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Legislation passed in 2023 opened the door to greater flexibility for precision genetic technology in England. The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 aimed to reduce the regulatory burden and financial barriers in place for researchers and commercial breeders using advanced DNA editing methods.
The Employment Rights Bill was introduced in the House of Commons last year and is due to reach the final stage in the parliamentary process on 28 October.
The UK dental business sector is entering a new era of opportunity, according to Christie & Co’s Dental Market Review 2025. After a period of recalibration and operational headwinds, 2025 marks the resurgence of corporate and group buyers, a renewed appetite for quality assets, and a maturing market where buy and build strategies are poised to drive the next wave of growth.
Justa v Justa [2025], the Court considered a so-called “cloud of objections” raised by the debtor in a hopeless attempt to restrain a winding-up petition.
Claims of two equal creditors given different treatment under a restructuring plan under Part 26A Companies Act 2006 after court approved cramming down of one creditor’s debt
Appeal court upholding lower courts' decisions that there was no jurisdiction for investor to wind up Luxembourg sub-fund in England.
The court ordered the removal of administrators because of their conflict of interest in advising directors to enter into transactions that they were now challenging. The appointment of conflict administrators was not an appropriate remedy, because pursuing the claims was the principal, remaining workstream in the administration.
Following a successful appeal against Petrofac’s restructuring plans under Part 26A of the IA1986, the Court of Appeal considered whether Saipem and Samsung were entitled to a £3.75 million interim payment on account of litigation costs.
Principal associate Angela Lown assesses the growing malevolence of AI when it comes to resolving workplace disputes.
The Public Office (Accountability) Bill (along with its explanatory notes and multiple impact statements) - otherwise known as the Hillsborough Law – was introduced to Parliament on 16 September and places a new legal duty on public servants to act with candour, transparency and frankness, and fully assist with inquiries, inquests and other investigations into the state where the conduct of public authorities may be in issue.
Back leverage is increasingly becoming a hot topic in the real estate finance sector. By borrowing from third-party providers to fund loans, funds can scale their lending capacity, diversify portfolios, and access higher-value transactions. As market conditions tighten, back leverage is emerging as a key solution to bridge the refinancing gap and inject liquidity into the sector.
The ASA has ruled that Shell Energy UK’s LinkedIn ad promoting a decarbonisation partnership was not misleading. This decision provides valuable insight into how environmental claims are assessed in B2B advertising. The ruling highlights the importance of audience context, specificity of claims, and supporting information. Businesses making green claims should take note of the ASA’s approach, especially in light of its Climate Change and Environment project.