Welcome to the April 2026 edition of Travers Smith's Quarterly Listed Company Update. This issue highlights the latest regulatory developments and guidance relevant to listed companies, as well as key trends and practical points for consideration in the coming months.

The recent High Court decision in California State Teachers' Retirement System & Ors v Boohoo Group plc [2026] EWHC 335 (Comm) underscores how questions of reliance, causation and case management may shape the future of securities claims against listed corporates accused of misleading the market. 

As we have previously examined, businesses face an increasingly complex regulatory landscape and heightened litigation risk on environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) issues. One area at the forefront of this challenge is litigation related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS"), widely used synthetic chemicals under growing scrutiny for their environmental and health impacts.

A regular briefing for the alternative asset management industry. 

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.

Welcome to the first edition of Travers Smith's Crisis Management and Investigations Circular, providing a bite-size round-up of recent developments in the world of crisis management and investigations.

The outbreak of war in the Middle East has delivered a series of economic and operational shocks and a stark reminder of the fragility of global supply chains. For businesses, the conflict has not only intensified immediate financial, logistical and operational pressures, but also highlighted the critical importance of: