complexity for genuine commercial property transactions, a tax expert has said.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:14:13 Z{01181439-2F91-4A68-870F-F8E89AACD4D9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-Budget-2026-gambling-tax-rise-intensify-pressure-operator?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government’s decision to increase machine games duty (MGD) on “higher-stakes” gaming machines will add to the financial pressures already facing gambling operators, an expert has said.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:31:47 Z{293DD697-9C4F-4CFC-8C12-8DBD0F794684}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/uk-budget-2026-data-centre-covenant?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDevelopers can look to the UK government’s new data centre covenant for guidance on the things they will need to do to achieve consent for their projects in England, but it is unclear how the government will keep up its end of the bargain under the deal it has outlined, experts have said.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:19:09 Z{202BA96B-2872-4F39-9BA7-F1D941BB7B6B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Agentic-payments-why-retailers-should-not-outsource-good-governance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRetailers that invest now in proper governance over the use of agentic AI in enabling online purchases stand to gain a competitive advantage as the technology develops and increasingly shapes consumer behaviour.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:43:49 Z{03C27DC0-DE02-45B6-B5B4-FF73E477661F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/EU-Inc-shake-up-Germany-corporate-system?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses looking to establish operations in the EU could find that the proposed EU Inc. corporate structure offers an attractive alternative to Germany’s traditional corporate vehicles, particularly for start-ups, scale-ups and businesses seeking cross-border growth.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:39:09 Z{95E9D15A-BF3E-4345-BD3C-22F00DD791C8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Corporate-criminal-offences-of-failure-to-prevent-the-facilitation-of-tax-evasion?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIt is a criminal offence in the UK if a business fails to prevent its employees or any person associated with it from facilitating tax evasion. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:57:01 Z{5C60F050-F22D-4FB2-BB5F-60E83D6EA8C7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Standardisation-planning-decision-making-England?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRules that will standardise processes for determining planning applications across England take effect on Saturday and are a welcome step towards supporting housing delivery, but developers should be aware of the risks of projects stalling in areas where there is resistance to the reforms, an expert has said.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:40:32 Z{CECED800-80BD-4C00-9F89-89D981FFA860}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/EU-foreign-investment-screening-reshape-landscape?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses should begin assessing the potential impact of the EU’s new foreign investment screening regime well before it takes effect, as the volume of transactions attracting regulatory scrutiny continues to rise.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:23:12 Z{66691904-A1BA-4410-8554-60137D8C13D1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/AI-survey-places-emphasis-on-supplier-oversight?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new survey highlighting the growing use of AI in UK financial services should prompt banks, insurers and investment firms to review how suppliers deploy AI tools when delivering services to them, experts have said.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:21:54 Z{407E0AF7-F951-415A-A8D6-07B2A9F94ADA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Annex-1-non-authorised-firms-FCA-oversight-AML?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRecent interventions by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) indicate a significant shift in its approach to supervising ‘Annex 1’ firms, including lenders that are not authorised but are registered with the regulator for anti-money laundering (AML) supervision.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:18:06 Z{369D49C3-2007-4209-8802-236EB47E6FBD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/How-South-African-construction-projects-can-prepare-for-El-Nino-disruption?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawConstruction projects across South Africa must prepare for increasing disruption as forecasts point to a potentially severe El Niño event in 2026-27.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:52:52 Z{B0FDB36E-BE04-43BC-BE47-C9E972A71460}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PODCAST-Looking-behind-massive-AI-infrastructure-investments?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRecord sums are being invested in AI infrastructure, but competing investor interests make it a complicated business says Kanyi Lui, while Niamh Deery explains why the eyes of the offshore floating wind world are on three critical projects in Scotland. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:55:43 Z{A9CF232C-3505-4754-A525-E58686F6528D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Businesses-review-marketing-consent-arrangements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses that rely on third-party lead generation, affiliate marketing arrangements and demand generation programmes should review the consent mechanisms underpinning those activities following an opinion from an advocate general (AG) of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), experts have said.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:45:26 Z{9E2EA9A7-64BC-4E2E-8456-690947244E50}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/EU-Inc-offer-competitive-alternative-cross-border-entities?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe proposed EU Inc. regime may provide an attractive and efficient legal framework for European businesses looking to expand their operations into Poland. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:37:50 Z{F791B0BB-072C-47B3-A4CA-A8DE3A52782F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Singapore-Haze-advisory?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses and organisations in Singapore should review workplace safety measures and flexible working arrangements following the release of updated guidance on protecting employees from deteriorating air quality amid the current haze.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:45:37 Z{9E3B5181-9AEA-4D34-A12E-1D6E9E47F98B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/HMRC-to-intensify-scrutiny-of-large-businesses-after-government-backs-PAC-tax-compliance-reforms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawLarge businesses should prepare for more intensive scrutiny from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) after the UK government accepted a series of recommendations aimed at improving the effectiveness of large business tax compliance, experts have said.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:15:47 Z{DCDF5559-1B39-494F-B01D-296C62E4512F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Taking-fixed-security-in-Scotland-what-lenders-consider?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 (MTSA) materially expanded the options available to lenders taking security over moveable property in Scotland, creating a number of important considerations for lenders involved in transactions concerning Scottish assets or entities. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:23:54 Z{7ECA0400-7E5A-40D0-9514-5E3DA41CCE99}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/French-court-luxury-brands-IP-rights-against-upcycling?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA Paris Civil Court ruling has strengthened the position of luxury brands seeking to prevent third parties from transforming authentic branded products into new products and reselling them as “upcycled” goods.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:04:54 Z{C791135A-49A7-45B6-82B7-895973EC4AFA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ADGM-compliance-smaller-funds?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawLower-risk fund managers in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) will benefit from new lighter-touch regulatory regimes aimed at reducing capital, compliance burdens and control function requirements, according to experts at Pinsent Masons.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:05:44 Z{12014C5B-7105-43F9-B8A1-C67945172159}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ADGM-defi-guidance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Abu Dhabi Global Market's (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) is seeking feedback on how regulated firms should manage the risks of engaging with decentralised finance.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:05:27 Z{F4013B75-4278-41D6-9074-35DC717A9D58}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Body-stigma-and-depression-content-earmarked-for-stricter-UK-regulation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOnline service providers would have to more closely control the extent to which children can access body stigma or depression content on their platforms, under proposals put forward by the UK’s online safety regulator.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:17:12 Z{F56F2F8C-D74C-49A2-8299-98D5B8E0672C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/employment-rights-bill-timeline-2026-beyond?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe most significant overhaul of employment law in England, Scotland and Wales in a generation has now been enacted, with the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) becoming law as the Employment Rights Act (ERA).Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:10:02 Z{E430780E-E0BD-4E12-A03C-05A7DF0A9F11}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/future-infrastructure-leaders-forum-innovation-cross-sector-barriers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new report highlights the growing need for industry and government to drive forward innovation in the UK’s infrastructure sector.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:53 Z{46779DF5-4DF8-4B5D-AE5C-051570EE419B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/KIDS-Act-age-assurance-parental-authority-verification?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe idea that children should only be able to access online services that are age-appropriate is, at least conceptually, uncontroversial.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:27:30 Z{5A6CBAEE-D442-4B0D-B1D8-3E0F01506787}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Banks-prepare-rising-private-credit-litigation-risks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBanks involved in the private credit funding cycle should consider the growing range of litigation risks that may emerge as borrowers, funds and investors come under increasing financial pressure. In doing so, it is also imperative that the legal duties and obligations owed in each scenario remain a key consideration. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:14:19 Z{857768DC-06F7-461C-9DF4-5F7170194F2C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Luxembourg-financial-regulator-fund-tokenisation-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAs interest in tokenised funds in Luxembourg continues to grow, new guidance sheds light on the regulatory and operational requirements firms need to navigate.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:03:11 Z{5C2E5F66-CFA5-4512-B64E-88687268CBA1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/SCCA-Chinese-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe SCCA has launched Chinese-language versions of its arbitration and mediation rules to broaden access to dispute resolution services for Chinese businesses operating in the Middle East.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:06:28 Z{2C2B3F52-9DCD-4BC1-B1E9-2DD9638818B5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Psychosocial-employment-decisions-Australia?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPsychosocial safety is no longer a niche WHS issue in Australia. It now sits at the centre of employment law, safety regulation and workforce management, exposing organisations to legal, financial and reputational risk.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:02:51 Z{49C44436-AA71-42B4-B43A-958A9326A138}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Qatari-court-weighs-common-clauses-construction-contracts?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent decision by Qatar’s highest court on the differences between common clauses in construction contracts will have wide-reaching significance for both contractors and sub-contractors, according to experts at Pinsent Masons. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:16:04 Z{F6181BDE-E7FC-47C1-BEF2-45BCBDCA938B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-weigh-commercial-relationships-against-new-third-party-harassment-duties?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawKieron O’Reilly tells HRNews how employers can identify and manage harassment risks involving customers and contractors, and why boards need to be involved.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:59:47 Z{C5CF317B-5C93-463A-B160-657F3BB0DC70}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-reassess-litigation-risks-as-tribunal-claim-window-doubles?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRebecca Sulley tells HRNews how October’s tribunal time-limit changes and January’s unfair dismissal reforms could increase litigation risks for employers.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:53:24 Z{2DF77188-346D-428C-8490-16EA5F4E4DB0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-review-supply-chain-risks-as-new-Right-to-Work-liability-takes-effect?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawShara Pledger tells HRNews how the extended Right to Work liability rules introduced on 1 October affect supply chains and contractual arrangements.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:44:30 Z{ECB1F538-D18F-4619-9C27-D30DF8A7EF1C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CIETAC-emergency-arbitrator-powers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) has clarified that parties who agree to CIETAC arbitration will generally be taken to have accepted the institution's emergency arbitrator procedure, unless they expressly opt out.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:46:34 Z{510DEF51-FB69-40DE-8DA3-0A089FACF504}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Consent-to-drill-at-Jackdaw-gas-field-granted?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawGas from the Jackdaw field in the North Sea is expected to be supplied to properties in the UK this winter after consent for the project was granted by the North Sea Transition Authority to operator Adura on Wednesday.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:41:06 Z{F571FA6C-F8B7-4511-97C2-B86931E364F7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/EU-Inc-offer-appealing-alternative-multinationals-Ireland?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawMany of the headline benefits of EU Inc. already exist in Ireland, but the proposed regime may provide an attractive legal framework for multinational companies operating in the country.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:40:05 Z{905890BA-4D21-4CDB-BEE2-316BC08917DC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Buy-European-plans-create-legal-uncertainty-supply-chain-challenges?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe European Commission's emerging "Buy European" agenda reflects a profound shift in how public procurement is viewed within the EU.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:36:31 Z{9CB70645-1C4D-4465-82C2-6644B0E90BDC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Ai-UK-financial-firms-adapt-age-regulatory-observability?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe FCA's latest intervention on AI raises the question of whether private banks, wealth managers and financial advisers can connect their technology, data and decisions to the outcomes experienced by their customers.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:10:20 Z{D012047D-D00D-46DB-9F44-8834CE89CB15}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-consults-on-whistleblower-rewards-as-SFO-urges-early-self-reporting?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new consultation proposes revising the UK’s current whistleblowing framework as the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has also published updated guidance for corporates to encourage early self-reporting of serious fraud, bribery and corruption. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:24:57 Z{3DF035B9-F0AD-4DB8-81CE-10D0B327E42F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-guides-firms-on-AI-use-and-anticipates-era-of-agentic-finance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK financial services firms must ensure improved outcomes for consumers, personal accountability within management, and plan for failure, when using AI, a senior regulator has said.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:16:37 Z{EBE14C96-1B71-49D3-A73C-EB41D96717FC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Policy-certainty-project-delivery-determine-floating-wind-UK?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThis year’s floating offshore wind (FLOW) conference in Aberdeen reinforced both the enormous potential of the sector and the very real challenges it faces in realising that potential.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:13:11 Z{219F26C5-A663-4A70-BB7A-E426C0505E44}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Singapore-ruling-chinese-creditors?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA Singapore court's ruling that a Chinese money judgment can still be enforced in Singapore after the debtor applies to reopen the case in China provides greater certainty for businesses seeking to recover debts across borders, experts at Pinsent Masons have said. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:13:03 Z{176B6F93-D90B-48B6-84F9-E58C5F965A0F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/digitial-duty-of-care-legislation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Australian federal government has introduced its digital duty of care (DDoC) legislation into parliament with several significant revisions. Its path through the Senate, however, remains uncertain.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:49:00 Z{E47D1F61-3A41-4656-913D-A229981F1E1E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/EU-Inc-offers-alternatives-Spain-corporate-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses looking to set up operations in the EU should find that the proposed new ‘EU Inc.’ corporate structure offers a meaningful alternative to company forms that exist already in Spain.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:33:55 Z{C6E1C5C8-5A98-45B8-8296-9FE981D98D2A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-signals-need-to-overhaul-UK-financial-promotions-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent feedback statement issued by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) points to a growing urgency to realign the UK’s financial promotions regime with other regulatory hurdles, an expert has said. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:21:25 Z{21554515-A600-4B8C-A185-0D98BA911403}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/EU-Inc-take-up-Luxembourg-depend-implementation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAdvantages investors might obtain by setting up operations as an ‘EU Inc.’ in Luxembourg could be eroded if the country’s policymakers decide to use powers to be given to national governments to impose controls – like online notarisation – that could slow down, and add cost to, the process.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:57:49 Z{6B4EE871-FA32-41A5-AA74-0E1542D6C2F6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-sets-out-targeted-plans-to-improve-transparency-and-early-dispute-resolution-in-SEP-ecosystem?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government has signalled that targeted intervention in, rather than a complete overhaul of, the standard-essential patents (SEP) licensing ecosystem may be necessary to address longstanding concerns over transparency, licensing complexity and the cost of resolving disputes, experts have said.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:56:24 Z{E00696DE-08E3-4EAF-99DC-B1A2B3D2ED5C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-government-employment-status-reforms-could-reshape-self-employment-engagements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses that rely on self-employed contractors may need to reassess their engagement models under proposals unveiled by the UK government that could make it easier for individuals to claim worker status and employment rights, experts have said.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:36:42 Z{30386D4F-5883-4869-A2E8-B56F63EC3140}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Germany-seeks-social-media-restrictions-for-children?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSocial networking providers operating in Germany will have to demonstrate that their services are “child-friendly” if they want to enable children under 13 years of age to access those services, according to new proposals outlined by the federal government in the country.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:21:50 Z{AC0C484C-A460-49BC-879E-5B21D8CFE119}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Data-shows-padel-becoming-distinct-consumer-brand-UK?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew data obtained by Pinsent Masons shows that padel is more than just a sport and is becoming a distinct consumer brand, an expert has said.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:18:58 Z{3E0F6C42-046A-4026-B5D2-BBCD6776D565}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/France-Supreme-Court-director-liability-IP-infringement?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe French Supreme Court (Cour de cassation) has confirmed that directors can be held personally liable for intellectual property (IP) infringement where their conduct amounts to an intentional criminal offence. Its judgment could make it easier for rightsholders to pursue directors and managers alongside infringing entities. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:49:20 Z{61098827-71E2-47DB-ACA9-DCB233FF8A64}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Data-clauses-DORA-EBA-third-party-risk-guidelines?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFinancial institutions should review their “non-ICT” supplier arrangements to understand the extent to which these suppliers process data, ahead of new European Banking Authority (EBA) guidelines taking effect.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:13:33 Z{27D91092-4118-4DEE-909E-A7A93C47F50E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Saudi-consultation-proposes-data-protection-reform?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawProposed revisions to Saudi Arabia’s data protection regulations could have significant implications for businesses operating in the Kingdom. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:33:59 Z{33992B9E-CA55-4B2D-8FB8-7EE3B826AFB8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Dubai-VARA-tightens-expectations-crypto-reserve-audits?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDubai’s virtual assets regulator has clarified what it expects an independent audit to cover when assessing whether virtual asset service providers (VASPs) are properly safeguarding client assets, in a move aimed at promoting consistent audit practices across the sector. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:21:13 Z{E722137B-3324-40A9-83EC-CE4A39730ACA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/German-court-reinforces-binding-nature-parental-leave-requests?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawGermany’s Federal Labour Court (BAG) has clarified that employees are generally bound by a valid request for parental leave.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:23:08 Z{1F198A02-E357-4B2A-9B71-634022703169}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/qfc-court-asset-protection-measures-arbitration?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent ruling by the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Court provides important guidance for businesses seeking urgent court orders to prevent assets being moved or disposed of while an arbitration is ongoing.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:33:43 Z{AAABCB7C-1ACC-42B5-B2A9-7ADC267D933C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/The-Substantial-Shareholding-Exemption?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe substantial shareholding exemption (SSE) applies to companies and exempts certain gains that would otherwise be subject to UK corporation tax following a disposal of shares.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:29:36 Z{D4582292-54C9-4731-ABF9-E698A207F760}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Chinese-AI-infrastructure-finance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe global race to build artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is creating substantial demand for capital. For projects involving Chinese capital, equipment or technology, the financing and risk-sharing models developed for roads, ports and power plants are unlikely to be directly transferable.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:19:36 Z{5866AAC4-4797-4EA9-8E13-937C8892B1A2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Podcast-How-employers-can-deal-with-an-AI-assisted-rise-in-employee-claims?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSince AI use became widespread the number and complexity of claims against employers has soared. How should companies cope? Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:13:28 Z{2706BFE3-18CA-45EE-89D5-DD0C5A67ECF5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Bank-of-America-AML-failures-offer-lessons-to-UK-banks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK banks should take note of a major enforcement action against Bank of America, which demonstrates the regulatory risks that can arise when financial crime controls are calibrated around operational capacity rather than the risks institutions face, experts have said.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:39:56 Z{676B7707-EB94-4435-B014-C9F254D9CD6F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/PFAS-restrictions-in-footwear-clothing-and-cosmetics-come-into-force-in-EU?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses supplying consumer products into the EU face new compliance obligations as restrictions on the use of certain per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in footwear, clothing, cosmetics and other products begin to apply.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:08:05 Z{6EDAD6E7-BE70-4F61-87B1-21C249DA2525}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Organisations-holding-human-remains-urged-review-policies-UK-regulatory-changes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawMuseums, clinics and other organisations handling human remains across the UK must ensure continued compliance with legal and ethical rules amid ongoing policy changes and government review. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:31:23 Z{62E6AC9F-EE1C-4E14-8EF6-7F29E0AB953D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Mega-projects-mixed-disputes-hybrid-ADR-playbook?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawStrategic planning and awareness of common pitfalls can help ensure alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms for mega projects deliver better outcomes for all parties. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:06:25 Z{A2A53278-DF37-4BAE-9A8A-4B3ACAE948F4}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/QFC-Court-construction-firm-manager-liable-fraudulent-conduct?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent ruling by the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) highlights the risks of inaccurate corporate branding, operating outside licensed activities and failing to support technical arguments with evidence. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:23:25 Z{0BD9DF70-24BF-4380-A566-EC281F82AF04}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Law-Commission-bring-AI-within-UK-product-liability-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Law Commission has unveiled proposals for a major overhaul of UK product liability law, launching a consultation on reforms including expanding the definition of a ‘product’ beyond tangible goods to cover digital technologies. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:41:04 Z{EE0621F5-442D-4F38-BDD3-8B7967AF18DD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Spotlight-on-managing-overlapping-workplace-investigations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSarah Munro, Kate Dodd and Zoe Betts explain how employers can manage overlapping workplace investigations, from coordinating HR and health and safety processes to handling legal risks and external investigations involving regulators or the police.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:36:05 Z{070F7E7C-3F06-4A69-9FDE-BC169BACB507}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/HK-insolvency-construction-case?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Court of Appeal ruling that direct payments to subcontractors were not caught by insolvency laws because the contractor had already lost its entitlement to the funds is an important decision for the construction industry.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:45:46 Z{550DA146-5B29-4624-9ADB-755A63F067AC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/UK-structures-and-buildings-allowances?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA 3% structures and buildings allowance (SBA) is available in the UK for expenditure on the purchase, construction or renovation of non-residential buildings and structures. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:17:39 Z{242B9748-6791-44C2-994C-3DB4B0AB4E19}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Female-international-diversity-arbitrator-appointments-record-highs-LCIA?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw Recent analysis by the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) has revealed that there were a record number of female arbitrator and different nationalities appointed in 2025. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:28:27 Z{69C06DB8-9C04-489A-AACB-FF25A0CD9984}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/English-judiciary-cautious-positive-AI-position-statement?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIt is encouraging to see the English judiciary taking such a positive approach to the adoption of artificial intelligence following a recently published position statement, an expert has said.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:23:28 Z{E3C5775A-F21E-413B-AD04-5C168630A9A7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/KIDS-Act-safety-by-design?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawProviders of a range of digital services and AI systems will have to rethink the way their platforms are designed under new EU-wide child online safety legislation that has been proposed.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:05:59 Z{F193323E-F214-4C2C-841A-46EF3873840C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Saudi-Capital-Market-Authority-consults-on-how-firms-serve-Saudi-clients-abroad?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new consultation has been launched on proposed amendments to draft rules on regulating the activities of Saudi Arabian capital markets institutions when dealing with clients in other financial markets. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:38:54 Z{6C5629B7-AA1E-49A3-A356-97AE82531370}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/High-Court-clarifies-limits-of-dilapidations-claims-where-landlords-plan-sustainability-upgrades?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent ruling in a terminal dilapidations case in England determined that a landlord was not entitled to recover the full cost of significant refurbishment works after the commercial lease expired. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:18:50 Z{BC8B223A-CDC3-4B65-9B80-AB731480CCD9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Shifting-student-demand-nominations-agreements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChanging patterns in higher education enrolments and a rise in commuter students are altering the appetite for nominations agreements in the UK’s university accommodation sector.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:03:51 Z{125C75B3-08CA-4804-993A-8FEF5C58C419}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Germany-adopts-new-product-liability-rules-to-combat-cyber-risks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new product liability regime will heighten the need for German businesses to adopt an increasingly robust cybersecurity approach throughout the product lifecycle, an expert has said.. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:54:19 Z{49AB5A6F-DA6A-4308-B142-CD1D4D46D6F6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Southampton-manager-Spygate-decision-highlights-challenges-of-consistency-in-sports-regulation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEngland's Football Association’s (FA) decision to impose a suspended six-week ban and £28,000 fine on Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert for his role in the club’s ‘Spygate’ scandal has reignited debate over the proportionality and consistency of sporting sanctions in English football, experts have said. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:28:27 Z{DC0C1EF8-A78B-4E11-8068-4C5A0AEAE695}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/EU-Inc-regime-expected-to-have-limited-impact-in-the-Netherlands?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe EU Inc. proposal raises risks of regulatory arbitrage, prompts questions over its interaction with existing Dutch law, and boasts few benefits that are not already available via an existing corporate vehicle that is commonly used by global companies for their Dutch operations. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:50:14 Z{4586BA4B-44A7-4844-A714-2A3C20176393}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/scope-three-emissions-australia?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe High Court of Australia has delivered its first decision on the issue of climate change in the context of development approvals.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:07:49 Z{120CA7C4-8E8E-4DD3-85E8-606E05397EFB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Agentic-AI-ICO-signals-its-data-protection-priorities?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK businesses have been given an early indication of the data protection issues the ICO expects them to address when developing or deploying agentic AI, as well as an opportunity to shape its forthcoming guidance, an expert has said.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:32:34 Z{C96A5759-9088-48F1-A1D8-D131398729A3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/scottish-retailers-food-promotion-placement-regulations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawScottish retailers must ensure their policies and procedures comply with new restrictions on the promotion and placement of less healthy food and drink products now in force, experts are urging. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:07:23 Z{B11A39BE-B594-4AEE-840A-8E0EC39275D4}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Patent-data-weight-loss-drugs-cancer?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPharmaceutical companies are finding new therapeutic uses for medicines that support weight-loss, including for treating cancer and a wide range of other diseases, and seeking to protect their right to commercialise that research, according to Pinsent Masons research.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:16:29 Z{624B6E29-D8D1-4CC3-BAB8-E758733F488C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/english-planning-reforms-court-ruling-training-delegation-changes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent High Court decision offers a timely reminder of Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 reforms, with developers urged to ensure awareness of the upcoming mandatory training for planning committee members and national scheme of delegation.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:46:03 Z{88AD912E-8AB9-462C-8301-2494A1E6879D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/south-african-merger-revocation-bid-disclosure-obligations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Competition Commission of South Africa has launched proceedings before the Competition Tribunal in a bid to have the conditional approval of the merger between Premier Group Limited and RFG Holdings Limited revoked.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:58:10 Z{BD76FA75-5A44-4E7A-8375-DA17108139DF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Case-not-made-for-new-opt-out-consumer-class-action-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThere is a risk that a new consumer class action regime in England and Wales could be more of a cash cow for claimant law firms and litigation funders than a vehicle for delivering effective redress for consumers harmed by breaches of consumer law, according to Pinsent Masons.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:38:13 Z{B291E2A7-D807-4FD0-94E7-7076791410AE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Australia-smart-glasses-probe?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAustralia’s privacy regulator has launched a new probe into the company behind a smart glasses companion app, which could have ramifications for businesses offering comparable technologies and retailers selling such products, according to a privacy expert at Pinsent Masons. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:39:38 Z{830C4817-E140-48D1-A7B3-022D15DB2FAC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Ireland-steps-up-defence-and-resilience-spending-in-Budget-2027?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Irish government has increased defence spending as part of its budget for 2027, allocating just over €1.6 billion to the Department of Defence amid growing concerns over national security, maritime surveillance and military readiness.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:19:44 Z{E7067E0F-2C4B-4DF3-A99E-DAEA23B66B38}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UPC-imposes-DNA-sequencing-tech-sales?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA Berlin-based business, that sells devices that facilitate DNA sequencing made by a Chinese life sciences company, has been temporarily banned from selling the devices in eight European countries, including the UK, after a court heard a rival’s concerns over patent infringement.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:59:46 Z{A0FE6C94-C4CF-4F8E-BEC9-EB65D42639BF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/auditors-boards-face-first-real-test-of-Provision-29?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe 2026 year-end reporting cycle marks the first real test of how well boards and their auditors can demonstrate the effectiveness of their organisation’s internal controls framework. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:53:36 Z{9ABD71F1-1BFD-4AC3-A942-42712119D425}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/compliance-controls-ahead-of-FCA-authorisation-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCryptoasset businesses looking to operate under the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new regulatory regime will need to ensure they have robust controls in place, particularly in areas such as anti-money laundering (AML) and customer due diligence, an expert has said.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:48:42 Z{E954378B-73CE-4E03-AC98-55DB7063BBA4}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Employment-status-tax-issues-need-not-derail-a-business-sale?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawReviewing compliance with UK tax rules relevant to labour supply chains and engagement of temporary workers should be an essential feature of preparing a business for a sale, well before negotiations with prospective buyers start.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:39:18 Z{C9A7514E-32D7-4CBD-BAA9-A6F7E4C94CBF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Spotlight-on-managing-complex-workplace-investigations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSarah Munro and Kate Dodd tell HRNews how employers can manage complex workplace investigations, from choosing the right investigator to conducting sensitive interviews fairly and effectively.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:28:41 Z{D90175B8-484E-4093-93A0-301295E1ADB1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/European-Data-Protection-Board-consults-GDPR-fining-framework?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew European Data Protection Board (EDPB) draft guidelines are designed to harmonise how data protection authorities decide whether to impose fines for breaches of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), introducing a five-step methodology to bring greater consistency to enforcement across the EU, an expert has said.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:54:52 Z{8F706C29-272B-4BC9-875D-AF784FC83FCB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Parliamentary-procedure-UK-government-bills?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWhen the UK government wishes to implement a new policy or reform, it often requires an act of parliament to effect the necessary changes in the law. This entails the government introducing a bill for approval by parliament. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:29:18 Z{73A34285-562C-4C3C-A39E-6D20141ADE1F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/China-renewables-plan?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChina’s newly announced renewable energy goals will have “knock-on effects” for other countries reliant on Chinese supply chains to meet their net zero and renewable energy goals, according to experts at Pinsent Masons.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:00:31 Z{9A2CF2BB-DFA7-4FCF-A57A-4F7EE8B0305E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Northern-Ireland-court-A5-ruling-clarified?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland has provided clarity on how public bodies should apply climate duties when approving carbon-intensive projects, experts have said. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:30:49 Z{5CC99125-79C4-4FE6-90AD-E77F48824095}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ASOS-cyber-attack-leaves-UK-businesses-and-customers-reeling?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe push notification attack on a British online fashion retailer highlights the growing risk of supply chain breaches and hackers' increasingly sophisticated tactics, an expert said.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:25:24 Z{BFBA539B-0B39-4165-89D6-976FB692612B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Riyadh-mandates-infrastructure-contractor-accreditation-2027?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new infrastructure contractor accreditation framework in the Riyadh region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will link eligibility for infrastructure projects to measurable indicators, an expert has said.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:06:42 Z{35266EAC-30E2-4A4F-A5B0-C58A9928B078}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/National-child-online-safety-measures-expected-pre-KIDS-Act?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSocial media companies and other online service providers should expect individual EU countries to impose their own child online safety measures before EU-wide rules, envisaged under the proposed new KIDS Act, take effect, an expert has said.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:54:07 Z{466B7013-F3CC-4DB7-8F84-BCC07E7E170C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/KIDS-Act-service-access-restrictions-proposed?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe EU-wide child online safety regime envisaged by the European Commission stops short of outright banning certain online service providers from enabling children to access their services. However, the KIDS Act proposal anticipates a graduated system of restrictions that would govern access to social media and video-sharing platforms based on how old a would-be user is.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:24:40 Z{C0713072-EB5B-4C5D-901F-9F464B74B3D1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/An-introduction-to-Tax-for-UK-Companies?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThis guide provides a brief overview of the UK tax system for a business operating in the UK through a company. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:30:00 Z{18E0D776-26B4-450D-8079-13EA7E5131C2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Maintaining-non-UK-tax-residence?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe location where a company is tax resident is important when determining its liability to corporate taxes.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:13:20 Z{04DA25B7-6651-425E-BB77-F7566D9C3898}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/IR35-the-basics?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe off-payroll working rules, known as IR35, apply where a business engages an individual to provide services off-payroll and through an intermediary - commonly a company referred to as a 'personal services company' (PSC). IR35 targets the use of PSCs to avoid employment taxes.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:03:37 Z{A8A27EA9-1129-40E7-9611-4531CAFEEB98}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Proper-AI-governance-requires-everyday-action-say-experts?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOrganisations which fail to provide adequate governance approaches to AI usage on a day-to-day basis face losing control over the impact of the system in their operations, an expert has warned.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:31:57 Z{0A874437-221B-43C9-B9C7-BCAAB4499024}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Retained-EU-law-UK-after-Brexit?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSome EU law has been carried over into UK law after Brexit, so that there would be continuity in the many areas of UK law originally based on EU law.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:29:23 Z{BCA43EDC-B37C-43E0-82E8-1305D6EF6FEC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Tech-suppliers-need-pass-security-baseline-down-supply-chain?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawTechnology businesses have given new security and resilience commitments to customers and regulators, but many of their own contracts with cloud providers, software vendors, component suppliers and sub-processors do not support those commitments.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:23:34 Z{0CFD4A0E-8D89-4F6F-A30B-AFF48F6E9F7C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/EU-copyright-reform--gen-AI-US-court-rejects-fair-use-claim?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChallenges policymakers face in balancing the interests of content creators and AI developers have been highlighted in a recent copyright case ruled on by a US court, an expert has said.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:28:42 Z{6A395203-5563-4D27-ABA9-7D33E7EB87D3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Patent-Box-Regime-entrants-on-or-after-1-July-2016?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK Patent Box regime enables UK companies to elect for a lower 10% tax rate for profits earned from patented inventions and certain other intellectual property (IP) rights.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:18:35 Z{FED06591-A6EC-4D67-BCAE-BE2DE7F208E1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Australia-ADM-transparency?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAustralian organisations and businesses should be aware that any decision made using automated decision making technology, even if a human ultimately approves it, may be captured under new obligations.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:44:06 Z{30B3050A-151C-4DE6-83FA-6E863A22D602}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/What-pension-trustees-need-to-know-about-superfund-transfers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWith superfund transfers on the rise in the UK market, trustees should be aware of how best to transact with a superfund.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:18:19 Z{122CA61D-CCF6-42AC-ACB9-2A7F94954FCE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Setting-up-a-subsidiary-in-the-UK--key-tax-issues?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThis guide outlines some of the key tax issues to consider when setting up a subsidiary in the UK. It assumes that the subsidiary will be a private company limited by shares, although other legal forms are available. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:26:37 Z{E3010EF6-32BB-4A5F-BF97-0DDCAAAFAD14}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ADGM-regulator-sets-out-reform-agenda-through-2027?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has provided a preview of its regulatory agenda for 2027, alongside an update about its latest reforms and priorities across funds, digital assets, decentralised finance (DeFi) and compliance.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:46:07 Z{2D90291A-F35D-44E8-8F5E-C7178ECB2969}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CMA-fines-businesses-individuals-over-dawn-raid-conduct?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRecent penalties imposed by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) serve as a significant reminder that both businesses and individuals can face consequences for failing to comply with CMA investigatory requirements, experts have said.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:45:47 Z