United Kingdom: Strategy

UK manufacturers face mounting workforce pressures in 2026 as immigration policy reforms reshape talent acquisition strategies. With net migration at a five-year low and Home Office enforcement at record levels, businesses must balance recruiting specialized talent against fundamental compliance risks that could result in penalties or sponsor licence revocation.

The automotive industry is entering a decisive phase in its transition toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs). What was once framed as a technology evolution is now unfolding as a far more profound shift – one that is redefining operating models, value creation, and competitive positioning across the entire ecosystem.

The chemicals sector is experiencing unprecedented turbulence as long-standing structural weaknesses meet acute market volatility. Senior legal experts from A&O Shearman examine how corporates and creditors are adapting their strategies, what trends are reshaping the industry, and where investors and restructuring professionals should focus their attention when navigating this challenging landscape.

The transactional risk market entered 2026 from a position of strength. Even against a backdrop of uneven deal volume, persistent macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical volatility...

The chemicals sector is experiencing unprecedented turbulence as long-standing structural weaknesses meet acute market volatility. Senior legal experts from A&O Shearman examine how corporates and creditors are adapting their strategies, what trends are reshaping the industry, and where investors and restructuring professionals should focus their attention when navigating this challenging landscape.

The Financial Conduct Authority has released a series of regulatory updates and priorities for the investment management sector, introducing new operational resilience requirements, reforming advice market rules, and modernizing the redress system. These developments signal significant changes in how firms must approach consumer protection, operational incident reporting, and third-party arrangements while balancing growth objectives with regulatory compliance.

In the construction industry, professionals often mention "BIM" (building information modelling) and "IM" (information management).

In today’s construction industry, BIM, IM, and the Golden Thread are increasingly crucial for buildings and infrastructure.

Family offices manage vast amounts of sensitive information spanning private data, communications, and digital footprints that can expose families to significant reputational risk if mishandled. As these enterprises become more global and digitally enabled, information has evolved into a critical asset requiring the same deliberate oversight as financial capital. This analysis explores how family offices can proactively protect their information assets through strategic planning, understanding exposure poin

Inspired by my Kenyan safari, "Field Notes" are my observations from the field where my clients and I work - coaching sessions. Each field note is drawn from actual client sessions and give an insight to the personal evolution of my clients.

Most of our clients acknowledge the value of setting goals and tracking progress

Amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty, dealmakers are leaning on different skillsets to get transactions over the line...