Europe: Government, Public Sector

The Irish Government has published its Autumn 2026 legislative programme, outlining 32 priority bills including key financial services reforms. Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf delivered speeches addressing European banking fragmentation, capital markets union, and the evolving payments landscape, while the EBA released final guidelines on third-party risk management for non-ICT services.

On 1 October 2026, Switzerland's Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities (TJPG) and new Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) obligations for advisers enter into force, raising critical questions for single family offices about which companies, activities, and responsible persons are covered. With the Swiss SFO landscape representing approximately CHF 785 billion in family wealth across an estimated 300 organizations, understanding exemptions, registration requirements, and compliance deadlines

BCL partner John Binns has edited Lexology's comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering guide for 2024, providing expert analysis of AML regulations and compliance frameworks. His work includes critical commentary on AML laws, which he characterizes as weapons of mass distraction in his City AM publication.

Ofgem has launched a consultation on draft licence conditions for Competitively Appointed Transmission Owners (CATOs), introducing an Early Competition model for developing onshore transmission assets. The proposed regulatory framework governs CATOs across the full project lifecycle, from design and construction through to operation and eventual decommissioning.

Enemalta plc has launched a €30 million restricted procurement procedure for the manufacture and laying of two 33kV three-core submarine power cables with embedded fibre-optic cable between Malta and Gozo. The two-stage process requires interested economic operators to meet strict financial and technical requirements, including minimum turnover thresholds and demonstrated experience in submarine cable manufacture and installation.

The Maltese Government has issued a tender for consultancy services to develop a Master Plan for potential land reclamation at Bengħajsa in southern Malta. This procurement may represent the preliminary phase of a major infrastructure project that could expand port capacity, create industrial zones, and accommodate energy infrastructure, with implications for international marine engineering contractors and infrastructure developers.

Voor de M&A praktijk, en met name voor de Nederlandse juridische aspecten daarvan, biedt de casus echter waardevolle lessen.

La décision T2510/18 rappelle qu'un principe actif isolé peut être considéré comme nouveau, même s'il est naturellement présent dans des préparations traditionnelles.

Genetik kaynaklar ve geleneksel bilgiler, sadece kültürel ve tarihi önemleri açısından değil, aynı za- manda bilimsel araştırmalar, tıbbi gelişmeler ve sürdürülebilir kalkınma açısından da büyük değere sahiptir.

The Lady Chief Justice and Lord Chancellor announced a significant restructuring of the High Court with the creation of a new Business and Property Division. This new Division consolidates all courts sitting in the Rolls Building under unified administrative leadership, though individual courts will maintain their existing jurisdictions and expertise.

Turkey's Personal Data Protection Authority has issued new guidance clarifying that data controllers must provide written or electronic responses to data subject access requests, rather than relying...

The Security Industry Authority has published a significant update on the implementation of Martyn's Law, providing crucial details on compliance templates, scope assessments, and the forthcoming notification portal. With the legislation expected to come into force in spring 2027, organisations must now turn their attention from understanding the requirements to preparing for practical compliance and regulatory oversight.