Corporate Notes

UK Public M&A podcast Ep 30: Changes to the rules on the companies to which the Takeover Code applies now in force

In this episode of our public M&A podcast series, we talk about the changes to the Takeover Code which came into force on Monday 3 February 2025, and …

Half-yearly corporate update – our latest briefing

We have published our half-yearly update briefing which summarises the major developments in UK corporate law and regulation that have occurred over the …

M&A – our 2025 global M&A report

We have published our latest annual global M&A report titled ‘Global M&A Outlook for 2025: Gaining Altitude'.

UK Public M&A podcast Ep 29: Takeover Panel obtains court order to enforce ruling

In this episode of our public M&A podcast series, we talk about the latest development in the MWB ruling.

Private equity – updated Walker guidelines and 2024 annual report

The Private Equity Reporting Group (PERG) has published an updated version of the Walker Guidelines for Disclosure and Transparency in Private Equity, as …

M&A – changes to the UK merger control regime

Regulations that will bring into force changes to the UK merger control regime from 1 January 2025 have been published.

UK Public M&A podcast Ep 28: Takeover approaches and the Market Abuse Regulation

In this episode of our public M&A podcast series, we discuss Primary Market Bulletin 52 where the FCA reminds companies that they need to consider the UK …

Disclosure of inside information – FCA Primary Market Bulletin

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a Primary Market Bulletin (PMB 52) on inside information. It covers: identifying and disclosing …

M&A – UK Guide

Public M&A – changes to the companies to which the Takeover Code applies

The Takeover Panel has published a response statement (RS 2024/1) confirming that the scope of companies to which the Takeover Code applies will be …

Autumn Budget 2024 – our briefing on the principal measures

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has delivered the Autumn Budget 2024.

Public M&A – our consolidated public M&A update

We have published an overview of recent developments in public M&A in the UK. It covers recent market activity as well as legal and regulatory …