23 April 2024 Insight CMA publishes final principles on AI Foundation Models On 16 April 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority published a technical update report relating to the CMA’s review of Artificial Intelligence Foundation Models. Bookmark this page 3 min read
13 March 2024 Insight Carillion – Role of the Non-Executive Director On 13 October 2023, the Insolvency Service (IS) decided to withdraw disqualification proceedings against the NEDs of Carillion plc (Carillion), the construction and facilities management company which was a major strategic supplier to the UK public sector and which went into liquidation in January 2018. In this article, we look at the implications for the standards of conduct expected of NEDs. Bookmark this page 4 min read
13 March 2024 Insight Takeover Panel gives guidance on Rule 20.1 and Representative Directors The Takeover Panel has published a new bulletin providing guidance on the application of Rule 20.1 of the Takeover Code, which requires equality of information to all shareholders of a target company, to situations where a target company director has been appointed by a shareholder (a representative director). Bookmark this page 2 min read
13 March 2024 Insight Public Offer Platforms: reducing investor risk and improving market effectiveness? Under the Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations 2023 (laid before Parliament on 23 November 2023) there will be a new regulated activity of “operating a public offer platform”. Issuers will need to use a regulated platform where the total value of a proposed “off market” public offer is £5 million or more unless an exemption is available. We take a look at the rationale behind the proposed regime and consider some of the consultation feedback received. Bookmark this page 3 min read
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