United Kingdom: Corporate/Commercial Law

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One Mine, Many Employers: The Safeguarding Risks Boards Need To See
When a woman working for an accommodation contractor at a mining site raises concerns about misconduct by someone from a transport provider, who ensures the complaint is properly heard and investigated? This article examines the governance challenges that arise when mining operations rely on complex networks of contractors, each with their own reporting structures, and explores what boards should consider when responsibility for safeguarding and accountability is divided across multiple organizations.
United Kingdom Commercial
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Why Early Due Diligence Can Make A Difference In Independent School Transactions
The independent education sector is experiencing significant consolidation through mergers and acquisitions, raising critical questions about when schools should conduct due diligence. With budgets under pressure and governing bodies scrutinizing every resource commitment, moving directly into full transaction processes can prove costly if fundamental issues only emerge after substantial investment, making preliminary due diligence an increasingly attractive alternative.
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Costs Consequences Of Obstructive Conduct: A Reminder For Charities Protecting Legacy Gifts
A High Court decision demonstrates the judiciary's readiness to impose substantial costs orders against parties whose unreasonable conduct obstructs estate administration, particularly where charitable beneficiaries face prolonged delays in receiving their entitlements. The case involved a seven-year dispute over a residential property estate where persistent objections and meritless challenges prevented distribution, ultimately resulting in indemnity costs orders exceeding £148,000 against the obstruc
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The Charity Commission's 2026 Risk Assessment reveals a troubling 67% increase in cases of charitable status abuse over two years, with generative AI now enabling sophisticated fraud in registration and grant applications. As public trust remains high but vulnerabilities grow, what governance measures can charities implement to protect against private benefit exploitation and technological threats?
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WL
Withers LLP
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Beyond Purpose-Built Student Accommodation: The Affordability Test For Europe’s Safest Real Estate Story
Purpose-built student accommodation in Europe has evolved from alternative real estate to an established institutional asset class, but affordability pressures are forcing the industry to rethink its approach. As the market matures, investors face a more nuanced question: not whether to invest in PBSA, but how student housing converges with co-living, flex living, and the private rented sector to create platforms that follow customers beyond university enrollment.
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McDermott Will & Schulte
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Sustainability, Risk And Value In Mainstream Lending
Sustainability considerations are increasingly integrated into mainstream lending decisions, moving beyond labelled products to become fundamental credit, risk and value factors. The Loan Market Association examines how climate risk, transition plans, and regulatory expectations are reshaping lending practices across sectors, affecting both borrowers' access to finance and lenders' portfolio strategies.
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To Fine Or Not To Fine: EDPB Confirms Default Position In GDPR Enforcement Should Be To Fine
The European Data Protection Board has published draft guidelines proposing a fundamental shift in GDPR enforcement: a presumption that fines should be imposed for non-minor infringements, with a deliberately low bar for establishing negligence. Organizations will need to demonstrate robust compliance programs and documented decision-making to potentially avoid penalties, as regulators move from asking "should we fine?" to "can we justify not fining?"
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One Mine, Many Employers: The Safeguarding Risks Boards Need To See
When a woman working for an accommodation contractor at a mining site raises concerns about misconduct by someone from a transport provider, who ensures the complaint is properly heard and investigated? This article examines the governance challenges that arise when mining operations rely on complex networks of contractors, each with their own reporting structures, and explores what boards should consider when responsibility for safeguarding and accountability is divided across multiple organizations.
United Kingdom Commercial
HL
Hunters
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Portugal Property Boom: What International Buyers Need To Know Before Making The Move
Portugal’s rise as one of the world’s most sought after property destination has been remarkable. Once viewed as one of Europe’s quieter markets, it is now firmly on the radar of international investors seeking both lifestyle and long-term value. From Lisbon’s cultural revival to the Algarve’s enduring appeal, Portugal’s property market continues to attract buyers looking for more than just a second home.
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