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15 Jan 2025

CMA announces initial plans for implementing the new digital markets competition regime

Within days of the new digital markets competition regime under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 coming into force on 1 January 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority has set out its initial plans for the first six months of the regime. In this briefing, we summarise the key takeaways for all businesses in the UK who use any of the services of the largest digital platforms.

14 Jan 2025

5 mins

The General Product Safety Regulation and its impact on British businesses

In this article, we discuss the changes introduced by the new EU GPSR and the impact that this will have on British businesses.

10 Jan 2025

4 mins

Brokers’ duties and secret commissions

Johnson, Wrench, and Hopcraft has been hailed as a win for consumer justice amidst the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) ongoing review of historic discretionary commission payments in the motor finance industry.

09 Jan 2025

6 mins

FutureProof: How do you sue a robot?

The potential benefits of Generative AI are well publicised and, over time, it will start to transform the way in which professionals work. But it also raises questions about the risks that arise from its use and, particularly, how liability will attach if it all goes wrong.

09 Jan 2025

11 mins

Navigating the January transfer window in an evolving regulatory landscape

The January transfer window is a crucial period for football clubs and agents to strengthen squads and navigate player transfers. In January 2024, the Premier League saw around 100 transfers, mostly loans. With the January 2025 window now open, it's vital to stay updated on the new FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) as well as transfer window deadlines. Understanding these changes ensures compliance and effective management of transfers.

08 Jan 2025

4 mins

A new dawn for competition law investigations in the UK

On 1 January 2025, the powers of the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to investigate breaches of the Competition Act 1998 (CA98) were significantly strengthened under long-awaited changes made by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Act).

08 Jan 2025

7 mins

Pension death benefits: planning options and tax considerations

There can be a valuable ‘pot’ remaining in a pension on the death of the member. The use of this pot can necessitate some careful planning. Appropriate lifetime planning will depend on the type of pension, the level of discretion and the identity and circumstances of the potential beneficiaries. There are several relevant factors that need to be considered.

07 Jan 2025

4 mins

A new era for the UK’s merger control regime

After much anticipation, changes to the UK’s merger control regime brought about by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 took effect on 1 January 2025.

07 Jan 2025

7 mins

New year, new competition rules for digital markets in the UK

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) introduces landmark changes to the UK competition law landscape and the regulation of digital markets in the UK.

03 Jan 2025

6 mins

Force majeure and alternative performance

Does a non-defaulting party have to accept an offer for alternative contractual performance where a force majeure clause is engaged?

03 Jan 2025

10 mins

Our top ten property law cases of 2024

We bring you our top 10 property law cases of 2024, carefully selected by our real estate disputes team.

23 Dec 2024

3 mins

The debate concerning Christmas Markets – should they fall within the scope of the proposed Protect Duty?

The tragedy at Magdeburg Christmas market in Germany on the evening of Friday 20 December 2024 took place over 3 minutes apparently by a lone attacker driving a rented car, who as a psychiatric doctor, did not fit a typical profile. The targeting of Christmas markets particularly in Germany and France over the last decade, highlights that venues where people gather during festival periods present a heightened risk.