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Connections Reform in Great Britain: A new queue on the horizon? The National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) Connections Reform programme has been in planning and implementation for some time, and on the current timeframes, it is anticipated that the first Gate 2 outcomes will be known before the end of the year. Howe... Non-Executive Director Remuneration update The Financial Reporting Council (“FRC”) recently published updated guidance on how UK-listed companies can remunerate their non-executive directors (“NEDs”) using shares in the company that engages them. This update forms part of a broader regulatory effo... Competition and Regulatory Newsletter: European Court of Justice clarifies boundaries around disclosing leniency statements The European Court of Justice has clarified key questions around the protection afforded to leniency statements and settlement submissions under EU law – specifically, whether such documents can be shared with national prosecutors in criminal proceedings,... Unpacking the Bank of England’s proposed regime for sterling-denominated systemic stablecoins The Bank of England’s proposals for sterling-denominated systemic stablecoins are an important step in the development of UK policy towards this promising innovation. However, the proposals do not yet cover a number of details which need to be resolve... The contract prevails: Supreme Court confirms there is no principle of deemed fulfilment of conditions precedent under English law The Supreme Court in King Crude Carriers & Ors v Ridgebury November & Ors has unanimously overturned the Court of Appeal and settled a long-debated point in English contract law, holding that the principle of ‘deemed fulfilment’ of conditions... Horizon Scanning: Crisis Management In 2024, a nuanced exploration of the risk landscape is more relevant than ever. While shareholder activism and cyber-attacks continue to pose persistent challenges, our series sheds light on new and emerging risks. These include strategic responses to ev... Horizon Scanning: Digital The rate of change in the digital landscape shows no signs of slowing in 2024. While this can make it difficult for laws to keep pace, the drive to regulate means existing laws are evolving, new rules are being agreed and ‘soft regulation’ is more importa... Horizon Scanning: Capital Flows As markets settle into a high interest rate environment, we expect activity to pick up this year. We are cautiously optimistic that 2024 will see increased activity in M&A and capital markets. With sponsors sitting on unprecedented levels of dry powde... Horizon Scanning: Governance & Sustainability With ever increasing regulation, businesses are expected in 2024 to shift towards the implementation of sustainability strategies with pressure from stakeholders to demonstrate progress. A focus on transparency and accountability underpins the latest legi... Horizon Scanning: Energy Transition It is estimated that the global net zero economy requires an average of US$3.4 trillion capital investment a year to 2050 to hold global warming at 1.5°C. This represents an enormous opportunity for sponsors, lenders, and corporates alike. Solutions go be...