Business Law and Corporate Law

Amendments to the EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU MAR), made by the EU Listing Act (2024/2809), take effect on 5 June 2026. The amendments relate to when inside information has to be disclosed where there are intermediate steps in a protracted process.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that knowledge of an individual's inclusion on an insider list can itself constitute inside information...

This comprehensive monthly bulletin tracks the latest regulatory developments across UK, EU, and US financial services sectors, covering everything from motor finance...

The Environmental and Waste sector has experienced significant M&A momentum over the past decade, driven by regulatory changes and investor interest in circular economy platforms.

A recent report challenges the conventional wisdom about investor-led climate action, arguing that asset managers and owners play only a supporting role in decarbonisation while government policy and technology development lead the way. The analysis examines whether private markets investors face similar constraints or possess greater agency to drive meaningful climate-related change through their portfolio companies.

On 3 June 2026, following a call for evidence, the CMA launched a consultation on draft revised guidance regarding its approach to assessing merger efficiencies.

A shareholder exit does not always require the remaining shareholders to fund the full buyout personally on day one. Private companies can often use structured mechanisms such as a company share buyback, a staged...

Macfarlanes has successfully advised Iguanas Holdings Limited on a groundbreaking restructuring plan under Part 26A of the Companies Act 2006, marking the first such plan sanctioned under the Court's new Practice Statement. The restructuring addresses lease and business rates liabilities while facilitating new funding from its parent company to support the Latin American restaurant chain's turnaround strategy.

The High Court has dismissed claims totalling £478m under sections 238 (transaction under value, TUV) and 239 (preference) of the Insolvency Act 1986 arising from an intra-group restructuring within the Co-operative...

At a time when commercial strategy and legal reality don't always sit in the same conversation, this edition explores the forces reshaping how businesses protect value, drive growth and navigate change.

Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026 is the latest version of the Government’s official statutory Guidance that applies to any organisation or professional who works with children...

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