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Public M&A – our latest podcast on offering securities as consideration on a takeover
In the latest episode in our UK public M&A podcast series, we talk about takeovers where the bidder offers securities as consideration.
Listing regime – change to notification requirements on a share buyback
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published an amendment to the notification requirements under the UK Listing Rules (UKLRs) following a share …
Company law – updated statutory guidance on the PSC regime
The government has published updated statutory guidance on the meaning of “significant influence or control” over companies in the context of the regime …
Listing and prospectus regime – FCA consultation on miscellaneous amendments
The FCA has published its latest Quarterly Consultation Paper No. 51 (CP26/8) which includes proposals to amend the notification requirements under the …
Listing regime – company fined for breaches of Listing Rules
The FCA has fined John Wood Group £12.9 million for breaches of the Listing Rules. The FCA said that between January 2023 and November 2024, the company …
Shareholder activism – our latest podcast on shareholder opposition on some recent takeovers by way of scheme
In the latest episode in our UK shareholder activism series, we talk about a number of recent takeovers by way of scheme where target shareholders have …
Listing regime – FCA issues clarification on issuing further shares under the new prospectus regime
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a forbearance statement clarifying the notifications required upon the issue of new shares by listed …
Corporate reporting – government publishes response to consultation and final UK sustainability reporting standards
The government has published its response to the consultation it launched in June 2025 on the proposed new UK Sustainability Reporting Standards, along …
ESG – directive scaling back EU sustainability measures published
The Amendment Directive, which amends the EU sustainability regulation and reporting regime and forms part of the Omnibus I package, has been formally …
Listing regime and market abuse – CEO fined and company censured for breaches of the listing rules
The FCA has published final notices for Carillion and its former CEO for breaches of the Listing Rules and the UK Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). The …
Company administration – amended Companies House fees now in force
The Registrar of Companies (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 came into force on 1 February 2026, amending various Companies House fees.
Corporate reporting – government response to consultation on assurance of sustainability reporting
The government has published its response following its consultation on an oversight regime for assurance of sustainability reporting. The government …
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