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UK Tax dispute risks Unexpected tax liabilities are a key business risk.  For governments facing challenging fiscal environments, a tougher approach to tax compliance and enforcement can be a critical revenue raiser. The UK is no exception. This briefing outlines current... Gutmann v First MTR - Landmark victory for class action defendants The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has dismissed a long-running class action against our client, First MTR, and other train operators in only its second judgment under the decade-old competition class action regime. The judgment is good news for consum... Beyond cyber - beware of human error and process pitfalls This briefing looks at the overlooked risks of non-cyber data breaches, highlighting recent cases, regulatory consequences, and practical steps organisations can take to reduce human error and strengthen data governance. A version of this briefing first a... CMA’s draft revised remedies guidance: what it gets right, and where the final guidance could go further On 16 October the CMA launched a consultation on its draft revised remedies guidance. There is much in the draft guidance to applaud. In this briefing we pull out five things the draft guidance gets right, and five points where the CMA could go further to... Competition Law in the Digital Age - November 2025 Our Competition Law in the Digital Age newsletter is intended to provide insights on modern-day competition law developments in a bite-sized format. This edition covers minority shareholdings, the DMA review, Microsoft Teams commitments, technology driven... Insurance update: recent developments from the FCA and PRA Connections Reform in Great Britain: A new queue on the horizon? The National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) Connections Reform programme has been in planning and implementation for some time, and on the current timeframes, it is anticipated that the first Gate 2 outcomes will be known before the end of the year. Howe... The Legal 500: Blockchain & Crypto Assets Comparative Guide 2025 - UK chapter The Blockchain Country Comparative Guide aims to provide an overview of the law and practice of blockchain law across a variety of jurisdictions. This chapter relates to UK law. 1. Please provide a high-level overview of the blockchain market in your jur... Non-Executive Director Remuneration update The Financial Reporting Council (“FRC”) recently published updated guidance on how UK-listed companies can remunerate their non-executive directors (“NEDs”) using shares in the company that engages them. This update forms part of a broader regulatory effo... Competition and Regulatory Newsletter: European Court of Justice clarifies boundaries around disclosing leniency statements The European Court of Justice has clarified key questions around the protection afforded to leniency statements and settlement submissions under EU law – specifically, whether such documents can be shared with national prosecutors in criminal proceedings,...