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Derivatives Lawyers in our international derivatives practice advise both financial institutions and the end-users of derivatives on the full range of OTC and exchange-traded derivatives and we cover the full spectrum of underlyings, from plain vanilla interest rate...
The enforcement landscape UK regulators and prosecuting authorities are signalling a decisive shift toward tougher enforcement in 2026. Armed with new legislative tools, advanced analytics and stronger penalties, authorities are creating a higher-risk environment for corporates....
M&A Outlook for 2026 2025 was a year of fluctuating momentum. Dampened confidence at the start of year gave way to cautious optimism and a willingness to press on with corporate deal activity despite market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty.
Digital regulation: Navigating diverging paths Recent years have seen a proliferation of digital regulation. The (often overlapping) regimes emerging across the globe are creating an increasingly fragmented picture internationally, with that outlook further compounded by the impact of geopolitical...
Geopolitical fragmentation reshaping the energy landscape
The future of merger control As geopolitical tensions, industrial policy, and competitive pressures reshape global markets, merger control is undergoing recalibration across the EU, UK and US. Although the foundational principles remain steady, enforcement is being reshaped by...
Corporate criminal liability Since the Bribery Act in 2010, corporate criminal liability in the UK has continued to expand and that trend has accelerated in recent years. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) marked a major shift, introducing an expanded...
AI update for 2026 As AI continues to transform the business landscape, staying ahead of legal developments in this space has never been more critical. Global regulation poses a particular challenge, with jurisdictions adopting divergent approaches amid fierce international...
Private equity – a more dynamic deal environment Private equity deal makers also faced a year of fluctuating momentum in 2025. The U.S. “liberation day” tariff announcements froze sentiment and pushed many Q2 transactions onto the back burner.
Dealmaking in AI infrastructure Investment in digital infrastructure has grown year-on-year since the turn of the century, but the recent AI revolution has catalysed exponential growth, driving M&A activity to an all-time high. We examine whether this is a bubble or a sustained boom...