United Kingdom: Compliance

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2024, commonly known as Martyn's Law, introduces new security requirements for qualifying premises and events across the UK.

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.

The Pensions Regulator is urging trustees of smaller defined contribution schemes to evaluate their capacity to meet upcoming legal requirements under the Pension Schemes Bill, including default decumulation pathways and value for money assessments. With increased governance demands on the horizon, TPR suggests that consolidation or wind-up may better serve member interests for schemes lacking the resources to comply with these significant new duties.

UK commercial property transactions face expanded sanctions risks following the broad interpretation of the ownership and control test in Hellard v OJSC Rossiysky Kredit Bank, requiring proactive due diligence beyond direct ownership.

Institutional, state-backed and high net worth investors continue to target investments in English football, in part driven by the Premier League’s surging revenues (£6.4bn in 2024).

Birleşik Krallık, ekonomik suçlarla mücadele stratejisinin bir parçası olarak "suistimali önlememe (failure to prevent fraud)" ...

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