United Kingdom: Compliance

The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive package of measures designed to simplify the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), promising to slash annual compliance costs by approximately 75% while...

On March 19, 2026, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to Jensen Huang, Chief Executive Officer of NVIDIA, suggesting that NVIDIA may have engaged...

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 introduces a sweeping expansion of corporate criminal liability in the UK, extending the reformed identification doctrine to all criminal offences beyond economic crime. This fundamental shift means organisations can now be held liable when senior managers commit any criminal offence within their authority, with no reasonable procedures defence available.

The Office of the Public Guardian has updated its guidance on family care payments, reinforcing the importance of careful decision making, clear evidence, and long-term financial planning when compensating family members for care.

The European Commission has published draft revised sustainability reporting standards following the Omnibus Directive, dramatically reducing mandatory data points by over 60% while preserving the core structure of CSRD requirements. Companies must navigate significant changes to materiality assessments, value chain reporting obligations, and new voluntary standards that will reshape how businesses approach sustainability disclosure from 2027 onwards.

The expected stabilisation at the beginning of the year has not materialised, in some part due to the geopolitical developments that have been delivered by the USA.

The recent Commercial Court ruling in SLD v PAK [2026] EWHC 449 (Comm) warns businesses relying on time limits to enforce strict compliance.

European sustainability reporting requirements remain in flux as compliance teams navigate evolving regulations. The EU's CSRD standards face last-minute amendments for ISSB interoperability, while the UK gradually implements its own framework and SFDR reform proposals spark debate over private markets engagement and product categorization.

Selling a family business involves navigating complex structural, tax, and operational challenges that can significantly impact the transaction's success. From pre-sale restructuring and management transitions to due diligence preparation and post-closing arrangements, family business owners must address numerous critical considerations to maximize value and ensure a smooth transfer.