Now that we know the UK general election is set for 4 July 2024, businesses connected with the UK may look to increase their political efforts or support for a particular party over the coming weeks. While the UK’s campaign...more
Corporate engagement with politics has been a dominant feature of 2021, with serving and former public officials' real and perceived lobbying activities, MP's second jobs, and demands for greater political financing...more
The Pensions Regulator (Regulator) has published its policy on the investigation and prosecution of two new criminal offences under the Pension Schemes Act 2021. Of particular interest is the commentary and examples given on...more
The former members of English punk band the Sex Pistols brought their unique brand of anarchy to contract law, in a dispute over the construction, effect and enforceability of the band member agreement they entered into in...more
Exclusion clauses in consumer contracts must be adequately signposted, with their meaning and effect highlighted: Andrew Green v Petfre (t/a Betfred). In 2018, Andrew Green played a blackjack game on Betfred’s mobile app. ...more
The Pensions Regulator has new and far-reaching powers to investigate and prosecute those who put pension schemes at risk. The broad scope of the new offences and information gathering powers has caused a stir in the...more
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that documents protected by legal advice privilege remain so protected even upon the dissolution of the company to whom the privilege belongs. Once attached, legal advice privilege exists...more
With a stated aim to “make the world even more inhospitable for those who would lie, cheat, steal and bribe to line their pockets” and secured funding of GBP53m for the next three years, the new director of the UK’s Serious...more