Corporate Notes

On the horizon – our podcast on material upcoming developments

Company administration – Companies House confirms key start dates for identity verification

Companies House has published an updated implementation plan for the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) which includes key dates for …

Company administration – regulations on identity verification made under ECCTA

The ECCTA is introducing new identity verification requirements for all new and existing company directors (and equivalents for other entities), PSCs and …

Corporate reporting – FRC publishes thematic review of climate-related financial disclosures

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published a thematic review of climate-related financial disclosures by AIM and large private companies, …

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'.

Preparing your annual report and AGM notice in 2025

A key focus for many UK listed companies at this time of year is finalising their annual report and preparing for their annual general meeting. This …

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.

Insight alert: Capital markets – FCA consultation on rules for PISCES

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 …

Corporate governance – updated ISS proxy voting guidelines for 2025

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has published updates to its UK proxy voting guidelines for 2025, alongside an executive summary of the changes. …

Company law – regulations under ECCTA in relation to disclosure of residential addresses and information sharing

Two sets of regulations have been made under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA)

Listing regime – FCA confirms changes to the NSM

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a Policy Statement (PS24/19) setting out the final rules to implement the changes to the National …