Corporate Notes

On the horizon – the new UK Listing Rules

We have released the latest special episode in our ‘on the horizon’ podcast series, in which we discuss the new UK Listing Rules. You can …

Listing regime – new UK Listing Rules published and invitation to our webinar

M&A – first Phase 2 investigation under EU FSR regime

The European Commission has opened its first in-depth (Phase 2) investigation under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR).

M&A – first Phase 2 investigation under EU FSR regime

The European Commission has opened its first in-depth (Phase 2) investigation under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR).

Takeover Panel bulletin on statements of intention on an offer

The Takeover Panel has published Panel Bulletin 7 in which it discusses a bidder's statements of intention on a takeover offer, particularly …

Supreme Court ruling on force majeure

Consultation on the companies to which the Takeover Code should apply and updated Practice Statement on private sale processes

The Takeover Panel has published a consultation paper (PCP 2024/1) which would narrow the scope of companies to which the Code applies. Separately, it …

Government response to NSI call for evidence

The government has published its response to its November 2023 call for evidence on the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSI Act), …

FCA secures conviction of senior staff member at a listed company for insider dealing

Stuart Bayes has been found guilty of two offences of insider dealing in a prosecution brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Mr …

M&A – our regional and sectoral insights for 2024

In our global M&A report for 2024, titled “Global M&A Outlook for 2024: Ready for take-off?”, we explored that there are good reasons to believe …

Our podcast on activism in M&A

In the latest episode of our shareholder activism podcast series, we talk about activism in the context of M&A. We discuss how shareholders may: …

Spring Budget 2024

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered the Spring Budget today. The principal measures are set out in our full briefing which can be …