https://www.pinsentmasons.com/shared-content/rss-feed/outlawLatest news, insight and analysis from Pinsent Masonsen-GBPinsent Masons60{BB77CCDA-3F3E-4E66-9663-2951CBBF908B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/NSW-appeal-ruling-on-WA-Security-of-Payment-Act-shines?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe New South Wales Court of Appeal has provided recent guidance as to service of adjudication applications in Western Australia under the state’s security of payment legislation.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:11:57 Z{19B7850D-FF21-4123-BF1E-AC7FB7E2D360}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Restraining-bond-calls-in-Saudi-Arabia?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw Bond calls are not unusual, including in Saudi Arabia, and they can create significant challenges for contractors and subcontractors. Preparing and acting early can however substantially improve parties’ prospects of obtaining meaningful relief.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:07:11 Z{CC279DE5-EC5D-4894-808D-49F6D061315A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/AI-financial-regulators-set-expectations-managing-risks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe speed with which the latest AI models can expose cyber vulnerabilities requires financial services firms to move quickly to enhance the way they prevent, detect and manage cyber risks arising from such ‘frontier AI’, EU regulators have said.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:34:18 Z{C8354F9E-8770-47A1-99BA-3CD8B9509A50}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/ireland-limited-partnership-reform-private-capital?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe launch of a new public consultation in Ireland marks another important step in the modernisation of the country’s private funds and investment structures framework.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:19:16 Z{2C00027A-4355-4D70-AF92-9AFCE49FD0F2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/onboard-safety-familiarisation-guidance-issued-maritime-industry?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawShipping industry companies should take the chance to reflect on new safety guidance to avoid potential regulatory headaches in future, an expert has warned.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:01:47 Z{D054820F-76BE-4874-9CF2-59E52CA2A414}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/NSW-reforms-target-psychological-injury-claims?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe most significant overhaul of the workers' compensation regime in a generation took effect in New South Wales (NSW) on 1 July. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:41:36 Z{E0383A6A-0345-47FC-A11E-23EE6224C46E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Central-Bank-Ireland-raises-expectations-delegated-governance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) has published the findings of its thematic review of delegation practices in the Irish funds sector, setting out its supervisory expectations and identifying areas where fund management companies (FMCs) should strengthen their governance, oversight and control frameworks. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:33:36 Z{FC6D7724-24D9-4A62-BAF5-A9C5D880FEC2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Substantial-dissatisfaction-prompts-review-of-disclosure-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA judiciary-led working group is preparing reforms to the disclosure regime governing commercial litigation in England and Wales after a survey of legal sector stakeholders revealed widespread dissatisfaction with the current system.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:24:16 Z{884ABF19-9E1A-4100-B6F4-284BF994B4E9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/saudi-arabia-updated-aml-rules-compliance-obligations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSaudi Arabia's updated anti-money laundering (AML) implementing regulations provide much greater operational detail for firms on how AML controls are expected to work in practice, particularly in relation to customer onboarding, beneficial ownership verification, wire transfers, group-wide compliance programmes and digital payment services, experts have said. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:14:19 Z{D30D3197-8A9D-4929-9FAC-1EAF79D8CB53}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Changes-law-justify-deviation-GLO-test-case-judgments?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK courts asked to deviate from judgments issued in group litigation order (GLO) test cases must consider current law, not the law in place at the time of the test case ruling, when determining whether to do so – even if that means similar claims within the scope of a GLO are decided differently, according to the UK Supreme Court.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:25:23 Z{B5EC8105-4975-4F8F-8A16-4FF446EB4B0D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Chinese-creditors-benefit-UK-enforcement-new-ruling?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThere is an emerging trend of Chinese companies winning the right to enforce judgments issued in China in the UK, experts have said.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:13:50 Z{117272D5-2E8B-4360-8EDC-F718E43AEB6D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/German-businesses-must-assess-product-liability-frameworks-ahead-of-EU-deadline?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses operating in Germany should review their exposure to updated product liability requirements set to take effect in December, experts have said.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:18:28 Z{A645BF6E-9EC1-4DBF-9106-4E3CDE19F5F6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/pensions-ombudsman-sipp-disinvestment-death?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent determination by the UK Pensions Ombudsman (PO) confirms that where there are multiple beneficiaries following the death of a member, it is reasonable for the providers to disinvest the pension fund on first instruction from a beneficiary to ensure the beneficiaries receive correct shares and are protected against market fluctuations affecting allocations between beneficiaries. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:44:26 Z{56068E04-47A8-45EE-A07C-64C8CDA80595}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/energy-deciding-factor-data-centre-development-Australia?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAs the country tightens its rules on data centres, developers who secure water and power assets early on will be best positioned to benefit from the next generation of data centre growth.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:38:20 Z{C23D45F2-DDF5-4FA8-B267-E4FB81136396}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Egypt-labour-laws-impact-workers-rights?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRecent changes to labour regulation in Egypt represent a decisive shift in how the Egyptian state understands work, workers, and the modern workplace.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:09:07 Z{7128A0B8-DB75-4D6F-B8C7-77EA55F87A1F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Irish-businesses-prepare-RESS-6-energy-auction?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Irish government has finalised the terms and conditions for the sixth round of its renewable electricity support scheme (RESS 6). Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:05:22 Z{64B61032-E333-417A-94C8-1DE72A9029DD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/DFIs-unlocking-liquidity-mobilising-private-capital?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPrivate market funds in developing countries play an important role in providing capital but can face challenges in fundraising and in realising timely exits for investors, so can struggle to demonstrate their capacity to earn returns for investors.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:40:18 Z{0BAD4B1E-3A70-4714-A5FF-BE8967A15AE4}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Saudi-Arabia-general-education-law-reform?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSaudi Arabia has approved a new General Education Law under Royal Decree, representing one of the most significant reforms of the Kingdom's education sector in decades. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:02:10 Z{B02B5DE0-5733-49F0-9718-D730F9199A1F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/UK-competition-class-actions-face-increased-scrutiny?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe legal and economic foundations of ‘class action’-style competition claims are being tested with increased vigour in the UK.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:13:57 Z{C8512DC0-DACA-4B46-8E42-E42EA1018A24}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Trump-tariff-threat-on-generics-means-pharmaceutical?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe recent announcement of a 200% tariff by the US on some of the most widely used drugs and medicinal products has, understandably, caused concern and confusion in the pharmaceutical industry.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:30:34 Z{3D1E9138-38C7-4ADA-9B54-91DD4FD0D80F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/The-challenges-of-sourcing-GPUs-as-AI-demand-surges?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawHigh demand for special computer chips capable of supporting AI use is impacting on distribution procurement and pricing models, forcing distributors and their customers to respond to legal and contractual issues associated with them.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:06:12 Z{1EBEDD35-1663-4F39-8E37-C8AF0E20C937}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/FIFA-new-transfer-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWith attention returning to domestic soccer after the World Cup, the focus for many organisations and observers will be what big moves are expected to take place before the summer transfer window closes at the end of August.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:40:09 Z{036C9657-CAEC-41C8-8F42-4802590679AE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Australian-principals-warned-recourse-performance-security?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThere has been a recent ‘uptick’ of injunction applications seeking to restrain principals, the owners of major projects, from having recourse to performance security throughout Australia.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:38:11 Z{54FA8923-A9B1-4870-AA84-21EBA22012B9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/UAE-accelerating-autonomous-vehicle-smart-mobility-frameworks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UAE is rapidly moving from a jurisdiction with aspirational smart mobility policies to one with substantive, enforceable regulatory frameworks - and the pace of change is accelerating.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:53:13 Z{39018B5D-5194-4F74-A105-2793174AC98A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/framework-guide-rolling-stock-acceptance-train-operators?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSouth Africa’s freight rail sector is undergoing its most consequential structural transformation in decades with changes to the rolling stock acceptance framework requiring attention from train operators. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:30:02 Z{8C172136-8D24-4D9E-A041-0DC720D60101}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Navigating-privacy-applications-before-DIFC-ADGM-Courts?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe principles of open justice and business sensitivity and confidentiality present a recurring challenge in commercial litigation.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:04:16 Z{03CF0CE7-C7BA-4157-A4FA-EA4DDC056F19}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/UAE-transactions-law-resets-court-tests-project-risk?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UAE’s Civil Transactions Law will influence how courts review evidence, pricing decisions and agreement outcomes when disputes arise. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:28:37 Z{4827F9EF-8D02-4A16-92DF-782E6B15DE3A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Climate-litigation-corporate-liability-claims-gain-momentum?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe latest research from the Grantham Institute shows once again that climate litigation is now an established feature of the risk landscape for businesses, across a wide range of sectors and industries. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:13:12 Z{3DDAA52D-B70C-487D-AD3E-E605D321D08E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/South-Africa-renewable-energy-market-evolution?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe evolution of South Africa’s renewable energy market is creating opportunity for developers, contractors and investors, but also increases the risk of claims and disputes. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:08:05 Z{9B715DBB-3D98-4476-963B-B39CFA8C8385}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Ireland-CRD-VI-implementation-impact-lenders-customers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFinancial institutions operating in Ireland will now need to carefully assess their procedures after the country confirmed its full implementation of the EU’s latest capital requirements directive.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:49:57 Z{1B985E0E-B3B8-4392-BC11-9E3C2853FF00}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/directors-duties-personal-liabilities-company-insolvent?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWhen companies face financial distress, directors’ responsibilities can quickly change, potentially exposing them to personal liability and even penalties.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:31:27 Z{F177F78E-7872-434B-9A9E-96A75E3A5DDC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/power-contemporaneous-evidence-pensions-rectification?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent decision by the High Court of England and Wales highlights the inherent risks involved in adapting scheme precedent documentation and that compelling evidence remains the foundation of successful pension rectification claims.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:25:37 Z{EF40BFBB-884A-41BB-86CB-51BC1643FC39}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/French-Supreme-Court-vulnerability-contract-formation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent landmark decision by France’s supreme court, the Cour de cassation, has provided the clearest guidance yet on contractual protections for vulnerable people since legislation was reformed a decade ago.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:44:27 Z{8C25F915-73CE-416A-9B55-005D0223ABB8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Nuances-organisations-employing-individuals-Middle-East?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNavigating employment across the Middle East requires more than a surface-level understanding of regional labour laws. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:39:36 Z{05D44F2F-A84B-4591-BD91-A86F7EC055AA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/How-UAE-financial-firms-can-meet-new-CBUAE-climate-risk-expectations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe new climate framework established by the UAE’s Central Bank marks a clear shift for UAE banks and insurers from climate risk as a policy concern to a prudential governance issue. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:24:07 Z{285036CB-5446-4257-BF12-2C85C9EC3216}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/ICC-emphasises-early-determination-in-updated-arbitration-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawArticle 30 of the 2026 International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Arbitration Rules introduces a notable procedural innovation, formally codifying the power of arbitral tribunals to determine claims and defences at an early stage where they are manifestly without merit or manifestly outside the tribunal's jurisdiction.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:55:17 Z{39BEC013-431B-4050-A297-524BD475330A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/UK-High-Court-rejects-aggregated-knowledge-basis-fraud?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent ruling by the High Court in London on fraudulent breach of warranty claims has reaffirmed that fraud requires conscious dishonesty on the part of an identifiable individual – and inference is not enough.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:18:59 Z{791FFB59-4FC5-4E8B-9F7F-C3C4B3146F78}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Employment-law-risks-employers-saudi-arabia-overlooking?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) employment landscape continues to evolve at pace, with recent amendments to the Labour Law, increased digitalisation of employment administration and a growing awareness among employees of their statutory rights growing the risk profile for employers operating in the Kingdom. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:13:19 Z{57CBC6EE-0164-4D56-9904-9A90A12B8941}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/sports-organisations-prepare-new-era-online-safety-regulation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSports organisations can no longer treat online fan engagement as a purely communications activity. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:42:17 Z{B6DAA0CB-B80B-4578-A9BA-24976F962874}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/NSW-Supreme-Court-blocks-tax-notice-voluntary-administration?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA decision by the Supreme Court of New South Wales has opened the door for administrators to protect a company’s trading resources from Australian Tax Office (ATO) notices whilst in voluntary administration.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:41:36 Z{F7B89603-F67A-44E0-AA15-DBD33F83E1F7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/What-UK-new-cryptoasset-rules-mean-overseas-crypto-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK's new cryptoasset regime contains a significant departure from the approach traditionally applied to overseas financial services firms. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:40:19 Z{F2C1D9FD-B58F-4913-95D5-CD80118E1E5A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/UAE-hardship-law-changes-contracting-modern-era?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChanges to UAE law will introduce greater flexibility for courts in how they deal with the issue of hardship in contractual matters.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:09:58 Z{4FDB449F-17E6-47FD-9061-B3D016687D30}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Expect-sovereignty-bigger-factor-EU-cloud-procurements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCloud computing providers can expect their scope to store data solely in the EU and prevent foreign authorities from accessing that data to factor more significantly into their chances of securing public contracts within the trading bloc in future.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:17:52 Z{AC91AA75-7135-4370-9FE9-589CEF44BB82}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/UK-exporters-face-final-countdown-before-strict-EU-packaging-rules-apply?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK companies shipping to the EU have just over a month to be ready for new packaging waste rules – which could significantly impact exports.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:34:10 Z{12541C18-669D-44D5-88B8-85FEFB138A2C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/What-new-rules-agentic-AI-payments-look-like?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe growing use of agentic AI is spurring UK regulators to examine whether specific new rules need to be developed to govern use of the technology in financial services.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:03:10 Z{7789F0BF-5B1B-4250-AADE-3879985F8CAB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/ICC-rules-favour-targeted-but-flexible-approach-confidentiality?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA significant change in the 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules affirms the importance of confidentiality in arbitration proceedings, while deliberately avoiding overreach.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:27:38 Z{02093820-ABF5-4843-91F6-E8FA06FCE599}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Businesses-act-EU-UK-deforestation-rules-loom?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIt is now less than six months until new EU supply chain legislation impacting how businesses source, use and sell certain agricultural commodities comes into force on 30 December 2026.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:42 Z{68FCA1B3-B0F2-4B73-8A51-DA745C5022D6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Podcast-FIFA-transfer-rule-overhaul?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFIFA responds to a court ruling on player transfer rules; and how the heatwave is affecting digital infrastructure.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:07:13 Z{49AA4DDB-E59D-4788-96A6-7492E544B91D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/SEC-proposals-forthcoming-changes-foreign-private-issuer-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCompanies organised outside the US need to be aware of potential proposals to change the definition of “foreign private issuer” (FPI) under the US securities rules, as it may impact their ability to access the US capital markets and impact cross-border takeover offers. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:26:03 Z{8EDAC8B8-AD42-4A32-BB89-A733C314787A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Navigating-subcontracting-supply-chain-challenges-South-Africa?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFor contractors entering the South African construction market, understanding the complex legal and operational landscape of the country is essential to ensure compliance and reduce risk on infrastructure projects.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:05:53 Z