https://www.pinsentmasons.com/shared-content/rss-feed/outlawLatest news, insight and analysis from Pinsent Masonsen-GBPinsent Masons60{00E22A2B-298E-4920-99F1-89536F34CCC1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-Bank-England-open-discussion-into-future-tokenisation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new call for input by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England authorities will give firms the opportunity to help shape the future regulation and use of tokenisation for the UK’s wholesale financial markets, according to experts.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:59:38 Z{36977627-42E0-40AF-B745-227CF54B49C7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Qatar-investment-court-recalibrates-approach-attorney-fee-recovery?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent decision by Qatar’s Investment and Trade Court (ITC) signals a shift towards a “new norm” in local litigation practice.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:45:49 Z{7CA0EC74-0113-4757-BC55-E9EC39EE14F5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/HMRC-data-shows-surge-in-VAT-investigations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOne in three large companies had a VAT investigation launched against them last year, highlighting HMRC’s focus on closing the tax gap, an expert has said. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:43:05 Z{F62F1451-031E-4DA5-9026-DC451234EE07}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Geopolitical-shocks-force-supply-chain-rethink-UK-businesses?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses must prioritise supply chain resilience and adopt a flexible, diversified approach to withstand geopolitical shocks, experts have said. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:42:37 Z{823CE35A-DDFD-49EB-93DC-F71F1D799341}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/new-anti-corruption-directive-means-Irish-financial-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe European Union’s new anti corruption directive, which came into effect in May, creates the first harmonised EU-wide criminal framework for bribery and corruption offences.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:41:54 Z{D37DC8A8-5E7F-4A7C-9F3C-DFAA177DCBF9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UAE-ban-social-media-platforms-under-15s?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new law announced in the United Arab Emirates will prohibit social media platforms from offering their services to children under the age of 15, as well as imposing specific obligations on platforms, regulators and caregivers. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:21:12 Z{9125442E-2BB1-45D6-8F04-54C5BA98B08A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PODCAST-Watching-the-machines?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK regulator steps up vigilance on domestic device data collection, and UK e-money regulation to be tightened Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:23:30 Z{CAFA6ECC-2B35-47C3-8C11-F255489FDB7F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Oman-introduces-new-real-estate-register-law-modernise-property-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new real estate register that allows issuance of electronic title deeds will bring Oman’s real estate sector in line with regional digitalisation trends, an expert has said. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:06:11 Z{700F19F9-147C-4E13-8B6A-D4682A4B03FF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/heatwave-risks-UK-health-safety-law?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPeriods of very hot weather are increasingly common in the UK amidst the changing global climate. These heatwaves present risks that must be considered under health and safety law.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:39:55 Z{D9F7D93F-F313-4157-B829-05BA3131F097}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/How-should-NEC4-adapted-use-Australia?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWe have previously considered why Australian projects should consider adopting the more collaborative NEC4 contract. However, questions arise as to whether the standard NEC4 contract works for the Australian market in its unamended form, so successful adoption is likely to require some amendments.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:37:57 Z{5F90F5D8-56A8-4494-BC84-73C0203963EF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Challenges-facing-companies-UK-prepares-new-Prime-Minister?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses and organisations should be begin preparing now for the potential political upheaval and policy direction shifts set to be generated by the UK’s change in prime minister, experts have warned.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:35:09 Z{F12AF3CB-935E-47A6-A2CF-52E30D99180D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Western-Australian-ruling-limits-contractual-control-over-timing-emailed-payment-claims?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses that commission construction works cannot rely on notice provisions in their contracts with contractors to delay when an emailed payment claim is taken to be ‘given’ under Western Australia’s security of payment regime, according to a new ruling.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:03:00 Z{EB88312C-A2D3-450E-B11C-7058FEA99186}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Gainshare-clauses-incentivise-AI-related-savings-financial-services?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFinancial services firms are increasingly considering the use of ‘gainshare’ provisions in their contracts with suppliers to incentivise them to harness the power of AI to deliver cost savings, according to experts who have highlighted the importance of ensuring the risks around how those clauses operate in practice are considered upfront.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:34:03 Z{2F5350B4-80F7-4D01-AC23-978A284F4FB6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Online-platforms-responsible-content-selected-algorithms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOnline service providers that use algorithms to determine how content on their platforms is displayed to users are not exempt from potential liability arising from that content – even where the source of the content is users themselves, the EU’s highest court has ruled.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:10:54 Z{81361A5C-3DB9-4ABF-977B-0D3A55E725E8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Financial-services-firms-secure-oversight-suppliers-AI-use?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFinancial services firms can obtain effective oversight over their suppliers’ use of AI systems in service delivery without requiring access to the algorithms underpinning those systems, experts have said.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:50:55 Z{848398E4-D4CE-4F99-BDBB-29E94C6D519D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/German-French-investors-nuclear-energy-shift?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThree years after Germany mothballed nuclear power, investors are showing renewed interest in developing nuclear technologies, a major global study has found. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:38:08 Z{9745D156-4596-4A3E-9F08-507B9A96F7A1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CRU-unveils-plans-increase-viability-Irish-biomethane-projects?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPlanned changes for Ireland’s biomethane connections policy will cut project risks and increase investment in the sector, according to an expert.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:26:18 Z{FE735F17-1E70-4EAD-B014-2C7B8460D45F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/managing-data-essential-university-spin-out?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe growth in the UK spin-out market as capital is increasingly channelled into research-led innovation – most notably around clean energy, artificial intelligence and life sciences – has created a host of opportunities, both for investors looking for the next generation of projects to support, and universities ready to commercialise their research. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:43:50 Z{A4AA71A5-30F3-40EF-AEF9-203643EB3045}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Corporate-criminal-attribution-UK-senior-managers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Crime and Policing Act 2026 will make it much easier for law enforcement to hold UK corporates criminally liable for offences committed by their senior management. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:03:08 Z{FC50D429-613F-4D61-9E2E-EACD181F6A1F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Development-corporations-new-towns-context?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDevelopment corporations have increasingly been identified as a critical pillar of the UK government’s new towns programme, which aims to support a new generation of large-scale communities across England.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:40:55 Z{36A6E1E9-9990-4465-963C-3C248367E8CF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/upc-ruling-uk-patent-injunction-court-reach-guidance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Unified Patent Court (UPC) has recently provided important clarification about how far its powers can reach beyond its own member countries.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:37:05 Z{9C2C25C0-2453-4A76-9EA2-FBE3DCEF9AE2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Non-Domestic-MEES-announcement-brings-clarity-landlords-lenders?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawConfirmation by the UK government of changes to energy efficiency requirements for private rented non-domestic properties in England and Wales will provide much-needed clarity for both landlords and lenders, according to experts.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:40:45 Z{374D9EAE-7174-47B7-BA3D-8FEF574FA197}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Abandonment-employment-what-employers-need-to-know?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAbandonment of employment is a complex and often misunderstood concept in Australian law. While it may appear straightforward – an employee stops showing up to work without explanation – the legal implications and options for employers are nuanced. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:03:35 Z{A002E062-AA60-4265-BFF5-01419A52B2AD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/uk-employers-tackling-workplace-harassment-training-monitoring-gaps?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWhile many UK employers are making progress in implementing measures to prevent harassment in the workplace, few have implemented systems to monitor their effectiveness and provide comprehensive training ahead of new legislative provisions coming into force in October.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:20:40 Z{FC0E7F49-9FEC-40BE-B604-EA0BD5347FA1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Company-secretaries-can-use-AI-create-capacity?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCompany secretaries can use AI to help board members focus on the most important issues, risks and decisions facing their business, as well as to carry out their own roles more efficiently so they can spend more time working on strategic projects, an expert has said.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:46:27 Z{245288DF-25ED-4B73-8911-88FAF3794323}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/NSW-Supreme-Court-upholds-administrators-appointment-despite-defective-process?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe New South Wales Supreme Court recently granted relief for the appointment of administrators for a quarry firm – despite non-compliance by the directors with the company’s constitution for holding a meeting of directors under the Corporations Act 2001 (‘the Act’).Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:28:21 Z{9EB25B59-7D42-4811-B271-BC2A81ADFAF9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Updated-UK-GDPR-complaints-regime-takes-effect?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK businesses face new duties over their handling of data protection complaints under new rules that are now in effect.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:58:45 Z{7D3A0891-B926-42EA-B29F-0B080EA750F3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Employers-address-Middle-East-mental-health-duties-proactively?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawInternational businesses operating in the Middle East have been advised to review their approach to employee mental wellbeing, to ensure they comply with increasingly stringent legal obligations in the region.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:37:43 Z{97946F5A-0943-47F4-A832-B4E62D2B52A3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Rathbones-case-consumer-duty-warning-shot-UK-investment-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe outcome of a regulatory review announced by Rathbones earlier this week is a “serious warning shot” to other UK wealth and investment firms over their compliance with the consumer duty and client due diligence requirements, an expert has said.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:08:13 Z{B0560E33-34F7-42C8-A55B-635923820C44}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Tribunal-focused-changes-in-the-ICC-2026-Rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw Enhanced disclosure obligations, practical award deadlines and efficient tribunal management mark the ICC’s latest evolution for arbitral tribunals.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:34:57 Z{1E33FAB3-6E9F-4E9B-BAA2-FAF91D1D4ED2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/EU-Pay-Transparency-Directive-EU-member-states?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe EU Pay Transparency Directive entered into force in May 2023 with a deadline of 7 June 2026 for member states to implement local legislation in line with its requirements.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:59:14 Z{83D174D6-C81A-4BCB-8730-E32BB2179FD5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FAQredundancy-when-should-UK-employers-offer-an-alternative-role-instead-of-dismissal?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawLaura Kennedy tells HRNews when employers should offer an alternative role instead of redundancy.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:29:07 Z{268E755D-A4F7-4BFA-A820-FD6B4A692421}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-move-from-awareness-to-implementation-on-suicide-prevention?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawJonathan Cowlan tells HRNews how suicide prevention standard BS 30480 is helping employers to manage suicide risk in the workplace.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:19:47 Z{9AB0F8FF-A435-4441-AE2C-FF62E2669C38}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Multinationals-balance-global-values-with-local-EDI-strategies?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawKate Dodd tells HRNews why multinational employers are adapting their EDI strategies rather than abandoning them.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:12:05 Z{F56F2F8C-D74C-49A2-8299-98D5B8E0672C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/employment-rights-bill-timeline-2026-beyond?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe most significant overhaul of employment law in England, Scotland and Wales in a generation has now been enacted, with the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) becoming law as the Employment Rights Act (ERA).Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:39:52 Z{0E19479B-83E5-4B02-98C4-0CE7E02109DF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/new-icc-rules-case-management-conferences-procedural-shift?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA significant change in the 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules brings to an end a long-standing procedural requirement by removing Terms of Reference as a mandatory step. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:33:47 Z{5CE0DD59-F944-44C4-B485-491709E3618F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Ryanair-family-seating-policy-investigated-fairness?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA UK regulator is investigating whether Ryanair’s family seating policy complies with UK consumer law.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:38:31 Z{87EC9C6D-15D3-4DAD-9ED5-008940923112}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ADGM-financial-regulator-AML-framework?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawProposals to strengthen rules on anti-money laundering provisions from the Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM) financial services regulator represent a consolidation of existing requirements, according to an expert.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:31:46 Z{E5A3A661-65CE-47D6-AFBE-F6C926D3FDD5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CMA-issues-multi-million-drip-pricing-fine-enforcement-first?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK’s competition and consumer law watchdog has imposed a multi-million pound fine on a UK motoring group for breaching consumer protection law under new enforcement powers.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:15:11 Z{F96AB8F6-337D-45F7-855C-EF270ADAB788}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Data-breach-notification-template-developed-EU-GDPR?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses will welcome proposals seeking to standardise how personal data breaches are reported across the EU but will be concerned about having to disclose large volumes of information and potentially sensitive details about their internal policies and procedures under the plans, cyber risk experts have said.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:32:14 Z{9C7FEB95-38A5-4A8D-AC39-944B629824A2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Withdrawal-button-rule-impact-e-commerce-EU?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew rules requiring e-commerce platforms to make it easier for consumers to withdraw from online transactions are set to take effect later this week.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:54:26 Z{D5BB8F25-D9E4-4439-92EE-97AE44637A01}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/hmrc-guidance-reduces-uncertainty-share-reorganisations-tax-treatment?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew guidance on revised tax avoidance rules for share reorganisations will help reduce uncertainty caused by recent legislative changes, according to an expert.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:22:05 Z{2EC3D74A-D731-45EC-BFEE-0644524480CC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-VAT-group-ruling-troubling-businesses?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent ruling could make it harder for major international businesses to simplify their VAT accounting – and, potentially, reduce their related costs – in the UK, a tax expert has said.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:22:37 Z{F193BB0C-373E-4EC5-8365-DC02B7A763D8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Paris-Court-Appeal-reminder-procedural-fraud-definition?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent decision by the Paris Court of Appeal clarifies that annulment proceedings will not serve as a second forum to revisit alleged fabricated invoices unless clear evidence of deception is provided at appeal. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:16:35 Z{99B212B2-DF9C-4FD0-89E1-0A3E94372761}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Managed-accounts-differences--investment-funds-changing-market?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSeparately managed accounts (managed accounts) and investment funds are both well-established structures that allow investors to access a broad range of investment strategies. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:24:15 Z{7964F884-8A19-4873-A095-445C6D48DD56}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/george-orwell-book-titles-trademark-ineligible-goods-services?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAttempts to register the titles of two famous books by George Orwell as EU trade marks for a broad range of goods and services have been thwarted in a case that content creators and brand owners can learn lessons from, an intellectual property (IP) expert has said.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:07:15 Z{B78A93D4-3E97-4CDA-B963-163C2C607613}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Agentic-AI-changes-supplier-due-diligence-financial-services-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFinancial services firms must change the way they conduct supplier due diligence to account for their potential use of agentic AI tools, experts have said.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:23:22 Z{0D3E54F2-2494-43E7-A7B9-F10011683DA1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Supplier-AI-liability-risk-allocation-financial-services?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBanks, insurers and investment firms should assess whether their suppliers’ use of AI merits “enhanced” liability or other risk allocation provisions to be included in their supplier contracts, experts have said.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:45:29 Z{B6175B77-70CE-4106-B3C2-1CB024393599}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Ireland-Heat-Bill-increase-towards-district-heating-projects?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawHeat networks represent a significant opportunity within Ireland’s energy transition – but that will only be possible if there is a truly bankable commercial model established to enable delivery at scale.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:08:34 Z{E7CD342A-6081-4396-BF5D-86970F1A2107}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/new-UK-land-option-disclosure-regulations-mean-developers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew regulations aimed at increasing transparency over who controls land in England and Wales have been passed – bringing with them significant implications for potential developers.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:26:43 Z{8AE66427-97F3-4177-92C1-047376FAE2E0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-to-ban-social-media-platforms-serving-under-16s?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSocial media platforms will be prohibited from offering their services to children under the age of 16 in the UK from spring 2027, under government plans outlined today.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:34:32 Z{B9250840-65E5-4193-969A-06745CC8980E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Smart-TV-manufacturers-face-UK-data-protection-probe?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe way manufacturers of ‘smart’ TVs use consumers’ personal data is to be scrutinised by the UK’s data protection authority this year.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:37:53 Z{1FD275F4-0210-441C-BA44-D8CC4C7B58B8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/World-Cup-UK-compliance-duties-online-platforms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOnline platforms should expect their compliance with UK online safety laws to be subject to enhanced scrutiny during the men’s FIFA World Cup 2026, experts have said, highlighting how sports bodies can harness technology to combat online abuse that athletes may experience,Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:30:37 Z{F79B1D3F-D2F6-4102-B023-C6A8B30C53C9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Running-a-sweepstake-at-work-the-law?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWorkplace sweepstakes are a popular way to build engagement around sporting and other events. However, many common formats fall within the scope of the Gambling Act 2005 and can be unlawful unless they fit within a specific exemption.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:39:23 Z{03F72E23-E068-4C74-8175-FD34831D0E84}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/World-Cup-sweepstakes-trigger-gambling-law-scrutiny?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEmployers that encourage World Cup sweepstakes as means of engaging colleagues and building team spirit should ensure they are carefully structured, to avoid them falling foul of gambling laws in Britain, an expert has said.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:34:16 Z{E5914A26-EEAC-4CA3-B2FF-F6A68C2AD961}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-regulator-warns-banks-e-money-stablecoin-contagion-risk?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK banks should review their route to the consumer market for stablecoins and e-money in light of a recent reminder from the financial regulator and additional information on its expectations.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:05:23 Z{7420179E-4699-4935-A94D-E7F82AC2EB5B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/NHS-England-net-zero-requirements-suppliers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNHS England has published detailed guidance to help suppliers adjust to stricter requirements for carbon reduction plans (CRPs) that will take effect from 1 April 2027. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:03:51 Z{8C0BDF55-C5C9-46F1-A249-68CB6E152A5B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Systemic-reform-needed-road-rail-infrastructure-CMA?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSystemic change to the UK’s road and rail infrastructure is needed in order to increase innovation and cut high costs and delays, according to a new report.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:30:06 Z{04541062-6020-449A-A292-940ADBA14E32}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FAQ-redundancy-right-selection-pool?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawLesley Makin tells HRNews explains how employers should choose the selection pool in a redundancy situationThu, 11 Jun 2026 08:47:59 Z{DE0F4B9A-B5F5-45FB-A7DC-565200568EAD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Developers-shape-geothermal-regulation-Northern-Ireland?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new regulatory and licensing regime is to be established in Northern Ireland to promote growth in the development of geothermal energy.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:32:24 Z{D9CFB269-C218-470F-BD2C-DB2E92282F0D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-strengthen-prevention-strategies?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRebecca Sulley tells HRNews about practical steps employers are taking to prevent workplace disputes escalating into tribunal claimsThu, 11 Jun 2026 08:28:23 Z{EBF4B9B0-C4B4-4456-8811-729EB947E273}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-ESG-strategy-reporting-burdens?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawJames Hay tells HRNews why ESG is being recalibrated globally and what it means for multinational employersWed, 10 Jun 2026 15:26:10 Z{9BC44B59-4B99-4C49-A7A3-55629009B376}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Taxpayer-challenges-HMRC-information-notice-transfer-pricing-row?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent rejection of an information notice in a long-running tax battle highlights the requirement for HM Revenue and Customs to justify their information requests, according to experts.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:17:43 Z{274FF905-AA9B-45CE-B4D2-F521ACEFB29C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/South-Africa-Supreme-Court-reinforces-strict-time-limits-on-arbitral-award-challenges?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa (SCA) has highlighted the importance of acting within the strict time limits for set aside relief after arbitration by relying on the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration, which has been incorporated into South African domestic law and given force of law by the International Arbitration Act 15 of 2017.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:31:38 Z{DA341951-189C-4FC1-BE3C-3CD00EF38DBD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/What-Australian-employers-2026-annual-wage-review?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAustralia’s Fair Work Commission has approved a 6% rise in the national minimum wage and 4.75% increase to all modern award rates in its annual review – at a time of transformation for the organisation.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:07:55 Z{651BFF7C-56D5-456B-BF42-1B4F814ECB63}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/DIFC-court-rejects-non-compete-injunction-energy-sector-dispute?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw A recent decision by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts offers important lessons for employers on the enforceability of non-compete clauses across the DIFC and onshore United Arab Emirates (UAE).Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:54:37 Z{18F69B8A-49F3-4CD7-9F43-23E94652975C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Ireland-prepares-savings-investment-accounts?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Irish government is preparing to introduce tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts (SIAs), which are designed to channel some of the deposits of Irish savers into capital markets and indirectly into the EU economy.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:03:36 Z{EC801619-57D0-48E5-85CB-966A29598620}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/hmrc-cis-not-applicable-pure-financing-arrangements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUpdated guidance issued by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on how the UK’s Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) applies to financing arrangements will provide welcome relief to the real estate development sector, an expert has said.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:27:31 Z{8F5671E2-827A-4A7B-A8EF-7BCAFB293361}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Commonwealth-modern-slavery-regimes-are-evolving?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFor companies trading across the Commonwealth, understanding the variances in modern slavery legislation is essential to ensuring compliant and successful trade.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:58:28 Z{01DCDB97-6D1F-4F86-80C7-37B1FDFD27BA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Northern-Ireland-outlines-proposals-new-interconnector-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew discussions on how Northern Ireland’s interconnector regime will work highlight the challenges of striking a balance between consumer protection and encouraging investment, according to an expert.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:42:36 Z{C8E437E6-2B31-4938-9BB2-4BAA1FD80F67}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Mozambique-new-law-requiring-state-ownership-mines?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew demands by one of the world’s biggest battery mineral producing countries to require significant state ownership in mining ventures follow a trend across Africa to increase government ownership, according to experts.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:56:38 Z{83D72595-3619-448D-B8B4-068278ECA643}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PODCAST-FDI-changes-in-Australia?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAustralia makes radical foreign investment changes, and why a China law change could cause supply chain headachesTue, 09 Jun 2026 10:26:06 Z{E6962ADA-9BF5-4923-AEDB-CE2C5A0B00D4}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/EU-expands-Iran-sanctions-Strait-Hormuz?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe EU has extended the scope of its sanction regime targeting Iran to allow designations of those impeding lawful transit passage and freedom of navigation, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:03:15 Z{5E63576D-734C-490D-B36E-DBB8BE221088}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Construction-companies-suspend-works-invalid-payment-claims-Victorian-court?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent decision of the Victorian Supreme Court has clarified that construction contractors can validly suspend works for non payment – and be immune from termination or any claim against it arising out of the suspension – even where its payment claim includes amounts that are not legally recoverable.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:36:23 Z{5F88CFE5-572E-488F-BC71-C3D87136FFEE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Save-As-You-Earn-SAYE-Share-Option-Plans?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA Save As You Earn (SAYE) plan, also known as a savings-related share option plan or 'sharesave', is a tax-advantaged share plan that enables eligible employees of a company to be granted options to acquire shares – linked to three or five year savings contracts – in either the employer company or, in the case of a group plan, the holding company.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:06:56 Z{8B1BCD78-110A-401F-B25A-BA7D703FAC79}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/hmrc-vat-recovery-pension-investment-costs-guidance-change?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChanges to how VAT is recovered on funded pension scheme costs could have a major impact on both investment and administration costs, experts have warned.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:39:21 Z{AD2C520E-EE1A-468E-8336-72D734C86EAD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/HOKA-shoes-ruling-help-brand-owners-avoid-trouble?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent ruling by the Court of Appeal in England and Wales can help brand owners understand how to impose contractual restrictions on retailers over the distribution of their products without falling foul of UK competition rules, experts in competition law have said.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:56:20 Z{0B481A89-6060-4C35-84C9-6C45DFA811D0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ICC-emergency-arbitration-ex-parte-preliminary-orders?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew rule changes to emergency arbitration procedures used by the world’s leading arbitration institutions will create a “calibrated balance” between relief and respondents’ right to be heard, experts have said. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:01:03 Z{B98572A0-BA90-46A4-ACB8-D0CCB6D36549}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Fraud-risks-global-mining-companies?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe recent uncovering of an alleged multi-million dollar fraud should highlight the commercial case for embracing robust compliance practices to international mining companies, experts have said.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:27:31 Z{1DE806D8-13BE-4599-9C2E-807AB0ACDD21}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Global-reach-of-DIFC-courts-confirmed-in-landmark-ruling?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCourts in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) have the power to investigate a judgment debtor’s assets, irrespective of whether those assets are located within or outside the DIFC, a recent ruling has confirmed.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:44:02 Z{AF42AFB6-63E4-487D-BE04-EC8A5F2804F6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/QICCA-rules-overhaul-impacts-conciliation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe recent introduction of dedicated conciliation rules by Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration represent the most significant reform of QICCA's framework since the Centre was established in 2006.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:41:57 Z{981A05A3-5DDD-4A02-97EB-C7F7AE364E16}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/OAIC-consultation-ADM-transparency-obligation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new consultation underscores that transparency and informed privacy decision-making will be central to the regulation of organisations that use personal information for ADM in Australia.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:14:20 Z{CF1AA4D1-E3AC-4061-96D0-713A7EF26C5B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/How-businesses-protect-themselves-during-conflict-crises?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDisruptive external events, particularly those driven by geopolitical instability, are again at the forefront of commercial risk across the Middle East. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:54:34 Z{43CB6035-5FB7-4B51-AB4F-DD28356B88B5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CJEU-retaining-investigation-data-HR-reports?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA ruling by Europe’s top court on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will make it harder for employers to keep information on investigations involving staff on their personnel files indefinitely, according to an expert.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:11:35 Z{29E9BB95-A1B2-477C-B25A-25C740DCDF1B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/MEPs-tougher-foreign-direct-investment-rules-Europe?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawForeign investment deals will face significantly increased scrutiny after European politicians agreed to a major overhaul of foreign direct investment rules across the EU, an expert has warned.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:17:36 Z{21B4DA80-F3A1-4CFF-9CED-AED22863155C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Ireland-inaugural-FDI-regime-report?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA review of Ireland’s new foreign direct investment screening mechanism reveals parties have taken a “precautionary approach” to notification to date, experts have said.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:29:26 Z{56D3D3E9-E6E5-404A-847C-B92C2B7ADC61}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Factors-shaping-data-centre-development-Asia-Pacific?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe data centre market in Asia Pacific is booming, amidst the rush to ensure there is sufficient computing and processing power to meet the demands of the AI age.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:13:42 Z{6F84E8BA-8012-4B3D-8135-FEDEA7B08539}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Pensions-Ombudsman-Hartley-maladministered-fund?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Pensions Ombudsman has made a finding of maladministration against a UK pensions provider which collapsed in 2022.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:10:34 Z{9E86F72F-AE39-48C9-9AF9-578A0EBC1278}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Spotlight-on-growing-complexity-of-workplace-disputes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawKate Dodd tells HRNews why employers are rethinking how workplace disputes are managed and how Employment Plus supports that shift.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:55:11 Z{95BD89DE-B223-422F-9A1B-8CD715AD9194}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/government-consults-zero-hours-reforms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawProposals on how UK employers should implement new protections for zero- and low-hours workers coming into force in 2027 leave “some room” for flexibility, an expert has said. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:40:24 Z{1341288E-DA55-4B8C-999C-FFE04B154183}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/NHS-modernisation-bill-shape-future-UK-healthcare-sector?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe future of the UK’s NHS looks set to take a notably different direction as new legislation, which introduces digital integration, increased powers for the government and a reshaping of local governance, comes under another round of scrutiny.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:40:15 Z{ECF0ABD2-1F21-411C-8637-F7D499E6FE97}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/EHRC-single-sex-space-guidance-impact?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOfficial guidance on single-sex spaces in the wake of a UK Supreme Court decision could leave service providers with more questions than answers about how to practically implement it.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:40:21 Z{B1B48004-052D-4DE6-B0A6-FEB77A5631BA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Employment-law-implications-Germany-KRITIS-Framework-Act?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses should adopt a holistiic approach to Germany’s new critical infrastructure regulatory framework.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:38:11 Z{5B4AEB49-272A-4EF9-A6FA-36FAAE090082}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Carbon-credits-net-zero-silver-bullet?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCarbon credits will be central to achieving global net zero targets, but greater standardisation and certainty is needed to unlock the market’s full potential, a major global study has found.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:55:58 Z{A38C760F-55DC-4187-83EA-0DDFDFB32675}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Hong-Kong-launch-international-commercial-court-dispute-resolution?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPlans to create a new International Commercial Court for high value and cross border disputes in Hong Kong will strengthen its reputation as one of the world’s leading arbitral seats, according to an expert.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:14:34 Z{6179D253-9927-4E46-9AF7-1DA3E70535DF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-Treasury-revamp-Consumer-Credit-Act?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSweeping changes to the UK’s outdated consumer credit laws will liberate lenders from ‘draconian’ sanctions while offering greater protection for consumers, according to experts.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:37:16 Z{54AA8DEE-7A5C-49E3-A19A-9185787EDC5B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/China-supply-chain-security-laws-legal-complexities-UK-EU?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawTwo new Chinese State Council regulations - one governing industrial and supply chain security, the other targeting improper foreign extraterritorial jurisdiction - are creating a genuine legal conflict for UK and EU companies with China-connected supply chains. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:24:38 Z{19961F41-7FA7-4E68-B5B8-15521C911CEC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Planning-regulation-Asia-Pacific-geothermal-projects?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawInvestors looking to back geothermal projects across the Asia Pacific region must carefully plan in advance for regulatory risks if they wish to unlock its full potential, according to experts.Fri, 29 May 2026 15:06:35 Z{E7FE14E5-E425-4A59-98E4-6D4A938B0D9D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Australia-unveils-plans-next-phase-foreign-investment-reform?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAustralia’s federal government has announced further changes to its foreign investment rules in a bid to reduce regulatory burdens – and bring greater scrutiny to higher risk foreign investments into Australia. Fri, 29 May 2026 14:41:19 Z{BBC7F9AF-F29C-4B76-B093-F5A615537617}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Vietnam-modernises-arbitration-framework-with-new-VIAC-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw Revised rules for Vietnam’s international centre of arbitration will help highlight how the country is equipped to handle complex and large disputes in future, according to experts.Fri, 29 May 2026 10:36:11 Z{0EA296E2-A98C-47DE-9957-6C560569C94A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Northern-Ireland-advances-hydrogen-policy?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new report signposts a “clearer direction” for hydrogen policy in Northern Ireland, but significant work is still needed for the sector to unlock its full potential, experts have said. Fri, 29 May 2026 10:10:01 Z{702A2217-AFFC-47A7-8B76-14237109292E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ELA-revamp-UK-employment-tribunal-system?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawProposals to radically revamp the employment tribunal system would cut lengthy wait times and increase access to justice across the UK if taken forward, according to an expert.Fri, 29 May 2026 09:28:59 Z{434B869E-C181-43D5-800A-A25007272D5E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ICC-overhauls-arbitration-rules-boost-efficiency-transparency-modern-practice?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew rule changes to the world’s leading arbitration institutions will bring its approach into clear alignment with modern practice, according to an expert.Thu, 28 May 2026 11:03:41 Z{44D0A3E9-BCDD-45B4-8F35-EB0C727D3A32}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Employers-reset-pension-strategy-after-Royal-Assent-for-salary-sacrifice-reforms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChris Thomas tells HRNews why employers are reassessing pension and reward strategy ahead of the 2029 salary sacrifice NICs cap changes.Thu, 28 May 2026 10:35:35 Z{EB8079EA-1A97-4BF7-90E3-5323F0D1E111}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Employers-strengthen-trust-in-third-party-harassment-reporting-systems-ahead-of-new-duties?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawKieron O’Reilly tells HRNews why employers are focusing on early warning signs and trust in reporting systems ahead of the October 2026 changes.Thu, 28 May 2026 10:28:39 Z{389CA55C-AF65-417D-A689-DDA77BD0B646}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PODCAST-Plugging-UK-VAT-gap?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWe hear about the UK tax authority’s highly successful investigations into VAT not paid by medium and large companies.Thu, 28 May 2026 09:41:28 Z{EB6D7744-956A-4096-A559-9F115A90DBDB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PODCAST-UK-builders-prepare-building-safety-deadline-changes-Irish-company-law?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawKatherine Metcalfe outlines the building safety changes facing the UK construction industry from this week, and Zara West and Neil Keenan explore the impact of proposed changes to company law in Ireland. Thu, 28 May 2026 09:25:05 Z{E66F2B03-F944-4B54-84E2-2BBC24EAF3F6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Central-Bank-of-Ireland-identifies-compliance-gaps-across-MiFID-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new review by the Central Bank of Ireland looking at compliance functions across a cohort of MiFID (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive) investment firms has provided a timely insight into its supervisory expectations. Wed, 27 May 2026 14:03:55 Z{A1890DE2-C229-4056-BC8D-BC2C3890A90B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Oil-gas-firms-hit-first--UK-chancellor-amends-PE-tax-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChanges to the UK tax regime in respect of overseas permanent establishments announced by the UK government could have a significant future impact on oil and gas investment from the UK, according to experts.Wed, 27 May 2026 10:02:05 Z{A59E9273-E9C0-4448-8ED3-E3D067AF7ADD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/University-awards-on-tackling-gender-based?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawMoves by two English universities to secure charter status for their work on tackling gender based violence have the potential to prompt wider policy shifts nationally, according to experts.Wed, 27 May 2026 09:36:29 Z{2BB8E05C-1EF2-41EA-810B-84034D23D50F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Plan-confidentiality-outset-Southern-Africa-mining-disputes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawArbitration can offer privacy, but as recent cross-border disputes in Africa’s mining sector have demonstrated, parties should plan for confidentiality from the outset to prevent it from entering the public domain.Tue, 26 May 2026 15:25:31 Z{9DF2F792-5562-4F70-8D41-A54A3E0C7042}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-planning-long-game-ensuring-new-town-projects-survive?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDelivering the UK’s proposed new towns will require careful balancing of existing and revised planning approaches, experts have warned – and will need a long-term view to ensure success.Tue, 26 May 2026 13:29:49 Z{E77F5BBF-FA09-4583-9898-C01B6CD0E037}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/DMA-AI-cloud-computing-commission-regime-impact?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) does not require change and is delivering early benefits for competition and consumers as intended, the European Commission has confirmed, after undertaking its first review of the legislation.Tue, 26 May 2026 10:28:31 Z