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In difficult economic times, company boards (both public and private) are under increasing pressure to demonstrably deliver maximum value for shareholders. One method of unlocking hidden value, particularly in larger corporate groups, is by undertaking a 'carve-out' transaction and creating a win/win for Buyer and Seller.
In this edition, we focus on the infrastructure implications of the new Labour Government's first Budget, including for energy, vehicles, telecoms, housing and major projects. We also look at new initiatives affecting the UK water industry and UK infrastructure investment more generally. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss any of the issues discussed below.
On 6 November 2024, the Takeover Panel (the "Panel") published a response statement setting out changes to be made to the Takeover Code (the "Code"), to narrow the range of companies to which the Code applies.
In its 2024 Manifesto (the "Manifesto"), as highlighted in our post-election Infrastructure Spotlight, the Labour Party made some ambitious commitments towards accelerating the UK on its path to net zero, in addition to overhauling and regenerating the UK's ageing infrastructure, by using public investment "to crowd in private funding".
On 8 October 2024, the Investment Association (IA) published its much anticipated "Principles of Remuneration" (Principles) to guide remuneration committees over the 2025 AGM season.
Our round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in UK law and practice for our international stakeholders.
Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel.
In this edition, we look at what a Labour Government could mean for investors in and operators of UK infrastructure. We also provide an update on disclosure rules for corporates, greenwashing rules for funds and a range of other topics, from EV charging, housing and planning through to tax and expiry of PFI/PPP deals. Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss any of the issues discussed below.
Today the FCA has published the final version of its new listing rules and confirmed that the revised rulebook will take effect on 29 July 2024.
In this podcast, corporate, employment and tax lawyers discuss some of the ESG policies featured in the manifestos of the political parties.
Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel.
Our round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in UK law and practice for our international stakeholders.
In late October 2023 the Economic Crime and Transparency Act 2023 ("ECCTA") passed into law. ECCTA represents not only a major company law reform but also the biggest shake-up in the history of Companies House.
Following a lengthy consultation period, the Financial Reporting Council (the "FRC") recently unveiled its revised UK Corporate Governance Code (the "Code"). As expected from its policy statement in November 2023, the FRC has dropped many proposals that were originally floated, in light of both the Government's withdrawal of the Companies (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Amendment Regulations 2023 and feedback received during the consultation. As a result, the revised Code is, in the FRC's words, a "limited revision", with the key changes focusing on internal controls.
In this edition, we highlight the key regulatory and policy developments this Autumn which will impact investors in and operators of energy and infrastructure assets in the UK. Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss any of the issues discussed below.